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Chocolate Clusters & Almond Butter Cups (Vegan)

13 Apr

So glad that many of you loved the sugar-free chocolate dip. Boy do I have some fun treats for you to try with it. I hope you like them as much as I do!

I’ve been on a nice clean eating streak and have eliminated a lot of added sugars. I was eating milk chocolate like crazy. Heck I was drinking too much of milk anything.

I’m lactose intolerant plus nothing was organic. Meaning more estrogen in my body, meaning off-balanced Sabrina! And too much dark chocolate messes with my bile reflux. What’s a girl to do? IMG_20130410_222449Take the sugar-free chocolate dip and get creative, but make sure you cool it for at least five (to ten) minutes. Here are two little “recipes” I did with the dip which have no added sugar, unless you use maple syrup. Feel free to try your own variations.

Maybe try making the clusters maybe with blueberries, coconut flakes and almond slices? That is my next attempt! And for the almond butter cups, maybe try a different nut butter? I think some raw cashew butter would be divine. Enjoy!
544823_631443806869183_1694369391_nSabrina’s Fruit & Nut Chocolate Clusters Ingredients (Makes 6 Servings)

  • 1 Serving of Sugar-Free Chocolate Dip (w/ maple added if desired)
  • 1/2 Cup of Frozen Raspberries, Thawed A BIT (or your choice)
  • 2 Tbsps of Pepitas (or your choice nuts)
  • 1 Tbsps of Raisins (or your choice dried fruit)

Put all the ingredients into a bowl and stir gently to mix. 529366_10101544743932640_1092465195_nPlace the clusters into cupcake liners (mines are silicone, for non-stick action) or drop them onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

Remove from freezer and enjoy!

534423_632094143470816_822010841_nChocolate Almond Butter Cups Ingredients (Makes 2-4 Servings)

  • 1 Serving of Sugar-Free Chocolate Dip (w/ maple added if desired)
  • 1 Tbsp of Raw Almond Butter, Divided
  • 1 tsp of your choice vegan protein powder mixed into almond butter (Optional)*

Take two big (pictured above) or four small cupcake liners and spread a little bit of chocolate dip on the bottom. Then divide the almond butter between the liners sections.

Then add the remaining chocolate to cover the almond butter. Freeze for at least 30 minutes (or try in the fridge for an hour?). Remove and eat!

Question: Do you have a recipe that is versatile? My chocolate mousse is definitely good for a brownie filling. Even can be used as frosting. Mmmm, mousse frosting!

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Posted by on April 13, 2013 in Snacks For Munching, Sweets and Treats

 

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WIAW #41: Paleo Style

27 Feb

Happy, Happy What I Ate Wednesday!

For this week I show you an example of a couple of my days of eats doing to Paleo diet. So far I am loving it and I didn’t think I would. Thanks Jen for the lovely food party every Wednesday. Enjoy!feb wiawBreakfast: Pretty much this for the past week. I’ve been needing my eggies, spinach and sausage on this Paleo diet. It just fills me up!img_20130220_095530Snack? Oh you know one of these loaves are in order. With a pear or sometimes with a banana.IMG_20130220_104644Lunch has been either a rosemary porkchop (recipe soon!) with sauteed spinach orIMG_20130221_143105A beef/ turkey burger with roasted veggies. See, I can eat other things other then spinach.
IMG_20130222_143342 Dinner, well this particular one wasn’t 100% Paleo but I had an Angus beef burger, almonds, Babybel cheese (last one left), spinach (a big duh) and red grapes. Yum, yum!IMG_20130224_221450Dessert? Oh you know I had some of the dark chocolate coconut “gelato.” Perfect way to end a delicious and yummy day of eats.IMG_20130225_182907Question: Ever get in a veggie rut? I must confess, I just love spinach but I know I need to throw in other kinds of veggies in there. I shall try… promise!

 
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Posted by on February 27, 2013 in Meal Ideas Made Simple, Snacks For Munching, Sweets and Treats

 

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TGIF[un Finds Friday]

22 Feb

I know.. the title. But since I am weird, it’s perfectly okay to use.

