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Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Looking for a breakfast that is healthy and full of protein? These Chocolate Protein Pancakes are just what you need to get going in the morning. Enjoy a batch in minutes with your favorite fruit.

A white plate with a stack of chocolate pancakes with strawberries on it.

My husband and I both enjoy working out. Well...I like it when I finish my workout for the day. There are plenty of mornings when I'm not so happy while doing lunges, crunches, rows, or whatever other torturous move I am doing in our garage gym.

Working out is only 10 percent of living a healthy life. The other 90 percent is all about eating right. When you eat right you feel better, have clarity, and have more energy. I know that I need all the energy I can get to get through the day.

Some mornings I start my day with either a protein shake or a smoothie, but every once in a while I like to change things up and make two ingredient pancakes.

About This Recipe

Being the chocolate lover that I am, I had to find a way to add more chocolate into my morning routine. A scoop of chocolate protein powder gives these simple pancakes a healthy boost.

I like to make a big batch of chocolate banana protein pancakes to keep in our freezer or refrigerator for a quick and easy breakfast on busy days. They are a chocolate version of these healthy banana oatmeal pancakes from a few months ago.

All you need is a blender and a skillet and you can have a batch of two ingredient pancakes for your breakfast too. They seriously take 30 seconds to mix together and a few minutes to cook.

Now I do have to warn you, these are not the big fat fluffy pancakes that you normally eat from a diner or cafe. They are a great alternative and a delicious choice when you are eating healthy or counting macros.

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Baked Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

Keep a batch of these Baked Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins in your freezer for an easy protein breakfast on busy mornings. These low carb/keto-friendly muffins are easy to make and taste delicious.

Two egg muffin cups stacked on a white plate with bite out of one showing the ham and cheese inside

Do you go through different phases with the food that you eat? For me, eggs can be one of those foods that I eat in phases.

I either want them every day, or I cannot stand them. Lately I have been in the "want them every day" phase.

But as much as I love scrambled eggs with cheese and Bacon Breakfast Tacos, both of those can get old rather quickly.

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Taco Salad Bowls

Taco Salad Bowls are a delicious and healthy 30 minute meal that satisfies everyone at the dinner table. They are simple, fresh, and easy to make.

The other night my husband had a meeting at church, so that meant I was in charge of coming up with dinner for the kids and me. I seriously thought about putting out a bag of chips and some Easy Homemade Salsa on the table and calling it dinner.

I'm getting so much better at coming up with delicious lean and green meals that our kids enjoy, so I headed to the kitchen to see what ingredients we had in our fridge.

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Peanut Butter Granola Bites

These Peanut Butter Granola Bites are a healthy little snack to munch on when you are trying to what you are eating.

After an entire month of enjoying holiday food and not working out very much at all, I am ready to jump back on the healthy eating and exercise bandwagon full force.

But don't worry. I have a few other recipes that I will have to jump off the wagon, so I can share them with you soon! It's all about that moderation, right?

Do you set resolutions or goals at the beginning of each new year? My goal is to continue working out in our garage doing some BeachBody workouts and eating lean and green dinners. Eating right and working out isn't about losing weight. I honestly feel better mentally and physically when I fuel my body this way.

But..I'm also planning to also enjoy a few bites of each new dessert that I create because I love me some sugar. I do need to work on my will power though.

When I have Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies and Reese's Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies in our kitchen, my sweet tooth becomes so much stronger than my will power.

I'm always looking for an easy snack idea, so I made these sweet little granola balls to pacify my sweet tooth. These little oatmeal energy bites did not last very long in our house. My entire family loved them and helped me gobble them up in a hurry. They also loved these Peanut Butter Banana Cookies.

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Top Ten BruCrew Recipes from 2018

Another year of making and sharing recipes has come and gone. And I still love and enjoy this crazy thing I get to call a job. Of course, none of this would be possible without you guys!

