Treats With a Twist

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Fabulously Fit Friday 5/24/2013

I had a really big week! My fiancé and I proved how adult we are by buying furniture. We finally put a couch in our living room and now thoroughly enjoy sitting in comfort. So adult, right? I also...

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Cheesecake Strawberries

When I think of cute summer parties, I always think of adorable summer dresses, drinks with a splash too much of spirits, and lots of little fruit appetizers. You know the ones: fruits impaled with...

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Carrot Banana Cake

I’ll be honest, I don’t take criticism well. Some people do, but I don’t. Some people take it with a smile, shake their criticizers hand, then go become a ten-times better person. Win. For them....

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Fabulously Fit Friday 5/17/2013

I’ve had a very strange week to deal with. My fiance was out on a business trip (he’s back now), so I was left to my own devices. I was quite the party girl when he was gone. You know, in bed by...

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Peanut Butter Cookie Oats with a Chocolate Drizzle

So I had this dream the other night. It was bizarre and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. So, if you’re all mystical and think you know what it means, please humor me and tell me. Back...

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Browned-Butter Oatmeal Raisinet Bars

You know you sneak your own candy into the movies. Drinks too. And bags of popcorn. No? Just me? No! Not just me! Because my mom does it too! Where do you think I learned this? My mom taught me a...

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Fabulously Fit Friday and What’s Beautiful

I’m feeling like I need to update you on my life a little. So here’s what’s going on. Currently munching on: Cheerios. Dry. Like a 2 year old. Current conundrum: Did you grow up dipping your fries...

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Strawberry Banana Oatcakes

Wanna make your mamma proud? Make her breakfast. Wanna make her really really proud? Make her a pink breakfast. Totally does the trick. I know what you’re thinking. “Oh Melissa. Now I have to...

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Strawberry-Swirl Honey Yogurt Cake

Strawberry season is upon us! Are you excited?? I am! I’m sure you’ve got your canning jars out and you’re elbow deep in hulled strawberries… Right? Crickets? Well, that’s ok! You can just eat a...

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Fabulously Fit Friday 5/3/2013

I ran again! It’s crazy! I guess you could say I’ve been getting into running again (don’t jinx it!). I’m just so excited because I feel like I can start signing up for 5K’s around town! Run,...

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Double Chocolate Bundt Cake

Like chocolate? Like chocolate? Yup, asked twice. Twice is nice, right? Well, with chocolate it’s not so annoying to ask the same question over and over again. I’ve published another fabulous...

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Snickerdoodle Pancakes with Snickerdoodle Yogurt

Confession. I had cookies for breakfast. Ok, so maybe not cookies like what you think of cookies. But I had pancakes that tasted like cookies. And wait a sec, isn’t that technically having cake and...

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Fabulously Fit Friday 4/26/13

Oh my gosh! Can you believe another month is already practically gone? I was absolutely shocked. I’m glad I remembered though…you know, rent being due and all… Glad I also didn’t blow all my rent...

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Ultimate Peanut Butter Blondies (vegan)

These blondies are for serious peanut butter lovers. They’re for that nut job who gets a hankering for peanut butter and ends up driving to 3 different grocery stores to find “the right one” (cough...

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Mocha-Glazed Banana Mocha Chip Muffins

I’ve always been one to advocate for healthier muffins. I haven’t been a huge fan of calling cupcakes “muffins” because you want to eat them at breakfast and without the frosting… But, sometimes,...

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Fabulously Fit Friday 4/19/2013

I know that everyone has been bombarded by thoughts and reports concerning the bombings in Boston. I don’t want to drone on and on about my feelings about it, because those are thoughts and tears...

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Skinny Monkey Granola

I’ve been doing some serious granola chowing lately. I consider it my third job to personally try every variety that crosses my path. Funny job, for a lady that makes fabulous granola of her very...

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More Than Morning Glory Muffins

I love that the Farmers Markets have started! I get so excited, because I feel like I get so inspired during the Spring to cook and bake more amazing things (watch out!). My mom and I were...

