Almond Milk Chai Latte

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As the weather cools down, I love to add in more warm drinks, especially in the morning - this almond milk chai latte is a great source of antioxidants and a fun way to switch things up instead of your standard morning coffee!

This recipe makes 2 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk alternative)

• 2 black tea bags

• ¾ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• ⅛ tsp ground cloves

• 4-8 tsp honey (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat up the almond milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat, until it begins to bubble over the edges of the pan.

2. Turn off the heat and add tea bags to the pot of hot milk. Wait 3-5 minutes for the tea to steep; then, remove the bags.

3. Add in cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and honey. Turn the heat to medium; whisk to combine, stirring regularly, until the mixture is hot.

4. Adjust any seasoning to your taste and serve immediately.

You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge - serve chilled over ice or reheat on the stove!

Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: 1 tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat.

Spicy Butternut Squash Soup

I love a good soup for meal prep and this one makes enough for the whole family or a week of lunches! You can whip up a pot of this Spicy Butternut Squash Soup on the weekend and then look forward to eating this flavorful, rich soup all morning 😉 If you don’t love spicy foods, just omit the red pepper flakes, it’s super easy to modify!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 medium onions, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into 1” pieces

• 5½ cups low-sodium organic vegetable broth

• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 3 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and chopped, stem discarded (divided use)

• 6 tsp reduced-fat (2%) plain yogurt 

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes or until onion is translucent.

3. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

4. Add squash, broth, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and gently boil, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until squash is soft. Remove from heat.

5. Place soup in a blender or food processor in 4 or more batches, as necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.

6. Return soup to saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp thyme and cook, stirring constantly, until soup is hot.

7. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

8. Ladle soup into 6 serving bowls. Garnish each with 1 tsp yogurt and sprinkle all bowls with remaining 2 tsp of thyme.

Yields: 6 servings.

Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: 3 Green, 1 tsp

2B Mindset Plate It: A great FFC as part of lunch

Turkey chili - hello fall!

Turkey chili - the perfect meal to pull together on a cool Sunday in the Fall. 😍 Who is with me?! Maybe you can try this tomorrow! This is also a great recipe to make ahead for a quick, high-protein lunch, or to freeze for a busy weekday dinner when you’re too busy to cook! 

This recipe has 2 cans of kidney beans… but you can use any beans you like, or ne wild and try 2 different types of beans.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped

• 1 lb raw 93% lean ground turkey

• 1 (28 oz) can chopped tomatoes

• 2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed + drained

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp sea salt

• Crushed red peppers (to taste, optional)

• 12 sprigs of parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add the onion and bell peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.

3. Add the turkey and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the turkey is browned.

4. Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, salt, and crushed red peppers. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes.

5. Divide turkey chili into 6 serving bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.

Yield: 6 servings
Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: ½ Green, ½ Red, 1½ Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Add a side salad or veggies for a great lunch option.

Chocolate Recover Shake

After you’ve done your actual cooldown, what is your post-workout routine?

For me, I like to make my Recover shake (cools me down, literally) while checking in here! Recover speeds muscle recovery, combats exercise-induced muscle soreness, reduces muscle breakdown, and improves your muscle strength recovery. The fact that it tastes like a Frosty is an added bonus 🤣 If you’re in a rush, you can just “shake” it up in your blender bottle that you got free with your order, but if you have 60 seconds, blending it is OH-SO-GOOOOOOD!!

Here’s my current go-to recipe to cool down post-workout!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or soy milk)

• 1 scoop Chocolate Recover (I use vegan formula so it’s dairy free)

• ½ large banana (for men, use 1 full banana post-workout)

• 1 cup frozen cauliflower

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine almond milk, Recover, banana, cauliflower, and cinnamon in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. That’s so stinking easy, amiright??

Yield: 1 serving.

