I always think of muffins as just cupcakes with a health halo. Most muffin recipes, especially store bought muffins, are nothing more than sugar, butter and refined white flour. That’s why I’m bringing you this wonderful recipe from my favorite chef/dietitian, Ellie Krieger, RDN. Not only are these carrot cake muffins delicious enough to serve…
Category: Desserts
Pumpkin Power Waffles
Waffles and pancakes are not always the best choice for breakfast. Most of full of refined flour and swimming in syrupy sweetness. Not the best combination for productive mornings. Not with these waffles (or pancakes). Whole grain oats, cottage cheese, eggs and pumpkin transform these waffles into a nutrient bundle that will power you through…
Apple Olive Oil Cake
One of my favorite recipe bloggers and cookbook authors, Elena Paravantes, RDN, is the genius behind this recipe. It’s actually more like apple pie than cake because of the ratio of apples to batter. The olive oil is a deliciously healthy swap over butter because of it’s heart-healthy, unsaturated fat. It does not add any…
Apple Puff (Dutch) Baby
Dutch babies are pancakes that are baked in skillet with their signature puff or rise while in the oven. Here, the apples add sweetness, crunch and caramel flavor to this traditional pancake. Top them with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. They are best served straight from the oven but…
Apple Palm Pies
Who doesn’t love homemade apple pie but making one from scratch might seem daunting. What if I told you you could make a mini, palm-size apple pie that’s easy, just as delicious and lighter and healthier than the original. These cute little crispy packages are full of apple pie flavor are a cinch to make….
Tahini Date Shake
Blending just 4 ingredients: tahini, dates, frozen bananas, and almond milk creates the most luscious, sweet but not too sweet, creamy (but no dairy), delicious anytime treat! Have this shake mid-day, as a quick and easy breakfast or for a healthy, yet rich and creamy, anytime dessert.
Cinnamon Oat Pancakes with Fresh Fruit Sauce
Light and fluffy and packed with the nutrients of whole oats, these pancakes are easy to whip up over the weekend and freeze for later in the week. Using ripe summer fruit, make a quick fruit syrup for an extra special touch! I used rhubarb from our garden and a touch of strawberry to make…
Frozen Pineapple and Coconut Whip
You’ll love this 3-ingredient, light and luscious alternative to ice cream as a refreshing summer treat! Serve it as a mid-day snack or a creamy and cooling summer dessert.
Chocolate Almond Oatmeal
If you loved those sweet chocolate cereals as a kid, you’re going to love this grown up version. Adding cocoa, maple syrup and almond butter to oatmeal is a beautiful way to start our day. Top it with some berries or banana slices and you’ve got a fast and easy, nutrient-balanced, weekday breakfast that will…
4-Ingredient Apple Cake
Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this cake! Eggs, whole wheat flour, apples and brown sugar. The moistness of the apples allows you to skip added fat or oil and whipping the eggs and brown sugar incorporates air into the batter so you don’t need a leavening agent like baking powder. You can add…
Watermelon Pizza
Nothing is more refreshing than a wedge of juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. For a fun little twist, add some yogurt and fruit and call it pizza. Set out a toppings bar and have your kids make their own. It’s a perfect little treat for your Labor Day celebration!
Straight-up Rhubarb Pie
For all of us rhubarb lovers, we don’t want any distractions in our pie and that means no strawberries. We want the tartness and the unique flavor of rhubarb to shine. I usually cook with lighter ingredients but this pie is made with a straight-up, full butter crust recipe. I have not modified it to…