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Pumpkin Quinoa
Hi Everyone! It has been a loooooong time since I have made a post or updated this blog and A LOT has changed in my life! I have a new job, and I moved to Tampa!!! It has been a little over a year since I moved and I love living in Florida so far! Maria is thriving here and she loves it too! I have done a ton, since I have last updated this blog, so it would be impossible to talk about it all, but here are some pictures! The recipe that I am going to share today is for Pumpkin Quinoa, and it is thanks to my…
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Last week at work we had a Fall Harvest Potluck for lunch! I wanted to make something with a fall theme, so I decided to try to make pumpkin cheesecake bars. I got my inspiration from this website, and just substituted a few ingredients based on what I had. The results were really delicious, and I think that everyone enjoyed them! Although I do not claim that these are healthy, they are not too high in points and are a great fall treat! Here is the recipe! Ingredients: Crust: 42 Ginger Snaps (I used Nabisco brand) 5 Tbsp butter, melted Cheesecake 8 oz Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat Cream Cheese),…
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Pumpkin Chia Pudding
Hi Everyone! I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful fall days we have been having! As I promised I today I have a fall recipe using pumpkin… Pumpkin Chia Pudding! Pumpkin is a really awesome and healthy food! Here are some cool facts about pumpkin: They are a good source of carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are what make pumpkins orange. [1] Because pumpkin contains these compounds, it may be able to help prevent diseases, which are associated with aging like heart disease or cancer. This is because carotenoids can neutralize free radicals. [1] Some studies suggest that lutein and zeaxanthin may help to prevent cataracts. [1]…
Healthy and Delicious Recipes from Scratch
