Low Calorie Gluten Free Protein Batter! For Muffins/Cakes/Donuts/Pancakes!

 I'm always looking for a cakey protein batter for donuts, muffins, pancakes, etc, but a lot of the time, protein recipes just turn out rubbery and dry! BUTTTTT not this batter! Finally nailed it! Maybe it's because I used the Quest Protein Powder which is a blend of different proteins!

I'm Pretty Fit! & Garbanzo Bean/Chickpea Blondies Recipe!

This month I got the chance to try the Resolution Box from Im Pretty Fit!

What it basically is is a monthly fitness box subscription where each month there's a different themed pack for your fitness lifestyle! Whether it be a Resolution pack for getting back on track, or a Spring Protein packs, Fall themed packs, and more! You can buy 1 pack OR buy a subscription to get a box monthly.

This is my first ever subscription box type of package, and what I loved about it was that you can get to try a little bit of EVERYTHING. Instead of going out there and buying a huge box of supplements or snacks, and ending up not liking them and then wasting your money. With this, you get to sample everything, before you go out and buy them!

My favorites from this Resolution Box so far are the Egg White Chips and the ProCakes Protein Pancake Mix! YUHMMMM. Still have yet to try the About time protein samples, but I had them a few years ago and I remember them being super natural and tasty :)

Also, I received a tub of their PrettyFit Greens, which is like a tub of wonderful superfood GOODNESS. I threw in a scoop into my protein smoothie to get all the benefits:

• Increases Energy
• Supports Healthy Digestion 
• Helps Optimize Overall Health
• Contains Powerful Antioxidants 
• Vegan Friendly, Non-GMO Formula 
• No Artificial Flavors, Colors, Sweeteners, or Preservatives

See me making the pancakes and shake here on youtube!

Overall, I think subscription boxes are so cool! I know they have so many out there, not just for fitness either! They have beauty boxes, pet boxes for your dogs or cats, nature boxes, etc etc! I love that you can get a sampling of everything, and the price isn't too shabby either ;) If you do decide to purchase a subscription, or just a box to try it out one time, use the discounts below to save some money!

Check out PrettyFit boxes here!
Resolution Pack: https://www.imprettyfit.com/box/resol...

For the PrettyFit packs:
Coupon code VMF10 for $10 off any of the packs https://www.imprettyfit.com

For the PrettyFit greens:
Coupon code MYGREENS for 50% off their first bottle https://www.imprettyfit.com/greens

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Ingredients:
 •15.00 oz Chickpeas
 •1/2 cup warmed nut butter (I used Nuts N More http://www.nuts-n-more.com/)
 •1/4 cup liquid egg whites
 •1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Amount up to you!)
 •1 scoop whey protein Vanilla (I used MGN Whey)
 •1/2 cup Apple Sauce Unsweetened
 •1/4 cup Calorie Free Pancake Syrup (I used Walden Farms Pancake Syrup from http://www.iherb.com/ - Amount up to you!)
 •1/4 tsp baking powder

Blend all the wet ingredients and chickpeas together VERY well. I suggest a food processor! Then mix in the dry ingredients last. Pour onto parchment paper in a baking pan and bake at 350 F for 28-30 Minutes! VOILA! Let cool before cutting!

Iherb.com discount: "VEP693" for a discount and free shipping! I get all my specialty health foods and baking ingredients from here!

{Gluten Free} Red Velvet Beet Cupcakes! + Erin Condren Fun in the Sun Bundle!

MMMM Made these healthified Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day! They turned out DELICIOUS! Who knew vegetables would be amazing in desserts?! :D

Also, Check out these ADORABLE personalized sandals from Erin Condren! <3 in LOVE. And I can't wait to rock them out on the beach next week for my Spring Break in PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA! <3 

 

I love that the bundle came with a tote too! It's SO durable, almost like potato sack material, so I can stuff a bunch of things in there like makeup, sunscreen, towels, etc! Can't wait to use this on my vacay! If you want to get your OWN fun summer/spring break bundle, head to THIS link and you'll get $10 off your first order! WHATTTT! I know I know, you're welcome :P

https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/josiemai0120

And now, TO THE CUPCAKES! :D

Ingredients:

• 2 small to medium beets (chopped into small pieces) 
• 2 eggs 
• 3 Tbs coconut oil 
• 1/4 cup agave 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
• Pinch of sea salt 
• 150 g almond flour 
• ¼ cup cocoa powder 
• ½ tsp baking powder 

️Frosting:

• Whipped cream cheese frosting from Walmart + sprinkles! 

