These are gluten-free and not too bad for you! Each cookie has about 7 grams of protein, 16 grams of fat, and 13 grams of carbs. They are also 219 calories. (Compared with a normal chocolate chip cookie that has over 300 calories and has 42 grams of carbs). I eat these delicious cookies as a snack between lunch and dinner or for breakfast with a cup of tea and a bowl of fruit.
And did I mention how fluffy and moist these are? They melt in your mouth!

Banana Almond Muffin Top Cookies (Yields 10-11)

Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
1/2 c almond butter
1 1/4 c almond flour
2 tbsp melted coconut oil, and extra to spread onto the foil for baking
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 c unsweetened apple sauce
1 egg
1/4 tsp baking soda

Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350F
2) Mash the banana (or let your mixer mash it for you)
3) Put all the ingredients into your mixer or a large bowl. Mix until combined
4) Spread some coconut oil over a lined baking sheet to prevent sticking
5) Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop the batter. Fill the measuring cup about 3/4 of the way and pour onto baking sheet into circles. About 6 will fit per cooking tray
6) Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying.

Happy Cookie Baking,
<3 TTT

Hello everyone! Since today was a gloomy, rainy morning, I needed some Chai to perk up my day. Luckily I had some from The Chai Box handy. This is a brand that I first learned about and interacted with on Instagram, and I am so happy that I did. It is owned by a sister duo who grew up drinking Chai and blending it themselves at home. I got a pack of All Chai'd up from them and I tested it numerous (you don't want to know the number) times to make sure I had a comprehensive review for you. Verdict: Love it!
Those of you that know about me and my tea tastes know that I am super picky with chai. I have a certain expectation of flavor profile -- no fake cinnamon, balanced, right amount of spice, not too dainty. All Chai'd Up is described as "Full Body + Balanced" and I could not agree more. This is a true Indian Chai -- the exact flavor I would expect from a home brewed chai. None of the flavors compete with one another; you can distinctly taste each and every spice. My only critique is that I would have liked more ginger taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.

This has quickly become a favorite in my household because it is super delicious, very easy, and features my peanut sauce that my boyfriend is obsessed with. Almost every time we go to Costco and grab a rotisserie chicken, this is the dish we make when we come home. (Hint: then you can use the rotisserie chicken remains to make my broth).
The star of the show is my peanut sauce, which is very easy to make. I just put all the ingredients in a small put and let it heat up on low until everything is combined and it reaches the consistency I like. After making it so many times, I don't care to measure anymore, but I did list some measurements below. I tend to taste and add as I go, but the below is a good bench mark to start with.
This would also be great to serve if you have guests over. It's all very simple to put together and it looks pretty when laid out. I also think it's fun to let the guests decide how much of everything they want to include -- I try to have set ups similar to this when I have friends over (like Make Your Own Grilled Cheese Night or Sweet Potato Toast Night).


Peanut Sauce:
Ingredients:
1/3 cup Peanut Butter
1 1/2 tsp Fish Sauce
1 1/2 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Honey
1 1/2 tsp Worchesterchire Sauce
1 tsp Soy Sauce
Juice from 1/2 Lime
2 tsp Fresh Ginger, Minced (sub with 1tsp powdered)
2/3 cup Water

Directions:
1) Put all ingredients into a small pot on low to medium low
2) Let everything melt and thicken to desired consistency, stirring occasionally, about 5-10 minutes. If too thin, let it cook longer. If too thick, add more water.

Thai Lettuce Cups:
Ingredients:
Romaine Lettuce, 1 bulb feeds about 2 people
Shredded Chicken (I use rotisserie chicken)
Carrot, peeled and grated
Green Onion, chopped
Cilantro, chopped
Spinach, chopped
Cucumber, cut into strips
Lime, cut into 8ths
Optional: sliced red cabbage, diced jalapeno, bean sprouts, chopped water chestnut

Directions:
1) Cut the end off of the bulb of romaine. You can then separate the lettuce cups.
2) Assemble remainder of ingredients and load up the lettuce cups.
3) Enjoy!

Happy Eating,
<3 TTT