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MCLV Mange: Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins

August 16, 2013 in Fashion

While I’ve definitely been in the cookie-zone lately – I’ve been making variations of these Peanut Butter Banana Cookies multiple times a week – I decided that I needed to give this Sweet Potato Banana Bites recipe a try to add some variety to my life.

And I’m glad that I did!

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I made more “traditional” chocolate chip muffins first – Pictured above – And then a healthier version with turmeric, flax & chia seeds. The recipe is quick and easy, and you can add anything you like which is great if you’re like me and too lazy to go to the store for specific ingredients.

Bonus? No flour!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 Cup Sweet Potato {Cooked & Mashed}
  • 1 Medium Banana {Or Pumpkin Puree}
  • 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 Eggs {Flax Eggs}
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • Cinnamon to taste

Directions:

  • Smash the sweet potato and banana together in a small bowl
  • Mix in the peanut butter, eggs, vanilla & cinnamon
  • Add mix ins – Like nuts, dried fruit, chia seeds, or chocolate chips – And spoon into muffin tin
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 375

Stay tuned for the next MCLV Mange installment and check out the previous posts from this series to see what you’ve missed so far:

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Links You’ll Love

November 11, 2012 in Fashion, Fitness, Food, Links You'll Love

Fashion:

If you adored the leather-sleeved trench coat that Saucy Glossie sported in New York City last week {see Looks of the Week}  than I have juuust the article for you – Shop The Look: Trenches Flirting With Leather!

What’s better way to enjoy your Fall clothes & accessories than with clean, well-organized, swoon-worthy closets? Seasonal Shift: Inspiring & Attainable Organized Coat Closets

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While the House of Valentino is known for their showstopping awards season gowns and lipstick red dresses, it’s also known for sending sweet, girly frocks down the runway that leave many a girl sighing with desire – Fairy Tales & Fantasies.

Checking out pictures of street style and every day fashion from a city is a great way to familiarize yourself with the local styles as well as decide what you’re interested in adding to your closet for the upcoming season. Check out the latest installment of 4 Cities, 4 Looks, 4 Climates: Fall Edition from StyleList and learn everything you need to know about New York City fashion.

No matter what kind of shoes you’re in the market for this Fall there are some fun, flashy choices out there, so why not give metal toe caps a chance? Onto My Wardrobe’s Metal Cap Toe.

Health & Fitness:

One of the great things about Fall is that the stores fill up with delicious new produce, but don’t be intimidated by trying to cook something new, there are ways to learn! If you want to tackle a new type of squash check out Eat, Live, Run’s Perfect Roasted Acorn Squash.

Another amazing squash that you should get your hands on this Fall is the spaghetti squash. Now sure where to start? Peas And Thank You has the answer with her Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai!

Sometimes what you NEED is comfort food. And nothing else will do. So why not try a healthier version of your favorite calorie-laden dish and see that you can satisfy those needs with something a little more nutrition? 5 Comfort Food Makeovers from Ellie Krieger

Did Friday’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show post get you in the mood to sweat it out at the gym? Me too. So why not take some training advice from one of the gentlemen who helps the stunning Alessandra Ambrosio prepare for this fabulous runway show each year? Victoria’s Secret Workout: Runway Legs With Trainer Justin Gelband

Getting enough and the right kind of energy is important to fuel a great workout. Not only what you eat, but when you eat it are things to consider in advance – How to fuel for your workout properly and pre-workout superfood energy bites!

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