Method:

• chop beets into small pieces
• blend beets with eggs
• mix rest of wet ingredients together
• mix dry ingredients together in a separate bowl
• then mix wet and dry together
• bake in cupcake tins at 350 F for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean 

SOO SOOO Easy and DELICIOUS!
If you happen to make ANY of my recipes, be sure to tag me on Instagram or Twitter @vmfitness and hashtag #vmfitness so I can see the yumminess! 

High Protein Gluten Free Donuts!

HIGH PROTEIN DONUTS, for ONE! Whole batch for under 400 calories :)

I think I've decided now to split up my social media in the following, just so you know what's up in my life :D
Instagram: Daily posts - food, inspiration, motivation, workouts
YouTube: Recipe videos, motivation, tips, workouts, vlogs, Full Day of Flexible Intuitive Eating
Twitter: Random tweeeets
Blogspot: Recipes

:D Make sure you're following it all!

 

Donuts:

1/4 cup Quest Nutrition Vanilla Protein Powder
2 Tbs coconut flour
2 Tbs canned pumpkin
2 Tbs almond milk
1 Tbs egg
1 Tbs nutbutter
1/2 tsp baking powder


Frosting:
1/3 scoop Quest Nutrition Chocolate Protein Powder
1 TBS greek yogurt
1/8 cup water

Macros for the whole batch WITH frosting:
381 Calories | 15 g fat | 23 g carbs | 46 g protein

Christmas Gluten Free Brownies!

HOHOHO Merry Christmas! I hope you're all having FANTASTIC Holidays and spending time with your loved ones! Remember, it's about the MEMORIES! Not stressing over food/missed workouts/ etc. Enjoy the moments, share laughs, and be HAPPY.
Now who wants some Christmas Gluten Free Brownies!

#Vmfityear2014 Fit for the Holidays 6 Week Program & Gluten Free Protein Cheesecake!

I can not believe it is already coming to the end of 2014! This year has definitely gone by so fast!And with that, I present to you the LAST of the #vmfityear2014 workout programs!

Fit for the Holidays

This is a 6 week program that officially starts on November 23rd, but you can really start whenever your heart desires!
The 3 winners will be chosen the first week of January 2015!

In this plan you get:

• full calendar of at home/gym workouts 
• fit life tips
• progress pages
• food log pages
• grocery guide
• Chances to win:
• 2 Boxes of Quest Nutrition Quest Bars + Quest Apparel Shirt
• Food Product from P28!
• You Fresh Naturals coco nutbutter!

All for $8!

There are going to be a mi of FAT BLASTING high intensity workouts as well as STRENGTH and lean muscle building! I know the holidays are full of temptations, goodies, FOOD galore, and happiness and joy :P BUT if you stick with these intense workouts, all the progress you've made this year shouldn't be too badly affected! Keep active, keep consistent, and you'll get to your goals! I always let myself enjoy the food I love, as long as I still KILL it in the gym!

So what are you waiting for?! Commit to a FIT holiday season! Be a beast in the gym, or at home, and get ready to blast fat, build muscle, work up a sweat, and be FIT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

 

Protein Cheesecake - 2 Versions!

Version 1 Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 
• 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese 
• 1 scoop @questnutrition vanilla protein powder 
• 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp baking powder 
• optional: berries to mix in, sweetener if your protein powder isn't very sweet!

Method: Blend the cottage cheese, eggs, Greek yogurt together very well. Mix in the protein well. Stir any additional add-ins like berries last. Pour into a sprayed baking dish (the smaller diameter, the taller the cake!! 

Bake for 30 mins at 350 F or until knife comes clean. Let cool in room temperature for an hour or so, then let chill in the fridge for a few hours before eating.

