Single Serving Fudge Cake

     Sometimes you just want that single serving without the temptation of the whole pan... or so I've heard...!  Don't you feel that way!? ...asking for a friend...  I think I actually discovered utopia in my kitchen today with this humdinger.  So rich and satisfying, and so many options.  Macros for the full meal deal is 299 calories, 36.1g carbs, 23.5g fiber, 12.6g net carbs, 22.1g protein and 18.5g fat.  You can remove the Frosting and subtract 41 calories, 5g carbs, 5g fiber, 2.5g protein and 5g fat.  You can also sub Frosting for a Tablespoon Chocolate Chips for 303 calories, 39.3g carbs, 24.8g fiber, 14.5g net carbs, 20.5g protein and 17.5g fat.  Choices, choices, choices...it makes the world go round!  And before you send me hate mail about all the work for this Single Serving Fudge Cake, save your breath, my suggestion is to make a weeks worth at a time and store them in the fridge or freezer.  Work smarter not harder!  #winning

Ingredients for one Single Serving Fudge Cake~
1/4 cup super fine Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons unsweetened Applesauce
1 scoop Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1 Tablespoon unsweetened Hershey's Cocoa
1 Tablespoon ground Flax Seed
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Lite Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
6 Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
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2 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
2oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
2 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract

     Mix first set of ingredient minus the chips in cooking spray coated bowl or mug, microwave for one minute.  Sprinkle with Chips.  Meanwhile, mix Frosting ingredients with beater til fluffy and top with one Tablespoon Frosting (will yield 10 Tablespoon, refrigerate leftovers).  As mentioned previously, you can leave the Frosting off and replace with 1 Tablespoon Chocolate Chips if you prefer, or not top it at all.  This makes a dense rich fudgy cake, if you want it drier/cakier, then microwave another 30 seconds til desired results.  Enjoy :)

Cream Cheese Protein Frosting

     Frosting is LIFE...#amiright!?  You will be thanking me when you follow these simple directions to make "life" a little sweeter!  How's that you say!?  Whelp, best listen up cause I gots me sum answers!  I will really capture your attention when I tell you that these 20 Tablespoons are only 41 calories, 5g carbs, 5g fiber, ZERO net carbs, 2.5g protein and 5g fat per Tablespoon.  How's that for satisfying!?  Slather this on anything from cupcakes, to cookies, to brownies to your spoon (my personal favorite).  Healthy never tasted so good!  :)

Ingredients for 20 Tablespoon servings~
4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
4oz reduced fat Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
4 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/2 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract

     Mix thoroughly with beaters til fully combined and fluffy!  Store in fridge til ready to use.  Enjoy  :)

Star Spangled Brownies

     Brownies are a stand alone, stand up, stand out dessert...BUT, whip them into star shapes and they totally steal the show.  These Patriotic wonders will add an extra element of celebration to any gathering.  Each of these 12 servings are only 170 calories, 19.6g carbs, 16g fiber, 3.6g net carbs, 7g protein, 15g fat for one Brownie and one Tablespoon Frosting.  (Note: unable to give exact macros for star shapes.  An alternate suggestion is to pipe decorative star shapes on the brownie square if you need exact macros.)  However you show love on Americas birthday, just make sure it includes Brownies with a splash of color in one form or other!

Ingredients for 12 Frosted Brownies~
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
1/4 cup Oats, ground to powder
1/4 cup ground Flax Seed
1/4 cup Almond Flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Cocoa
1/2 cup/4oz unsweetened Applesauce
3 Extra Large Eggs
1 small (approx. 3oz pulp) ripe Avocado
1/2 cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Lite Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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6 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
6oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
4 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides (optional)
1/2 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract
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Food Coloring as desired

     Beat together first set of ingredients with mixer til thoroughly combined, pour into parchment lined 9X13 and bake at 375 for 15-17 minutes, remove and cool.  Meanwhile, whip second set of ingredients with mixer til fluffy, remove 3 Tablespoons and 2 tablespoons, color one with red and one with blue.  Decorate all 12 servings as desired, OR stamp out as many star shapes as possible and decorate as desired.  Note: 1) if you are using Red, White and Blue then you will use one teaspoon of each per Brownie for the Tablespoon macros.  2) the Frosting makes 1 1/4 cups, store leftover in fridge.  Easiest way to decorate stamped out stars is to frost entire pan, set in freezer for 15-30 minutes, THEN stamp out stars, I got 8 out of my batch.  Also, I piped the red perimeter and THEN piped the stripes.  I used scraps to make Patriotic Brownie Truffles(https://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2019/06/patriotic-brownie-truffles.html).  Enjoy  :)

Starburst Chocolate Chips

     It's that time of year for all things fireworks...even when it comes to cookies!  And I don't hate it!  In fact, who doesn't love a little sparkle!?  To add to the celebration, each of these 25 cookies are only 69 calories, 8.6g carbs, 6.6g fiber, 2g net carbs, 4g protein and 4.6g fat (macros don't include sprinkles).  So, if you are in charge of bringing dessert to the party (...even if the party is just staying at home by yourself), put this at the top of the list!

