Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Peanutty Peanut Butter Squares

So I have this recipe book that I am in love with it!! It has given me so many new ideas of what to make and guess what they are all HEALTHY!!  Tasty Tuesday hit the Horcher house today with this fabulous new recipe from the FIXATE cookbook. 

First though let me ask you this...
do you like Peanut butter? 

This dessert recipe is for my peanut butter loving friends!!

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My husband laughed at me when I told him I was making a healthy dessert...He asked "Can dessert be Healthy?"...well yes, yes Dessert can be Healthy!! 

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Let me share with you...
 Peanutty Peanut Butter Squares!! 

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Ingredients...

1 1/2 cups all natural smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda, gluten free

Directions...

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Lightly coat 8×8-inch baking pan with spray. Set aside.
3. Combine peanut butter, honey, extract, eggs, and baking soda in a large bowl; mix well.
4. Evenly spread batter into prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula.
5. Bake 20 to 23 minutes. Squares may be a little soft when coming out of the oven, but they will continue to cook.
6. Cool. Cut into squares.

Makes 16 servings.
Did I tell you this is also a 21 Day Fix approved recipes so for all you 21 Day Fix fans out there this is equal to 1 YELLOW and 2.5 TEASPOON. (1 serving is 1 bar)

I gotta tell you these Peanutty PB squares were a hit with the entire family!! This is for sure a recipe I will be keeping handy and repeating in the near future!! I had my son coming back and asking for more and searching the fridge to find where I "hid" the bars. (I didn't hide them by the way, he just had to look for them!) I am thinking this will be a great to add to my son's lunch for school!! YAY!! 

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This recipe comes from the FIXATE cookbook created by Autumn Calabrese who is also the creator of the 21 Day Fix program along with 21 Day Fix Extreme!! The FIXATE cookbook is a great supplement to your Fix programs as it helps adapt the portion controlled eating within the FIX nutrition guides by sharing some great new recipe combos that won't leave you missing out on some favorite comfort foods!! 
Also included are Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, and Vegetarian recipes. 

The FIX programs are both incredible and have not only helped me get my nutrition on track but have helped many others do the same. In addition these programs have helped jump start many healthy lifestyles with great weight loss results!! If you are looking to drop pounds, get healthy, and fit the 21 Day Fix is a great program to start! 

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To help others get started on their healthy lifestyle journey, to get back on the wagon, or even dial their already healthy lifestyle up a notch I run monthly support and accountability groups focusing on fitness and nutrition.  We talk about exercise, nutrition, meal planning, resisting temptations, and more but best of all is the accountability piece of the group which will help you stick to your health and fitness goals!!
 
Interested in joining my next group or learning more? Fill out this registration application HERE!!

Not ready to add in exercise yet? No worries!! Let's stick to healthy eating!! Ask me about my healthy eating support and accountability groups where I teach you how to eat healthy, share more delicious recipes, meal planning tips, and best of all help you learn how to make this part of your lifestyle!! 


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Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 

how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!


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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Well it is not Tasty Tuesday, instead it is Sunday and I am preparing my meal plan for the week and I just cannot get enough of this Quinoa and Black Bean Salad recipe I got from the FIXATE cookbook!! It is healthy, it is delicious, and it can be taken on the road with you (which this past week I needed!)

I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you! 

This can be used for lunch, a side dish, dinner - whatever fits your schedule it will work!! 

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Ingredients...
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon sea salt of Himalayan salt
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cans (15 oz. each) Black beans, drained and rinsed well
4 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups water
2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 (10 oz.) bag frozen corn, thawed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Directions...
1. Combine lime juice, cumin, and salt in a medium bow, whisk to blend.
2. Slowly add oil, while whisking constantly. Set aside.
3. Combine beans, vinegar, and pepper in a medium bowl, mix well. Set aside (this is the dressing)
4. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat.
5. Add quinoa to boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low. Cook quinoa covered for 10-12 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Cool for 15-30 minutes. Set aside.
6. Place cooled quinoa in a large bowl. Fluff with a fork.
7. Add bell peppers, corn, cilantro, bean mixture, and dressing to quinoa and toss gently to blend. 

A serving is equal to 1 cup and the recipe makes 12 cups total. 
The last step of course is to ENJOY and know you are feeding your body with a healthy meal!!

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This recipe comes from the FIXATE cookbook created by Autumn Calabrese who is also the creator of the 21 Day Fix program along with 21 Day Fix Extreme!! These programs are both incredible and have not only helped me get my nutrition on track but have helped many others do the same. In addition these programs have helped jump start many healthy lifestyles with great weight loss results!! If you are looking to drop pounds, get healthy, and fit the 21 Day Fix is a great program to start! 

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Not ready to add in exercise yet? No worries!! Let's stick to healthy eating!! Ask me about my healthy eating support and accountability groups where I teach you how to eat healthy, share more delicious recipes, meal planning tips, and best of all help you learn how to make this part of your lifestyle!! 

Click here to get more information about 
my next group!!



Have a fabulous week!!

My passion and my goal is to help others to learn 

how to live a 

FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY Life 

and we will do it 

TOGETHER!!!!


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