Where healthy meets indulgent
Looking to kick your lunch wraps up a notch? Try these fun chicken wraps that are LOADED with tons of fresh veggies and topped with a sweet ‘n’ spicy mango sauce. Lunchtime should be fun time. And when you’re in a rush to get lunch going, wraps are usually one of the first things most […]
Loaded with tender oats, lots of banana flavor and gooey chocolate; you would never guess that these thick and chewy breakfast cookies are GOOD for you! Go ahead and have two! This is called my post-4th of July detox. I had a LOT of good food this past weekend and am currently feeling very stuffed. So […]
Fresh, tangy and loaded with tons of fruit, this patriotic-themed fruit salad will be the ultimate side dish at your 4th of July picnic this year! No one can resist it’s bright colors and fresh, summery flavors. Boring fruit is a BIG no-no in this household. For the very best of reasons—-fruit should be fun. […]
Why buy hamburger buns when you can make your own? These soft, chewy hamburger buns taste 10x better than store-bought and are SO easy to whip up! Perfect for any kind of summer sandwich! Or stuff-them-in-your-face-plain-because-they’re-so-dang-good. Best title ever and it kind of describes these hamburger buns perfectly. They are honestly so good, you may […]
Try this light, refreshing rice salad for your next cook-out! It whips up in minutes, and is chock-full of smoky grilled veggies, soft feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios. Looking for something a little different to bring to your 4th of July barbecue this year? I have an excellent suggestion: This salad. And surprise, surprise, it’s […]
Soft, fluffy, and bursting with juicy strawberries and gooey chocolate chunks, you’ll find it extremely difficult not to eat the entire batch of these crowd-pleasing muffins! Since they’re SKINNY you totally can! Nothing makes my morning more than a healthy muffin stuffed with chocolate and berries. And no that wasn’t a typo. I did mean to say healthy. […]
Get your sweet tooth fix without the extra calories! These light smoothies are sweet, creamy, and loaded with tons of fresh berries. A perfectly healthy summer breakfast or snack choice! Sometimes simple food is just the best. Especially when your life is crazy at the moment. Like mine, for example. As I type, I am practically […]
These allergy-friendly chocolate cupcakes are so soft, moist, and chocolate-y, no one will ever guess they’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, AND egg-free. A silky whipped chocolate ganache finishes them off perfectly! I know a lot of people who are on a gluten-free diet and I get recipe requests all the time from readers for gluten-free […]
Now you can indulge in an orange julius that’s actually good for you —- In the fun, refreshing form of a slushy! These easy drinks are refined sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and only call for a few basic ingredients. — A perfectly cold and citrus-y summer drink! Hey, hey, hey y’all! Guess what?! IT’S FRIDAY!!! And I […]
Now you can indulge in a milkshake that’s actually good for you! These peanut butter banana milkshakes have only half the calories found in a regular milkshake and taste totally decadent. Top these creamy milkshakes with whipped cream and lots of chocolate syrup! Don’t let the title fool you. These milkshakes may be skinny, but they look […]
These fragrant roasted asparagus and potatoes have tons of homey flavors such as lemon and fresh garlic. Serve these delicious potatoes with roast chicken for an easy, elegant meal! I’m a big fan of dinners that only take 5 minutes to throw together and then less than half an hour in the oven. Because my […]
These blueberry banana donuts are so moist and delicious, you would never guess they’re baked, rather than fried and don’t have a speck of butter or oil in them! A simple vanilla glaze finishes them off perfectly. Uh-huh. I said it. Totally indulgent, but nearly fat-free donuts. Because I love you guys that’s why. I’m […]
All of the flavors of classic coffee cake wrapped up in a streusel-topped muffin. PLUS tips on how to bake perfect muffins! Yesterday, I was trying to decide what to make for breakfast and I just couldn’t decide between coffee cake or muffins—then it hit me: Why not combine all the flavors of a soft, […]
