SkinnyCow to the Rescue

"Creamy, low-fat deliciousness comes in a host of Skinny forms, from luscious cups and cones to sumptuous sandwiches and truffle bars. Calories? Who gives a lick about calories? Skinny means treating yourself as often as you like."

Yes, you heard (uhh I mean read) that right! Treat yourself as often as you like with these delish ice cream treats this summer! They are low in calories, low in fat and they taste amazing! SkinnyCow has a wide selection of flavors and treats! Check it out:

You can choose from ice cream bars, cones, cups and sandwiches! 

With flavors such as Chocolate Peanut Butter, Dulce de Leche, Caramel Truffle, Strawberry Cheesecake, Cookies 'n Cream, Mint with Fudge (and the list goes on and on!), you won't get bored with the options SkinnyCow has to offer! So, what are you waiting for? Time to indulge in some cool ice cream treats! =)

Im going to give SkinnyCow a 5-Star Rating for having a wide selection of great tasting ice cream treats. Go to www.skinngycow.com to join "Club Skinny", you'll get free SkinnyCow samples, exclusive coupons and sneak peaks at their newest snacks and more! 

Your turn! What are your favorite ice cream treats? Are you a fan of the SkinnyCow products? Do you have a favorite SkinnyCow product? What are your favorite ways to enjoy ice cream? 


*Disclaimer: SkinnyCow did not ask me to write a post about them. I am not being paid to say the things I did about them. This post is based on my opinions on the SkinnyCow products. 

Homemade Banana Ice Cream

This delish homemade banana ice cream will keep you cool on a hot summer day! It's healthy, it taste great and it doesnt take long to make!

All you'll need are some frozen bananas, some milk and a blender!

1. Cut up your frozen bananas and put them into your blender.
2. Add some milk. (You can add any kind you wish--chocolate flavored works too!)
3. Blend away until nice and creamy!

If you'd like, you can add these toppings to your ice cream for a little extra something:

• Chocolate Chips
• Cinnamon
• Nuts
• Sprinkles
• Berries

Enjoy! What are some of your favorite ways to eat bananas? Have you ever made homemade ice cream? What are your favorite ice cream toppings?

All About Almonds

Almonds are high in monounsaturated fats, the same type of health-promoting fats that are found in olive oil. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) help get rid of belly fat as well.
Almonds are a very good source of vitamin E and manganese. They are also a very good source of magnesium, copper, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and phosphorus. These are all great for our health!
Almonds are a protein powerhouse! A quarter-cup contains 7.62 grams—more protein than the typical egg, which contains about 5.54 grams of protein.

Not only are they packed with great nutrients that our body needs, they also taste great and can be used in so many different ways!

• They're the perfect addition to your homemade trail mix!
• Perfect for on the go! Grab a small handful and the fiber in these nuts with keep you full for a while.
• Top your oatmeal or yogurt with some of these nutrient packed nuts.
• Take them to the movies! They're much healthier than buttery popcorn and candy, but you'll still have something to much on.
• Or how about making your own almond milk?
• Have some Apple and Almond Muesli!

What are some of your favorite ways to eat almonds? Feel free to leave a comment below! =)

The 100 Calorie Version

I've been seeing more and more 100-calorie versions of my favorite junk food in stores everywhere. On one hand, I think it's a great idea to buy these 100-calorie packs because it's already portioned out for me and I know exactly how many calories im eating. I think these 100-calorie packs are also great for traveling, because you can eat them on the go. When I first saw these I thought about how they help with portion control and eating in moderation. On the other hand, grabbing a 100-calorie pack of chocolate covered pretzles over an apple isn't always the best/healiest choice.

 

 

Though I have to admit I am a fan of them, this doesn't mean I'm going to be living of off 100-calorie packs of junk food for the rest of my life. I'm going to buy them to help me eat in moderation, for on the go and for a quick low-calorie snack.

Now it's your turn! Leave a comment and let me know what you think of these 100-calorie packs? Are you a fan of them? Do you think it's a good or bad idea and why?