Healthy Recipes • Nikki Kuban Minton

Valentine’s Day Dessert for Your Special Someone

Nikki — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000

If you are planning a special dinner or maybe a night out, don’t forget to include dessert for your loved ones. This next recipe is a definite winner in my book and is a perfect “date night” recipe. A great way to end the night, Tiramisu Mug Cake is a spin on the traditional dessert with the added chocolate. A rich, decadent, dessert that is simple to make yet so healthy and delicious!!

Tiramisu Mug Cake

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Cafe Latte Shakeology Pudding

Nikki — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Pudding is a simple dessert yet so delicious!! Cafe Latte Shakeology Pudding takes pudding to a whole new level full of flavor, creamy texture, and some unexpected ingredients. Wind down your day and start the evening off right with this pudding recipe.

Ingredients

1 scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology

1 large banana, cut into chunks

½ medium ripe avocado

½ cup unsweetened almond milk

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

Place Shakeology, banana, avocado, almond milk, and cinnamon in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. (If too thick, add additional almond milk.)
Pour into 2 dessert cups; refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until set. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

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Chocolate Cranberry Latte Smoothie Bowl

Nikki — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:30:00 +0000

“Chocolate, cranberry, and cocoa in a bowl? Count us in!” Chocolate Cranberry Latte Smoothie is heaven in a bowl. With so many flavors, textures, and superfoods… How can one go wrong with this recipe!! Who says dessert can’t be for breakfast?!!?

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Cafe Latte Shakeology

½ large banana, sliced

2 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 Tbsp. unsalted pumpkin seeds

1 Tbsp. chopped dried cranberries

1 Tbsp. chia seeds

Instructions

Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, banana, and 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Place smoothie in a medium bowl. Top with remaining 1 tsp. cocoa powder, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and chia seeds; serve immediately.

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Strawberry Dream Chia Pudding

Nikki — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Creating this beauty immediately!! Strawberry Dream Chia Pudding is almost too pretty to eat but definitely don’t pass it up.

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology

? cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt

2 Tbsp. chia seeds

½ cup sliced strawberries

¼ cup whole-grain cereal

Instructions

Add almond milk, Shakeology, yogurt, and chia seeds to a 16-oz. (470-ml) jar (or sealable container); stir to combine. Seal; refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).
Top with strawberries and cereal just before serving.

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National Pie Day turns Savory!!

Nikki — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:00:17 +0000

Today is National Pie Day and when I think of a pie I think of a sweet, fruit-filled pastry. Does pie always have to be sweet though? Savory pies are becoming more popular and are a great option when you want something that is hearty. Eating Well has many healthy and savory pie recipes that are easy for those busy weeknights as well as entertaining guests.

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18231/main-dishes/savory-pies/

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Almond and Apricot Thumbprint Cookies

Nikki — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:00:32 +0000

Celebrating National Apricot Day today with these gems. Almond and Apricot Thumbprints are healthy, delicious, and super simple to make. Thumbprint cookies are usually stuffed with a sugary icing or jelly, so you might be thinking how can an apricot make a traditional thumbprint better? Well, I’m here to tell you this version is so flavorful and is a great substitution for the traditional thumbprint cookie. Check out the recipe below and start stuffing those cookies!!

Almond and Apricot Thumbprint Cookies

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Creamy Latte Dip

Nikki — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:30:19 +0000

If you have any last minute holiday parties still lingering, then you need to check out this next recipe. Creamy Latte Dip is so delicious and the perfect dish for your next party. It’s light and creamy, tangy and sweet, and nutritious at the same time. Pair it with some apples, gingerbread crackers, or any other favorites. It will definitely be the showstopper!!

Creamy Latte Dip

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Vanilla Banana Oatmeal

Nikki — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:30:00 +0000

Oatmeal is such a versatile meal mostly eaten for breakfast but can be enjoyed really any time of the day. Plain oatmeal can be turned into a delicious bowl of goodness in many different ways such as adding different fruits, granola, nuts, or even some peanut butter. Check out one way to jazz up plain oatmeal in the link below. Vanilla Banana Oatmeal is an easy recipe that comes together in no time at all but serves up huge flavor!!

Vanilla Banana Oatmeal

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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Caramel Brownie Smoothie

Nikki — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:30:00 +0000

The 2022 seasonal Shakeology flavor Chocolate Caramel Brownie is a winner in my book, but this next recipe takes it up a notch!! Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Caramel Brownie Smoothie is a mouthful to say but an even more delicious one to drink. Check out the recipe below… peanut butter and banana is a classic flavor pairing but adding the chocolate caramel brownie really takes it to the next level!!

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

1 scoop Chocolate Caramel Brownie Shakeology

½ large banana

1 Tbsp. unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

2 tsp. all-natural peanut butter

Instructions

Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, banana, peanuts, and peanut butter in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Hot Cocoa with Mint Chocolate Chip Beachbar

Nikki — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000

A hot cocoa on a chilly winter day is all you have to say, but what if you added Beachbody’s Mint Chocolate Chip Beachbar to the mix? The cocoa and the mint of the beachbar go so well together that you may never be able to drink hot cocoa without it!! Check out 2B Mindset creator Ilana Muhlstein and XB Sweat + Sculpt’s Andrea Rogers create this masterpiece in the link below.

Hot Cocoa With Mint Chocolate Chip BEACHBAR

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