Author: Kirsten Tyrrell

OREO BALLS

OREO BALLS

Chocolate chocolate and more chocolate!! Who doesn’t love oreos?! This snack is perfect to put out as appetizers for a party or just for fun to have!!   Ingredients 1 package Oreos (14-19 ounce is fine) 1 brick cream cheese, softened (8 ounces) 1 package 

PUPPY CHOW

PUPPY CHOW

Okay so I know that puppy chow is a pretty generic snack, but if there is a person out there who hasn’t tried this before, you need to. It is so delicious and very easy to take with to travel.   Breakfast Foods 9 cups Square 

ANTS ON A LOG

ANTS ON A LOG

If you are the type of person that needs to have the satisfaction of a crunch when you’re eating, but you need to eat healthier- ants on a log are perfect for you! The crunchy satisfaction is perfect and you get the sweetness of the chocolate chips.

Produce
  • 1 Celery
  • 1 Chocolate Chips
Condiments
  • 1 Peanut butter
GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE

GREEN DETOX SMOOTHIE

After all of the sugar that I had during spring break, I feel that a detox if very necessary. One of my favorite ways to clean out my system is by drinking fruit smoothies. I feel refreshed, and full after having them. They are also 

CRACK CHICKEN

CRACK CHICKEN

SLOW COOKER MEAL, YAY Crack Chicken is my favorite slow cooker meal as of right now. Not only is it easy, it tastes outstanding. There is something that feels very “homey” about the way a slow cooker meal makes a house smell. I recently used 

PESTO AND SUNDRIED TOMATO CHEESE SPREAD

PESTO AND SUNDRIED TOMATO CHEESE SPREAD

PESTO TOMATOES AND CHEESE OH MY

This splurge of a recipe will not fail, ever. This combo of a dip is just enough to cure your craving for salt. Eat it with bread, pretzels, pita chips, or even just a fork!

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Goat cheese
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 6 oz Basil pesto
  • 6 oz Sun dried tomato spread

Instructions

  1. Mix cream cheese and goat cheese together.

  2. Use a small bowl or pan as a mold for your cheese spread.
  3. Line the mold with plastic wrap.
  4. Layer the ingredients beginning with the cheese (the layer should be about 1/2″ thick).
  5. Then a layer of basil pesto.
  6. A second layer of cheese.
  7. A layer of sun dried tomato spread.
  8. A final layer of cheese.
  9. Wrap mold in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
  10. When ready to serve unwrap the mold and turn it upside down on the plate it will be served on. Pull down on the plastic wrap lining the mold to help pull the cheese free of the mold.
  11. Using a butter knife or spatula scrape the sides and top of the cheese spread to clean off any excess oil or pesto.
  12. Serve with crackers or bread.
BOK CHOY SALAD

BOK CHOY SALAD

The first time I heard of this recipe was through my roommate. I had to ask her about at least 3 times so I could understand how to pronounce the name of this salad. At first, I was very skeptical to try this meal. Needless 

PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BITES

PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BITES

I personally am not a huge fan of breakfast food, BUT with it being the most important meal of the day, I usually try to make sure I have something to have ready on the go. These peanut butter energy bites are perfect and so 

CAKE BATTER DIP

CAKE BATTER DIP

Serves 1

This snack is delicious AND healthy. It is made for one and takes less than 5 minutes to mix up- It’s naturally gluten-free, vegan, chock full of protein and comes with a tested paleo and grain-free option!

 

Ingredients

  1. 1 small-medium overripe banana, mashed
  2. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice (I tried a paleo blend, a vegan blend and a casein blend)*
  3. 1-2 T granulated sweetener of choice**
  4. 1 T oat flour (sub for coconut flour for paleo option)
  5. 1 T gluten free cake flour (omit for paleo version)
  6. Pinch sea salt
  7. 2 T nut butter of choice (I used almond butter)
  8. 1 T pure maple syrup (can sub for another sticky sweetener)
  9. 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  10. Dairy free milk***
  11. Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine your mashed banana with the protein powder, flours, granulated sweetener of choice, sea salt, sprinkles and mix well.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, melt your nut butter with maple syrup until combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and pour into the dry mixture and mix well until fully combined. If batter is still too crumbly, using a tablespoon, add dairy free milk until a very firm batter is formed. If batter is too thin, add a dash more flour.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and top with more sprinkles and enjoy!

Notes

  1. * Protein powder is optional but if you do omit, add an extra tablespoon or two of flour.
  2. ** I didn’t use any sweetener as my protein powder was sweetened and my banana was sweet enough.
  3. If you freeze the recipe, it’s best to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
BREAKFAST MUFFINS

BREAKFAST MUFFINS

Breakfast muffins are the key to a quick on-the-go meal! All you need to do is heat them up in the microwave for a minute or so and they’re ready to go. What I enjoy most about these is that they are easy to make