Peanut Butter Fingers

Usin' My Noodle to Review Carba Nada Pasta

September 20, 2009 by Julie 3 Comments

Carba Nada Al Dente Pasta (Egg Fettuccine) is a reduced carb pasta with 140 calories, 24g carbs and 12g protein per serving. I ordered this pasta with high hopes from Netrition.com and was thrilled when it arrived quickly. What thrilled me even more? Its fantastic taste! The noodles come as shown and are hard and crispy like real, dry pasta … [Continue reading...]

Slow and Steady Wins the Taco Race

September 16, 2009 by Julie 15 Comments

All day at work I was dreaming about coming home to an apartment filled with the smell of tacos. Before leaving in the morning, I placed a pound of lean ground chicken breast meat in the slow cooker on low with a packet of reduced sodium taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. The chicken was moist and full of taco-flavored goodness when I walked … [Continue reading...]

A Brownie with NO Carbs?

September 15, 2009 by Julie 35 Comments

My carbless brownie (which I've dubbed my protein brownie) is my snack of choice when those 3 p.m. munchies hit. I use All the Whey protein powder (my favorite flavors are chocolate peanut butter cup and cup cake batter) to make the "brownie." Now don't go expecting Duncan Hines-quality brownies because the density and moisture just isn't there, … [Continue reading...]

Cake Batter for Breakfast???

September 15, 2009 by Julie 8 Comments

Ooooh yes. All the Whey cake batter protein powder is my latest obsession and was a perfect addition to my morning oats. Please note my fun mug... I painted it myself when Ryan took me to All Fired Up, an adorable pottery painting place. I think oatmeal may be one of the most satisfying breakfasts ever. It's hot, creamy and sticks with you. All … [Continue reading...]

First Post – Holla!!!

September 7, 2009 by Julie 22 Comments

Welcome to Peanut Butter Fingers… my very own yummy foodie blog! I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a blog for a while now and have finally decided to be a big girl and (in the words of Nike) just do it. This is the birth of Peanut Butter Fingers! I created this blog to share creative, (mostly) healthy recipes with family and friends. I … [Continue reading...]