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Garlic Bacon Avocado Burgers

Another recipe made from trying to use up some avocado and bacon! I always put avocado on my burgers if I can. If you have mushrooms, heating them in a skillet with soy sauce is another great topper!

Ingredients 2 85% ground beef patties Himalayan pink salt Ground black pepper Rufus Teague Fixed Up This Rub 2 bacon strips 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 medium avocado

Serve with ketchup, mustard, pickles to taste

Heat up a skillet with 1 tsp oil or bacon grease.

Cook patties 7 minutes each side on medium (5-6) for well done, or 10 minutes on medium (5-6) with lid for rare.

Halfway through cooking, add 1 bacon strip and to each patty.

Serve on a sesame seed bun with ketchup, mustard, and avocado.

Servings: 2

Nutrition Cals: 515 Fat: 30g Carbs: 35.2g Protein: 27.4g

DISCLAIMER: Nutrition facts are an estimate. I am not a medical professional and the recipes I post are not to promote any diet or medical advice. Consult your doctor before changing your diet and be mindful of allergens.

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Cheesy Bacon Jalepeño Burgers

This recipe was born, as all great recipes are, from trying to use up something in the fridge. In this case it was jalepeños and bacon. I decided to throw them on our burgers tonight and it was amazing!

Ingredients 2 85% ground beef patties Himalayan pink salt Ground black pepper Rufus Teague Fixed Up This Rub 2 bacon strips 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 6 slices pickled jalepenos

Serve with ketchup, mustard, pickles to taste

Heat up a skillet with 1 tsp oil or bacon grease.

Cook patties 7 minutes each side on medium (5-6) for well done, or 10 minutes on medium (5-6) with lid for rare.

Halfway through cooking, add 1 bacon strip and 1/8 cup cheese to each patty.

Serve on a sesame seed bun with ketchup, mustard, and jalepenos.

Servings: 2

Nutrition Cals: 408 Fat: 19.7g Carbs: 29.5g Protein: 26.1g

DISCLAIMER: Nutrition facts are an estimate. I am not a medical professional and the recipes I post are not to promote any diet or medical advice. Consult your doctor before changing your diet and be mindful of allergens.

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Good Oats

This is the recipe my partner gave me, mentioned on my "About" page. This is hands down the best oatmeal I have ever tried - and I have tried a LOT of oatmeal. The texture is best on the stove. I tried microwaving it once - never again.

Ingredients 1 cup instant oats 10 oz water 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter 4 tsp brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins

1. Add oats to a pot. Add water. 2. Place on stove on medium high heat (7). 3. Add brown sugar and stir in. 4. Add peanut butter and continue stirring occasionally (the peanut butter will take longer to melt). 5. When the desired consistency is reached, remove from heat and stir in raisins. Pour into bowls and serve.

Note: Add more water for a thinner oatmeal, or less for a thick oatmeal. Do not use less water than the equivalent amount of oats, as they will burn.

Servings: 2

Info Cals: 490 Fat: 17.5g Carbs: 39g Protein: 13g

DISCLAIMER: Nutrition facts are an estimate. I am not a medical professional and the recipes I post are not to promote any diet or medical advice. Consult your doctor before changing your diet and be mindful of allergens.

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Homemade Acai Smoothie

My favorite place to get protein shakes has several acai options. They are about $10-$12 so I decided to make some at home! This recipe is easy, you only need a blender or stick mixer and about 10 minutes!

Ingredients 1 frozen acai bowl (Sams Club has them in 4 packs for $12 - the price of ONE shake from my fave spot!) or equivalent 8 oz product 2 scoops protein (the first time I made this I only used one - turns out the serving size is 2! I use Vega) 4 oz water or milk of choice (I used soy) Honey to taste Optional: Use acai bowl toppings (if included) to top

1. Put acai aside to thaw slightly. 2. Add protein powder to blender first, so it doesn't stick. 3. Add half of water/milk to blender. 4. Add acai and blend. 5. Add extra water/milk until desired thickness. Blend again. 6. Add honey on top. Pour into glass and serve.

ALTERNATIVE: Mix in the same order in a bowl using a stick mixer.

Servings: 1

Smoothie Info - Soy milk version Cals: 382 Fat: 5.5g Carbs: 67.8g Protein: 30.3g

Smoothie Info - Water version Cals: 342 Fat: 3.2g Carbs: 67.8g Protein: 26.3g

DISCLAIMER: Nutrition facts are an estimate. I am not a medical professional and the recipes I post are not to promote any diet or medical advice. Consult your doctor before changing your diet and be mindful of allergens.

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Homemade Dunn Bros Egg Wrap

This is my take on my favorite order from Dunn Bros Coffee! It is about $11 to order, but only $3 to make at home (by weight). This easy breakfast takes 20 minutes to prep, and can be prepped in bulk for a 4 day supply.

Ingredients 16 oz Ground Meat of choice (I used turkey here) 4 eggs (farm fresh is best!) 2 avocados 1 cup salsa (black bean and corn is my personal fave) 4 Wraps OPTIONAL: Greens (bowl option) Spices: garlic, onion, cumin, salt, pepper to taste

1. Brown meat on stove over medium high heat (7) until no pink remains. 2. Remove meat from heat & set aside. 3. Scramble eggs in same pan - the grease keeps them from sticking. 4. Turn off heat when eggs are almost done (still a tiny bit runny/gelly). The residuak heat will cook them the rest of the way. 5. Cut avocado in half & scoop out half onto a wrap. Spread evenly. 6. Add meat and eggs to wrap. 7. Add salsa on top or on the side to taste.

Bowl option (low carb): Add greens, meat, egg, avocado, and salsa to a large bowl and combine.

STORAGE: Store meat and eggs together in container in fridge. Leave avocados, greens, and wraps closed/covered until ready to eat.

REHEAT: Use stovetop or microwave to reheat eggs/sausage. Warm up wraps for about 15 seconds in microwave to avoid tearing.

Servings: 4

Wrap Info Cals: 509 Fat: 27.5g Carbs: 32.8g Protein: 33.9g

Bowl Info Cals: 385 Fat: 23.9g Carbs: 13.2g Protein: 31.1g

DISCLAIMER: Nutrition facts are an estimate. I am not a medical professional and the recipes I post are not to promote any diet or medical advice. Consult your doctor before changing your diet and be mindful of allergens.

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My favorite secret menu item: PB Cookie Frapp

An employee at a Barnes & Noble Starbucks created this for me in 2013. NOTE: Only an option at a B&N Starbs.

Ask for: Venti vanilla bean creme frapp, with almond milk and no whip. Then order a peanut butter cookie and ask them to blend it into the frapp. This is the BEST peanut butter drink you will ever taste, hands down. Thank me later!

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A Fresh Start

Hello everyone! I finally decided to make a recipe blog after over 10 years of not posting my creations. I used to have a WordPress blog in 2014/2015 where I posted recipes. Over the past year I have *gasp* actually learned to cook beyond blenders and stir fry, as well as regained my love for baking. This blog will include all my recipes, including "secret menus" for coffee shops. I hope you enjoy!

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