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2012’s Popularity Contest + WIAW

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2012 was a great year for discoveries.

 

I can’t believe I survived without some of these things before.

I feel like I’ve gotten to know so many inspiring people (like YOU).  Becoming a member of the FitFluential community has been a huge game changer.  The members of that community are constant sources of motivation and positive energy.  I’ve discovered new blog, learned a lot, and been able to learn about new products (shameless plug: perfect example is my Polar HRM from h.h. gregg – check out the review/giveaway here).

 

Polar Leg Day

 

Another amazing discovery was Instagram.  It’s unbelievable how much it’s changed the way we interact.  I love that when I can’t decide what to eat, I can just scroll through my feed.  It has been a fun way to have conversations with people throughout the day!  It’s basically Twitter with pictures and open comment threads!  I also love seeing recipes people are interesting in.  I forget that just because I make a certain snack every week doesn’t mean everyone else does!

 

I also have to give a holla to my morning cocktail.  Apple Cider vinegar became an addiction in 2012.  I drink it every morning with my Fitmixer Aminos (fruit punch flavor).  It is delicious and has totally replaced my need for coffee in the morning.  Love.  It.

 

 

One last love.  Peanut flour.  I cannot imagine my life without it.  I use it in savory sauces, smoothies, PB & Jegg-like creations, Elvis French Toast… to quote the Texas Pete lady: “I put that shit on everything.”  You can order it online through iHerb.com.  Use code USO924 to get $5 off your order!

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This popularity contest is my first WIAW post of 2013… What I Ate in 2012!  Below are the Top 10 Sprint 2 the Table posts of 2012 (based on page views).  Click on titles to link to the recipe.

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Check out the Top 10 below, and then click here to head over to Jenn @ Peas and Crayons to get to see how other started out their 2013.

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Most Poplar Recipes of 2012

1. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These take the prize for my favorite veggie sneak.  If you tasted these, you would have NO idea they have zucchini. OR that they are basically sugar-free.

 

 

2. Banana Creme Brownie Parfait

What’s better than brownies?  Brownies with (healthy) icing.

 

3. Raspberry Baked Oatmeal To-Go

Seeing this recipe pop up in the top 10 made me realize I’ve been making new versions and not sharing.  I’ve share a new twist on this soon!  I always have a few in the freezer for quick breakfast or snack.

 

 

4. Peanut Butter & Jeggs

I would like to vote this my favorite invention – and worst pic – of 2012!

 

 

5. 150 Calorie Chocolate Protein Cake

I’m actually eating one as I draft this post.  This cake is my most repeated dish of 2012!

Chocolate-Microwave-Protein-Muffin

 

 

6. Vegan Goat Cheese Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

I made these for a French-themed book club while I was eating vegan.  The meat-eating crowd ate them with no problems!

Vegan Goat Cheese Tomatoes

 

 

7. Chewy Granola Cookies

Otherwise known as “the ones that mom likes.”  She requests them. 🙂

granola-cookie

 

 

8. Sprouting Chickpeas

It shocked me to learn how easy sprouting is!

chickpeas sprouted

 

 

9. PB & Aggs (Peanut Butter and Apple-Eggs) and Carrot Cake Protein Batter

I don’t know which of these made this post popular… but I eat both almost weekly.

PB & Aggs and Carrot Cake Batter

 

 

10. Basic Protein Shake Recipe and Protein Powder Review

This is one of my favorites because it’s the post where I announced I was training for my first figure competition!

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I’m so excited to start Junk-Free January!  My sister came over for dinner last night, and we enjoyed a tasty kombucha cocktail over out collards and black-eyed peas.

What was your favorite recipe last year?

Did you have any group/social platform discoveries on 2012?

 

Comments

  1. You know I love Instagram! It’s also like Twitter without the annoying 140-character limit! And hey, a picture paints a thousand words right!

  2. I’m so happy I found your blog this year girl. I’ve found some of my favorite recipes from you, and the inspiration you give is incredible. Thank you <3

  4. i’m so glad you are in my life. I need you foodie ways! they complete me. and love that kombucha cocktail.

    now go whip up some molasses roasted edamame!

    • I’m so glad you’re in MY life! I’m counting down the day til Blend. We’ll drink cocktails of every variety. 😉

  5. Got to read your protein powder review. Just started using Naturade pea protein powder. I make it in a shake up bottle with yogurt and almond milk. Pretty good. I need to start making real smoothies with the blender. gotta figure out how to do that without waking up Ralph!! Love the idea of the baked oatmeal in the cupcake liner…you’re such a smartie! Happy New Year, Laura!

    • Those powders were (mostly) GNC… I honestly prefer Sun Warrior. It’s much cleaner and lower in sodium. Need to check out Naturade!

  7. I tried #1. 🙂 The last recipe I tried, though I changed it significantly, was the black eye pea masala at OhSheGlows.com. I’ve made it a few times now, and it’s always a winner.