Portion Fix Containers: 1 Green, 1 Purple, 1 tsp (does not count as a Red if you drink it within 30 m minutes of exercise. any other time it is 1 Red)

2B Mindset: For more information on how to incorporate Beachbody Performance into 2B Mindset, see the “2B Mindset and Exercise” video in the 2B Mindset Program Materials section on BOD - incorporating Recover will vary based on the intensity of the program you’re doing!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy Balls

These Pumpkin Spice Latte Energy Balls are the perfect thing to whip up on the weekend and snack on during the week!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-natural smooth almond butter (TIP - make sure it’s clean! no added oil or sugar)

• ¼ cup honey (try to buy local, helps with allergies)

• ¾ cup dry rolled oats (not quick)

• ½ packet of Cafe Latte Shakeology and ½ packet of Pumpkin Spice Shakeology (or full scoop of Cafe Latte if no PS left!)

• ½ cup sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Combine almond butter, honey, oats, Shakeology, and almonds in a medium bowl; mix well with clean hands or a rubber spatula.

2. Shape mixture into 24 small balls; place in an airtight container. 

3. Put in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

4. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Yield: 12 servings (2 energy balls = 1 serving)

UPF Containers: 1 Yellow, ½ Blue, 2½ tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat - be sure to track!

Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Yogurt

It’s time for a tasty treat … and this time of year is perfect for Pumpkin Spice! You may have seen a wonder whip recipe from 2B Mindset but this one is made for October!

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp pumpkin puree

• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup)

• 2 tbsp granola here’s a great “clean” option)

Instructions

1. Mix pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, Greek yogurt, and honey together in a bowl. Top with granola and enjoy!

Yield: 1 serving.

Ultimate Portion Fix Containers: 1 Red, ½ Yellow, 1½  tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Eat as a healthy breakfast option!

Chia pudding

Chia pudding: tastes like dessert, delivers protein, fiber, and antioxidants #WinWin! If you haven’t tried it yet… it’s time! You can prep on the weekend and then eat it for breakfast, a midday snack, or for a sweet dessert to end the day, but it’s a great thing to have on hand for when life hands you curve balls!

The possibilities are ENDLESS! Make it with almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk. Sprinkle with cinnamon or get wild with pumpkin spice. Add your favorite fruits. You do need to have the right ratios of seeds to liquid, so here you go!

Ingredients

• 1½ c unsweetened almond milk (or fav milk alternative)

• 1 tbsp raw honey

• ⅓ cup chia seeds

• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine almond milk, honey, chia seeds, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix well.

2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, mixing after 2 hours.

3. Divide evenly into 2 servings.

So, that’s the basics. But let’s elevate this, shall we; try my favorites below and let me know which is your favorite! 

✨ Citrus Chia Pudding Parfait

✨ Raspberry Chia Pudding

✨ Coconut Mango Chia Pudding

✨ Chia Pudding with Tumeric, Almonds, and Goji Berries

Baked Donut Holes - Yes, please!

✨ Baked Donut Holes ✨

I’ve got an end of summer treat that is going to make your stomach happy… without throwing off all your results!

Ingredients
* 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
* 1½ tsp xanthan gum
* ¾ cup coconut sugar
* 1½ tsp gluten-free baking powder
* ½ tsp ground cinnamon
* ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
* ¼ tsp sea salt
* 1 large egg
* ¾ cup + 1 tbsp coconut milk beverage, divided use
* 2 tbsp extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted
* 1¼ tsp pure vanilla extract, divided use
* ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1) Preheat the oven to 350º F. Lightly coat two mini-muffin pans with spray. Set aside.
2) Place flour, xanthan gum, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a food processor (or blender). Pulse to blend. Set aside.
3) Combine egg, ¾ cup coconut milk, oil, and 1 tsp. extract in a medium mixing bowl; whisk to blend.
4) Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Process for 30 to 60 seconds, scraping sides occasionally, until a smooth batter forms.
5) Fill prepared pan with approx. 1 Tbsp. batter per muffin cup. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tops of donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
6) To make glaze, combine powdered sugar, remaining 1 Tbsp. coconut milk, and remaining ¼ tsp. extract in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
7) Dip top of each cooled donut hole into glaze and place on a serving plate.

