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Alternative Nut Butter: A Healthy Departure From The Standard Peanut

Jason Speed February 22, 2019
Alternative Nut Butters | raw almonds, pepita seeds walnuts cashews pecans | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Alyssa | Simply Quinoa

Looking for a healthy alternative to peanut butter, or just a change of pace? Then alternative nut butter is perfect for you! Use one to make any peanut butter recipe a little healthier. Or, simply spice up your next PB&J. Either way, your choice of flavor variations are endless and variety is the spice of life! A Handful of Almonds […]

Chocolate No Bake Cookies: Protein-Enhanced

Gina Speed February 24, 2017
Chocolate No Bake Cookies recipe | Low-glycemic, high protein | Girlfriend is Better

Our mom somehow raised seven kids with a hot breakfast every morning! Oatmeal was a household staple as a little bit went a long way to sustain us through the morning. Not just for breakfast, an easy family night dessert was also her famous oatmeal Chocolate No Bake Cookies.  I’ve doctored the recipe up a little over the years to create […]