Ingredients for 25 Cookies with 1 teaspoon Frosting~
2 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup Lakanto Golden Monkfruit
2 Extra Large Eggs
1/2 cup super fine Almond Flour
1/2 cup Oats, grind to powder in Magic Bullet/Blender
1/4 cup ground Flaxseed
4 scoops unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Lite Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
1/4 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
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2 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
2oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
2 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract
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Food Coloring
Sprinkles for garnish if desired, not included in macros

     Beat Butter and Monk Fruit til thoroughly whipped together, start adding in remainder of ingredients, mixing as you go.  When it comes to the Chocolate Chips, stir in with spoon.  Chill dough for 2 hours, then drop by level Tablespoon onto Silpat lined cookie sheet, bake at 375 for 13 minutes.  Meanwhile, beat together second set of ingredients til fluffy and well incorporated, divide into thirds and dye one red and one blue, add each of the three colors to a baggie, snip the corner and decorate as desired.  Store left over Frosting in fridge, macros for each cookie include one teaspoon Frosting.  Add Sprinkles for garnish if desired.  Enjoy  :)

Watermelon Stars

     After 28 years my husband and I might have had our first disagreement.....he thinks these Watermelon Stars are a dessert and I know them to be an appetizer or salad.  So I need your help people...  This Fourth of July, I am begging you to make this over the moon delicious combo and tell me what you think...there is a family in peril hanging in the balance over here, we need your feedback!  Regardless if we head to divorce court or remain in bliss, this light refreshing platter of unique flavors are sure to please.  As an added bonus, regardless who gets custody of the kids, this is one where you can get them involved.  How much would your offspring love stamping out Watermelon Stars!?  That's one we can all agree on!  #strivingtorestorefamilyharmony :)

Ingredients~
1/2 inch large slices of Watermelon
Lime Juice
Lite Salt
Feta Cheese crumbles
Blueberries

     Lay out Watermelon slices on cutting board, use cookie cutter to stamp out stars, lay on platter, sprinkle with Lime Juice, Lite Salt, Blueberries and Feta Cheese!  Enjoy  :)

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

     Isn't it amazing how color adds to the celebration!?  When you see Red, White, and Blue the entire country knows what that symbolizes.  The pride we feel as Americans is palpable when you see that combo.  All the good vibes will continue to flow when you find out this delicious Patriotic Fruit Pizza is only 231 calories, 28g carbs, 20g fiber, 8g net carbs, 11g protein and 17g fat for an 1/8th slice serving.  Join the fun and have a slice!  :)

Ingredients for 8 slices~
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit
2 Extra Large Eggs, room temperature
4 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/2 cup Oats, ground to powder
1/2 cup Almond Flour
4oz/1/2 cup unsweetened Applesauce
1/4 cup Coconut Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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2 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
2oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
2 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/4 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract
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1/2 cup Blueberries
6 medium Strawberries

     Combine Oil, Monk Fruit and Eggs, mix well with beaters, continue to add remainder of first set of ingredients, mixing as you go.  Spread onto parchment lined Spring Form Pan, bake at 375 for 23-25 minutes.  Meanwhile, mix second set of ingredients with beater til fluffy and well incorporated, spread cooled Pizza with 1/2 cup Frosting, store any left over in fridge.  Decorate top with Blueberries and Strawberries as desired.  Enjoy  :)

Red, White and Blue Cupcakes

     It's time to celebrate, Happy Birthday 'Merica!  How do we pay homage to our country, ...cupcakes of course!  And when you find out these are only 188 calories, 21g carbs, 17g fiber, 4g net carbs, 10g protein and 15g fat, you will feel like shooting off fireworks and waving the flag!  Make this holiday a good one, and enjoy a few of these patriotic wonders!  :)

Ingredients for 9 Cupcakes and Frosting~
1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted
1/2 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit
2 Extra Large Eggs
4 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/2 cup Oats, grind to powder in Magic Bullet/Blender
1/2 cup super fine Almond Flour
4oz/1/2 cup unsweetened Appplesauce
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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4 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
4oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
4 scoops Vital Proteins unflavored Collagen Peptides
1/2 cup Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit
Dash Butter Extract
Dash Vanilla Extract
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Food Coloring as desired

     Add first set of ingredients to bowl and beat with mixer til well incorporated.  Drop by 1/4 cup batter into Patriotic Cupcake Liners and bake at 375 for 15-25 minutes...(full disclosure, ... I forgot to set the timer and have no idea the exact time...#whoops ...just keep an eye on them and test by patting the tops, #mymethod ).  Meanwhile, beat together second set of ingredients til smooth, add food coloring as desired for Patriotic theme, and frost as desired.  The macros account for 1 Tablespoon of Frosting per cupcake.  Chill the Frosting to firm up, or room temperature for softened.  Store leftovers in fridge, recipe should yield 1 1/4 cup Frosting.  Enjoy  :)