Today my brother is coming to visit from upstate New York. He hasn’t been to Massachusetts so I am excited to show him around this good ole state. Let’s check out some things from this week, shall we? It was my last week at work and of course, I was sick.IMG_20130219_105400-1Look how pale I look! At least I had coffee to keep me up, but once it was finished, it was back to feeling crumby. Blah >.< IMG_20130219_083340Oh, wait it’s not coffee and of course has no coffee. Then what is it? I so happen to find “coffee-free-coffee.” I didn’t realized it had barley in it (which is okay for me, just not very paleo). Doesn’t really taste like coffee but it has coffee essence and taste/ smells really yummy. IMG_20130218_111526Oh along with Burts Bee’s samples, you know I will give some of these out. Stay tuned for a soon-to-be giveaway. Let’s see I also tried me a Quest bar. The verdict? This flavor did nothing or maybe even the bar? I was super full because it has 17g of fiber but I wasn’t satisfied what so ever.IMG_20130219_124807But something that did have a lot of fiber and kept me satisfied were these lentil burgers that I made. I altered the recipe a lot and I I didn’t use too much oil, but it tasted really good. I did use oregano (my favorite for burgers). The have a ton more lentil recipes on the side, so definitely check them out.IMG_20130218_153701Did you try my truffles out yet? Seriously they are balls of yum. Go make them now!IMG_20130218_190920Question: Any finds this week for you? If you tried Quest Bars, which flavor do you think is the best?

I’ll be willing to try it one more time… I think.

 
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Posted by on February 22, 2013 in Meal Ideas Made Simple, Snacks For Munching, Sweets and Treats

 

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Dark Chocolate & Coconut Almond Butter “Truffles”

21 Feb

What has healthy fats, some protein and of course, dark chocolate?

These delicious truffles. They are so rich and decadent, definitely one of my favorite recipes from the blog. Along with the vanilla cake and of course the chocolate mousse, I can’t decide which is my favorite.

Luckily they are all in different categories I suppose? Well now this recipe makes about twelve* little chocolate dipped “truffles” and each one has about 55 calories, 4g fat, and 2.5g protein. This obviously will vary depending on what ingredients you use.

I honestly have nothing else to say about them because they are just that good. They need no words. Just your hands to make them and mouth to eat them. Enjoy!IMG_20130218_190646Dark Chocolate & Coconut Almond Butter “Truffles” Ingredients (Inspired by this recipe)’

  • 2-3 Tbsps of Smooth Almond Butter (Raw is yummy, but you ultimately can use your choice, maybe some raw cashew butter?)
  • 2 tsps of Coconut Butter
  • 20g of Melted Dark Chocolate (70% or higher)
  • 1 – 1 1/2 Scoop of Vega All Natural or try the Chocolate Energizing Smoothie Powder
  • 1 tsp of Agave Nectar (or try honey)
  • Coating: 40g of Dark Chocolate + 2 tsp of Coconut Butter (melted together!)

Place the nut butter and coconut butter in the microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds to softened. Then mix the next three ingredients very well to form a soft dough, that can be made into a ball either using your hands or melon scooper. I just use my hands… I like to get dirty.

If too thick, add a little more agave. If too liquid-y, add more of the Vega energizing smoothie powder. Then make into ten to twelve* truffles. Place in the fridge while you prepare your dark chocolate coating. Take the dark chocolate and coconut butter and melt it together to form the coating.

Let it cool for a couple of minutes, then get your truffles from the fridge. Dip them into the chocolate coating and place on a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Put into the fridge for about ten minutes and then eat! Or if you are like me and can’t wait, I put it in the fridge for a minute.

But I promise waiting a bit makes it taste better. Maybe even try using white chocolate instead? Sprinkled with some cinnamon, oh yum!IMG_20130218_190920Question: Truffles or Chocolate? I’m going to go with truffles on this one. Especially Godiva’s cappuccino one. Pure chocolate and coffee bliss.

 
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Posted by on February 21, 2013 in Sweets and Treats

 

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WIAW #40: LiveFit(ish) Edition

20 Feb

Happy What I Ate Wednesday!

I am in a spinach rut. Fear not, I will get out of it as a bag of Brussels sprouts are staring at me longing to be eaten. I will get on that asap but for this WIAW, I bring you a somewhat sample of eats from my LiveFit adventures. I am slowly learning. But hey, it’s all a process so bare with me. Enjoy!feb wiawBreakfast? An egg white omelette with spinach on a rice millet toast from Food For Life.IMG_20130217_114931For a “snack” I had coffee mixed with 1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 packet of Stevia and 1/2 scoop of Vega’s all natural energizing smoothie. Love it.IMG_20130215_100535Lunch and dinner was a turkey burger with one slice of the rice millet bread with spinach, half of a Babybel light cheese and a dabble of organic ketchup. I was pretty lazy this week and had the same meals for lunch and dinner. Don’t shoot!IMG_20130214_192803Post lunch though, I had a Stonyfield yogurt with hemp seeds. Why hemp seeds? Well check out this article for some awesome health benefits.IMG_20130217_155006Post dinner, however, I had a few of the little “Nutella” fudge truffles I made the other day. Chocolate fix solved and I got some goodness out of it.IMG_20130216_193833Question: Anyone doing LiveFit out there? I know Casey is, but who else is blogging about it?

