Having a stressful day? Here's a tasty treat that'll give you a big boost for just 42 little calories. Of course, it involves chocolate. (Was there any question?) Specifically, chocolate in the form of creamy, rich, satisfying almond milk hot cocoa. With an optional kick of coffee if you need … [Read more...]
Surpisingly Addictive Butternut Squash Salad
This is a little embarrassing since I write a healthy food blog, but over the holidays I fell off the wagon a lot. I mean, I couldn't say no to my brother's from-scratch plum pudding (including seconds and thirds), the cakes and candies and chocolates everywhere, the late-night snacks that fueled … [Read more...]
Skinny Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Move over, Cinnabon! There's a new game in town. Inspired by the insanely alluring smell Cinnabon pumped into every airport terminal I had to wait in during my Thanksgiving travels—which was a LOT—I came up with these delicious cinnamon roll muffins. With a sticky cinnamon-roll … [Read more...]
Quinoa Loaf with Clove-Spiced Date Sauce
This moist and flavorful gluten-free quinoa loaf with a clove-spiced date sauce will be your new go-to recipe for the holidays! Festive and easy to prepare, it's the perfect partner for stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. I've also included a make-ahead option, so you can spend … [Read more...]
5-Minute Pumpkin Hummus
I was putting together a Thanksgiving-themed menu for this month's upcoming 2-pounds-of-vegetables-a-day post (this is what I do with my spare time, LOL), when I had a brainwave for my mid-afternoon snack: pumpkin hummus! Sure enough, I'm not the first person to have thought of adding pumpkin to … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Chocolate Zucchini Breakfast Bake for One
Ready in 10 minutes, this gluten-free chocolate zucchini breakfast bake is my new favorite way to start the day! Moist and rich with a gooey chocolate center, it tastes completely decadent—but is secretly low-calorie and oh-so-healthy. Thanks to 100% whole grain flour, it's supercharged with … [Read more...]
Banana Ghosts with Chocolate-Sweet Potato Dip
Are you ready for the spookiest, silliest Halloween treat ever? You're in the right place! Today I'm showing you how to make some hilariously undead banana ghosts and a graveyard of healthy chocolate "mud." Because there's nothing I love more than lighthearted Halloween fun. This is no doubt … [Read more...]
Scandalously Good Grits and Greens Casserole
A saucy little romance novel made me do it. Yup, it was a sassy southern read, Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews, that planted the idea of a grits n' greens casserole in my mind. (True confession: I love funny, fluffy romance novels.) Anyhoo, I was just reading along, wondering how the heroine, … [Read more...]
2 Pounds of Vegetables a Day – September 2015
Want to know what 2 pounds of vegetables a day looks like? You're in the right place! One day per month I make it my mission to eat at least 2 pounds of vegetables—and share exactly what's on the menu with you. … [Read more...]
5-Minute Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Parfait (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Want to eat chocolate chip pumpkin pie for breakfast? (And actually feel good about it?) You're in luck! These pumpkin pie parfaits are fast, easy, and surprisingly healthy. So you can indulge without guilt! Because, let's face it, sometimes a treat is in order. For instance, on birthday … [Read more...]