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How to create the most delicious Peanut Butter Cookies

Karee RussellLeave a comment

If you’ve never made peanut butter cookies you’re missing out!

I had a few extra minutes to create these while my middle child and husband went to the ER for a possible broken finger (luckily it was only sprained). I surprised her with the cookies when she got home.

I have made these cookies since I as a little girl. They are delicious and super easy to make. Just follow the directions below!

Turn your oven onto 350°F (177°C) degrees.

Gather these Ingredients:

1 egg

1 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter

1 Package of mini chocolate chips (optional)

Now, mix all the ingredients together. Once mixed grab small portions and roll them into balls.

**If you want something extra roll the balls in some sugar before placing on your cookie sheet.**

After rolling the balls (in the sugar if you went that route) place them on the cookie sheets about an inch apart. Now use a fork and create a crisscross (+) at the top.

It is the time to bake your cookies! Be cautious not to bake them too long of they’ll come out burnt. Place them in oven between 9-13 minutes depending on your oven temperature (mine heats up super fast; these were out in 10 mins).

Let them sit for about 2-3 minutes before eating anything!! You can store your cookies at room temperature. Enjoy!

*please note I used 2 cups of each ingredient and made 4 dozen cookies. **please use your own discretion when creating and eating these. Calories: ~224 calories per cookie

Ways to start Whole 30 and a meal plan example

Karee RussellLeave a comment

When I first started out on my fitness journey, I had NO idea where to begin to eat healthily. There are so many different options to “count” calories or macros. WHAT??? What the heck am I getting myself into? You may wonder. Well, I had no idea what foods fueled my body and what foods hurt my body.

Originally I started out with Beach body’s 21 Day Fix portion control containers. They were easy to use and helped me keep track of what foods to eat and what foods to stay away from altogether. It seemed simple, yet I was still bloating and feeling uneasy on most days.

Why I chose Whole 30

The whole 30 was my next choice and it was the best decision of my life. Now you do not need to buy Whole 30 as there are tons of free options out there. However, I purchased the book off of amazon. The eBook went straight to my kindle and I was able to access it immediately.  The only difficult part was learning what foods I had to, essentially give up during the 30 days, such as grains, sugar, legumes, dairy, or junk food.  “OH HECK NO!!” You’re telling me I cannot eat RICE? or BREAD? or REESE’S? What in the world is going on?

Alright, so it’s not all bad. It was actually a way to see what my digestion problems were. I did not last the whole 30 days because let’s are real I NEED FOOD. However, I learned a lot in the 20 days that I did stick with it. I learned that cheese and beans make me bloat. I learned that eating too much pasta or rice makes me gassy and constipated (TMI, #sorrynotsorry).

Overall, I learned that it was a great experience to try Whole 30. To see how to better nourish my body. This gave me more insight into the proper way to feed my body.

Try WHOLE 30 For Yourself

Here you will find some information regarding Whole 30. The dos and the don’ts.

Dos

Eat real food, such as; meat, seafood, and eggs; vegetables and fruit; natural fats; and herbs, spices, and seasonings. Eat whole and unprocessed foods.

Don’ts

  • Consume added sugar, real or artificial. 
  • Consume alcohol, in any form, not even for cooking. 
  • Eat grains. 
  • Eat most forms of legumes. 
  • Drink or eat any dairy products. 
  • Consume carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites. 
  • Consume baked goods, junk foods, or treats with “approved” ingredients.* 
  • Step on the scale or take any body measurements for 30 days. 
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