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New Recipe! Zucchini Bites

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What you will need: 

1 Zucchini cut into inch thick slices

For Pizza Bites:

1/4 cup organic pizza sauce

1/4 cup fat free shredded cheese

(optional) turkey pepperoni slices

For Jalapeño Popper Bites:

1/4 cup fat free cream cheese (you may not need it all)

thin jalapeño slices

Instructions:

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees

-Place zucchini slices on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper; bake for about 10 min

-Remove slices from oven and flip over; bake another 5 min

-Remove slices from oven and top with the toppings of your choice (for pizza bites, top with pizza sauce and shredded cheese/ for jalapeno popper bites, top with cream cheese and 1-2 slices of jalapeno)

-Bake for another 7-10 minutes or until cheese is melted

-Serve, and enjoy!!

These have very few calories and are a much healthier option to regular jalapeno poppers or bagel bites!

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Quest Bar Review and a Giveaway!!

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We received a free box of Quest bars the other day from Quest Nutrition to sample and review, and as soon as we opened up the box we were so excited to try all of the great flavors, such as cinnamon roll, chocolate brownie, and even strawberry cheesecake! Just as we expected, all of the bars so far have tasted fantastic! They all have 200 calories or less, they don’t contain artificial sweeteners, and they are gluten free. Our favorite part is that fact that they all have around 20 grams of isolate protein, and some bars even contain as much as 18 grams of fiber! You can never go wrong with a bar that will keep you full and regulate your digestive system! We even went a little crazy, and put our chocolate chip cookie dough bar in the microwave for 15 seconds. It was so delicious we couldn’t believe that it was healthy! As if this wasn’t good enough, we also received 2 packs of Quest Cravings Protein Peanut Butter Cups, which have 240 calories, only 1 gram of sugar, and 20 grams of protein.  So, if you happen to have a sweet tooth that one of the bars can’t cure, you can indulge in these delicious peanut butter cups, and feel absolutely no guilt. These bars are now going to be a staple in our daily meal plans, because they are nutritious and super easy, which benefits our busy lifestyles. You can also use them for weight loss by replacing one meal a day with a bar. Who wouldn’t want to eat apple pie or vanilla almond crunch once a day and benefit from it? Exactly! Well, Quest Nutrition has definitely sold us on the bars, and we highly recommend that you grab up a box as soon as you get a chance.

xo Megan & Danielle

Want to try some Quest Bars?? Well, enter our giveaway on Instagram! 1 person will win a copy of Sexy, Lean, & Toned, a $25 Nike gift card and 5 Quest Bars!!

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Change your exercise routine!

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It’s warming up outside which means that everyone is trying to get in shape for those itty bitty bikinis. We know a few things that you can try out this spring to help you get the most out of your workouts. Remember, you need to constantly try new things to keep your body guessing and maximize your results. Start today with a new outlook, get motivated, change up your exercise routines, and achieve your goals!! 


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Guest Bloggers Wanted!

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Do you have something interesting to say or just want to share a great healthy recipe you have created? Well, we would love to work with you! We are open to exploring all types of collaborations, so send us an e-mail to liveleanmd@gmail.com with your name and blogging idea, and let’s get started!! 

Some of our ideas include:

-product reviews

-workouts

-healthy recipes

-fitness fashion

-and anything else health and fitness related!

We look forward to working with all of you!! 

xo Megan & Danielle 

New recipe! Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls!

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Looking for a healthy recipe to kick your sweet tooth?? Try these!! 

 

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What you will need:
1 cup fat free milk(almond will work also)
1 package active yeast
1/4 tsp sea salt 
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour(plus extra for kneading) 
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbs. apple sauce 
1/2 cup powdered stevia 

Filling
1/2-1 cup apple sauce 
1 tbs. cinnamon 
2 tbs. stevia 

Topping
Raw honey  

Instructions: 
-warm milk in microwave for about 20 seconds; stir in yeast; set aside 

-combine all dry ingredients for the rolls; mix until well blended

-slowly pour yeast mixture into the dry mix; mix until blended

-mix in apple sauce 

-on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough until well blended, about 5 min

-roll out dough until about 1/2-1/4 inch thick 

-evenly cover top of dough with the filling apple sauce, sprinkle with cinnamon and stevia 

-roll the dough starting from one of the longer sides

-slice cinnamon rolls about 2 inches thick 

-Place on a lightly oiled pan

-cover with towel and let rise in a warm place for about an hour

-bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown

-remove from oven and drizzle with honey 

-enjoy :)

New Recipe! Whole Wheat Pizza Crust!

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What you will need: 

1 pkg. dry yeast

1 c. warm water

3 cups whole wheat flour

1 tsp. truvia

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions: 

-Preheat oven to 450 degrees

-Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add truvia, salt, and oil; mix thoroughly

-Add about half of the flour and beat until smooth

-Slowly add the remaining flour and beat until there are no lumps

-On a floured surface, knead the dough for five minutes

-Place in a warm place and let rise for about 25-30 min

-Roll out your pizza dough to desired consistency and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper

-Bake dough for about 10 minutes or until it begins to turn golden brown

-Top with your favorite organic pizza sauce, veggies, lean meats, and low fat cheeses.

-Bake for about 20 more minutes or until cheese is melted

-Enjoy!

New recipe! Chocolate Banana Ice Cream!

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What you will need:

3 bananas chopped into small pieces and frozen

1-2 tbs. almond or coconut milk

1 tbs. unsweetened dark chocolate powder

slivered almonds for topping

Instructions:

-place all ingredients except slivered almonds in a food processor, mix until creamy and well blended

-Scoop into serving dishes and top with slivered almonds or other desired toppings

-Enjoy!

This makes 3 servings, that are only about 120 calories each!!

New Recipe! Jalapeno Cheese Sticks!

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Jalapeno Cheese Sticks

What you will need:

low fat string cheese sticks, cut in half

egg roll wrappers cut in half

diced jalapenos

Instructions:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray, set aside.

-place 1/2 cheese stick on 1/2 egg roll wrapper in the center, top with 1 tbs. jalapenos spread evenly

-Fold ends of egg roll wrapper in, fold one side of egg roll wrapper over the cheese stick, roll up the other side

-seal edges of wrapper with  a little bit of water or egg whites, and place on greased baking sheet with the seal facing down.

-Repeat until you have the desired amount of cheese sticks

-Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted, flipping half way through.

-Serve & enjoy!

Theres only about 60 calories a stick!

Holiday Slim Down Challenge!

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We challenge you to add a little more fitness into your life this holiday season. Choose a time everyday to complete your fitness challenge, such as right when you wake up, before you shower, or whatever time fits into your busy schedule! Let’s get Sexy, Lean, & Toned!

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