Macros

1 slice of 8: 87 cals, 2 fat, 10.8 carbs, 7.6 protein 

WHOLE CAKE : 696 cals, 6.2 fat, 86.3 carbs, 61.2 protein 

 

Version 2 Ingredients: 

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c pumpkin canned 
• 1 cup 2% fat cottage cheese 
• 2 cup nonfat greek yogurt 
• 4 TBS pb2 powder
• 2/3 cup whey protein
• optional additional sweetener if your protein isn't as sweet and delicious as @musclegauge 

Method: blend all liquid ingredients together, then mix well with dry. Pour into a deep circle baking dish (smaller than an 8-9 inch baking dish, there WILL be batter leftover! You can make individual cheesecake muffins out of the leftover batter!) Bake at 350 for 50-60 mins, until it doesn't jiggle when you shake it. Let it cool in room temperature for a bit. Then let cool in fridge for at least 3 hours. Top with whatevaaa you want! The deeper your baking dish and smaller diameter, the taller and thick your slice will be

Macros:

WHOLE cheesecake without crust: 1083 cals | F: 16.9 g | C: 50.2 g | P: 178 g. 

1 slice out of 8: 135 cals | F: 2.1 g | C: 6.3 g | P: 22.3 g. 

Gluten Free Pumpkin Brownies!

PUMPKIN BROWNIES

TIS the season for everythangggg pumpkin! Seriously. You can use it to make anything! Pancakes, Donuts, Cakes, Smoothies, WHATEVER you want! So versatile and delicious!

First YOUTUBE Video, Funfetti Mugcake, and a Tiramisu Recipe!

Hey everyone!

GUESS WHAT?! I just uploaded my first YouTube Video! It's my Intro to my Channel as well as a DELICIOUS and EASY Funfetti Mugcake Recipe! So please check out the video, like, and Subscribe to my channel! I'm aiming to put out like 2-3 videos a week of different things like:

• Lifestyle Tips
• Fitness Tips
• Workouts in the Gym and at Home
• Food/Baking/Cooking
• Vlogs
• ETC!

And I'm super super excited to get this journey going. I actually could not sleep last night because I was so happy hahah! :P I know I know, silly Josie. Anyways, keep reading below for the TIRAMISU recipe!

Chickpea Protein Bites: Gluten Free, Flour Free

Hey blog world! Sorry for the lack of posts and updates! If you want more daily motivation, inspiration, recipes, etc, follow me on Instagram or on Twitter for more frequent updates!

Here's a new recipe for ya healthy sweets lovers:

Quest Bar Peanut Butter Brownie Cups

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE CUPS!! Who doesn't love the sound of THAT?! Delicious quest bar drool worthy-ness! Hope you enjoy this totally simple creation! If you don't have these two flavors, you can always try plopping together 2 other ones! Be creative!

Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies AGAIN & Slutty Brownies with Quest Bars!

I don't even know how many different black bean brownie recipes I've made and tried, but this is by farrr my FAVORITE. It's fudgy, melt in your mouth deliciousness.

To store, keep in tupperware and fridge.

If you want to eat it, pop them in the microwave for 5-8 seconds! <3 <3

Quest Bar Pumpkin Muffin Pies & High Protein, Natural, Low Calorie Halo Top Creamery Ice Cream Review!

MMMM I love making QUEST BAR CREATIONS!
The bars are so easy and versatile, you can make them into anything! Check out my recipes that I have so far incorporating Quest bars here!
Check out my newest one, Pumpkin Pie Muffins with a Quest Bar Crunchy Crust! TO DIE FOR!!!
Click more to see the recipe, anddd for a review on the newest healthy low calorie ice cream, HALO TOP CREAMERY!

Gluten Free Almond Butter Cookies and #Vmfityear2014 Fit May: Bikini Blast Into Summer!

WOW - Can you believe it's already almost MAY?!?!  
That's RIDICULOUS. I can still remember this exact time last year, it feels like like summer was here not too long ago! Ah, but that means stress of finals week is upon me and I'll be in the library allll day every day. To relieve some stress, I baked some delishhhh almond butter cookies <3
Who doesn't love nutbutter cookies? If you don't... I'm sorry I can't talk to you....

Teehe just kidding.. but seriously. When someone tells me they don't like peanut butter or almond butter, my face is like WHATTTTT?!?!
For all those who DO love it, check out this Gluten Free Almond Butter Cookie recipe! Below!
WITH a hidden ingredient ;]

But FIRST, of course, with the coming month, comes a new #VMFITYEAR2014 CALENDAR!  
 So read more about the new May Plan: FIT MAY: BIKINI BLAST INTO SUMMER and for the new recipe!

Gluten Free Black Bean Chocolate Cupcakes & Donuts!

 Who knew black beans could be so versatile??

Read more for 2 recipes: Gluten free black bean cupcakes and black bean donuts!

Quest Bar Creations! Ice Cream and Mug Cakes!

MMMM you all know my love of Quest Bars right?
And over the summer when I was a Quest Creation FIEND?!
Welp here are some more recipes for you to drool over and make yourself!

ICE CREAM and a MUGCAKE!

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Bites & #Vmfityear2014 Fit&Strong April!

Hope you've all been rocking the monthly fitness plans for #vmfityear2014 so far!

Here's the new FIT&STRONG APRIL month as well as a DELICIOUS RECIPE!

Gluten Free Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes and Rise Bar Review!

Hello blog world!
Long time no post right?
Sorry I've been SWAMPED with school work, internship applications, LIFE, it's all so hectic! But if you want more daily updates from me, don't forget to follow me on instagram, tumblr, and twitter! I update there a lot more than here!
If you're wondering about what I'm doing NOW, I'll be having a post later about how I'm eating, working out, how I'm living my healthy lifestyle journey, etc. More #stoppingthebinge posts, more tips on how to get through this lifestyle in the healthiest, and most maintainable way! <3

BUTTT for now, I have a delicious recipe AND review!

RISE BARS

Last year I got to review Rise Bar products, a company that has bars for ALL your needs: breakfast, energy, and protein bars! Check the link to read all about them!

This time I got to review two new protein flavors of theirs:

Cinnamon Sunflower and Lemon Cashew

The lemon cashew was surprisingly delicious! It had a great light hint of lemon, not too overwhelming at all. And I love cashew butter in general, it added a natural sweet taste, I wasn't overwhelmed by the sweetness at all!  I know lots of other bars out there contain WAYY to much artificial sugars and when you bite it it's like WHOA, I think I just got a cavity... But not with Rise Bars. Seriously, look at those ingredients for the Lemon Cashew bar:

That's why I love this company. It's so straightforward, NOTHING crazy added. Just all natural ingredients! It's AMAZING.

The sunflower cinnamon was interesting! I've never tried sunflower butter, so it was definitely a different taste than the nutbutters I've tried, like almond, cashew, peanut. But it had a good earthy taste, full of cinnamon too! My boyfriend wasn't a fan, but I actually liked the flavoring of it. Wasn't too sweet, which I like!

Both bars, since they are made from a nut base, are a bit oily when you take them out of the wrappers, but that's just the oil from the nuts :) But I did love the texture, soft to bite and chew, and the tastes were delicious as well!

Thanks so much Rise Bar for allowing me to try your new flavors!
And as a bonus, they've given a coupon code where you can save 5$ on your order!! Use the code: "5OFFRISE"

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Chocolate Avo-Cupcakes

Avocado cupcakes WHAT??!

The secret ingredient that adds moistness, and super healthy benefits. AND you can't even taste the avocado!

 

Ingredients:

·      2 medium ripe avocados

·      3 eggs

·      ¼ cup cocoa powder

·      1 TBS coconut flour

·      2 TBS almond flour

·      ½ tsp baking soda

·      ¼ to 1/3 cup honey

·      optional 2 TBS chocolate chips

Method:

·      Preheat oven to 350 F

·      Mash avocados well with a fork or spoon

·      Mix together wet ingredients, then add dry except chocolate chips

·      Pour into greased muffin/cupcake liners

·      Top with optional chocolate chips

·      Bake for 15 minutes or until knife comes clean

Gluten Free Banana Bread Muffins and Quest Bar Frosting

Want to try some delicious guiltfree banana bread muffins covered in frosting?!

Gluten Free High Protein Pumpkin Pancakes

Nothing makes my day brighter than some bright and fun

PROTEIN PUMPKIN PANCAKES

Easiest Soft Serve Protein Ice Cream! Low Carb, Gluten Free, High Protein!

Who loves ice cream??
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for

PROTEIN ICE CREAM!