Banana Pecan Chocolate Chunk Muffins

how was your monday?

the 'monday blues' do not exist!  Mondays only suck if you let them- accept what you can't change and change what you can't accept.

 whether it's your career, your relationships, or even something you want to change within yourself, start by making a CONSCIOUS effort to be positive with your actions, expressions, and words.  positivity breeds positivity. don't dwell on the negative and what went wrong.  break the habit.  talk about your joys and count your blessings!  and if what went wrong is worth it, fix it, but keep building and focusing on the NEW.

i finally started the online defensive driving course (gag) task i've been putting off since i got the ticket back in july.  i thought that horrible procrastination habit was supposed to fade out as you got older, i mean really.  during one of my countless mini breaks i went and made some of the best homemade muffins i've had....ever. look!

Banana Pecan Chocolate Chunk Muffins (source)

the stuff:

• 6 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup coconut crystals
• 1 cup 2% greek yogurt
• 3 small RIPE bananas
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chunks
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces

do this:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. mix the wet ingredients with the wet, and the dry with the dry.
3. combine all together in a large mixing bowl
4. fold in chocolate chunks and pecans last
5. spray muffin pan with no-stick cooking spray
6. bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown

macros for 1 regular muffin (makes 24):

 macros for 1 mini muffin (makes 36):

30 minutes of defensive driving down, 5.5 hours to go. welp, goodnight. :lol:

le

fit foodie LEAN

*IMPORTANT FIT FOODIE LEAN E-BOOK UPDATE*

guys...... as much as it pains me to say this, i'm still having issues with my ebook file displaying correctly. what can i say- i designed the book a certain way and well, i want it to be viewed that way!  i am a huge visual person, so i love PICTURES.  my ebook is filled with them.  however, when it comes to most ebook publishing sites, things get extremely  meticulous as the books must fit a crap load of criteria to work/upload properly.  clearly i'm no expert, and i've been having issue after issue trying to do this thing on my own.  i needed help. so i got some.   thank you to the fit foodies that have already purchased Fit Foodie Lean when it went up on amazon.com last weekend. YOU.ROCK.  i received several messages and notification concerning the book's resolution and not being able to read some of the text (which is the issue being corrected at this time)... and you gotta be able to read the recipes correctly, hello! :shock:   so please be patient with me... to have put it out thinking i was finally DONE only to have to crack this case right back open seriously threw me for a loop this week.  in short, lol, i'm waiting as patiently as you are and i will update you as soon as i can give you one, promise.

*if you've already paid, your copy will update at no charge as soon as the file is successfully uploaded.*

thank youuuuu!

le

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is hereeeeeeee!

glory to God. all of it. every last bit.  i've neglected my little family more than i can bear over the past few months... but all for this very moment. right here. right now.

my first ebook, fit foodie LEAN is complete and ready for purchase. <----did i just type that!? it includes:

full page color foodie photos

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almost 50 healthy, lean, clean, delish recipes

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breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & snack options

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gluten-free, dairy-free, low-fat, low-carb, low-sugar, low-calorie, vegetarian, vegan options

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macro & micro-nutrients included (calories, fat, sodium, carbs, fiber, protein)

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specialty grocery list for my favorite items used in the book

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remember those?! just a few examples of what to expect all natural pecan carrot cake, sweet potato pizza crust,  whole wheat claw crab cakes, and spicy sweet potato fries! all delish, all healthy.

fit foodie LEAN is currently available for purchase on:

 ----->Amazon.com<-----

Apple users can download the Kindle Reader app via the app store and access the ebook that way.  having trouble? email me! le@fitfoodiele.com.

where do i even begin to say thank you for your support? from Instagram to this blog to the sweet messages i receive in my le@fitfoodiele.com inbox...i don't even know what to do with myself.  i am forever grateful for the love that has been shown to me throughout my blog, IG, and ecookbook journey.  once i really, truly began to put my all into my passion for health and fitness, things began to happen....  and they just keep ON happening! this is one ride i don't want to stop.  thank you from the very bottom of my heart.

a special thanks to Brian Malone (ibvisual@gmail.com) for hookin' my cover UP, to earth angel Ogechi for proof reading it 50 bajillion times for me for hours at a time, and to my loving husband Sonny for putting up with me, pushing me, and never giving up on me.  a very special thanks to my family and friends for your suggestions, tips, and feedback.  i appreciate it all.

also, if you're following me on IG and purchase my book, i think it goes without saying but i'ma say it anyway- TAG ME so i can see your creations!!!!! #fitfoodiele @fitfoodiele #fitclean2013 all work!  i'll keep my eye out for 'em.

much love,

le