Notes:
For vegan donut holes, substitute 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2 tbsp water for egg. Mix flaxseed and water; set aside while combining dry ingredients.

Check your GF flour for xanthan gum; some contain it and some don’t! If yours does, you can omit that.

Portion Fix Containers: 1 donut hole = 1 Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as occasional treat, be sure to track

Tofu Tacos - you might be surprised!

Tofu tacos, I know you think I’ve lost my mind?! But, stick with me here because they’re pretty delicious! Tofu is super versatile and can stand in for meat in pretty much any dish. In these tacos, the tofu soaks up all the amazing spices and, once it’s cooked, you can’t even tell it’s not meat! If you don’t believe me, try it and decide for yourself!

Ingredients
* 2 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt
* 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, divided use 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped, divided use
* 1 medium tomato, chopped
* 1 medium onion, chopped, divided use
* 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed, chopped (opt)
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup assorted vegetables (like sliced mushrooms, spinach, carrot slaw)
* 1 (14-oz) package firm tofu, crumbled
* 3 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 tsp chili powder (or chipotle seasoning, habanero seasoning, or cumin)
* 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat tortillas, warm
* 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

Instructions
1) Combine yogurt, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp cilantro in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
2) Combine tomato, ¼ onion, jalapeno (if desired), and remaining 1 tbsp cilantro in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
3) Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ¾ onion; cook, stirring frequently, until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
4) Add vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
5) Add tofu, garlic, and chili powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until tofu is lightly browned and veggies are tender crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
6) Add remaining 1 tbsp lime juice and reduce heat to medium low - bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
7) Top tortillas evenly with lettuce and tofu mixture. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve with tomato salsa.
Yields: 4 servings

Portion Fix Containers: 1 green, ½ red, 1 yellow, 1½ tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Add a side salad or more veggies to make a great lunch!

Meat substitutes like tofu - yay or nay? Got a recipe you love? Share below!

The best Olive Oil Dispenser ever!

I’ve been asked more times about this gadget than anything else. Normally the rule in our house is any “kitchen gadget” has to have at least two functions fo runs to buy it. So a waffle maker that has switchable plates so I can make quesadillas too? that’s a winner and a worthy purchase. This however, is the exception to my husbands rule because it’s only for olive oil, but we use it daily, multiple times a day in fact.

Two main reasons I bought this… 1) my husband doesn’t measure. He just eye-balls everything and it stresses me out. Like, big time! So, now he knows and I can see too ;) Not only is that money wasted on olive didn’t need, but brings me to reason 2) olive oil is a great healthy fat, but you don’t get unlimited amounts and a little goes a long way. Quite often I find 1-1.5 tsp is plenty for what i’m cooking, but prior to this, I think the Rachel Ray swirling action over the skillet was more like, 1 TBSP or more. That’s unwanted calories I don’t need!

Best. Purchase. Ever!! Go to Amazon and get one, you will not be disappointed. i didn’t share a link here because I’ve noticed vendor run out of stock often and then the link will be a dud. Happy shopping and you’re going to love it!!

Chicken Skewers on the barbie!

✨Balsamic Chicken + Zucchini Skewers✨

BBQs = summer, am I right?! Skewers are a delicious and an easy weekday meal that you can throw on the grill!

Ingredients
* ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tsp minced garlic
* 2 tsp honey
* 1 tsp dijon mustard
* 1 tsp oregano
* ¼ tsp garlic powder
* ¼ tsp onion powder
* ¼ tsp salt
* 1 pound chicken breast, cut into chunks
* ½ red onion, cut into chunks
* 2 medium sized zucchini, cut into chunks
* ⅓ cup feta cheese
* Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions
1) Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
2) Preheat your grill. Assemble 6 skewers, alternating chicken and veggies.chopped veggies; let sit for at least 30 minutes.
3) Preheat your grill. Assemble 6 skewers, alternating chicken and veggies.
4) Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side.
5) Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Portion Fix Containers: 2 skewers = 1 Green, 1 Red, ⅓ Blue, 2 tsp
2B Mindset Plate It: Serve with salad or more veggies for a great dinner option.

