Popcorn has been a long time favorite snack of mine. As a kid, my mom did nearly all the cooking, but my dad had a few specialty items that were his to fix…
Category: Desserts & Snacks
The dessert category is full of recipes that will help you satisfy your sweet tooth while still staying as healthy as possible.
Memorial Day Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt
I hadn’t planned on sharing something sweet this week. I had planned on sharing the recipe for these {oh-so-yummy} Roasted Brussels Spouts Bowl with Poached Eggs. But sometimes plans change. And once I started down memory lane and got this Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt in my head, it felt like the perfect recipe to share before Memorial Day weekend…
Mom’s Chocolate Covered Protein Bars
Josh and I were just talking the other morning about smells and their ability to bring back memories or suddenly make you think of a time or place you haven’t thought of in years. A quick google search revealed that this is known as “odor-evoked autobiographical memory”…
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Cacao Nib Date Bites
These 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Cacao Nib Date Bites are my new favorite energy-boosting snack! They’re a breeze to make, have no added sugar, and are completely kid-friendly…
Heart Healthy Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I couldn’t pass up the chance to make these adorable and addicting Heart Healthy Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites! They are a slight adaptation of my Dark Chocolate Bark with Toasted Quinoa and Nuts and full of nutrients, fiber and healthy fats!…
GF Peanut Butter Banana and Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Banana and Chocolate Chips cookies can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes and make for a tasty, healthy afternoon or bedtime snack!
In my experience the Super Bowl guarantees two things: 1) football {duh} and 2) food…
Sugar-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Lara Bars
Hiiii! Happy New Year!!!
Seeing as it’s January 9th, I think it’s safe to say I was rather successful in my attempt to unplug over Christmas and New Years.
We alternate holidays every year between our families and this year we were with my family for Christmas…
Gluten Free Chocolate Oat Peanut Butter Balls
I’m so excited to have not just one but THREE recipes for you today!
Last year I had the honor of participating in Sprouts Bulk Bin Treat Exchange, where I shared my Grandma’s Gluten-Free Organic Thumbprint Cookies using many of their bulk bin items. I then shipped them off to two other bloggers while eagerly awaiting the arrival of each of their delicious treats…
Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oat Bars
I love to bake and need little to no encouragement to find a reason to make something sweet. But with the holiday season just ahead, I love that these Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oat Bars…
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins + GF | DF
Three really great things happened this weekend. First, one of my dearest friends, with some help from my loving sister, threw me a wonderful Baby Sprinkle. Second, these Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with local honey! And third, a girls night out/baby celebration for a friend having twins!…
Healthy Chocolate Chip Fudgy Brownie Bars + Vegan
It’s crazy to think I’ve been blogging nearly four years already. In my head, the blog is somehow younger than it’s age. Perhaps because I haven’t grown it to all I imagined it to one day become. Or maybe because I haven’t been able to commit the time to it I had hope. Nor have I yet to start/plant the garden I dream of one day cultivating in our back yard…
Chocolate Peanut and Oat Energy Bars
We love to hike this time of year. It’s become a little more challenging with a 22 month old and being 7 months pregnant, but we’re making the effort. These Chocolate Peanut and Oat Energy Bars are the perfect snack to pack along, and truly make the hike worth it!…
Healthy Six Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles
Ever met one of those people who say they don’t really care for chocolate? I’ve met a few and when these words come out of their mouth, I can’t help but look at them like they have two heads.
Not. Like. Chocolate?? How is that even possible?…
ProYo Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Fudge Pops
Y’all. I have so much goodness to share with you today! First of all, have you heard of ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Cream?! If you haven’t, head to your nearest Kroger and get some!…
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Popsicles + A Baby Girl! 💕
Pale pink Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Popsicles for a sweet baby girl! We found out this past Monday that Brighton will soon have a baby sister, Adelaide Grace, and we could not be more excited! From the beginning both Josh and I felt it was a little girl…
Healthy Butternut Squash Mini Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips
Since I disappeared on you for the past three weeks, I figured it was only fair that I reappear with a healthy yummy treat in hand! These Healthy Butternut Squash Mini Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips are a pure delight…
Seven Healthy Treats for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether it’s a significant other, kiddos, your mom and dad, or a close friend, it’s always fun to make a little sweet for someone special in your life…
Grandma’s Gluten-Free Organic Thumbprint Cookies
Gluten-Free Organic Thumbprint Cookies + Sprouts Bulk Bin Treat Exchange. Need I say more?