  8. RIGHT? What on Earth did we do before Instagram?! Good lord… how I love scrolling through all the many many pictures. Addiction. ACV is great! So cleansing. When I’m sick, I mix ACV with raw honey and hot water — works like magic! xo

  11. Oh yes, I hadn’t thought about Instagram being a new-to-me thing in 2012, but it definitely was! Love that you rounded up the top recipes, especially because I missed a few of them. And thank you for introducing me to peanut flour!

  12. I have tried ACV SO many times and I just can’t get myself to like it!!! Makes me so sad 🙁 But these recipes look amazing- I am going to try a bunch of them!!

    • Did you try mixing it with something? I love it with my aminos, or just with a little lemon stevia and cinnamon.

  16. i was wondering where you buy the ingredients to your morning cocktail, i would love to give that a try!!
    love your blog!!

    • The apple cider vinegar you can buy at any grocery store. The Aminos are from Fitmixer (I linked to it in the post). Fruit Punch is my favorite flavor!

  18. This was such a fun post to read through! Do you not drink coffee anymore?! I am so addicted to it. I should probably try your concoction 🙂

    It’s weird to think I didn’t use Instagram around this time last year either. Now it’s a daily thing! Crazy!

    • I do sometimes in the afternoon when I get really cold at work… but I just don’t need it in the morning anymore.

  20. Agreed that peanut flour is the best thing ever!! You had so many great recipe ideas–can’t wait to see what 2013 brings! And junk-free January is very much welcomed–love the holidays, but also love to get back to my normal eats!

  21. We had collards & black-eyed peas last night too! I need to restock on some kombucha though….and start brewing my own again. I’m so glad you did a recap of your top recipe posts, it’s always fun to see what other people liked! My favorites aren’t all here, but that’s probably because I’m weird. 🙂

    • My favorites didn’t all make it either. No cauliflower crust?! I partially live on that one.

  22. Oh gosh, I’m so in love with your foods. You always have the best looking things. I too love instagram and have totally avoided my camera. Oops. I think I need to work on that this year! I need to try that kombucha cocktail asap.

    • Thank you!!! I’m secretly trying to prove you don’t need a real camera to make good food. LOL!

  23. Totally going to have to try ACV with Fit Mixer aminos! I love ACV and drink it every day, it’s awesome.
    I am 100% addicted to Instagram, I check it before going to bed at night and it’s the first thing I check when I wake up.

  24. Peanut flour has completely changed my world! I feel out of sorts if I forget to order it before I’m about to run out. For me, my protein microwave cake has to be the big winner though…that and my protein flatbread. Both are equally loved and equally addictive. I’m all about the protein these days. I’ve seen such amazing changes in my strength, energy and physique since focusing on my protein intake.

    I too love instagram. I hate twitter and am kind of eh on facebook these days.

    • I still need to try your flatbread! Maybe today… I’m craving a pizza-like creation.

      Cheers to protein!!! I’m still in awe of the difference too.

  25. Oh yes PB & Jeggs are a big fav of mine 🙂 Wow you’ve sprouted chickpeas 0.0 Does it change the taste or the nutritional value of them?

    • Exactly!!! So, so glad to have connect with you in 2012. 🙂 I love seeing your IG pics every day.

  33. Instagram really is the greatest invention ever. Plus, looove your idea of putting your top recipes of 2012! This reminded me of all the different recipes of yours I need to try. Plus, I’m so amazed at your culinary creativity. Your ideas and twists and strange but good combos never cease to amaze me!

    • Thank you SO much. Totally made my day… I’m glad they don’t just creep you out. Haha! 🙂

  35. Sounds silly, but the first time I read your blog I was all like “Oh my, a fitness model? What am I ever reading this for? She’s wayyy above me!” haha, but I’m *so* glad I’ve kept reading [and drooling]- you’re such a fresh dose of inspiration and motivation. Keep up the awesome work girl! XO

    • Whoa girl. #1. You are WAY to kind and #2 I definitely am no model! I just complete. But Thank you!

      Hope you feel better soon!

  36. I am loving all these posts reviewing the great things from 2012!! I’m not good at thinking of these things off the top of my head but I have to agree with you on Instagram. That is a *great* idea to look at it when you’re not sure what to eat! I definitely draw recipe inspiration from it but never thought to do it when I’m on the prowl for a tasty meal!

    • I do it every morning! I’m so indecisive about breakfast… because EVERYTHING seems good.

  38. I meant what I said (or maybe I hashtagged it? ;)) about seriously considering giving up blogging and just instagramming. Without BLEND, I never would have known about it. Well, maybe I would have known about it…but it probably would have taken me even LONGER to become the Instagramonster I am today.

    Peanut flour. Love.

    I like that you did a Top Ten. I kind of forgot how to look up my stats, so I’m not sure I can do this. Many moons ago my most popular post was about Hanson. Go figure.

    • I think Blend is when I started too… Blend was the best for everything.

      Top 10 – just go to Google Analytics and set the time frame for all of 2012, then go look at the most viewed pages. Mmmmm… BOP!

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