We absolutely love all the support and love we get from each and every one of you. I love going through the emails and comments from those of you who have tried our recipes. Thank you so much for all your feedback!

I love looking back over the year and seeing what recipes got the most shares and page views from everyone. It gives me an idea of what kind of recipes you want to see more of.

Last year the top ten were all desserts, but this year there was a pretty even split between dinners and desserts.

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Did one of your favorites from the year end up in the top ten?

We would love to know if you have tried any of these recipes, or if something else from the year was a favorite for you and your family. Please leave a comment and share it with us!

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Blackberry Brie Bites

These Blackberry Brie Bites are an easy appetizer to share at parties. Melted cheese, blackberry jelly, and fresh blackberries make these little crescent cups an amazing snack. I suggest making them ASAP!

ZOOM! Did you hear that? That was the year passing you by. Is anyone else in awe that this year is coming to an end in only a few more days? It has been a great year for our family.

We are still enjoying living life in sunny Florida. This fall our kids started at a new private school and have done very well connecting with new friends. It makes a mama's heart happy when the kiddos are happy too.

Making and photographing recipes is still something that I enjoy very much. Thank you to all my amazing readers who take the time to read our stories and to make our recipes. Your comments and emails definitely keep me going strong!!!

That and the stack of recipe notes I have piled up on my desk. I hope you are ready for more delicious desserts and more healthy lean and green dinners in the new year. I know I'm ready for it!

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Pineapple Orange Punch Recipe

This Pineapple Orange Punch is a delicious and refreshing fruit drink that you can serve for any party or event. Fresh berries, fruit juice, and Sprite makes this a delicious kid-friendly party drink.

A clear mug filled with pineapple punch and floating berries and served with red striped straw and orange slice

Cool off on a hot summer day with this easy fruit punch. A glass of this pineapple orange juice punch will make you feel like you are relaxing in the tropics.

Fresh drinks are the perfect way to cool off during the hot months. Cherry lemonade has always been one of my favorites but now this fruit punch is at the top of the list. It is also a great punch recipe to make for parties and barbecues.

What I love about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time. Right before you serve it, pour in the Sprite to make it fizzy.

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Merry Christmas 2018

We want to wish each and every one of you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you so much for being part of the BruCrew this year.

We are so thankful for your continued support as we share dinners, desserts, and life stories with you each week. None of this would be possible without you! Thank you for being here each time we post. It really means so much to us!!! I truly puffy heart love you all! [Read more...]

Eggnog Cream Pie

This creamy and sweet Eggnog Pie is delicious when served with a big swirl of homemade eggnog whipped cream. It's the perfect dessert for the holidays.

Love eggnog? You need to try this no bake eggnog pie, eggnog muffins, and these eggnog cupcakes.

A white plate with a slice of eggnog cream pie topped with eggnog whipped cream

Every year around this time I realize that I have made and photographed way too many holiday desserts. There are only so many days after Thanksgiving to be able to share Christmas desserts.

But I still go crazy in our kitchen making cookies, fudge and candy, snack mixes, and pies that I think would be great for this time of year. Then I look at my calendar and the available time I have to work on editing and writing, and I realize that all of these treats just aren't going to happen.

This eggnog cream pie is one of those desserts. I actually made this recipe last year, but I never got around to sharing it because I ran out of time. Well, that and I actually didn't like the photos that I took last year.

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Peanut Butter Reindeer

Get ready for smiles and giggles when you add these Peanut Butter Reindeer to your Christmas cookie tray. Sweet little peanut butter balls dressed up like holiday reindeer always make everyone smile.

Do you have one particular treat or dessert that you make for every single holiday? For us, that treat would be these easy Peanut Butter Balls. Our boys ask for them all the time.

Over the years, I have started to get creative with each season and give them a new look. I've done bunnies and chicks for Easter, zombie eyeballs and monsters for Halloween, and Reese's trees for Christmas

Since Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is one of my favorite childhood movies, I went with a cute little reindeer version this week.

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