Living Lean with Erin

04/28/2026

Just trust me. You’re welcome.
Ingredients:
2 medium carrots, chopped
8 large soft dates
1/2 cup walnut pieces
2 TBS coconut butter
2 TBS almond butter
2 TBS coconut flour
2 TBS shredded unsweetened coconut
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Method:
1. Pulse the dates until paste-like. Add the carrots and pulse until shredded
Add everything else and keep pulsing until you get a dough ball, scraping sides as needed.
Scoop or roll into balls.
Optional glaze: 1 tsp each melted coconut butter + ghee + powdered monk fruit. Stir. Drizzle.
Makes 12.

04/21/2026

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04/17/2026

Brownies in 5 min?! Yes please. They have a similar taste and chew to legit baked brownies but with no fuss. Natural sweetener. Added protein.
To make…
To a high powdered food processor or blender with a whirly thing- add:
1/2 c SF or dark chocolate chips
1/4 c natural PB
2 Tbsp coconut butter
2 scoops chocolate protein powder ( is my absolute fave bc it’s a blend of whey and collagen. Not thick or chalky or dry!)
Pinch of good salt

Process until it’s like frosting. Add in 6-8 large super soft dates. Blend again. When it holds together when pinched it’s time to press into a loaf pan. Cut into 16 squares and grab one anytime a craving hits. Guilt free. You can totally sub in cashew or almond butter! Save this for later!

04/16/2026

Obsessed with Japanese sweet potatoes - especially when you cook- chill and reheat due to the resistant starch that occurs once chilled. (Check a few posts back for how to cook them). Mash half the sweet potatoes with one egg and 1/4 cup shredded goats milk cheddar. Place in a mini waffle iron and make a savory waffle. Crack an over easy duck egg on top and you’ve got a great meal that keeps you full for hours with great pro, fat, carb macros.

04/13/2026

You can’t mess this Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken Salad up. Don’t forget good ol chicken or tuna salad. Pack em full of crunchy things with varying flavors. Apple, celery, green onion, cucumber, and no sugar added dried cranberries which are insanely high in fiber and add so much texture and YUM. Use a paleo mayo or copy my homemade mayo in a previous post. The teaspoon of hot honey makes this so different and special. This one lasted three meals and was so satisfying every time. The apples don’t get brown and nothing is wet or soggy.

They say summer bodies are built in the winter. Well- it’s spring. Let’s goooo 💪🏽

04/11/2026

Bought so many sweet potatoes at the farmers market so I had to try out all kinds of fun things today including this simple . Just roast a sweet potato until super soft and syrupy. (Poke holes. Wrap in foil. Bake for an hour at 375). Scoop out the flesh and mash well with one egg, 1 sachet chocolate protein+collagen (it’s my all time fave) and 1/4 cup sugar free choc chips. I added a pinch of baking powder and salt. Stir until smooth. Bake at 350 for 20 min and you get the gooiest, chocolaty rich HEALTHY for you mug cake with 26g protein and healthy carbs.

04/09/2026

Crispy Apple Crimpit (Air Fryer)
1. Place a large tortilla in your
2. Dice ½ an apple.
3. In a small pan, coat with cooking spray or add 1 tsp ghee.
4. Add the diced apples, 2 tsp monk fruit sweetener, and cinnamon (measure with your heart).
5. Sauté until apples are soft and slightly caramelized.
6. Spoon the mixture into the center of the tortilla.
7. Crimp it closed and remove from the Crimpit.
8. Lightly spray both sides with coconut oil cooking spray or brush with a little ghee.
9. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon.
10. Air fry at 375°F for about 6 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Remove, let cool slightly… and enjoy.

