No Bake Nutty Shakeology Cookies

How to Make No-Bake Shakeology Cookies

Shakeology Nutty No-Bake Cookies

 

 

Author: Beachbody

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 24 servings, 1 cookie

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-natural almond butter
• 1 tsp. pure almond extract
• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• ½ cup raw honey
• 1 cup Chocolate Shakeology

Instructions

1. Combine almond butter, extract, oats, honey, and Shakeology in a medium bowl; mix well with a spatula or clean hands.
2. Roll mixture into twenty four balls, each about 1-inch in size.
3. Flatten each slightly so that it is shaped like a traditional cookie.
4. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 116
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 17 mg
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 5 g

Containers

½ Yellow
2 tsp.

Friday Faves - Shakeology

Happy Friday!  This week my Friday Fave is my favorite meal replacement - Shakeology!   One of my favorite tools in my “master tool kit.”  I have tried countless protein shakes and meal replacements through the years, all with side effects I did not like.  I stumbled upon Shakeology and it was a game changer for me. It is very satisfying and helps with my cravings so much.  It also simplifies my nutrition. 

Shakeology contains over 70 ultra high-quality, globally sourced ingredients that deliver nearly all the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy diet.  It's good for everyone, because everyone's diet is deficient in some of the key nutrient groups packed into just one Shakeology shake.

It is an effective way to help you lose weight, increase your energy and be the healthiest version of yourself.  Shakeology can help you reduce cravings and promote healthy digestion and regularity.  You can read more about it or order a sample on my site:  www.platinumsass.com

I love the taste and all the amazing combinations you can make.  Here is my favorite recipe:  Enjoy!

Thirsty Thursday - La Croix Flavored Water

I love having a glass of red wine or champagne after a productive day to celebrate!  Unfortunately I would like to have that more than my personal plan allows.  I am always on the look out for something healthy that still gives me that celebratory feeling.  I have finally found a solution to my problem - La Croix sparkling flavored water.

I have tried many other flavored waters and never cared for the flavor.  I came across this in Whole Foods on my recent visit and since it was on sale decide, why not!  I chose the berry flavor and absolutely love it.

Pour it in a wine glass with some ice and it has the fizzle and feel of a glass of champagne with zero calories, carbs, salt or sugar.  It also does not have artificial sweetener which I love!

The next time you feel like celebrating and it is not your on plan day to do so, give La Croix a try.  You will be glad you did!

Friday Faves 2/12

In honor of Valentines Day, my Friday faves are all about my sweet tooth!

I've truly have learned to LOVE💗 dark chocolate and these are a couple of my favorites.

All Ghirardelli blends I've tried are yummy but the sea salt and almond and the Cabernet  are off the charts! If you love wine and chocolate grab a glass of cab and the Cabernet bar. Pure heaven! 

I also love Lindt chocolate, specifically the orange. (There is also chili and several other flavors that are yummy.) It finishes with an amazingly intense orange flavor! 

I saved the best for last, Alter Eco dark chocolate with quinoa. I know quinoa may seem odd but if you love a Nestle crunch, this will be your new best friend! 

Cheers my friends! Happy & healthy Valentines Day! ❤️

Sweets for Your Sweetie

Valentines Day is right around the corner!  If you are planning on having or giving some of your favorite chocolates, you might want to check this out.

According to Oxygen Magazine, candy is one of the TOP gifts on Valentines Day (as if we did not know that already.)  If you plan on indulging, this is what you will need to do to burn it off!

6 Dove dark chocolate hearts (220 calories) - 30 minutes of elliptical trainer
4 Godiva chocolate covered strawberries (160 calories) - 20 minute of circuit training
24 Conversation hearts (120 calories) - 30 minutes of pingpong
3 Russell Stover chocolates (250 calories) - 40 minutes of downhill skiing
10 Valentines gummy bears (90 calories) - 20 minutes of line dancing
9 Hershey's Hugs (210 calories) - 60 minutes of walking (3 mph)
1 heart-shaped York Peppermint Pattie (480 calories) - 90 minutes of intense skiing
28 Valentine's M&Ms (142 calories) - 15 minutes of jump rope!


Indulge in moderation and be sure to choose wisely!  Check out my blog yesterday on dark chocolate.  Its an amazing alternative!

Happy Valentines Day 💗

Valentines Day - a day where approximately one billion cards are exchanged! (85% purchased by women.) Where did this holiday and these traditions come from? That was a lingering question I had.

It seems Valentines Day, as relating to romance, dates back to the Middle Ages. In France & England, it was believed that February 14th was the beginning of the birds mating system, which added to the idea of a day of romance.

Written valentines didn't appear until about 1400 and by the middle of the 1800s it became common to exchange tokens of love and handwritten notes.  But how did we go from tokens of affection and handwritten notes to $100 flowers and chocolate??  A question for another day.

I love the thought of small gifts and hand written notes.  Not so big on $100 flowers or tons of sugary candy that shoot your blood sugar through the roof! (And especially not for our children.)

If your sweetheart LOVES chocolate (as most of us do), why not opt for a healthier version this year?  Dark Chocolate! (Dark Chocolate has a higher cocoa content, preferably 65% or more.) If you need a few health reasons to give this a try, below are just a few of the potential health benefits:

1. Dark Chocolate is very nutritious!  (It has fiber and is loaded with minerals.)
2. It is an excellent source of antioxidants.
3. It may lower blood pressure.
4. Dark chocolate may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
5. And last but not least, it may improve your brain function.

Although dark chocolate was something I had to learn to love, I personally have some (a square or two) regularly.  Give it a try for the one you love this year!  And Happy Valentines Week everyone!