 
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Posted by on February 20, 2013 in Meal Ideas Made Simple, Snacks For Munching, Tidbits On Healthy Living

 

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Call Me Stupid… Just This One Time, Okay?

27 Jan

Can you believe it’s the end of January in a couple of days? Like what the hell… where did the time go? I think I am having a quarter-life crisis here because the time is going so fast and it’s FREAKING ME OUT! Breathe Sabrina… breathe. *Fakes a smile*IMG_20130123_125211I finally did some real grocery shopping, I think. I got some veggies, fruit, black beans, wraps, butter, yogurt and such. You know… the “Sabrina basics.”IMG_20130125_111202Once I got home from the grocery store, I made some of the breakfast cakes and topped them with almonds and some pumpkin/ sunflower seeds. So delicious.IMG_20130124_212059I also got back into my gym routine because since going to the ER, I haven’t really been doing anything strenuous. It felt good to get back on it.IMG_20130125_150638One of the days this week, my friend and I went for breakfast in Salem. I had a mean craving for french toast. Yes I did eat it. No not the sausage and bread but the french toast; wheat and all. It was so good and worth it but how did I feel? Not too bad, but it did hit me after a while.IMG_20130124_091556Then I had this obsession with eating my allergens. I went on a complete binging rampage and I ate 17 mini peanut butter cups and chocolate peanut butter ice cream. What the hell, Sabrina? I felt like complete crap. The room was spinning and I was breathing heavy. It was so horrible as I just knocked out on the bed and woke up at like five in the morning.IMG_20130124_220035I declare I will never, EVER do that again. Ever. So on Friday I cleaned up my diet and ate back on schedule; low-fat, low-acid and clean. Except of a few fries. I’m also doing more greens and less carbs at dinner. It felt really good and I am happy to be back on track. My tummy thanks me.IMG_20130125_155025Question: Do you ever get off track or worse binge? Okay, I know we all do, but how about those with allergies? I have been binge free for almost two years and I was not happy about this one bit. Time to snap out of it for sure. But in terms of my allergens, sometimes traces just sneak in on me. I hate it, but I know I must control it because why would I want to feel crappy?

 
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Posted by on January 27, 2013 in All About Sabrina, Tidbits On Healthy Living

 

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WIAW #34: Keepin’ It Low[er] Fat

09 Jan

Hello everyone and happy What I Ate Wednesday! For today I bring you my eats from a day last week where I show you my new low-fat lifestyle. On average I have about 50g of fat. Before I was eating about 80g, which I calculated via Slim Kicker. If you don’t know what WIAW, check it out at Peas and Crayons!wiawphotobuttonBreakfast: I made a little “cake” using the pancake batter from the non-vegan option. I topped it with 2 tsps of almond butter and two almonds. It had a total of 6g of fat, whoot!541981_10101465005109880_515081916_nSince I figure most of my meals can be 8-10g max of fat, it still gives me the opportunity to have cheese (like this rice cheese stick) and nuts/ seeds, I just do half a serving. I also had a pear with this snack.
IMG_20130104_111040For lunch, I did a black bean burger spinach salad with 1/2 serving of cheddar cheese, pumpkin and sunflower seeds that I made using this Veg Time’s recipe. I didn’t use onions, and I subbed the quinoa for white rice, the tomatoes for broccoli and added a little egg whites to it. It’s my go to black bean burger recipe.184576_10101465644802930_1259543932_nI had another Stonyfield yogurt for snack. I am in love with this yogurt, totally!
IMG_20130103_183130For dinner, I had a baked potato with a little Earth Balance and melted cheddar cheese, spinach and parsley flakes. It was nice, quick and delicious. This meal only had 10g of fat.IMG_20130105_181040Dessert? I had a scrumptious chocolate protein cookie with raspberries and whip cream. I know it’s chocolate and probably about 6-8g of fat but, it was my treat. I’ve been chocolate deprived and I am not going to be eating copious amounts anymore…just once or twice a week!IMG_20130104_171519Question: Tell me this isn’t the healthiest you have ever seen me eat? Perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise  Pretty sick and evil disguise, but I feel so much better, except for the chocolate withdrawal. Okay, that was more of a statement then a question, ha!

