When my kids were little, this was our favorite after school fruit dip and even though my kids are in their early 30’s, we are still making it! I’ve tweaked it along the way. Our original version was made with peanut butter and chocolate syrup but the more grown up version uses almond butter and…
Category: Desserts
Tahini Brownies
Deep, dark chocolate brownies with a swirl of nuttiness from the sesame-based tahini. These brownies are rich and fudgy and the great news is they’re also good for you! A chocolate treat with health benefits from nutrient-rich, low saturated fat tahini which allows you to use less butter. And you get the bonus benefit of…
3-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Haystacks
These 3-ingredient, Chocolate Cherry Haystacks from registered dietitian, Ellie Krieger, combine fiber-rich shredded wheat and two anti-inflammatory powerhouses, dried cherries and dark chocolate. They’re crunchy and chocolatey, sure to satisfy your sweet cravings with a healthy bonus! https://youtu.be/P5-vcwTviZY
Blueberry Pie Kefir Smoothie
What’s not to love about frozen blueberries, bananas, crushed graham crackers, pecans and toasted coconut. Add some blueberry kefir for a delicious boost of calcium, protein and gut-friendly probiotics and you’ve got yourself a refreshingly creamy summer treat.
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with Homemade Cashew Milk
Although you can find thousands of chia seed pudding recipes online, I thought is was worth posting one more. This easy pudding is naturally sweet and creamy with an added crunch from chia seeds. Using homemade cashew milk, you get the full nutrient profile of the cashews ( but you can swap any milk of…
Creamy Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chia pudding is thick, creamy and chocolatey, and the chia seeds give it a pleasant, nutty flavor and texture. It can be made with any type of milk, low-fat dairy or plant-based and the sweetness comes from dates so there’s no added sugar. Definitely top it with assorted berries for a fresh, fruity flair!…
Cooking Light’s Carrot-Zucchini Cake with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting
Cooking Light magazine made its debut in 1987 and I may have been one of the first to snag a copy. I was deep into learning how to cook, enrolling in any cooking class I could find. This was before the Food Network and social media, when cooking was not trendy and farm to table…
Whole Grain Carrot Cake with a Light Cream Cheese Frosting
With Easter quickly approaching, I searched my recipes for a lighter dessert option and found this carrot cake which is one of my favorites! Easter dessert is solved. This whole grain carrot cake is deliciously moist, just the right sweetness, and is topped with a lucious, creamy, light cream cheese frosting! The whole wheat flour,…
Whole Grain Soda Bread
What’s not to love about a bread that can be mixed and ready for the oven in about 10 minutes. Irish soda bread is fast because you don’t use yeast so there’s no kneading and waiting for the dough to rise. Baking soda and baking powder combined with buttermilk do all the heavy lifting. Mixing…
Chocolate Date-Caramel Cups for Your Special Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! Instead of a box of chocolates, make these sweet bites for your special Valentine. These little sweet treats remind me of Turtles, those chocolate candies made with caramel and pecans. My husband thinks they taste like they are laced with bourbon (unfortunately they are not). This is a recipe from Bon Appetit’s…
Valentine’s Day Ricotta Cheesecake Tart with Strawberry Hearts
I love this recipe because it’s a lighter alternative to a rich, heavy cheesecake without sacrificing flavor and enjoyment! If you’re looking for a special treat for your special Valentine, give this a whirl. A delicious gift for a healthy heart on this heart day!
Berry Delicious Yogurt Parfait
You could just eat yogurt, berries and granola in a bowl but why not layer those same ingredients in a jar. Boring bowl transformed into pretty parfait because parfaits turn simple ingredients into a special occasion. For a nutrient balanced breakfast, layer low-fat plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (for calcium and protein), assorted nuts…