What is your favorite food to grill? If you have a great bbq recipe, please share!

The best pancakes ever!

If you’re not Vegan, sometimes you don’t take to the dairy free, egg free, gluten free taste, but these pancakes will prove otherwise. For $19.95 a bag, I was hesitant to try them in fear we wouldn’t be a fan. But the conversation about these pancakes was hilarious and told that this purchase was one I’ll be making over and over again.

My 11 yr old came downstairs and said, "Mom, what’s for breakfast, something smells good! Wait, are we eating that? How can pancakes be egg free? That doesn't even sound right?” He threw out a lot of questions before I could even respond! ha! I explained that I'm lactose intolerant so I need dairy free and since these are vegan, they're egg free too. I convinced him to have an open mind and forget the “egg-free” part and see if he liked them. Not even three bites later, he said, "Shut up and take my money. These are the best pancakes ever. Can we hide the batter in the pantry mom? I’ll want more later." So there you have it, from the mouth of babes. ;)

My takeaways: Almond flavoring was prefect and sweet enough that they didn't need maple syrup (I won’t complain at omitting sugar!). I love the macros and the protein kept me full till lunch vs most pancakes which are just carbs and you're hungry two hours later. Even “protein pancakes” haven’t had enough. I've already purchased another bag for when this one runs out! Can’t risk the pantry being empty :)

Macros: serving size 3-5 pancakes (75g) 270 cal, 20g protein, 42g carbs, 11g sugar, 3g fiber, 2g fat
Portion FIx Containers: 1R, 2Y
2B Mindset Plate-It: Great breakfast!

Salmon + Grilling = Best summer niiiiiiights!

✨Honey Mustard Salmon with Roasted Veggies✨

This is a salmon lovin’ recipe 😂 Anyone else obsessed with Salmon? I’m fine if it’s just me, leaves me with more food to eat and leftovers for tomorrow! ha!

Ingredients Parchment paper Olive oil Cooking spray
* 2 lbs mini bell peppers, assorted colors
* 1 lb medium asparagus spears, ends trimmed (approximately 30 spears)
* 1 tsp seasoning blend of your choice
* 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
* 2 (6 oz each) raw salmon fillets
* 1 tsp garlic powder
* 2 tsp Dijon mustard
* 2 tsp raw honey

Instructions
1) Preheat the oven to 400° F. Place parchment paper on one large baking sheet and one small baking sheet. Lightly coat with spray. Set aside.
2) Spread bell peppers and asparagus spears evenly on the large baking sheet. Season with seasoning blend and drizzle asparagus with lemon juice.
3) Lightly coat veggies with spray. Bake veggies for 10 minutes. While veggies are baking, top the small baking sheet with salmon and sprinkle with garlic powder.
4) Spread mustard evenly over salmon and drizzle with honey. Place salmon in the oven.
5) Bake veggies for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
6) Bake salmon for 15 to 20 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve salmon with veggies.

Portion Fix Containers: 2 Green, 1½ Red
2B Mindset Plate It: A great dinner option

What is your favorite veggie to roast for a tasty summer evening dinner?

Get excited about water all over again!

✨Blackberry Mojito Water✨

While you're out celebrating Labor Day, make sure to drink 1/2 of your body weight in oz of water (if you weigh 180 lbs, you should drink 90 oz / 3 liters). If that's challenging, try infused water, here are some ideas to get you on the right track. Adding fruits, veggies, and herbs to water is a natural way to add flavor, remove boredom and not use any containers in the process; they’re all FREEBIES! Just the name if this has me drooling :)

Ingredients
* 1 cup ice
* ½ cup fresh blackberries
* 3 slices of lime 4 fresh mint leaves
* 1¼ cups cold water

Instructions
1) Place ice in a tall glass and set aside.
2) Combine blackberries, lime, and mint in a large cocktail shaker. Mash well with the back of a wooden spoon or muddler.
3) Add water; cover and shake. Strain into ice-filled glass.

