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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling Recipe – Gluten Free, Sugar Free

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: September 25, 2013
modified datt: January 10,2014

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling Recipe
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 If you follow me on Pinterest and have seen my fitness board, you likely know that I try to prepare my meals gluten-free and sugar-free, using only natural peanut butter and sweeteners (Truvia or Stevia.)

Just because I watch the ingredients I use in the kitchen, doesn’t mean I need to neglect my baking. When looking for a sweet treat, try out these Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling Recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup coconut flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3 tbsp truvia (Not the baking blend)
• 20 drops liquid stevia
• 1/3 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/3 cup red palm oil (you can also use oil or butter)

For the Filling:

• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter, unsweetened
• 1 tbsp truvia (Not the baking blend)

For the Frosting:

• 8oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 13 drops liquid stevia
• 2 tbsp truvia (Not the baking blend)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. In a small bowl combine coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, truvia, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, liquid stevia, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
  4. Slowly combine wet and dry ingredients until thoroughly mixed.
  5. Place cupcake liners in a muffin tin and lightly grease with red palm shortening (or any oil you might have on hand)
  6. Place mixture into liners and bake for 25 minutes.
  7. Once cupcakes have completely cooled, combine the filling. It is recommended to use a filling tip (makes it much easier).
  8. Insert the tip into your cupcake and slowly fill to prevent overflowing.
  9. Once the cupcakes have been filled, cream the frosting. Frost the cupcakes.

Like the Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling Recipe? Find more Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living including the Freezer Weekly meals with Weekend Prep and the Fall Recipe Round-Up.

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BLT Avocado Chop Salad Recipe with Homemade Ranch Dressing

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published date: September 08, 2013
modified datt: January 10,2014

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BLT Avocado Chop Salad Recipe with Homemade Ranch Dressing
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This is a delicious and healthy meal that you can build to customize to your taste. Served with an Greek yogurt homemade ranch dressing- you will never buy it at the store again! If I include my kids in the preparation process they will usually eat anything, salad is no exception. Crumbling bacon in a baggie, or tossing everything together are great jobs for little hands.

BLT Avocado Chop Salad

Ingredients list:

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce or 1 bagged salad
  • 1 avocado
  • 6-8 pieces of cooked bacon
  • 1 Large tomato
  • 3 oz. Mozzarella (consider low fat for a healthier alternative, I raided the kids fridge snacks and diced up 3 mozzarella cheese sticks into our salad)

Other ingredients that are great to include in chopped salad: scallions, diced bell pepper, corn, black beans, crushed tortilla chips, homemade croutons, diced olives, diced boiled eggs or just about anything else you can think of.

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  • Peel, and dice avocado
  • Chop crisp bacon pieces
  • Dice tomato
  • Chop lettuce into small, uniform pieces
  • Dice any other ingredients you want to add
  •  Toss all items together in a large bowl
  • Serve with homemade ranch dressing

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Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

  • Ingredients List:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley
  • ¼ tsp. dill
  • 1 tsp. garlic paste
  • 1 ½ tsp. vinegar

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl, or container for storing. Allow to sit in refrigerator to “marry” ingredients for at least 30 minutes.

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Inside Out Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: September 11, 2013
modified datt: January 10,2014

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Inside Out Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Recipe
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A delicious, and low carb alternative to a lunch cart favorite. These stuffed peppers have a hearty flavor that will satisfy even the hungriest diner. Even the kiddo’s dig into these, how fun to eat out of an edible bowl! These would also make a great drop off dinner for a new momma and her family, or to bring to a potluck dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 green bell peppers
  • 1 lb. rare deli roast beef, sliced
  • 1 8 oz. bag shredded mozzarella
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 Tbsp. Beef Broth
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • Mushrooms
  • Additional diced green peppers if desired.

Directions:

Dice roast beef and set aside. Slice tops off peppers, and remove all seeds. Dice onion.

Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until caramelized(until it has started to brown and soften) if you want extra peppers or mushrooms add them to pan with onions. Turn off heat. Add broth, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce to pan, stir to combine well, set aside to cool.

In a large bowl combine; chopped roast beef, cooled onion mixture, and entire bag of shredded mozzarella.

Fill hollowed green peppers (I used very large peppers and was able to stuff 5 peppers well)

To freeze place stuffed peppers in freezer bag, upright, and place in freezer. To cook peppers, remove from freezer, place peppers in a pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, allow to cook 20-25 minutes in oven preheated to 400°.

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Pizza Zucchini Boats Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: September 10, 2013
modified datt: January 10,2014

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Pizza Zucchini Boats Recipe
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Zucchini can be a delicious and healthy alternative to pizza with all of the flavor. Kids will be inclined to gobble up their veggies when they are mixed into cheese and pepperoni. Let them help by stirring the mixture and spooning it in the shells and see if they don’t take more interest in something they have helped prepare. These are tasty warmed up in the microwave the next day so make a little extra and you will have lunch covered too.

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Ingredients:

  • 6 zucchini
  • 1 8 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup pizza or spaghetti sauce
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • Pinch of mozzarella for topping
  • 10 pieces of pepperoni
  • ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Dice pepperoni. Slice zucchini long ways and chop off ends. Use a spoon to scrape insides of zucchini out leaving at least ¼” to create a shell. Chop zucchini that you have scooped out, and place chopped zucchini into a small bowl. Add all remaining ingredients, stir well, combining thoroughly. Scoop mixture back into zucchini to create a heaping filling, and top with shredded mozzarella. Place in freezer bag for later cooking. Or if preparing now; preheat oven to 350°, place zucchini in baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.

