Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte

http://healthyslowcooking.com/2013/09/13/alllyson-kramer-shares-my-vanilla-hazelnut-creamer-and-a-gingerbread-latte/ Slow Cooker Gingerbread Latte *This recipe requires a small 1 – 1.5 quart slow cooker.* (You can double or triple the recipe and use a larger one if you like.) Makes 2 servings (unless you drink a venti and then it’s just one serving) soy-free, gluten-free 1/4 cup (63ml) cold brewed coffee concentrate or 1 cup (250ml) regular brewed coffee 1/4 cup (63ml) vegan creamer 2 cup (500ml) nondairy milk 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon pinch ground clove pinch ground…

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Skinny Crock Pot Hot Cocoa

Skinny Crock Pot Hot Cocoa

http://nutritionfor.us/2012/12/skinny-crock-pot-hot-cocoa/ Serves about 8 – 10. Recipe slightly adapted from Budget Savvy Diva. Prep time: >5 minutes Cook time: 2 hours Ingredients: 8 ounces low-fat sweetened condensed milk (fat free works too) 1 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup light cream 3 1/4 cups skim mik 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract Sugar (to add) Marshmallows, whipped cream and chocolate chips for garnish Directions:  Milk light cream, milk and sweetened condensed milk together in a…

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Thanksgiving 2014

Thanksgiving 2014

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!  I hope you all are able to spend this wonderful holiday with family, friends and delicious food! Here are a few tips to help you enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with out over indulging :). Pre-dinner: v  Eat breakfast!!  Don’t skip meals to save up all of your calories for the big meal.  You will make better portion choices if you don’t come to the dinner table on an empty stomach v  Start the day out with activity!  Even…

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Healthy Latino Recipe Book

Healthy Latino Recipe Book

This recipe book is awesome!!  You can download the recipe book by clicking the link and print it out if you would like: http://www.cachampionsforchange.cdph.ca.gov/en/docs/Healthy-Latino-Recipes.pdf This is what you’ll find inside: Correct portion sizes based on activity level for women and girls and separately for men and boys Seasonal fruit and veggie guide 8 Latino basics recipes 5 breakfast recipes 7 lunch recipes 6 snack recipes 6 dinner recipes 6 celebration recipes You’ll be able to find something the whole family…

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Weekly Sprints

Weekly Sprints

Good Morning Everyone!! For the month of December we are going to do 3 weekly challenges called the “Weekly Sprint”.  Each challenge will start on Monday and end on Sunday evening.  There will be one winner at the end of each week who will receive a $25 Amazon gift card.  Here are the challenges: Weekly Sprint #1 – Cardio Challenge – Starts TODAY!!  12/01/2014 – 12/07/2014 Your cardio will be measured by minutes.  The participant who has the most cardio…

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The Difference 20 Minutes Can Make

The Difference 20 Minutes Can Make

I’m about to tell you how beneficial daily exercise/activity is for you (this isn’t the first and won’t be the last time either) but many of you are still struggling to fit it into your schedule.  I think much of the struggle has to do with 45-60min…if you don’t have 45-60min to carve out for activity, you’re NOT going to make the time at all.  So, let’s erase 45-60min and replace it with 20min.  If you have the desire to…

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