Wednesday, January 9, 2013

January Workout Challenge (and a recipe!)

I still have no idea where the year of 2012 went. It flashed by like a lightning bolt right in front of my eyes. Before I knew it, the holidays arrived, baking began, and wrapping presents happened. December was also a time where I completed the squat challenge. I still cannot believe that 1,975 squats were completed! Congrats to everybody who rocked this test!


Yet, December has come and gone and now the month of January is upon us. I decided that every month I am going to find a daily challenge that works on a specific part of the body. This month: abs.


I know it says March, but January has the same amount of days so it works out perfectly. Every morning I wake up and complete that day's specific tasks. I love working towards a final goal. The end results are always fantastic! Rock hard abs...here I come!

As promised in the title I also have a scrumptious fudge recipe for you that I adapted from Martha Stewart! This dessert is incredibly easy to make and being the health nut that I am, I lightened it up a bit by using fat-free sweetened condensed milk and light butter. This fudge combines the two tasty treats of chocolate and pretzels. Bring this dessert to a party and it will surely be a hit!


Salty + Sweet = Deadly Combination

Easy Chocolate Pretzel Fudge
Nonstick cooking spray
2 Tbsp light butter, cut into small pieces
3 cups (16oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 can (14oz) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups miniature pretzels, roughly chopped


The ingredients!

Directions
-Coat an 8x8 square baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2 inch overhang on all sides.
-Place butter, chocolate morsels, condensed milk, vanilla, and salt in
a medium heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of barely simmering water.

-Stir occasionally until chocolate just melts and mixture is combined and warm but not hot (about 8-10 minutes).
-Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups pretzels.
-Transfer mixture to pan and smooth top.
-Press 1/2 cup pretzels on top.
-Refrigerate until set, 2 hours (or up to overnight, wrapped).
-Using parchment, lift fudge from pan and cut.
-Enjoy!


I kept the fudge in the freezer after cutting it into pieces. I would take them out and eat as is and found it to be extremely satisfying with my morning coffee.


Best mug ever!

Question of the Day

Pepsi or Coke?

I very rarely pretty much never drink pop. I may have it once a month but that's pushing it. However, if I had to choose, I'm a Coke girl all the way. I feel Pepsi leaves an extremely syrupy feeling in my mouth and is super sweet. Pepsi: no thank you.


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3 comments:

  1. Thanks for linking up to our Strut Your Stuff Saturday with your Chocolate Pretzel Fudge. It looks so yummy! We love your monthly workout challenge! Awesome!! -The Six Sisters

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  2. Hi,
    You have some great ideas and we would like for you to share with our readers too. We are hosting our first link party tomorrow and we would like to invite you to link up with us. We have a fun blog to co-host with us. Hope to see you there.

    Thanks!
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    Myrna and Joye.

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