That means two things:…
Blueberry Quinoa Oatmeal Breakfast Bars + Vital Proteins
Monday may not be my favorite day of the week, but one thing I love about Monday is the fresh start it brings, especially when it comes to eating and making good decisions. I don’t know about you, but the weekends always seem a little more challenging to eat clean…
{GF} Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Hazelnut
SO apparently sandwich cookies and GIVEAWAYS go hand in hand, a perfect pairing if you as me! Perhaps you remember these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies I posted last Fall…if so, then you might also remember that thanks to Coaction, we were able to couple those cookies with a giveaway for a set of my Five Must Have Kitchen Gadgets…
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp + Greek Yogurt Ice Cream
Ready for a tasty treat made without refined sugar or gluten? Then you must try this Gluten-Free Apple Crisp + Greek Yogurt Ice Cream! I love apple pie, apple crisp, baked apples, fresh apples, applesauce, apples + peanut butter, apples on my salad, basically…if it’s got apples, I want it!…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Bites
I know pumpkin season is essentially over, but with all that has gone on the last month or so, I’ve not been able to post much and I’m afraid I’ve got still got several recipes in my queue featuring pumpkin and squash.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies + Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
I am super excited to bring this post to you today, not only do I have a delightful, healthy, and Fall-festive recipe for you, but thanks to Coaction, I also have a giveaway! Before we dive into the details of these Gluten-Free Sugar-Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies…
Gooey Black Bean and Beet Brownies
These Gooey Black Bean and Beet Brownies were not at all what I had intended to share this week, truthfully I hadn’t decided what recipe I wanted to post, but I have several in my queue with pictures and recipes waiting for final edits and tweaks…
Healthier Seven Layer Energy Bars
I’m back! I cannot believe it’s been over a month since my last post! In the last six-seven weeks, we have been to Vermont for our Baby Moon, to Indiana and Michigan to visit family and celebrate my Grandma’s 90th birthday and her and my Grandpa’s 70th {yes, 70TH!!}…
Dark Chocolates with Raspberry Filling
Happy {Early} Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t figured out what to do for that special someone this Valentine’s Day, let me strongly recommend these Dark Chocolates with Raspberry Filling!…
15 Mouthwatering Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
Having a hard time deciding what to make for this year’s Super Bowl Party? Check out these 15 Mouthwatering Healthy Super Bowl Recipes! From burgers to tacos to chili cheese fries, these vegetarian recipes are sure to fulfill those Game Day cravings, without the regret Monday morning!..
Raw Vermont Caramel Maple Thumbprints
Merry Christmas!!!
I cannot believe it is already here, but I couldn’t be happier to be celebrating Christmas today! Josh and I celebrated with my family earlier this month and are now in Virginia with his family for the next several days…
Bai5 Raspberry Smoothie + Giveaway!
I am super excited to bring this post to you today, not only do I have a tasty smoothie to share with you, but thanks to Bai5, I also have a giveaway! The people at Bai5 reached out to me a month or so ago to see if I was familiar with their product and if I’d be interested in sampling several of their flavors, before creating a recipe, and hosting a giveaway for my readers…
Crustless Caramel Apple Pie – Gluten Free
Please forgive my recent absence! Josh’s parents came into town for the weekend to celebrate his birthday {the big 30!} and I had my hands full preparing for their arrival! I am so blessed to have these two wonderful people in my life, and honestly they would be happy to visit even if the house was a mess and there was nothing other than milk and cereal to eat…