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5-Ingredient Fudgey Butter Balls

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I can’t stop making these protein balls! They’re so darn delicious and SO EASY to make. They seriously come together in, like, 5 minutes! These protein balls were inspired by my love of chocolate and hitting my macros goals for the day. I’m definitely not a stickler for “the numbers,” but these babies clock in as a well-balanced, macro-friendly treat and, bonus, they’re so easy to make – just whip up a batch when the craving strikes! Fudgy Butter Balls 2 tbsp (28g) butter 1 scoop (30g) chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp cocoa powder pinch of sea salt In a sauce pan on medium heat, melt butter and honey and then stir in chocolate protein powder and sea salt. Remove from heat and roll batter into 4 balls. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating. I used SFH chocolate , but any chocolate-flavored protein powder will work. Macros per ball: P 5 C 7 F 6 The post 5-Ingredient Fudgey Butter Balls appeared first on Carrots 'N' Cake . fro

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High Low High 26

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Good morning, friends! Happy Monday to you! As you probably remember, I love a good weekend  High Low High  blog post. They share both the high and low highlights from it. I always like to focus on the positive side of things, so there’s typically more highs than lows! šŸ™‚ With that, here’s how our weekend went. And, of course, I’d love to hear about your weekend too, so feel free to share some highs and lows in the comment section below! HIGH: Date night at Novara ! Mal and I had such a nice time, and the food and drinks were delicious! Dirty vodka martini with blue cheese and gorgonzola-stuffed olives Truffle Parmesan Fries Zucca Salad – roasted butternut squash, gorgonzola, dried cherries, baby kale, and bacon shallot vinaigrette Affogato made with sea salt caramel gelato and espresso Related: Remember when  Tiffani Thiessen made her signature affogato for me? I always think of her when I have this dessert! šŸ™‚ HIGH: An impromptu visit with our friends Marisa and Jeff.

Adventures In The Arts

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Mazen and I went to Hillsborough for a relaxing weekend with Grammie and Pea. (We left Thomas home for some me time and a huge garage overhaul!) Our trip had a few main goals: for my dad and me to attend a show and to see Grammie’s art on display. A few months ago my dad, who likes every kind of music  except country, asked me if I wanted to join him for a Nashville songwriter showcase at the Durham Performing Arts Center. I didn’t hesitate to say yes! Grammie took Mazen out on a date, and dad and I started ours with an early dinner at Antonio’s in downtown Hillsborough. We shared this roasted vegetable starter as our “salad” course. MY OTHER RECIPES And I had a half portion of house-made fettuccini with a bolognese sauce for dinner. It was great!! Before we left town, we went to a few of the art galleries open for Last Friday, including one where Grammie was a featured artist! The dinosaur on the Hillsborough Riverwalk is my favorite! She and Mazen were greeting vi

Weekend Link Love — Edition 501

4/22: Fitness & Eats + Why I’m Cutting Back on CrossFit

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Hi, guys! If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed a bit less CrossFit in my Stories. I know. It’s a big change for me. CrossFit is so, so, so fun, and I would do it everyday if my body could handle it. But, sadly, it cannot. So, I’ve decided to cut back and deal with some pretty bad muscle imbalances (due to scoliosis) and nagging injuries (due to old age). I recently found OPEX South Shore , a local gym that creates customized fitness plans, and we’ve decide to partner up to address these issues. Even though CrossFit is a wonderful, well-rounded functional fitness workout, it’s not tailored to individuals and their needs. Basically, what’s written on the whiteboard is what I do – whether it’s good or bad for my scoliosis. However, in recent months (since going to physical therapy for my back), I’ve paid a lot more attention to the movements and what I’m doing in class (scaling, modifications), but I really need a more individual approach if I want things to improve.