Archive for July, 2012

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Jesse has been wanting to make granola bars for awhile now; so when I came across Lauren’s Latests No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, I knew I had something I could do. As with all recipes I try, I always follow the directions pretty close. Okay, so maybe not always, but this time I did. I […]

July 24, 2012 · jackie · 267 Comments
Posted in: Snacks

Nut-Free Chocolate Protein Bar

Since I’ve started taking the whole losing-weight thing seriously, I’ve been trying protein bars more and while I’ve found some good ones, I haven’t been able to find any that are nut-free.  While this may not be a bad thing, it is when your nut allergy son wants one as well. *grin* So since I […]

July 23, 2012 · jackie · 25 Comments
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Dark Chocolate Coconut Treats

I love coconut and chocolate, especially Mounds and Almond Joy, so when I came across Tasty Yummies recipe for these delicious Dark Chocolate Coconut Treats, I had to try them.  These are Vegan, Gluten-free and Refined Sugar-Free, which means they are perfect for the boys and they are completely unprocessed (I’m starting a clean eating […]

July 22, 2012 · jackie · 6 Comments
Posted in: Dessert

Strawberry Blueberry Oatmeal Protein Smoothie

I’m attempting to lose the weight I’ve gained since high school and I’ve been experimenting with protein smoothie. I’m not a huge water drinker and drinking protein water….not happening.  So smoothies it is. I’m a pinterest junkie and during one my recent forays into madness, I came across This Chicks Cooks’ Berry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie. […]

July 20, 2012 · jackie · 5 Comments
Posted in: Beverages