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Sweet As…Butter?

Posted on October 12, 2012 by kissmybroccoli

Sugar…

Ba ba ba ba ba baaaaaaaaa!

RAAAAAAW honey, honey…

Ba ba ba ba ba baaaaaaaaa!

You are my ~~candy~~ nutty girl* and you got me wanting youuuuuuuu!

*Not to be confused with this nutty girl! 😉

Honey Vanilla Almond Butter

By: Heather Kiss My Broccoli

Prep Time: 25-30 minutes

Cook Time: N/A

Keywords: food processor snack almonds raw honey

Ingredients (Makes 1/2 cup)

1 cup raw almonds
1 tablespoon Tropical Traditions raw honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1. Place almonds in food processor and process until creamy, stopping every few minutes to scrape down the sides (this can take a while…be patient!)
2. Once the almond butter is creamy, add honey, salt, extract, and cinnamon and blend to mix well.

You know you want her too!

So you can make some of this creamy, dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth almond butter and also relish in the fact that you are giving your body a good dose of vitamins and
powerful antioxidants just in time for flu season!*

As if we foodies need any reason to stuff our faces with nut butter!

Well guess what!

Tropical Traditions wants to GIVE her to ONE of you!!

Talk about a SWEET deal! 😀

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway ends next Friday (10/19/12) at midnight (EST)

Good luck!

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions sent me this jar of raw honey free of charge for review purposes only. I was not compensated in any way for the review, but I’ll tell you right now…

I LOVE IT!!

I’ve NEVER been disappointed with any of the products from Tropical Traditions. From they’re amazing coconut oil, to their rich and creamy coconut peanut butter, to their perfectly sweet raw honey, you can tell they do their best to ensure you are getting the highest quality product!

To find out more about Tropical Traditions coconut oil, click
here, here and here!

Posted in Giveaway, Product Review, Raw, Snacks | Tagged almond butter, honey, raw, recipe, Tropical Traditions | 22 Comments

Pumpkin Pie Protein Steamer

Posted on October 11, 2012 by kissmybroccoli

Hey guys!

One of the things I love most about blogging is the endless amount of inspiration I get from other bloggers.

It only took a matter of minutes after seeing Lauren’s Pumpkin Pie Steamer before the wheels started turning…and honestly, since I’ve done it with hot chocolate, I can’t believe the thought never occurred to me until now!

Anyone down for a hot mug of liquid pie?
With a protein punch? 😉

Pumpkin Pie Protein Steamer

By: Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Keywords: microwave beverage high protein no sugar added low sugar protein powder pumpkin puree fall

Ingredients (Serves 1)

1/4 pumpkin puree
10-12 ounces water
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/8 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. Whisk together pumpkin puree and water in a large mug.
2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes on high.
3. Stir in protein powder, extract, and spice.
4. Garnish with a dusting of more pumpkin pie spice.

Creamy, dreamy, warm, and spicy…the perfect drink to refuel you after a long cold run or even just to curl up with on the couch in your pj’s!

Or you could always use it to help wash down a super thick bowl of Perfect Oatmeal!

Seriously, make these oats…
Your tastebuds will thank you for it! 😉

About a month ago, as a perk to being a Fitfluential Ambassador, I was given a free* tub of Muscle Gauge Nutrition’s Pure Whey Isolate protein powder in vanilla and I’ve been using it in practically everything!

It has DEFINITELY made for some fantastic protein pancakes over the last couple of weeks…

Tiramisu Protein Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pie Pancakes

The powder itself is fantastic! The flavor is amazing, it mixes easily, and it packs 25 grams of protein in only ONE scoop! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good protein supplement.

Thank you so much Muscle Gauge!

Disclaimer: While I did receive this supplement from the company free of charge, my review is totally unbiased. It’s just GOOD stuff! 😉

Now go…make yourself a steamer…curl up with a good ~~book~~ blog…and work on that seasonal tan! 😉

What is your favorite fall beverage?
I love a good (spiked) apple cider and of course, pumpkin ale is a MUST!

Posted in Product Review, Snacks | Tagged fall, FitFluential, inspiration, Muscle Gauge Nutrition, oats, pancakes, protein, protein powder, pumpkin | 21 Comments

Ahhhh-ktober!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by kissmybroccoli

Hey guys!

It’s that time of week again…Happy What I Ate Wednesday!
Be sure to head on over to Peas & Crayons, give Jenn a little comment love, and check out all the delicious link ups!

*****

So I’ve been enjoying my share of fall flavors over the last month or so, but the other day, I started to notice a trend…let’s see if you can spot it! 😉

I had high hopes for this breakfast…Willie and I had a little chat…I was feeling good about another PUMPKIN SPICE creation…

Unfortunately, it ended in yet ANOTHER waffle-in-a-bowl!

Ba-ut, as of today, I have a can of propellant-free cooking spray that I hope is going to put an end to all future waffle bowls…either that, or Willie’s gonna be swimming with the fishes! 😉

Lunch on the other hand, required no thought, no dish changes, no scraping, and no cursing kitchen appliances.

Baked sweet potato stuffed with this black bean burger and drizzled in my latest mustard find (always surprised when I find a gem at Walmart!) served with a side of fresh from the market green beans…which also ended up drizzled with mustard after the pic was taken! 🙂

Snackage for the day included Amanda’s DELICIOUS pumpkin bread (with pecans instead of chocolate chips), healthified apple “nachos”, roasted seaweed and sunbutter bar, and multiple fistfuls of carrots.

I also downed PLENTY of water…some plain, a little with True Orange (first time trying it…NOT a fan), and a lot with my latest tea obsessions:
Nutcracker Sweet and Pumpkin Spice.

And then…then there was dinner:

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been too tired after my shift to whip up anything elaborate just before face planting into my pillow, but with a little prep on Sunday night, I was able to have a DELICIOUS meal in a matter of minutes!

Salmon & Kale Frittata for One

By: Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8-10 minutes

Keywords: fry breakfast entree high protein low-carb low-sodium no sugar added eggs salmon kale

Ingredients (Serves 1)

For the Frittata

1/2 cup steamed kale torn into bite-sized pieces
1/8 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 ounces cooked salmon
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
dried or fresh dill, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste
1/2-1 ounce Gruyere cheese

For the Creamy Mustard Sauce

2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
dried or fresh dill, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Frittata

1. Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
2. Scatter kale, garlic, onions, and salmon evenly across the skillet surface.
3. Whisk egg, egg whites, and spices in a bowl, then pour over mixture in the skillet.
4. Cover and allow to cook until egg has set (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Remove from heat, uncover, top with cheese.
6. Transfer to plate, drizzle with creamy mustard sauce, and sprinkle with fresh herbs.

For the Creamy Mustard Sauce

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, whisk until smooth.

Nutrition facts for frittata WITH sauce: