Love & Truffles

This week there has been a lot of truffle making. And coffee drinking…There is a new protein truffle special for the holidays. If you are ordering in person it’s 8 truffles for $5.00 and if ordering online it’s 12 truffles for $10.00 including shopping! That’s right 12 truffles, $10.00 and free shipping. Be sure to get yours here!And for holiday flavors I am introducing almond mocha and peppermint bark! Be sure to check out my protein truffles and order yours today. Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!

Protein, Protein and MORE Protein

I have to admit, I’ve been pretty good with getting my protein in.

But pretty bad when it comes to carbs. I find that when my protein is on point, my carbs are too low and vice versa. The past couple of days have been better and I am quite proud of myself.  

Speaking of protein, did you see my two new protein truffle flavors for the fall? Go check them out asap!Any who, I went to North Shore Nutrition Corner this week and picked up some Quest goodies and got a few free samples from Metabolic Nutrition.

Yesterday morning I tried out the butter pecan cookie protein in a protein pancake and wow it was amazing. I may have to get a full tub of this because it’s perfect for fall. I even mixed it into coffee this morning and it was even better.Oh and I even signed up for a free week trial from Boston North Fitness Center in Danvers. I needed a change of scenery and their gym has it all.

I’m pumped to try out their spin and yoga classes this week.Since I haven’t exactly followed my workout program to the fullest due to surgery, this week I did. I am sore in places I forgot existed.

But no excuses right? I know that a little soreness is a good thing to smile about; no pain, no gain!This weekend is going to be busy between work, training and I am going to see the Super Cross cycling race in Gloucester. 

Expect pictures and an exhausted Sabrina Sunday evening. Hope everyone has a great Friday and weekend!

Question: Have you ever seen a cycling race or other kind of race?

This Week In Adventures

I haven’t posted a throwback Thursday in a while. Even though post surgery I gained almost 10lbs I look back at these old photos and realize how far I have come in the past 8years (currently 163lbs). I was almost at my heaviest weight (240lbs) in this picture (220lbs). I have to remind myself that a healthy lifestyle is just that; a lifestyle.

It’s a journey that is never ending and there are going to be ups and downs. As long as you use those downs for fuel to keep your head up, that’s all that matters.

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The guy is something special. The manfriend and I went to Boston to just hang around town. No agenda, just relaxation.Boston is such a beautiful town.My brother also took me to lunch at PF Chang’s this week.Plenty of Starbucks was also involved.Tomorrow is the AAAI/ISMA cycling conference!

I am super exited to be with my AAAI/ISMA family for another weekend of fitnes and fun. My brother, the manfriend and I are also off to New York again this Sunday for a Yankee game. Can’t wait to spend time with the family again and the puppy!

Have a great weekend everyone!

WIAW #105: All Dessert, No Play

When life hands you lemons…

Take them and throw them back in life’s face!

Or you can forget the lemons and just make LOTS of cake.

Like this dark chocolate flourless cake with homemade peanut butter fluff, hemp seeds, chocolate and wafer cookies.Or this flourless two-layer peanut butter dark chocolate cake with a dark chocolate glaze topped with hemp seeds.How about some vanilla, cashew and hemp seed protein truffles?And I did not forget about the giveaway!Coffee, truffles and cake has been the only thing keeping me sane (and the only thing in my diet; #guilty). It has been a crazy couple of weeks for me personal life wise, so I decided to just email the winner directly last week and sent them their goodies.

Thank you to those that entered and stay tuned as always for more giveaways.  Thanks Jenn for hosing this awesome food party! I hope everyone has a great week and don’t forget to check out the YouTube channel for weekly vlogs!

The Many Forms of Happiness

Happiness comes in the form of many things… like chocolate protein truffles.Or in the form of brownies.How about soy lattes?Perhaps in the form of Olive Garden Flatbreads?Or a hand crafted one just for you? Or just maybe sitting by the beach with your mom.Thanks mom for visiting and thank you to those who have purchased truffles so far.

I’ve been enjoying sharing my creations with y’all. Don’t forget about the GIVEAWAY too!

WIAW# 104: Protein Truffles (& Giveaway!)

Did you check out my giveaway for a batch of my protein truffles? Well then, click here and check out all the details!And guess what? I am also including TWO chocolate Quest bars and a sample of JavaPro in French Vanilla. Check out all the goodies I got from Northshore Nutrtion Corner. #OnaQuest!Thanks Jenn for hosting this awesome food party. Head on over to Peas and Crayons for more details. Now onto some eats!Breakfasts? I’ve been sticking to the usuals; berries, chia seeds, protein, a bit of oats and a smidge of nut butter.Lunches or Dinners are the usuals too; chicken and greens. Can’t get enough! Though the other night I had a mean craving for my protein french toast. Who says breakfast can be for dinner?I used my favorite protein powder ever; Sunwarrio’s Warrior Blend in vanilla! Tons of studying going on.And lots of foam rolling. My back has been sore and I took a couple of unplanned rest days. Sometimes just have to go with what your body tells you!Again don’t forget t enter the giveaway here! Also, I made a new Youtube channel for the blog for more “day in the life of’s,” grocery hauls, recipes, cycling stuff and more!

Hope everyone is having a great week and have a Happy 4th to my USAers!

Nutritiously Sweet’s Protein Truffles!

Happy Sunday my friends!

Did you check out the NEW section of Nutritiously Sweet? Yep it has to to with truffles. Dark chocolate protein truffles of course. And to share this sweet tweet with you, I will be doing a giveaway of a batch of eight protein truffles!

Just head on over to the Protein Truffles tab and comment on THIS post which TWO flavors you’d like to try! Who can say no to free dark chocolate protein truffles?

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This week I got an email with a bid of bad news. Let’s just say the direction of my life yet again has to take just a  small turn that may last a year. Isn’t that always the case? We all face obstacles but it’s how we deal with them is what defines who we are as individuals. All we can do is keep moving forward.I’ve been studying and training a lot for the AAAI/ISMA conference in August. In case you didn’t know, I am also working towards my cycling certification and even perhaps racing in the future. Just some things that are in the works.Check out those back muscles coming in. Progress makes me happy, may be small but it’s there!My friend took me kayaking (and to dinner) on the Charles River in Boston yesterday. It was such a beautiful day for it.When I headed back home, I made my favorite treat; cut up a dark chocolate protein bar, berries, chia and some natural peanut butter. So delicious!Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for the batch of protein truffles! U.S only (sorry:/) and just comment on this post with two flavors from the Protein Truffles tab you’d like to try!Giveaway ends on July 6th! Happy sweettooth 🙂

We Only Get Stronger

Happy Saturday everyone!

I am in a fabulous mood. Why? After my work shift I will be heading to the big apple to celebrate my 26th birthday. I am super excited and it’s going to be a nice 3 day, 2 nights “vacation.” I need a break for sure. I’ve been working and training a lot, so it will be quite nice. But don’t think I am going to just not train now y’all. We keep pushing and we only get stronger by doing so!This week my meal plan changed drastically. The majority of my carbs came from fruits and veggies and I ate a ton of almonds, egg whites, lean ground turkey and Garden of Life raw protein powders. I had no “starches.” It was definitely a challenge. There were a couple of times I wanted to give in an have oats but I pushed through. This was just for the week, more of a slim down type thing for my birthday. But I felt much tighter when I woke up in the morning. Not to mention very little to NO dairy. I am lactose intolerant anyway and I couldn’t believe how much better I felt without dairy (note that dairy, rice and oats was for the week before!). I was also not as bloated everyday, which was nice and probably would explain the tighter feeling in the morning. Also hydrated with tons of coconut water like this one from Amazon!I like this particular brand because this flavor is awesome mixed with green tea and it also has #cupuacu, which is supposed to help strengthen your immune system!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and “see you” when I am 26! 🙂

WIAW #102: Peanut Butter and Chia GF Protein Muffins (Recipe)

Peanut butter and chia seeds are two of my favorite things right now.

Last WIAW, I made a healthier chocolate protein “cakester.” This week I have a peanut butter and chia protein muffin. I was planning on making it into another variation of the cakester but I got lazy and just topped it instead of cutting it open.