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Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe – Easy Prep, Freezer Friendly

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published date: October 24, 2013
modified datt: January 10,2014

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Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
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Pretty much everyone loves meatloaf. But the same old same old can get pretty boring. I like to give it a few updates to make it more appealing. The individual portion sizes are easy to serve and fun to eat. The addition of cheese, bacon and condiments gives this family staple a tasty update.

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 5 cheese sticks
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 7-8 –pieces of bacon (or about ¼ to ½ cup of precooked bacon pieces)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup plain bread crumbs

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Preparation:

If using uncooked bacon, fry in a large non-stick pan until just beginning to crisp. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except cheese sticks, until thoroughly mixed. Separate your ground beef mixture into 5-6 loaves. Press a cheese stick into bottom of loaf, work to cover cheese completely with ground beef, forming a football shape.

Grab a rectangular bread pan and line with plain bread crumbs (this helps to absorb a lot of the fat when cooking). Place meat loaves on top of bread. Brush tops with additional ketchup. Cover with saran wrap and then aluminum foil, store in freezer until the morning of the day you choose to cook.

Cooking Directions:

Place pan in oven preheated to 350° for 45 minutes.

Serve with your favorite potatoes and a vegetable to finish off the meal.

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Windex Only $0.50 each at Walgreens

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published date: January 10, 2014
modified datt: January 10,2014

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Stock up on Windex this week at Walgreens, with a super hot coupon and balance rewards deal! After both are applied, you can pick some up for just $0.50 each!

Buy 2 Windex sprays for $3.00 each
Get 1000 BRP back (= $1.00)
and use $1/2 Windex coupon
Final Price: $4 for both

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Frugal Fashion Friday Valentine’s Day Outfit and Accessories

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Valentine's Day

published date: January 10, 2014
modified datt: January 10,2014

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Valentine’s Day Outfit 
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It’s almost here – the season of love, hearts, flowers, chocolates and Valentine’s. This valentine’s day, keep the sexy silhouette  red dress, but mix in the edge of a faux leather jacket and short heeled booties.

Red Cheetah Print Dress $19.99  – Start with the piece you love the most. Grab something out of your color or check out this sexy number. Grab a fitted dress without breaking the bank. Grab this dress for UNDER $20 shipped as it comes with FREE shipping. Many other styles and patterns to choose from.

Faux Leather  Jacket $27.98 $39.99 Add edge to your stunning dress with this black coat. Stand out and express yourself. Under $30, you are still getting your look for less. This item qualifies for free shipping when you spend $50 on qualifying items. Pair this look with the Black Friday Outfit.

Vita Short Boot $19.95 $49 A go-to style gets a sophisticated spin with a modern silhouette and stiletto heel. Super sleek, faux leather. You guys KNOW I love JustFab Boots and their B1G1 sale. I have shared with you before a great way to get discounted Fall and Winter boots.

Oversized Black Clutch $26.99 $29.99  A solid-colored purse is an essential for any wardrobe. Picking up a black purse to hold your minimal of things – lipstick, phone, powder, and such is great for an evening out and not carrying all your excess.

L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail Polish,  Caught Red -Handed $3.85 $5.99 Red might not always be the color of choice for your nails, but it’s Valentine’s Day! Pick up the highly rated L’Oreal polish perfect for a touch of red that will carry from the tress to the tips of your hands. This item comes with FREE shipping.

Maybelline New York Colorsensational Lipcolor, Red Revival $5.50 $7.49 Pucker up! You cannot have a red nail polish without red lips. Color sensational lipcolor’s exclusive nourishing honey nectar dramatically hydrates beyond perfection. It might not be your most comfortable lipstick, but try something new and bold this Romantic Evening!

Memento Ring $9.95 $14.95 Be the life of your next holiday party or evening  out in this oversized gemstone ring. Cocktail ring featuring large gemstone surrounded by rhinestones.

Twisted Elegance Bracelet $19.95 $24.95 “X” marks the style spot on this trendy, twisted bangle. Textured base with high-shine gold and pave encrusted details. Wear stacked or solo.

Geometric Black and Gold Necklace $5.95. This necklace is modeled after celebrity styles. It brings back the edge of the jacket and boots. Black Enamel placed on gold framed triangles. Free shipping included.

Heart Black and Gold Earrings $0.79  I don’t always run to hearts, but if I do it has to be on Valentine’s Day. When grabbing an acessory that isn’t a regular, spend as little as possible which is exactly what you will do with these black and gold heart studs.

Coach Poppy Eau de Parfum Spray $51 $73.22 What every scent brings you romance, splash it on! An extra spritz (or a refresher in the purse) might not be a bad idea. A soft fruity and floral concoction with notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Cucumber and Vanilla,

Reminder – follow Frugal Coupon Living on Instagram and Pinterest for other Frugal Fashion designs and finds! You can find more Frugal Fashion Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Don’t forget! Find more Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

SO MANY MORE TO COME!

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Fashion Friday – Multicolored Love Bracelet $6.95, Valentine Gift Idea

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping, Valentine's Day

published date: January 10, 2014
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Love this for a sweet girl this February or Valentine’s Day. Pick up the Love Stretch Bracelet for $6.95. Shipping adds $2.95.

Like the Multicolored Love Bracelet? I really encourage you to check out all the Love Bracelet Sales on Frugal Coupon Living – many cheaper styles! Also save up to 75% off MANY Jewelry Pieces on Amazon.

As always, get FREE shipping on Amazon when you spend $35 or with Prime Shipping. Learn how you can grab a FREE Trial to Amazon Prime for FREE 2 Day Shipping!

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