04/09/2026

You can’t mess these up and you can stuff them with whatever you like. I did ground bison, slow roasted tomatoes, sautéed zucchini, caramelized onion and a little raw goat cheddar. Poke holes in your potato - rub lightly with olive like and rub a little salt on and roast for about an hour at 350 or a bit shorter at 400 degrees. Both work. And it depends ok how big your tater is. Open. Fluff center. Fill to your heart’s desire. I made a homemade BBQ sauce for the bison. It’s SO easy and way better than store bought. Even the paleo kind! Recipe adapted from — see below.
I only used ancient salt. Just trust me!
HEALTHY HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

Ingredients:
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup granulated brown sugar-style zero-calorie sweetener (or 2 large Medjool dates+1 tsp honey)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Accelerated Ancient Salt
• ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Directions:
Add everything to a small pot over low-medium heat. Whisk to combine. Once butter melts, bring to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.

If using dates, blend everything after you’ve heated and cooled. Adjust with water if needed to desired consistency.

04/08/2026

Okay this is one of those things I almost didn’t try… because it sounded a little out there.

Royal jelly.

But when you actually look at what it is… it’s kind of exciting if you’re a health nut like me.

It’s what feeds the queen bee exclusively.

Same exact genetics as the worker bees… but totally different outcome. Longer lifespan, stronger, more resilient.

A lot of women (especially in perimenopause) start taking this when things feel a little “off”:
• energy is lower
• sleep is weird
• mood is flatter
• skin is changing
• libido… not really there

What’s interesting is why it helps.

It’s rich in B vitamins (huge for energy + stress), amino acids (repair + recovery), and specific fatty acids your body actually uses for hormone pathways.

So instead of forcing anything… it’s more like supporting what your body is already trying to do.

Here’s what people usually notice:

First couple weeks…
nothing dramatic, but you feel a little more steady. Less of that wired/tired rollercoaster.

Around a month…
energy is more consistent, mood feels more even, and you’re not crashing as hard.

And over time…
you just feel more like yourself again. Which honestly is the goal.

1 gram twice a day. Which is basically a pea sized amount. It’s pretty pricey and must stay in your fridge.

I ordered online and you must pay a hefty price for overnight shipping on ice. Or! I just learned my local farmers market bee lady carries it- but you must ask bc they keep it on ice and not on display.

Not saying it’s magic… but it’s one of those low-effort things that can make a difference.

I chalk it up to one of those “it can’t hurt” things I do.

04/07/2026

04/05/2026

Gut Friendly Kefir Parfait
You gotta see this to believe it. It’s pretty magical. And soooo good for you. Watch til the end for the transformation!

1 container (32 oz) plain low-fat kefir
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
2 tsp honey, keto honey or 1/2 of each

Strain your kefir (covered) in a strong nut bag for two days, dumping excess liquid a few times until you’re left with a thick, Greek yogurt type consistency.

Add to a bowl and using an electric mixer, add the vanilla and honey. Whip for a minute. I don’t like it overly sweet. There’s supposed to be a subtle tang left. But you can totally add more sweetener if you like.

Divide into two portions.

Or- just add a few tablespoons to your yogurt, cottage cheese or dip strawberries into it.

Each serving is only 196 cal and has 16g protein and 4g fat.

Thinking of adding some collagen protein to my next batch. I also sprinkle some bee pollen on top. Gut and immunity powerhouse!

Lmk if you try it.

04/04/2026

Most people are pouring olive oil into a hot pan like it’s just… oil.

It’s not.

The good stuff (like high polyphenol olive oil) is where you get all the benefits: anti-inflammatory, good for your heart, skin, all of it… but heat kind of ruins the party.

So instead… use it raw.

I now do a shot a day! They say it’s like natures Advil! So drizzle it. Blend it. Finish dishes with it. That’s where it actually does something.

This pesto is my current obsession. Takes 2 minutes and you can throw it on literally everything: salmon, chicken, eggs, roasted veggies.

High Polyphenol Pistachio Pesto:

• 2 big handfuls basil (about 2.5 oz)
• 1 handful arugula
• 1/3 cup medicinal grade olive oil
• 1/3 cup fresh Parmesan
• 1/3 cup dry roasted salted pistachios
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Blend. That’s it.

Freeze it for meal prep!

Drizzle over your salmon like this and you’ve got protein, healthy fats, and something that actually tastes good without trying too hard.

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