Keto Friendly Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies!!

Last night, the kids were decorating cookies.
Full on, sugar cookies, with all the refined white carbs, sugar, flour, and candy toppings you can possibly imagine!
And I didn't have a bite.
But OMG did I want one.
Or twelve!
They looked so good.
And left me C!R!A!V!I!N!G!
So I pulled out my favorite tried and true Peanut Butter Cookie recipe - which just happens to be sugar free, gluten free, and totally 100% Keto Friendly!
Damn good thing since I started on my Keto diet this past Monday.
Oh, and I'd guess these qualify as keto "fat bombs" too, tho being somewhat new to keto, the concept disturbs the hell out of me.

So here's the skinny (or fat) on it:

1 Cup Peanut Butter or the nut butter of your choice (all natural is better, look for the one with the lowest net carbs)
1 Cup Baking Stevia
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1 egg
a pinch of salt

Blend with hand mixer till smooth.

Roll into 1" balls

Use a fork to make the criss cross pattern on top or you can just thumbprint them if you prefer.

*TIP* To make the fork slide off more easily, spray it with a little bit of olive oil spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Cool and enjoy!

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There's a new vegan in town!!! (Actually, two!)

Hey - - Big doings in Shakeology-ville, and you are going to want to be in the know on this one!

I'm going to keep it brief though - it's huge news, and I'd love to go on and on about it, but it really only needs a minute of your time and mine, to share!

One of the biggest complaints I hear all the time, is that there are so many regular flavors of Shakeology, but only two in the vegan formula.

Well, all that's about to change!!

Coming this Monday - April 10th - Beachbody is releasing two (yup TWO!!) new vegan flavors:

The long awaited vegan vanilla Shakeology, AND Vegan Cafe Latte!

Both flavors will be available effective Monday, April 10th!

AND

Other big news in Shakeology - there are two new amazing superfood ingredients being added to the already amazing formula!

Chaga Mushrooms
What do those do??? Adaptogenic plants and mushrooms help to bring the body back into balance and have beneficial effects on the nervous system, immune system, the GI tract, the cardiovascular system and the endocrine system. By supporting the body and mind in these ways, adaptogens help us to cope with stress, stay healthy during the cold and flu season, fight cancer, and lift us out of the dark depths of depression and adrenal burnout. They have immune-modulating properties that make them helpful in treating auto-immune diseases and have high levels of anti-oxidants that protect cells from damaging free radicals. Adaptogens gently tone and support the body systems over time and need to be taken for a minimum time of two months to develop the full effect of their healing powers.

and

Matcha tea extract.
Amongst its many health benefits, matcha…
Is packed with antioxidants including the powerful EGCg
Boosts metabolism and burns calories
Detoxifies effectively and naturally
Calms the mind and relaxes the body
Is rich in fiber, chlorophyll and vitamins
Enhances mood and aids in concentration
Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium
Prevents disease
Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar

Want to try one or both of these amazing new flavors? They'll be available for order on Monday afternoon in the US, and coming soon in Canada. And you can get yours here!

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Thin Mint Cookie Protein Balls

It's Girl Scout Cookie season, and you know what that means - everywhere you turn, there are boxes upon boxes of Thin Mint cookies. If you're like me, you love them, but your hips and thighs are begging you to find a healthier option!

How about Chocolate Shakeology Thin Mint Protein Balls?

Ingredients:

8 dates (pitted)

1 cup cashew nuts

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1/4 cups cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract (pure)

2 scoops chocolate or vegan chocolate Shakeology

2 tablespoons almond milk

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until well combined and then form into balls. Store what ever you don't eat in the fridge. Enjoy!

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