 
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Posted by on January 9, 2013 in Meal Ideas Made Simple, Snacks For Munching, Sweets and Treats, Tidbits On Healthy Living

 

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WIAW #33: The Last [2012] Eats!

02 Jan

Happy first WIAW of 2013! This post is all about some of my last eats of 2012. Hope 2013 is even more delicious and if you don’t know what WIAW is, check it out at Peas and Crayons!

My favorite breakfast from last month was the waffle I made with buckwheat flour, so so good!IMG_20121223_095922Gingerbread coffee? Yes please!

IMG_20121223_093935Black beans and egg white scrambles plus an orange on the side for some sweetness.IMG_20121230_140010My snacks have consisted of a fruit, cheese and a nut platter.IMG_20121226_190731An organic beef burger from Applegate farm with green beans and Alexa’s roasted potatoes was on the menu for some evening last week.IMG_20121228_134027For dessert? All sorts of goodies, but some form of ice cream is always a plus.IMG_20121224_150714Question: What were some of your favorite eats from 2012? I’ll being doing a favorites post this week for you.

 
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Posted by on January 2, 2013 in Meal Ideas Made Simple, Snacks For Munching, Sweets and Treats

 

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Food & Happiness

27 Dec

Food makes me happy. I don’t know about you but a yummy piece of organic cheese or a delicious bowl or soymilk and maple granola just puts a smile on my face.

As usual, before going back to Massachusetts, my mom took me grocery shopping at my favorite supermarket, Fairway. I got a few different things then normal, but yet still very tasty looking.

For the pantry stuff I got, some teas, soymilk, buckwheat products, granola, Justin’s almond butter, beans and a couple Luna bars. Expect a “buckwheat” fun finds Friday. I got a ton of things with that.IMG_20121224_161622For the fridge/ produce, I got Earth Balance, gala and red delicious apples, pears, organic mozzarella and cheddar cheese and a So Delicious coconut milk plain yogurt.IMG_20121224_161327Lastly the freezer items were some Applegate products, baby Brussels sprouts and Alexia oven fries. IMG_20121224_165043Oh can’t forget some sweets! I’ve been into coffee (as you may have remember) and got this espresso dark chocolate from Newman’s Own Organic. IMG_20121224_151109Also some So Delicious coconut milk no sugar added ice cream. Mmm, butter pecan!IMG_20121224_150714Oh and I got the last bit of goodies for the giveaway (don’t forget to enter).IMG_20121224_181358 Question: Any foods you’ve just gotten hooked on? Coffee is definitely the first things that comes to my mind. How about you?

 

 
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Posted by on December 27, 2012 in Meal Ideas Made Simple, Snacks For Munching, Tidbits On Healthy Living

 

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A Moment of Silence [+ Food For The Soul]

16 Dec

Before I go into this post, I would like to have a moment of silence for the tragedy that happened in Connecticut. It saddens me to think that someone would do something so terrible and so close to the holidays. I pray for all the family members that lost loved ones and hope that they can find the strength to cope with such pain.candle-flame-and-reflection***

Today was a delicious day of eats. I started out with a microwavable pancake (minus the cinnamon) topped with blueberries, cut up breakfast sausage and maple syrup.IMG_20121216_080709I went to Whole Foods yesterday…uh yeah. I think I have become obsessed with it again. Especially since I found a short cut. But I just wanted to grab (yet again) a few things. I got some organic gala apples, grapes, yogurt, Justin’s vanilla almond butter, trail mix, yogurt and what is that you see?A-MjPtmCcAA0YMd.jpg largeA gluten, nut and corn free veggie burger. The ingredients look yummy (most are organic) and the stats look good (10% iron!). But how did it taste? Hilary’s Eat Well veggie burger was actually pretty tasty.IMG_20121215_175714I paired the burger with the roasted red potatoes from Whole Foods and green beans. Not to mention a dollop of organic ketchup. I think I may have finally found the store bought veggie burger that can replace my former love for the Morning Star ones!IMG_20121216_142933I also got some snacks for this girl that I am coaching. Yes, I am doing my first real coaching with an actual client. She is 16 years old, so I wanted to give her some healthy alternatives to her favorites. I want to start coaching more people, but more information will come on that later.IMG_20121215_180419Right now I am just chillin’ with Herc. He has been misbehaving for the past few days and he knows it! As you can see, he is hiding and trying to avoid me. IMG_20121216_085443Question: Have you ever seen or tried Hilary’s Eat Well burgers?

 
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Posted by on December 16, 2012 in All About Sabrina, Meal Ideas Made Simple, Tidbits On Healthy Living

 

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