I've had a lot of questions about this oatmeal, if it's worth the price, healthy, and most importantly if it tastes good! I first tried this brand when visiting my grandparents in Virginia and absolutely fell in love. In general, I'm an on and off oatmeal lover. Sometimes it is the best thing this world could ever possess and sometimes, it just doesn't do it for me at all, but not in this case.
I am a big fan of indulgent and rich flavors, and this has enough to go around. It costs a little more than other brands however, it is 100% worth it. It also completely satisfies my occasional evening chocolate craving attacks (really, they are vicious.) It's also extremely versatile (I mean think of anything that could go with dark chocolate, mmm!) My favorite add-in is a scoop of reduced-fat peanut butter (tastes just like a preacher cookie!!) Only 160 calories and with fiber that keeps you full, I love it!
Anyway, here is a Lavish coupon for you to try it if you haven't had the chance.
XOXO,
Erica
Note: I purchased this product with my own money. This is 100% my personal opinion.
Hi!
So I confess, I am a FALL addict!! I mean, I literally count the days until fall starting in like March. Well, to my pleasant surprise, when I was heading to the gym this morning, the weather was perfect and it had that crisp smell that early fall tends to bring, and I couldn't have been happier! Apparently, I had this same feeling one year ago today because Facebook reminded me that "On this Day in 2010" I was talking about how much I wanted a Pumpkin Pie Mocha...well, since then I have tweaked around in my cabinets to finally make a great Pumpkin Pie Mocha! I absolutely love making this, because it's easier on my wallet than daily coffeehouse visits are, I can make this all year if I wanted, AND I can make it work with my diet since it doesn't involve heavy syrups and creams. Here's the recipe:
Skinny Pumpkin Pie Mocha
2/3 cup coffee
1/4 cup skim milk (or a splash of fat-free creamer)
2 packets Splenda (or 1 tbsp sugar or granulated Splenda)
1 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Stir and enjoy!!
*If anyone has a hard time finding pumpkin pie spice, let me know and I'll post the recipe for that, too!
XOXO,
Erica
1/4 cup skim milk (or a splash of fat-free creamer)
2 packets Splenda (or 1 tbsp sugar or granulated Splenda)
1 1/2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Stir and enjoy!!
*If anyone has a hard time finding pumpkin pie spice, let me know and I'll post the recipe for that, too!
XOXO,
Erica
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Simply Pretty Eats: Butterfinger Protein Shake
I have struggled with my weight since I was in middle school so I have to be really careful about what I put into my body. I like to workout in the mornings before class and work and one thing I love to do to give my morning a boost is drink a healthy protein shake for breakfast. Now, one of my biggest challenges is that my love of cooking comes with a need to have variety in my daily eating, so the basic fruit, yogurt and protein shake just wasn't working for me on a daily basis.
So if you find protein shakes boring and want a dessert taste with few calories but a powerhouse of nutrients, try this Butterfinger protein shake recipe:
8 oz Almond Milk, or fat-free milk
2 Tbsp sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix
1 Tbsp reduced-fat peanut butter
1 serving Protein (whatever kind you prefer)
Ice cubs
Blend well in blender and enjoy!!
XOXO,
Erica
