The classic chocolate peanut butter shortbread cookie gets kicked up a notch when drizzled with melted chocolate and peanut butter. Just in time for your holiday baking! We are hosting a casual gingerbread house making party this month and a friend of mine gave me a genius tip: bake a few …
This easy homemade chocolate granola recipe is scented with cinnamon and filled with whole grains, nuts and flax seed. We make granola on the regular in our house and in fact, I’ve been making this Mexican Hot Chocolate Granola for weeks but and am so excited to finally share it …
Everything you love about gingerbread cookies transformed into a creamy, protein-packed Gingerbread Cookie Smoothie filled with ginger, molasses and cloves. I felt a little guilty sharing my first gingerbread recipe of the season last week but now that November has arrived, I feel zero guilt! Bring on all things warm, spicy, …
The perfect portable make-ahead breakfast, these chewy oatmeal apple breakfast cookies are energy packed and lightly sweetened to make them loved by all! Can I get a quick fist pump for fall baking season? It is my favorite time of year for baking because it centers around two of my most …
The easiest dessert you’ll ever make, you are going to love this chocolate peanut butter magic shell that hardens over your favorite ice cream in seconds. It’s pretty clear by now that I’m an avid chocolate peanut butter fan. The truth is, I think the two taste better together than apart. But …
Made with just three ingredients, your whole family will love these sweet and fruity Greek yogurt popsicles made with fresh raspberries and orange blossom water. One reason I love our neighborhood is because we are on the ice cream truck route. There is just something warm and nostalgic about the classic …
A quick, easy and healthy snack, you are going to love these walnut halves dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt. Few things make me happier than the combination of nuts, chocolate and salt. Crunchy walnuts, rich dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt… is there anything better? …
These buckwheat double dark chocolate brownie cookies are rich, decadent, and sure to satiate even the most severe chocolate craving! So often when you hear the phrase “healthy dessert” you run for the hills conjuring up visions of dry, bland baked goods made with too little butter or not enough …
These thick and fudgy brownies are topped with a chocolate espresso frosting sending these gluten free treats to the next level. Chocolate and espresso are a flavor match made in heaven and one that is very close to my heart. It all goes back to the infamous duck cake you’ve …
These chewy and delicious flourless chocolate walnut cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten free and vegan. Asher would be perfectly content waking up and baking a chocolate cake from scratch every morning. No, really. And the kid is GOOD! Needless to say, he inherited his father’s love of baking. Fortunately, my …
These light and fluffy whole grain muffins are packed with nutrients and filled with sweet and tangy blackberry preserves. I’m not sure how it happened but my 3 year old has turned into quite the little baker. And it absolutely melts my heart. So you better believe when my friends …
These whole grain Maple Oat Muffins are naturally sweetened and filled with warm spices. I’ve baked us a heap of muffin lovin’ that will convince even the staunchest of alarm-snoozers to hop out of bed: Maple Oat Muffins. They’re whole grain, naturally sweetened, and filled with warm spices The batter …
Lemon-scented baked donuts are moist and delicious thanks to the addition of yogurt. The chocolate drizzle finish takes these healthy treats to the next level. You know it must be a special occasion if I’m baking AND making donuts… well guess what? It is! I’ve created these mouth-watering Lemon Yogurt Baked Muffins with …
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A healthy version of the drink made famous by Serendipity in New York City, my Frozen Hot Chocolate is made without any store-bought hot cocoa mix and is completely guilt-free! I have an embarrassing confession: I just watched the movie Frozen for the first time a couple weeks ago. Yes friends, …
Velvety chocolate goodness in every sip, this Mexican Hot Chocolate is a fun twist on the classic cold-weather favorite. We have officially entered the most wonderful time of year! Our social calendars are packed with festive occasions, our kitchens are over flowing with warm aromas and we no longer need an excuse to paint …
Chewy and delicious grab-and-go fuel, these Chocolate Chia Coconut Energy Bites are perfect for stashing in your purse, gym bag or desk drawer. Today is a special day – it’s my 34th birthday! I thought about sharing a fabulous cake or indulgent dessert recipe to celebrate but if I’m being …
