This perfect healthier pecan bar replaces the traditional corn syrup and refined sugars with maple syrup. In creating this recipe, I wanted to keep the balance of sweet, gooey, crunchy and nutty of a traditional pecan bar and not compromise on the flavor or texture. Substituting maple syrup for the corn syrup and refined white… Continue reading Healthier Maple Pecan Bars
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Healthier Banana Bread
February 23rd is National Banana Bread Day. This is my all time favorite banana bread recipe. It is quick and easy to make and no one will notice that healthier ingredients were used. When learning to bake, banana bread was one of the first things I tried. It is the most delicious, moist bread I… Continue reading Healthier Banana Bread
Raw ‘No Bake’ Carrot Cake Bites
These simple yet delicious carrot cake bites are gluten free, vegan and are naturally sweetened! The bites have just the right amount of sweet to satisfy a craving for dessert or eaten as a midday snack. These treats are wholesome, packed with good fat and are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Each… Continue reading Raw ‘No Bake’ Carrot Cake Bites
Mini Berry Galettes
If you’re looking for a summer recipe that’s bursting with flavor, mini berry galettes, or rustic, free-form pies are perfect for you. The sweet fresh berries are baked into flaky pie crust that have been dusted with sugar. They are easy, to make, you wrap the dough around the edges of the filling and bake… Continue reading Mini Berry Galettes
Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait
This healthy, quick and easy, no cook breakfast, snack or dessert is perfect for supercharging your day. Made with nutrient rich chia seeds, this delicious parfait is packed with fiber, protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Chia seeds are a superfood, simply put, they are beneficial to your health and well-being. The secret to this Chocolate… Continue reading Chocolate Chia Pudding Parfait
Summer Berry Crisp
Is it a crisp, crumble, cobbler or buckle? How can you tell the difference? Here is a guide to identifying the difference between these delicious desserts. All consist of baked fruit that are combined with similar fillings and flavor. What makes these dishes different are the toppings used and the overall structure of the dessert.… Continue reading Summer Berry Crisp
No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars (Paleo + Vegan + GF)
These layered, No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars are so easy to make. They come together in a few minutes and are positively decadent. Just one bar is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but it is hard to stop at one! To make these bars, start with the Base Layer. Simply combine almond butter,… Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars (Paleo + Vegan + GF)
Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade coconut almond chocolate chip cookies are loaded with shredded coconut, almond flour, dark chocolate chips, coconut oil, flaky salt and pure vanilla extract for a delicious twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. The thing about these cookies, they are sweetened with maple syrup. With no refined sugars used, they are… Continue reading Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies