Showing posts with label healthy treats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy treats. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Stuffum Naturals

In case you were not aware, my parents own a cookie bakery!! However, the cookies they bake are not low carb, low fat, or high protein...they are fabulously delicious though!! 

Anywho...I came across a company called Stuffum Naturals and was very intrigued! They have treats that are healthier and "fitter" than most options out there. I just had to try some!
 Cookies, donuts, brownies, and cookie dough made with grass fed whey protein isolate, almond meal, organic coconut oil, flaxseed, dark chocolate, pink Himalayan  sea salt, and other quality ingredients. 

 Chocolate Chip Cookie was up first! 
This cookie tasted fantastic! It was super soft which is the type of cookies I love! It was also much heartier than your average cookie.  I felt very satisfied after this "no guilt" treat! There was the perfect amount of dark chocolate chunks and I think I detected a little cinnamon.  

The only thing I was not a huge fan of was the packaging...It was wrapped in cellophane and then placed in a tupperware-like container.  
It tasted very fresh, but I would have liked to see it in a sealed bag.  I also would have liked to see a label on the bag with the ingredients and nutrition facts.  They do have some of that information on their website, but not everything is listed. 

I was very excited when I saw the Pumpkin Donut!! 
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am addicted to everything pumpkin! I love baking with it and I especially love eating it!!

Again, I would have liked to see different packaging and labeling.  Taste is the most important thing though!!
This was the softest donut I have ever eaten! I really love super soft baked goods so I was very pleased with the texture.  It had a nice pumpkin/cinnamon taste and there were white chocolate chips all throughout.  This donut didn't even need any frosting, filing, or sprinkles.  It was a great post workout treat!

I also received three flavors of No Bake Cookie Dough.  
I am told you can eat these as is and use them as toppings for pancakes, waffles, muffins, or other goodies.  I did find the nutritional facts online, but would have liked to see them right on the container.

I am always a fan of anything Cake Batter flavored!!
It smelled fabulous! Since these contain organic coconut oil, it is somewhat of a solid.  I decided to try microwaving it for a few seconds so I could use it as a spread.  

If you like super sweet stuff than you will love this!! 
I happen to be a big fan of sweets so I was quite happy. 
  It was pretty easy to spread after I warmed it up.  I loved how the white chocolate chips got a little melty.  I think this is a great alternative to boring butter or cream cheese.  It would be fantastic on a bagel!

Hmm...what to do with the Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough...
I warmed it up again and tried this one as a dip.  

The texture was a little grainy...I think probably from the flaxseed meal.  The flavor was great though! White chocolate AND dark chocolate! 
I bet it would be even better with some graham crackers or pretzels sticks!

Last but not least was Cookies n Creme.  
I wanted to try this flavor as is, in true raw cookie dough form.  

I rolled it into three little cookie dough bites.  
Since these are made with whey protein, I had all three bites before my workout.  

I usually just have a protein bar, but cookie dough sounds more fun!
Slightly grainy texture from the flaxseed and a little greasy feeling from the coconut oil. Once again, the taste was fantabulous! I love the sweetness and white chocolate chips! They are actually quite hearty and filling too.  I think they are perfect as a post workout or pre workout snack.  They are also a great way to satisfy that sweet tooth without the guilt!  

If you want something sweet and healthy, then I suggest you give Stuffum Naturals a try!! You can get super creative with their cookie dough or try some of their other baked goods! Check out their website for ordering information!

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Halloween Quest Treats

October is here and that means Halloween is right around the corner! You know what that means...candy candy CANDY! Yes, it is absolutely acceptable to indulge in some of that candy you already bought for the trick-or-treaters! I know I do! One of my all time favorite candies is Candy Corn! Not the healthiest snack on it's own, but when you pair it with a Quest Bar...
You have some delicious, and somewhat nutritious, Halloween Quest Treats!

So easy to make!
You just need a Quest Bar and candy corn! I like using the Chocolate Brownie bar, but feel free to try any flavor.

**If you need to restock on Quest bars, go here now**

There are so many kinds of candy corn out there!
I am using regular, chocolate, and s'mores flavored. 

First you need to microwave the Quest Bar for 10-12 seconds. 
Be sure to use a microwave safe plate.  Use parchment paper if you have it.  Do NOT use a napkin or paper towel!!

Break the bar into 20 little pieces.  Roll into balls, and press down a bit.  
I highly recommend using parchment paper or a silicon baking mat to line your pan.  
Into the oven at 350 for 3-5 minutes.  Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn!

 As soon as they come out of the oven, press a candy corn into the middle of each one.
Press them in there good so they stick!!

 And there you have it!!!
The perfect Halloween treat!

They are soft, chewy, sweet, and chocolatey! 
What more could you ask for?!

 How cute would these be sitting out at a party!?
Perfect little bite sized snacks.

 So when someone asks you "Trick-or-Treat?"...
Be sure to answer with "Quest Treats Please!"

Halloween Quest Treats
  • 1 Quest Bar (chocolate brownie)
  • 20 candy corn pieces
  1. Microwave Quest Bar for 10-12 seconds (use microwave safe plate or parchment paper)
  2. Break bar into 20 pieces
  3. Roll pieces into tiny balls and press down a bit
  4. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking mat
  5. Bake at 350 for 3-5 minutes
  6. As soon as they come out of the oven, press a candy corn into the middle of each one
  7. Let cool and enjoy!!
For 20 Treats - 310 calories
6F 60C 20P
**Check out the recipe video**

Monday, September 15, 2014

ThinSlim Foods

I think I am addicted to Instagram...it's ok though because I always find great new companies with tasty treats to try! I recently stumbled upon ThinSlim Foods.  I was seeing pictures of brownies, muffins, cookies, and more goodies! I had to try some!
I was very excited when a package of baked goods arrived at my door! 
I looked up ThinSlim Foods online so I could learn a little bit more about their products.  They use the best sweeteners (Erythritol and Stevia) in their products. No Maltitol which is what a lot of companies use because it is so inexpensive.   All of their products are independently lab tested and offer a no blood sugar impact and taste guarantee!

All of their squares, muffins, and brownies only have 40 - 45 calories.
2 net carbs
sugar free

I was ready to start tasting! 
I have an extreme love for cinnamon so the Cinnamon Square was up first.  
It smelled amazing! I was also pleasantly surprised at how soft it felt! 

It wasn't as cinnamony tasting as I was expected, but it was very good! Perfect amount of sweetness.  
It was unbelievable moist! I feel like "diet foods" are usually dry, but this was the complete opposite. I really loved the texture! Only 40 calories in this tasty treat plus 6 grams of protein! Love that!

 How about something for all you chocolate lovers?
Can you believe this Chocolate Brownie is only 45 calories!? 2 net carbs and 6 grams of protein.  

This was also super soft! The chocolate flavor was great and did not taste fakey at all. Once again, not overly sweet.  I did not feel guilty at all enjoying this!
Perfect treat for some video editing.  

More chocolate! This Chocolate Muffin was too cute! 45 calories, that's it!
It was a little crumbly...but not from dryness at all! I actually blame that on the UPS man...I have seen the way they toss around those boxes! Soo it got a little beat up...

Problem solved! 
What an amazing snack! A little nonfat vanilla yogurt was the perfect fix for this slightly damaged muffin!

It tasted very much like the chocolate brownie.  Nice and soft with a great chocolate flavor. 
I felt like I was eating a "very bad for you dessert" but I wasn't!!

Up next was an interesting looking Chocolate Chip Cookie.  At first glance I thought maybe it was pumpkin.  
Gotta love those macros! Basically fat free and a nice protein boost.  

I wish it had a little more chocolate...I feel like they should have just left the chocolate out and called it a Super Soft Vanilla Muffin Top.  That is what it tasted like to me.  
It had a muffin-ish texture, but I liked it! Very soft with a nice vanilla flavor.  Not your traditional chocolate chip cookie, but a tasty snack regardless!

My puppy, Sadie, was going crazy with all these smells!
Don't worry, she didn't snag my cookie! I did give her a tiny piece just for being so cute...she gobbled it right up! Puggle approved! 

I was really looking forward to this Vanilla Glazed Cookie! So much glaze!!!
How can it only be 40 calories?! Turns out the glaze is just fiber and completely calorie free! I think they have magicians working at ThinSlim Foods...

This might have been my favorite treat! 
 The glaze didn't have a ton of flavor, but I got the subtle hint of vanilla. The cookie part was very soft and had more of a vanilla taste.  I was expecting like a dry scone with a disgustingly sweet glaze, but it turned out to be quite the opposite! I really enjoyed this!

Yay for carbs! I love bread....
Each slice is only 50 calories! 2 grams of fat, 7 grams of protein, and 1 net carb!

It is very soft and smells great! Like freshly baked bread!
It reminded me a little of sourdough bread, slightly chewy.  

I tried it with my favorite topping first!! Peanut Butter!
Great snack! This kept me full for a long time too!

As a kid, I always loved cinnamon toast!! Turns out, I still do!
The bread toasted up really well! A little spray butter and a bunch of cinnamon...Yum!

I also tried the bread not toasted with some fat free cream cheese and sugar free jelly.  
Loved it! The bread is pretty hearty and actually quite substantial.  I feel like most of those low cal breads have no substance to them.  It also comes in cinnamon, rye, everything, and honey! 

Yes, that is a PB&J sandwich in my TinkerBell tupperware....
I work as a nanny! The kids love it :)

ThinSlim Foods also carry hot dog buns, hamburger buns, pockets, bagels, pizza, and other flavors of the treats I got to try! 
I really enjoyed everything! Everything tasted fresh and you cannot beat the macros! I loved how soft everything was and the fact that they were high in protein.  Check out all their products and order from their website.  

Follow ThinSlim Foods on Twitter and Facebook!
They have a blog too!