WORK THAT WELLNESS

I know what you’re thinking - NOT ANOTHER LIFESTYLE BLOGGER! Sorry, folks. Like it or leave it. Work That Wellness is here to stay. My main goal for this platform is to be able to get more in depth on topics (sorry Insta, your captions can only be so long) and inspire others to lead a healthy lifestyle. Most of all, I want to make a difference. Things that make me happy: all things health + wellness, cooking, yoga, self-care, and empowering women. Stick around and I promise we’ll have some fun!

So now you’re thinking “But Lexus, don’t you have a blog already?”. I did. This is my 2nd attempt at a blog - long story short, I HAD a blog, but unfortunately the Google account got deleted and I no longer have access to it. HUGE. BUMMER. FOR REAL.

New here & need a little backstory?

So back in my old blogging days, I was known as Home Chef Lexus. Remember that? Yeah, well since then I’ve totally shifted gears on what I want to be known for + what I want to pursue. I even rebranded my Instagram (@workthatwellness) and began posting content that I wanted, not just what it originally started out as, which was a cooking-only page. I was getting ready to rebrand my blog as well, and then...well, I told you that story already. So here I am. The fact that my blog got deleted right around the time I was about to make some big changes really kicked me in the butt and got me serious about getting back to it. Moral of the story. When life gives you lemons - create a new blog!

Cheers to new beginnings!

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INSTANT POT COCONUT YOGURT

Avoiding dairy for one reason or another? I've been off of it for weeks now, and my tummy + skin have never been happier! The HARDEST thing to give up was yogurt (no, not cheese - YOGURT!), and I got fed up with paying $2-$3 per 10 ounce container. Like, ouch. This INSTANT POT COCONUT YOGURT is so easy, literally anyone could do it. That means YOU. All you need is an Instant Pot (which if you don't have this already, PLZ, add it to your Christmas list). Feel free to add a sweetener if you think you won't like it plain. I tend to add so many toppings when I eat it or use it in recipes (like these muffins ) in place of dairy ingredients, that I prefer not to add any. Make it your own! As far as the starter yogurt goes, you can buy a plain container of coconut yogurt from a grocery store for the first batch - save some of the homemade for future batches! INSTANT POT COCONUT YOGURT Yields: 4 - 12 ounce jars Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook/Rest Time: 12-14 hours ...

GOLDEN MILK COOKIES

You know those uber-trendy lattes that you've seen all over the 'gram? This is the COOKIE version. I've been making myself turmeric lattes ever since it turned chilly, and one night while sipping the yellow stuff (while soaking in a bubble bath, I might add!), the idea hit me to turn them into warm, ooey-gooey spiced cookies. First things first, I got on Pinterest. Surely SOMEONE has had this same thought, right?? WRONG. There is not one recipe for Golden Milk Cookies anywhere to be found. Well, not until these! Lucky for you, I sacrificed my Saturday afternoon to test the waters and see what I could produce. The result? A tender, perfectly-spiced, chewy in the middle, crispy around the edges, golden specimen. And now I feel like it is my civic duty to bring these cookies to the internet. The world NEEDS these cookies. Why, you ask? I want you to close your eyes. Imagine you just received a BIG ole' hug from your grandma, that is what these cookies taste li...

BLUEBERRY-COCONUT MUFFINS

Is it just me, or does this dreary weather put you into a bit of an emotional funk, too? I feel like I could cry & laugh at any moment. Cry from the cold/rain/overall gloominess, and laugh because I know I have at least 3-4 more MONTHS of this crap and I better make the most of it. HASHTAG MIDWEST WEATHER. BOOOO. The day is especially one of those days where I just want to wear fuzzy socks, stay inside, and drink warm tea. Sitting here at my desk day-dreaming (and shivering) about these BLUEBERRY-COCONUT MUFFINS that I tested this past weekend! Let’s just say, they passed the test. My latest recipes have been VERYYYY pumpkin purée heavy (because fall, DUH) - it felt good to bake with berries again! These muffins have the most perfectly golden-brown, crunchy topping enveloping a moist, fluffy center. They are reminiscent of a REALLY good bakery muffin - without all the butter and white sugar!! I used coconut yogurt because I’m avoiding dairy, but Greek yogurt would yield t...

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