Recipes

Okay, so one of the hardest parts about losing weight and staying healthy is figuring out how to transform your food vices from fattening to something you can still incorporate into your diet. When I got to college, I LOVED long island ice teas & hurricanes, but the sugar really packed on the pounds. I live in New Orleans, so I still love to go out & have a cocktail every once in awhile, but find if I make a yummy drink (or 2) before I go out, I'll savor the taste rather than knocking back a six pack of Abita Amber.

My mom always makes the best sangria. I love helping her on holidays because the fresh fruit in this cocktail make me feel like I'm getting some nutrition while also enjoying some booze. There are different ways to make it, but I recommend the recipe I'm posting because it allows you to control your calories. It's refreshing, tasty & worth the indulgence!

Firstly, you'll need some fruit. My favorites are peaches, strawberries, pineapples & mangoes. I like to use more fruit than most people because it gives the drink substance & it's delicious to let them soak in the sangria for a little before popping them in your mouth. You'll want to cut them up into bite-sized pieces.

You'll also need seltzer. I drink this ALL the time because it satisfies my craving for soda without actually drinking the liquid devil. People always think it has calories. You're wrong!! When I was in France with my dad during the Tour, all of the cyclists drank it to stay hydrated. You'll need a 1L bottle of this bubbly magic

Now there's the fruit juices. Make sure you get the real stuff!! FitBitches don't drink juice from concentrate. It's disgusting, it's bad for you & it'll fatten you right up. Get 100% natural juice NOT from concentrate. I really like mango & pineapple for this recipe. 

Of course, there's the booze. I'm a big Pinot Grigio fan (shout out to Ramona). Pour it all into a big punch bowl or whatever you have, chill & serve. (You'll want to let the flavors marry before you start drinking it.)

Enjoy, FitBitches!!!

This is a pancake recipe my dad used to make for us when we were little. I still crave it today & sometimes make it for my boyfriend.

You'll need:
1.5 cups whole wheat flour
3.4 tsp baking powder
1 tablespoon Truvia
1.25 cups milk (I use Lite Vanilla Silk Soymilk)
2 egg whites
This is the part where my dad got a little funky with it: add 1/2 cup Grape Nuts
For my own health nut reasons, I sprinkle a little berry flavored flax in the batter.

Mix the dry ingredients first & then add the liquid. You know how to do the rest!!


xx,
FitBitch