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Pcakes Strawberry Cupcakes
When I was pregnant with 'Cupcakes', I wanted all things strawberry; trifles, smoothies, cupcakes, frosting.....yum! For her first birthday it only made sense to create a strawberry cupcake, and I wanted it refined sugar free, 100% natural and delicious. I created these for her little party and have sense made them whenever the strawberry craving hits!
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Quick Fix: Black Bean Brownies
These aren't too sweet, are easily adjusted to your liking, and work as either brownies or cookies. I've baked them in a muffin tins, mini cake pans and a brownie dish. They also are a breeze to whip together in the blender or food processor, no other bowls, mixers or spoons needed.
read moreApple Cinnamon Recovery Muffins & Do it yourself Recovery Drank
I made these quick muffins and recovery drink to have on hand after my intense MommiesRfit Bootcamp workouts and after my training runs. (As Tony says, “The recovery drinks, that’s why I do the workouts.”) The muffins are about 50% carbs and 20% protein, the drink 100% carbs, (49 g carbs, plus sodium,potassium, and vitamins). A serving of the drink and one muffin total just about 300 calories. Apple Cinnamon Recovery Muffins & Do it yourself Recovery Drank Recipe Type: Snack Author: Cowgirlbeans Serves:...
read moreChili Rellenos Casserole
I had some beautiful anaheim and poblano peppers and thought about chili rellenos...after brainstorming on Chowhound and some recipe sites, I decided to go the casserole route (like a cheesy egg breakfast casserole on Pioneer Woman) , but make it more of a tamale/rellenos casserole, including a layer of sweet corn masa, and dairy free of course.
read moreQuick Fix: Roasted Veggie Quinoa
One thing I love about my best friend is our constant texts throughout the day…dogs, horses, sometimes our men, (Mars/Venus!) and of course, food. “Whatcha makin tonight?” is a common one. In the winter we can both eat our weight in roasted Brussels Sprouts so when I answered the standard question with “I’m not sure yet…something with Brussels?” She said add the Quinoa and with the idea sparked, this super simple, delicious winter recipe was made. I’m thankful for the ideas we bounce off of...
read moreOld Bay Zucchini Bean Cakes
Our Eastern shore heritage had us craving crab cakes this summer. So we created these zucchini & chickpea cakes to satisfy our Old Bay tooth. If you pan fry them at the end they get the yummy crust and keep a moist interior just like the real deal.
read moreStrawberry Crumble Blondie Bars
I created these for a picnic at one of our favorite local parks. We loaded up the picnic basket with Quinoa salad, veggie straws, spicy hummus and sweet peppers for dipping. And loaded up the car with friends and dogs and a few of these delicious summery bars in the basket to enjoy by the lake. The leftover bars were reminiscent of a strawberry crumble when we added a scoop of vanilla coconut ice cream on top. Strawberry Blondie Bars Recipe Type: Dessert Author: CowgirlBeans Ingredients Dry 2 cups Oats 1½ cup Flour 1/2 cup...
read moreLime & Avocado Quinoa Salad
I would love to take the credit for this one, but I found the base for this recipe in the magazine “Extraordinary Health”. So so yummy. I have a hard time not eating this one right out of the serving bowl… Lime & Avocado Quinoa Salad Recipe Type: Side Author: Cowgirl Beans Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 4-6 This is a delicious and light summer dish, perfect for a picnic or a bbq by the pool. Leftovers are awesome wrapped in a nori sheet or a scoop on top of your veggie...
read morePiña Colada Protein Shake
To celebrate what feels like the start of Summer in VA, I whipped this up in the blender after a balmy 85 degree morning in the sun. Yummy and refreshing, it gets a whipped froth on top from the canned coconut milk. Piña Colada Protein Shake Recipe Type: Drinks Author: CowgirlBeans Ingredients 1/2-1 cup Frozen pineapple 1 cup Coconut milk (canned makes it creamier) 1 frozen banana Scoop vanilla protein powder Water ice Instructions Add pineapple, coconut milk, banana and protein powder to blender. Blend, adjust with water or ice to...
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