Portion Fix Containers: ½ Purple 2B Mindset: Enjoy!

How do you make water more exciting to drink?

7 ingredients to Yumminess!

This is one of the easiest, tastiest muffins and it’s so dense, you will be full! I love this as a side to breakfast with Ultimate Portion Fix or 2B Mindset!! it’s also a great snack during the day!

Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas, the riper, the sweeter
2 extra-large eggs (large will do, but I like the extra protein)
2 c old-fashioned oats
1 c plain greek yogurt (look at protein and sugar on the side, you want high protein, low sugar)
½ c maple syrup or honey (if you use vanilla yogurt, or extra ripe bananas then cut this to ⅓ c)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ c chai seeds (you do not need to soak these, just dump them in)
** top with nuts, seeds, oats, chocolate chips, or nothing, they’re pretty as is. I chose chocolate chips as my topping, but once I made these, the batter was plenty sweet so I never added them. If you know me, you’re probably questioning my mental health or thinking someone took over my blog. It’s true, I passed on chocolate. Don’t expect me to do it again :)
** I wish I added Vanilla Whey Shakeology, I will in the next batch. It’ll help sweeten it if you’re cutting the sugar (which I always encourage)

Directions:
1) In no particular order, dump everything in the blender! Don’t you love that, easy as can be! Get your kids involved, this is that simple.

The order doesn’t matter, i did bananas, eggs, oats, yogurt, seeds

How beautiful if this? I hate waiting for chai seeds to soak. Glad that’s not involved!

2) Blend 2 minutes or until it looks very well mixed. If you have some on the edges that didn’t get mixed in, you can stir it and blend again, or grab a spoon and eat it. I opted for the second options. YUM!

3) Pour in 12 lined muffin cups, or straight into silicone muffin holders. Anyone ever used these? Thoughts? I’m nervous to try, I don’t have a lot of faith in the sides not to go limp and spill batter.

I could have easily eaten this whole thing and never cooked them. No one would know expect you and I!

But, I poured 12 muffins and opted to pass on chocolate chips since it was plenty sweet. This is why it’s important to taste your batter :)

If your blender looks like this, you know it was DAMN DELICIOUS!!!

My kitchen smells good and before I had a chance to portion out breakfast for tomorrow and freeze the rest, my kids ate 4. Gone in 5 minutes flat. Glad this was simple since I’ll likely be making more in 2 days!

4) Cook at 175 celsius for 20 minutes. Stay near by so you can keep an eye on them and enjoy all the smells!
**Bananas can be replaced with sweet potatoes or pumpkin. Both would be delicious year-around, but especially in the fall.

How to make Spring Rolls

I love spring rolls and I make them every week, if not twice! They are a super fast lunch and then I can use the leftover protein, typically sashimi, for dinner as a poki bowl, hand rolls, or make sushi with it. I love simple recipes that taste delicious and this fits the bill, plus it’s super healthy! Watch and learn and use whatever vegetables you have on hand + your favorite protein. These rice papers can be purchased at any asian market or some large grocery stores carry them too.

What did you put in yours?

Eat like your life depends on it!

The color of your veggies means something!

Our bodies are pretty amazing things and do so much for us, we owe it to our bodies not to fill it with crap! Did you know that the color of food actually tells you something? It’s like a fortune cookie :)

Blue/Purple: Lower risk of certain cancers, urinary tract health, memory function, healthy aging. Ex: purple cabbage & eggplant.

White: Heart health, healthy cholesterol levels, natural detoxifiers, lower risk of some cancers. Ex: Cauliflower, artichoke, garlic, onion, mushrooms, parsnips, turnips.

Red: Heart health, lower risk of some cancers, memory function, urinary tract health. Ex: Beets, red peppers, radishes, red onion, rhubarb, tomatoes.

Orange/Yellow: Heart health, vision health, healthy immune system, lower risk of some cancer. Ex: Butternut squash carrots, peppers, pumpkin, sweet potato.

