Holiday cookies are such a treat and when they’re easy to make and also good for you, how can it get better? Dorie Greenspan is famous for her cookies and I fell in love with this one. Made with only 5 ingredients and it combines the flavors of ground pistachios and fresh raspberries, what’s not…
Category: Treats
Whipped Parsnips (instead of potatoes)
For a delicious twist on mashed potatoes use parsnips instead. Parsnips are in the carrot family and have a slightly sweet, spicy carrot flavor. I think of them as an old fashioned root vegetable but I would love to see them make their way on more dinner plates. Best when cooked, use them in soups,…
Turmeric Tea with Honey and Lemon
Winter is the perfect time to find a new, warm beverage to sip during those long, cold evenings. The call for after-dinner snacks (or should I say scream) seems to get louder this time of year, making nighttime munchies more difficult to ignore. Sipping on a warm beverage can keep you from answering that pesky…
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
These muffins come together quickly with just a few pulses in a food processor. You start by making your own oat flour from old-fashioned oats then combine all of the other ingredients for a quick, easy batter. In 15-minutes you have delicious, warm cinnamon-spiced muffins. Nutrition note: Use gluten-free oats if needed and there’s no…
Carrot Cake Muffins with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
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…
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.
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.
Tahini Granola
This will be the fastest granola you’ll ever make. Basically, it’s stir and bake and with just 5 ingredients, you will never buy granola again. The flavor is so well-balanced because the hint of nutty bitterness from the tahini plays well with the slight sweetness from the maple syrup. Most granola recipes take 45 minutes…