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Fabulously Fit Friday 4/12/13

Happy Friday!!! I’ve been in a workout funk lately. And it’s not a bad thing! I haven’t been fighting it either! My body has been craving relaxation and recovery because I’ve been traveling so much...

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Blackberry Crumble Breakfast Bars

I can’t even express to you my love of these bars! Seriously, to die for. They’re like the best crumble-topped pie crossed with a comforting breakfast bar. They’re subtly sweet, nutty, and buttery....

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Coconut Lime Macaroons

It was SO beautiful this weekend! I got to wear shorts and I felt so relaxed, just because the sun was out. My mom and I got to spend the whole weekend together, running errands, planning my...

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Fabulously Fit Friday 4/5/2013

Well I’ve been taking some time to work on a few personal things, so hopefully as soon as I have those under control I’ll be back on track in my little Treats world. So, apologies for that. Gonna...

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Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie

I almost never make pie. It’s not that I don’t like pie. I love pie. Seriously. But it’s usually too complicated. I mean, come on! You have to make a crust…and a filling…and almost always a...

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oats

I hope you all had a Happy Easter (or Passover, or weekend, whichever makes you happiest) and you’re not drowning in Peeps and Cadbury Eggs. Though, that wouldn’t be the absolute worst thing to...

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Skinny Samoas (gluten-free, Caramel DeLites)

Remember how I said that shortbread cookies are a gateway cookie? Well…one Girl Scout Cookie leads to another… Yup, Samoas. That’s right, I made them. Gluten-free too. Way less sugar and fat. And...

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Cookie Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

Sandwich cookie kick? I think so. You’re welcome! I know I have sung the praises of cookie butter here before! So I won’t bore you. You can just get to the baking and drooling all on your own....

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Alfajores Cookies (dulce de leche sandwich cookies, gluten-free)

I recently started making gluten-free shortbread cookies. And having something like a good, basic shortbread under your belt is nothing but helpful. Shortbread is a gateway cookie. Yes, it tastes...

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Fabulously Fit Friday 3/22/13 and Strawberry Shortbread Protein Cookies

Let’s jump on in, shall we? You probably read the title and are jonesing for some cookies, so I’ll ramble about my week in eats, treats, and workouts, and then leave you dying for them by the end....

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Orange Creamsicle Oats

I am just on a roll with these creamy oat recipes! Pat on my back. I am so humble too, no? Well I fessed up that I was scared of Key Lime Pie up until last year, and now I’m obsessed with it....

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Coconut “Carrot Cake m&m” Cookies

I’m pretty sure my apartment complex got scammed. The folks in the office don’t know it, but I do. They recently had all of the complex windows replaced. And because my apartment has windows down...

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Treats With a Twist

Fabulously Fit Friday 5/24/2013

Cheesecake Strawberries

Carrot Banana Cake

Fabulously Fit Friday 5/17/2013

Peanut Butter Cookie Oats with a Chocolate Drizzle

Browned-Butter Oatmeal Raisinet Bars

Fabulously Fit Friday and What’s Beautiful

Strawberry Banana Oatcakes

Strawberry-Swirl Honey Yogurt Cake

Fabulously Fit Friday 5/3/2013

Double Chocolate Bundt Cake

Snickerdoodle Pancakes with Snickerdoodle Yogurt

Fabulously Fit Friday 4/26/13

Ultimate Peanut Butter Blondies (vegan)

Mocha-Glazed Banana Mocha Chip Muffins

Fabulously Fit Friday 4/19/2013

Skinny Monkey Granola

More Than Morning Glory Muffins

Fabulously Fit Friday 4/12/13

Blackberry Crumble Breakfast Bars

Coconut Lime Macaroons

Fabulously Fit Friday 4/5/2013

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oats

Skinny Samoas (gluten-free, Caramel DeLites)

Cookie Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

Alfajores Cookies (dulce de leche sandwich cookies, gluten-free)

Fabulously Fit Friday 3/22/13 and Strawberry Shortbread Protein Cookies

Orange Creamsicle Oats

Coconut “Carrot Cake m&m” Cookies

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