Category Archive: Microwave

Chia Berry Jam

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I read about this jam on Jody’s blog @truth2being fit and then saw it again on Powercakes. What a shame I didn’t try making this sooner. It’s amazing and so easy. A simple recipe of fresh or frozen berries, a little water and Chia Seeds all cooked up in the microwave results in this lovely …

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Chocolate Fudge Protein Muffin

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This was my pre-hiking breakfast so I added 2 ounces of fat free Greek yogurt, a few raspberries and 1 teaspoon Cacao Nibs.Thank you Jen for sharing this recipe – it has solved my problem of what to eat for breakfast besides eggs! I could barely eat it all! I was so full and it …

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Mock Apple Pie Ala – Mode

Mock Apple Pie Ala-Mode

I wanted something hot for breakfast the other morning but it was a lower carb day so oatmeal was not on my food plan. I couldn’t stand the thought of another egg for breakfast so I came up with this Mock hot apple pie Ala-mode and it was warm, satisfying and just the right amount of comfort to …

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Creamy Oatmeal Brulee

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In the fall while staying in San Francisco I had the best Oatmeal Brulee for breakfast at the Park 55 hotel. I have attempted to recreate it at home trying many different combinations. All attempts were tasty but this final version is my favorite! This is not your everyday oatmeal my friends — oh no–it’s …

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

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Chocolate dipped pretzels are so easy to make and you get that great sweet and salty fix that so many of us enjoy! The twist on these is that they also have peanut butter in them – fabulous! Of course you can also dip some in plain chocolate too and do a variety plate. The …

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