A healthy and portable snack or breakfast-on-the-go, your entire family will love these light and fruity Strawberry Oatmeal Yogurt Muffins. September has officially arrived and I must confess: I am thrilled! As much as I love summer, there is no denying that fall is my favorite time of the year. The …
Ripe berries are sweetened with pure honey and flavored with a hint of fresh ginger and lemon zest to create this cool, creamy and decadent frozen yogurt. One reason I love living in Michigan is that we are still very much enjoying summer! Berry season is in full force and I am savoring every last …
America’s favorite cookie gets a much-needed makeover (and a bit of a face-lift) with this healthy, whole wheat chocolate chip cookie bar recipe. As a healthy food blogger, I could’t be more thrilled to tell you about my dear friend Claire’s new cookbook, Eat Skinny, Be Skinny. Filled with 100 recipes …
Licuados are a popular Latin American drink made by blending fruit, milk and ice. A fresh and light drink perfect for using up ripe fruit including bananas, strawberries, peaches and more. Unless you’ve read my About Page, you probably didn’t know my father spent a year attending college in Mexico where he …
Sweet and satisfying, these energy balls are filled with chocolate, cherries and walnuts to give you a quick energy boost on-the-go. My 2-year-old little man loves to eat without assistance but let’s be real, toddlers aren’t exactly tidy in the kitchen. While I’m certainly not a neat freak by any …
Ripe raspberries are pureed with fresh lime juice and ginger simple syrup to create this cool and refreshing sorbet that is not only delicious but easy on the waistline. Summer is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. After an extremely brutal winter, I plan to soak …
Vanilla yogurt, creamy peanut butter and rich cocoa powder are whisked together to create this healthy and delicious snack perfect for dipping or eating on its own. Confession: I could eat chocolate peanut butter ice cream every day of my life. There is just something about that sweet and salty …
A healthy spin on an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, this smoothie is packed with protein and full of rich, chocolate flavor. I’m not sure where the time went by my littlest one just turned six months old. How the HECK did that happen so quickly?! Everyone jokes that he is …
Lemon-scented berries are scattered in between layers of angel food cake and creamy, vanilla pudding to create a crowd-pleasing trifle that is perfect for entertaining. Just in time for spring entertaining, I am so excited to share my Lemon Berry Angel Food Cake Trifle. It was created on a whim …
Oranges dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt is a simple, show-stopping dessert that is naturally gluten free and vegan-friendly. Citrus and chocolate are one of my favorite flavor combinations and one I grew up enjoying quite frequently thanks to my beautiful mother. Without fail, whenever we go out …
Lemon juice adds bright, fresh flavor to these decadent buttery lemon shortbread cookies. The salted chocolate drizzle takes each bite to the next level. There is something so pure and magical about shortbread cookies. Buttery, dense, slightly nutty and just the right amount of salt – they are perfect for …
A healthy twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat, your entire family will love this chocolate peanut butter version! Recently I was craving an ooey, gooey Rice Krispy treat like it was nobody’s business. (What is it about marshmallows melted in sticks of butter anyway?!) Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on …
These healthy scones combine the classic flavors of blueberry and lemon with a little extra spice from crystallized ginger. My dear friend and talented baker Erin from Texanerin Baking has created these beautiful, guilt-free scones just for you while I enjoy a little downtime with my little babe. Erin’s website is full of …
A Christmas cookie classic, these adorable sugar cookies are perfect for holiday entertaining, homemade edible gifts or leaving out for Santa. One of my all-time favorite holiday traditions is baking sugar cookie cutouts with my family. Growing up, my sisters and I would dig out our big collection of cookie …
A fruity flavored smoothie packed with vitamins to balance out the indulgent holiday season. Layering only takes a few extra minutes but the wow factor can’t be beat. Friends, please welcome my dear friend Caroline from Chocolate & Carrots who has so graciously created this beautiful, protein-packed smoothie for all of you! Although …
This rich and creamy cheesecake combines the classic fall flavors of pumpkin and spice with an irresistible gingersnap crunch. Perfect for special occasions, holidays and entertaining. When I married my husband back in 2005, I had no idea I was marrying a closet baker. As it turns out, my IT …
