Health + Recipes

The BKT Salad

Best Kale Salad Ever. OK I know it isn’t Saturday {boo} BUT I could not wait to share this recipe. I was craving a BLT so so bad but not craving the calories. So instead I cut the bread and came up with this. It’s unreal. Quite possibly the best kale salad I’ve ever had and SO tasty!! The BKT Salad   NOTE: For dinner, start this in the morning or around noon and let the Kale+Vinaigrette marinade throughout the day. Kale can be bitter and quite firm, to avoid this let the vinaigrette do all the work and break down the kale a bit.  Ingredients: 1 bundle of Kale 4 slices of Pre-cooked Bacon {I used Kirkland Costco but ReadyCrisp is really good too} Handful of […].

Healthy Zucchini Fritters

I hope that two things happen this weekend: 1.} You invite the girls over for a proper summer send off party 2.} You make these EASY + healthy zucchini fritters for an appie You guys they are SO good. I can’t even handle it. Perfect, yet healthy appie to snack on. Pair with a Pinot Grigio and you’re golden. Let’s get into it. Healthy Zucchini Fritters Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 egg 1/3 cup sliced green onion 1/2 cup flour {I only had whole wheat on hand, ran out of GF :( } 1 garlic clove {minced} Salt Pepper 2 tsp oregano {dried} 2 tsp parsely {dried} Vegetable oil OR Coconut oil TIP: You can use fresh herbs too, I used fresh parsley and just tossed in […].

Super Sexy Summer Party Ideas

Haaaayyyyy How are we today?! I hope you’re enjoying your summer. To make it even BETTER I have some top secret summer party ideas to let you in on :) They involve mostly food, a liiiiiiittle decor and just the right amount of sexy. So call up the girls cause we’re having a super sexy summer party. Super Sexy Summer Party Ideas Okay so you should totally throw a party. Don’t worry, I’ll help out. A couple easy peasy ideas and you’re golden. Who doesn’t love summer and booze and snacks? Let’s start it off with a bang. Recipez: Vodkamelon OMG I LOVE WATERMELON. It’s my dessert these days. So refreshing, sweet and perfect. Why not take this melon next level and infuse it with some voddy […].

Paleo Banana Bread

Good morning! I hope you’re having a wonderful week/start to your weekend. I’m about to make it even better.. Okay so tomorrow is Sunday {duh} aka the perfect day to bake a scrumptious, gooey, warm, healthy paleo banana bread. Paleo Banana Bread Check it out cutie. Low fat, low sugar, grain free. You’re definitely gunna add this to your regular recipe list. Ingredients: About 2 medium ripe mashed bananas 2 1/2 tbsp honey 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 1/2 tbsp butter or coconut oil {melted} 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 4 eggs Cinnamon {several dashes} 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup almond meal 3/4 tsp baking soda Optional: 1 bar of Bernard Callebaut chopped. You can also add in any chopped nuts or sliced unsweetened coconut flakes on […].

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Hay You Guyyyyyzz I’ve got THE best recipe for you this week. I’m not kidding it is so easy, so healthy and SO yummy. It’s also boy approved {I know, I’m a wizard in the kitchen}. You know the middle of egg rolls {spring rolls, whatever you wanna call em}? It’s so good right? Now imagine you could eat a bowl of it, minus the fatty deep fried coating. WELL NOW YOU CAN! So when you’re at a loss of what to whip up on a weekend night or your parents decide they wanna come over for dinner last minute {SURPRISE} do not panic, I got you covered. Egg Roll in a Bowl Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground pork or extra lean ground turkey if that’s […].

Birthday Fit for a Queen {Go Shorty}

It’s Saturday. It’s May Long. & It’s my birthday WEEKEND!!! #Yaaaaaasss If you’re like me, you know the entire weekend is a marathon of birthday mimosas, birthday lunches, birthday dinners, birthday selfies, birthday margaritas, and birthday manicures. AKA Hectic. Today I’m sharing my secrets on how to celebrate a birthday fit for a Queen ;) First things first ladies….. Drea Marie’s Birthday Starbucks Order Ask for a Grande Soy Americano Misto with 2 pumps {sugar-free, if avail} toffee nut.  A little something different then the usual vanilla, caramel or hazelnut. You’ll need the extra Americano surge to get you through the birthday shenanigans looking bright eyed and bushy tailed ;)   Now let’s get to it. Glamorous Guide to Having a Bad A$$ Birthday: ***Crown not included but […].

Babe Friendly Fast Food

So you’re out running errands, shopping, saving the world and you’re starved. First of all, babe tip #1: Carry a SimplyBar in your bag or car at all times. If you’ve: a) already finished that this am or b) decided a protein bar will not satisfy your growling tummy, then what can you eat that WON’T ruin your diet or cause the dreaded post-meal guilt? Here are my secrets for Babe Friendly Fast Food Wendy’s Grilled Chicken Wrap {Double Chicken} add onions or tomatoes if you’d like 250 cals + Fat 4g + Carbs 24g + Protein 30g Ultimate Chicken Grill {skip the top bun} 230 cals + Fat 2.5g + Carbs 21g + Protein 30g Chili {for a large} 250 cals + Fat 7g + Carbs […].

Lemon Coconut Chia Bars {SO GOOD}

Morning sweet pea How’s the healthy eating going? Keep on it. You’ll be happy you did in a few weeks. To help you out, I’ve created healthy, energy filled lemon coconut chia bars. This homemade, unprocessed energy bar is perfect for mornings on the go, coffee break at work or an afternoon snack. Bake these and keep them in the fridge for the entire week. Great for kids or adult kids {boyfriends} as well. Now lets get in the kitchen and whip up some fab Lemon Coconut Chia Bars Ingredients: 3 tablespoons chia seeds 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice {approx 1.5 lemons} 1.5 cups regular oats ground into a flour in food processor 1/2 cup regular oats {not ground} 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1.5 […].

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