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Happy Monday, friends! I have to kick-but things to share with you today that are sure to get your week started on the right foot. First, an energizing workout and second, an easy snack recipe that’s sugar free, gluten free, and easy to make! In fact, I promised you guys this recipe MONTHS ago, so it’s about time I follow through. 🙂
First up, time to sweat!
I have been loving this simple circuit workout lately. It’s straight forward uses traditional strength and cardio moves, and really gets your heart rate up! Plus, there is enough variety in it that it goes by super quick and doesn’t leave you bored. 
Let me know if you try this out!
And once you’re done with your workout, you can head to the kitchen for a delicious mugcake snack.
Can you believe I’m sharing a mugcake recipe? You all know I’ve had major failures in the past, but this time I think I’ve nailed a basic recipe that’s is pretty much no-fail. This recipe is only sweetened with fruit, completely grain and gluten free, and high in protein and carbs for that post-workout refuel!
Peaches n’ Cream Mugcake
Ingredients (1 mugcake)
- 1/4 cup frozen peaches, thawed and chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tbsp whey protein powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp peach butter
- 2 tbsp liquid egg whites
- 1 tbsp plain greek yogurt
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
I love that this mugcake uses frozen fruit because it allows you to have summery flavors when peaches aren’t in season. Lately I have been craving out of season foods, but I refuse to pay for produce that’s been shipped long ways and doesn’t taste very fresh anyways. Not to mention how expensive out of season fruit and veggies are right now. I’m all about going for the deals!
Speaking of which, I have an upcoming post about my typical grocery list and how I try to stay on budget with my food budget as a college student. I think you’ll really enjoy it!
So that’s all for me today. Get your sweat on, then get your snack on. It’s truly one of my favorite combos of activities! Nothing better than powering through a workout and knowing you have a delicious snack waiting for you (or a minute away in the microwave! 😉 ).
Do you like ‘bootcamp’ style workouts?
What’s your favorite post workout snack?
What out of season foods are you missing right now?
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Elsie @ Sharing Healthiness says
Ughh I definitely miss peaches!! I also have had my fails with mug cakes and usually just keep it simple with oats but I will definitely give this one a go! I love bootcamp workouts especially when they end with burpees! 😉
Healthy Helper says
Let me know how you like the workout and the recipe!!
CARLA says
PEACH BUTTER!?!?
((adds to Trader Joes list))
Healthy Helper says
Oh it’s a must!!!! SO GOOD.
Tina Muir says
Yep, I hear you, I have been craving those fresh, juicy summer fruits too. I bought some raspberries yesterday, and peaches….oh those sound so good right now, but only if they are good peaches, I hate it when they are all bitty, yuck! You know what would not be yuck though? This mugcake! I love peaches and cream anything, and this looks so healthy, no guilt over this dessert!
Healthy Helper says
Gosh I would LOVE some berries right now!! I just can’t justify the high prices at the store. 🙁
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
I keep seeing all of these mugcakes but I never have made one! Thanks for linking up with us again today for Meatless Monday
Healthy Helper says
Of course! Love your link up!!
Ana Valentin says
Definitely need to try this out but I need to substitute coconut flour with almond flour most likely since I honestly can’t stand coconut? Is it potent in flour form? Great post need to try out that work out too!
Healthy Helper says
Coconut flour tastes totally different than straight coconut! You might like it!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I cannot wait for spring an the return of fresh peaches! I like to eat them in a bowl of farm-fresh milk. Definitely need to do a mug cake with them too though!
Healthy Helper says
Love eating fruit in ice cold milk! So yummy.
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
Love the boot camp! Perfect for at the gym or at home – my favorite kind of workout!
Melanie says
That peaches and cream mug cake looks SO good! I am definitely adding it to my list of recipes to try 🙂
Healthy Helper says
Good to hear! Let me know how you like it! 🙂
Courtney Bentley says
Love this idea 😉 Peaches and cream is my favorite it reminds me of the shave gel and the song from some R&B group back in the day! Thanks for sharing this awesome workout xo C
Healthy Helper says
Thanks Courtney! 🙂
Julia says
What a great idea! I love peaches in anything. And the “fresh” peaches last summer were so disappointing that I hardly bought any. Frozen fruit is wonderful this time of year!
Healthy Helper says
I agree! Frozen fruit tastes like fruit at the peak of freshness!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
This looks SO DELICIOUS! Most definitely the next thing I’m popping the microwave after a good sweat sesh.
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Healthy Helper says
Let me know how you like it!
Raia says
I love how this sounds, Kaila! I’ve actually never made a microwave mug cake before, mostly because I know I’d have to make about 8 of them to satisfy myself. Haha. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays! I’m going to feature it at this weekend’s party. Hope to see you there!
Honest mum says
Gorgeous, I need to get me some coconut flour! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Healthy Helper says
Thank you!!
Marla says
Sounds fabulous. Makes my mouth water. I love peaches but am allergic to them so I can’t try this recipe, but it sure is tempting. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Farrah says
:O…yeah, okay, I’m definitely gonna have to try this! <3 I think I have everything except for the peach butter, but I have a ton of other fruit butters, so it's gotta work out! 😛
Healthy Helper says
It will definitely work with other fruit butters! 🙂
Miz Helen says
Great Mugcake, I just love peaches. Hope you had a great Valentine weekend and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Healthy Helper says
Thanks for hosting!!
vegetarianmamma (Cindy) says
Mug cakes are the best, this looks really yummy!
-Cindy
Healthy Helper says
Thanks Cindy!
Emily says
LOVE it. Sweat. Then eat mug cake.
Healthy Helper says
Haha! Thanks love!