No Flour • No Refined Sugar (only naturally occurring sugar) • Vegan Optional As a sugar-addict, I’m always looking for desserts to trick my taste buds into thinking they are enjoying a decadent dessert when in reality, I’m eating something nutritious and low in sugar! I also do this for my kids. I am not […]
Healthy Chocolate Banana Milkshake
Ice cream is one of my most favorite things in the entire world. I devour an entire pint in one sitting more often than I care to admit. It breaks my heart that sugar isn’t good for me. I’m always looking for healthy (or healthier) alternatives so I can indulge and not feel so bad about […]
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
I’ve made this Rachel Ray Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese dozens of times over the past decade and it’s always a huge hit. Here is my very slightly edited version of the one linked, just making it a teeny bit healthier: Ingredients 1 lb whole wheat or lentil pasta (I like to use cavatappi or penne) […]
Almond Butter Balls
These “almond butter balls”, as my daughter named them, are a huge hit in my house! I love having this bite size snack in the fridge for my kids, and they are a good fix for my afternoon sweet craving. They are so easy to make and can be as healthy as you like. You can […]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
My biggest dietary vice is sugar. Well, alcohol, and then sugar. Since I have such frequent cravings, it’s important that I satisfy as much of that sweet craving as possible with natural sugars. I try and get a lot of my sweet fix from the natural sweetness of fruit and honey. This recipe was adapted […]
Black Bean Flourless Muffins
I used to pride myself on the fact that my daughter ate so healthy. She loved salmon, kale, quinoa, black beans and broccoli. My husband and I patted ourselves on the back because we did a great job raising a toddler who wasn’t picky like so many others. Then she turned 2½. She suddenly decided […]
Lactation Cookies
Lactation cookies are a delicious way for a breastfeeding mom to boost her milk production. As any new breastfeeding mom can attest to, you are pretty much starving all of the time. It’s great to have an easy-to-eat snack, that helps your breastmilk supply, and has the label “lactation cookies” so your family knows they […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract
I use a lot of vanilla extract in my baking, so I figured I might as well start making my own. It saves money and it’s very easy. Homemade vanilla extract in a nice looking jar also makes a really cute gift (holiday, hostess, etc.). Buying vanilla beans at the grocery store can be very […]
Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This creamy butternut squash soup is one I almost always have in stock in the freezer during the fall and winter months. When I make it, I make a huge pot and freeze at least half. It is delicious and so easy to make. Roasting the squash and apples first brings out their natural sweetness. Roasting […]
Cake Pops
I bought Bakerella’s CAKE POPS: Tips, Tricks and Recipes book about 7 years ago and that began my obsession with making cake pops. Mine will never look as good as hers, but I still enjoy making them. They are a hit every time I do, because everyone loves a cake pop! They are bite sized, so […]
Egg Hash Brown Cups
I am a huge fan of making things that freeze well. I’m also a huge fan of using muffin tins to make individually sized portions of foods that are not actually muffins. You can add the vegetables of your choice… the more the better! Load up on vegetables! For 12 muffins: 8-10 eggs 3-4 potatoes […]
Freezer Meals
As a mom of young kids, it’s SO nice having meals in the freezer ready to pull out and thaw for dinner. If you are pregnant, I recommend making and freezing whenever you can so you’ll have plenty of food on hand when the baby comes. When the baby arrives, you aren’t going to feel […]