They are so filling and delicious and this batch that I made, each one had about 120 calories, 5g each of fat and cars and 15 grams of protein. Again, these stats are going to vary based on the protein powder and such that you use. Make it your own and enjoy it. As always, thank you Jenn for hosting!Peanut Butter & Chia GF Protein Muffins Ingredients (Makes 3 cupcakes):

• 1/3 Cup of GF Vanilla Protein Powder (You can sub for peanut butter protein or use any GF flavored protein)
• 1.5 Tbsp of Smooth Peanut Butter (Plus a Tbsp extra for frosting)
• 1-2 Tbsps of Non-Dairy Milk
• 1 tsp of Chia Seeds
• 1 Whole Medium Egg
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1-2 tsp of [Optional] Sweetner (honey, maple or Stevia will do)
• Dash of Sea Salt
• For the frosting, see below*

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees farenheit!

Mix everything well into a bowl until it forms a cake batter consistency. If you find that the batter is too liquidy, add some more protein powder. If you find it to be too thick, a little more milk will do! Divide the batter amongst THREE cupcake molds or small ramekins.

Place batter into the oven for about 10-15 minutes, checking every five. I will say it does depend on what you use. Place a toothpick [and see if it comes out clean] into one of the muffins to make sure it’s cooked. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

*For the frosting: Take 1 Tbsp of peanut butter, 1/8 tsp of vanilla extra, 1 Tbsp of protein powder and a splash of milk and mix together to make a frosting. You also can cut the muffin in half and make into a cakester. Either way you slice or don’t, it’s tastey!Question: What are some of YOUR current favorites right now?

WIAW #101: Sabrina’s “Healthified Chocolate Protein Cakesters (Recipe)”

Growing up I was never a big fan of oreos.

Deepfried? Yes. Cookies and cream icecream? Heck yeah! My brother was addicted to the oreo cakesters when they came out and initially this recipe was supposed to be a healthy protein brownie. Cleary that didn’t workout, so I decided to make into a cakester.

For this What I Ate Wednesday, I am going to share with you one of my new favorite protein treats for breakfast or a snack. As always, thanks Jenn for hosting this awesome food party.

I won’t post the cals, fat, carbs, or protein because it will vary depending on what you use, but I have used Gameplan and Optimum Nutrition. You are going to get at least 10 per cakester, but could be more depending on your choice of protein.

You can simply eat is as is, but where is the fun in that? You can put anything in the middle and below you will have two different options for this high protein cakester. This recipe is gluten-free, low carb and low fat; enjoy!

“Healthified Chocolate Protein Cakesters” Ingredients (Makes 4 cupcakes/ cakesters):

• 1/3 Cup of GF Chocolate Protein Powder (You can sub 1/2 for cocoa powder or use any GF flavored protein)
• 1 Tbsp of Smooth Nut Butter
• 1-2 Tbsps of Non-Dairy Milk
• 1 Tbsp of Coconut Oil (You can also use plain Greek yogurt or apple sauce to reduce the fat, but it will chance the taste)
• 1 Whole Medium Egg
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1-2 tsp of Sweetner (honey, maple or Stevia will do)
• Dash of Sea Salt
• For the middle, see below*

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees farenheit!

Mix everything well into a bowl until it forms a cake batter consistency. If you find that the batter is too liquidy, add some more protein powder. If you find it to be too thick, a little more milk or oil will do! Divide the batter amongst four cupcake molds or small ramekins. (Or if you’re feeling lazy, just put it in a small round baking pan and divide into four once cooked. Protein pizzas anyone?)

Place batter into the oven for about 10-15 minutes, checking every five. I will say it does depend on what you use. One protein powder I used took 8 minutes, the other took 15, so just be sure to check on it!

Place a toothpick [and see if it comes out clean] into one of the cakesters to make sure it’s cooked. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

*For the middle: Cut the cakester in half (or eat as a cupcake!). You can either mix some plain Greek yogurt with vanilla extract (above picture) or you can take 1/2 Tbsp of nut butter (below). I put some cashew butter into one batch and my, oh my… AMAZING!Question: Have you ever made any high protein treats? Tuffles and protein cakes are my favorite, mostly truffles 😉

*If you haven’t already, tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway and I have a SPECIAL ADD-IN and yes it’s something Quest related. Good luck!