Green: Lower risk of some cancers, vision health, strong bones and teeth. Ex: Arugula, asparagus, broccoli, green beans, leafy greens, spinach.

Which color do you tend to eat the most? What changes will you make after reading this?

Lemonade Popsicles

Since it’s summer, what’s better than lemonade when you’re sweating outside or lounging by the pool? I’ve got a super easy lemonade popsicle recipe for you! And if simple isn’t your style and you want to elevate the flavor, add ¼ cup fresh herbs or seasonings wrapped tightly in cheesecloth to the water and honey mixture; boil for 5 minutes. Allow to steep for 1-2 hours and strain. Play around with this! Try ginger, rosemary, thyme, basil… you do you!

Ingredients
* 1½ cups water, divided use
* 3 tbsp raw honey
* ½ cup fresh lemon juice

Instructions
1) Heat ½ cup of water and honey in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until well-blended. Cool to room temp.
2) Combine honey mixture and lemon juice in a bowl or pitcher. Gradually add the remaining water, to desired taste.
3) Pour evenly into 4 ice pop molds; freeze for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Portion Fix Containers: ½ Yellow
2B Mindset Plate It: Enjoy as an occasional treat - be sure to track!

What’s your go-to summer snack?

10 Minute BOSU Abs

I’ve started creating some “bonus” videos for my Personal Training clients and you’re free to try them too. Abs are one muscle you can work every single day. If you need to regress the move I’m doing, put your knees on the floor, if you want to progress the move, you can flip the BOSU so the ball-side is on the carpet. If you don’t have a BOSU and have a stability ball, use that, but know it’s much harder because your stabliiation is challenged. For cardio planks - don’t use the ball please! You’ll go flying 🤪 If you try this, please comment ON YOU TUBE!!!

5-ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

This is ALL you need guys, couldn’t be simpler, yet still indulgent. I am giddy with excitement for my boys to come home and try these because I knowwwwww, they will loveeeee them! But then I have this other feeling of “where can I hide these bad boyzzzz?” Do you get me? It makes 12 so that’s 12 days of hiding ;o) I’ll cut to the chase…

Ingredients:
⅓ cup clean smooth peanut butter (I prefer dark roasted, but any nut butter will do)
1 ½ tsp honey (I always prefer creamed honey, but it made it thicker, so I wouldn’t for your 1st attempt. Yeah, I already know you’ll make this more than once!)
1 TBSP vanilla (you can do as little as 1 tsp, but I like vanilla flavoring)
1 TBSP unflavored, or vanilla flavored, Collagen Peptides (I prefer this brand for joint support as well, it is nothing except Bovine Peptides. **watch for unnecessary additives)
1 cup dark chocolate chips (or 70% Cocoa baking chocolate ~ 255 grams)

Directions:
1) Mix all ingredients together in bowl, except for the chocolate. Once creamy, put aside in fridge.
2) Put paper liners in a 12-slotted muffin tin. Set aside.
3) Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe container (at 70-80% power) in 30 second intervals. Stir in between so you don’t overheat it or burn the chocolate. You can also do this on the stove.
4) Dollop 1 tsp melted chocolate in each muffin liner and spread from edge to edge with back of spoon or spatula.
5) Follow with 1 tsp peanut butter mixture from fridge in each muffin liner. If you have leftovers, just even it out amongst the 12. Smooth layer.
6) Use remaining chocolate for top layer, 1 tsp in each, and smooth layer. Should be looking like a Reese’s Cup at this point ;o)
7) Put in the fridge for 2 hours and then remove and store in ziplock or Tupperware for up to 2 weeks. Or, share it and watch how fast it disappears.

Macros: 170 calories, 4g protein, 9g carbs, 13g fat, 7g sugar, 3g fiber
Portion Fix Containers: ½ Y, 2 tsp
2B Mindset Plate-It: Treat, enjoy it and track it!

Step 1 - everything, but chocolate

Step 4 & 5. It’s so hard not to eat it right now as is!!

Step 6 and off to the fridge it goes!