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Almond Butter Apple Dip

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Where did the weekend go? We had a nice day yesterday that included taking to Anna to church for the first time! She started crying right when it started so I took her out and walked around until she fell asleep and then she was out for the whole service.

Ready for church:

After church we did things around the house to get ready for our upcoming trip to Florida (we are leaving on Wednesday)! We packed, did laundry,

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Low Fat Blueberry Muffins with Oats, Almonds and Flax

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I made these muffins the other day to send to work with Brady. I was hoping the recipe would come out ok because it was a trial recipe that I made up as I went along. They got pretty good reviews, so I think I will make them again.

Low Fat Blueberry Muffins with Oats, Almonds and Flax

2 c. of low fat multigrain baking mix (Trader Joes or light Bisquick) 2 egg whites 1/2 c. brown sugar

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PURE Bar Review

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Pure recently sent me some of their PURE bars to review. I was so excited to get the package!

Here are some important and AWESOME facts about PURE bars:

USDA certified organic Vegan Raw Gluten Free Full of vitamins and minerals Each bar provides a full serving of fruit

Look:

The bars are full of whole, ground ingredients – similar to a Larabar but less ground up. When you open the package you can see the oats and whole

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Rewind to Girls Night…

So, Thursday we had a girls night at my house!  A few girls from my college sorority, who now live in Columbus,  came over for drinks and  holiday treats!  We had a great time!!

Brie:

1 round of brie 1/2 c. raspberry jam 1/3 c. pecans 1 pillsbury cresent roll reduced fat

Roll out the cresent rolls and set brie on top.  Cover brie with nuts and jam.  Bake at 350 until roll is golden brown and brie is melty.

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Easy Holiday Dips

Creamy Coconut Cream Cheese Dip

8 oz. cream cheese (fat free doesn’t work because it gets watery) 4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla flake coconut

Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and 1/2 c. coconut. Form a ball with the cheese and plate it (if you don’t have a cute plate you can make 3 balls to form a snowman) Serve with graham cracker sticks or cookie sticks or apples!

Healthy Refried Bean Dip

1 can refried beans

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Perfect Homemeade Protein Bars

Perfect Protein Bars

3 very ripe bananas 2 tbsp. Naturally More (flax + peanut butter, lower in fat and calories and with Omega 3s) 3 scoops EAS vanilla protein powder 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. rolled oats 1/2 c. oat bran

optional (I will add these in the future): mini choc. chips, dried fruit, nuts, applesauce, hot choc. mix.

Heat PB and bananas in the microwave for 1 -2 minutes until it is easy to stir. Add the rest of

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