#LEAN14: peanut butter banana bites.

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If you’re a peanut butter lover like I am, you probably know that banana and PB are a match made in heaven. That’s right - move over jelly, your time is up.

It really doesn’t get much easier than these peanut butter banana bites (which I’m sure you’ve seen floating around on Pinterest too). They’re one of my go-to’s as a perfect healthy snack or dessert.

All you need is one ripe banana and 2-3 tablespoons of peanut butter (or the nut butter of your choice).

Slice the banana, then make little “sandwiches” by adding peanut butter between two slices.

You can eat right away, or I like to put in the freezer to let them set and become denser.

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What’s your favorite flavor/food to combine with peanut butter?

#LEAN14 january jumpstart: healthy alternatives.

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With this month just about halfway through, I must say I’ve been doing a pretty good job with sticking to my January Jumpstart goals. I’m really glad I made the goals attainable, but they’re still making a huge difference.

One of the things January Jumpstart (and LEAN14 in general) has opened me up to is trying new healthy alternatives when I see them. For example, this Earth Balance Coconut Spread. It is so SO good!

It has the consistency of coconut oil but tastes more like coconut. I’ve been loving it on top of a sweet potato with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon.

I’ve also taken YOUR suggestion(s) of using TruWhip instead of Cool Whip in Easiest Ever Frozen Cookie Sandwiches. I also switched them up a bit by using Ginny Bakes Coconut Oatmeal Bliss Cookies. I’m going to be hooked on this treat for a looong time…

And of course, there’s the old favorite healthy alternatives. I’m lucky to live near a Blossom Du Jour when I want to order takeout, where I get my favorite Smokacado Wrap.

What are some healthy alternatives you use? Any new food finds? Would love more of your suggestions!