When I hear the sound of an ice cream truck permeating through the neighborhood in the summertime, I usually think, "Ooh, a frozen sweet treat sounds good right now!" It happens more frequently than I'd think it would. Surprisingly, those old school trucks are still around! And I mean, what better way to quench my thirst and cool me down, right? Once in awhile I splurge on indulgent desserts. But most of the time, I satisfy my summer sweet tooth with treats that aren't full of tons of sugar and calories... and there's no shortage of options to choose from! Today I'm sharing some ideas for healthy summer desserts to try. From homemade banana ice cream and popsicles to health-conscious, store-bought pops and bars, this list includes some of my favorites. 8 Healthy Summer Dessert ... [Read More]
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20 Recipes to Make This Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving upon us to start the holiday season and the chilly weather definitely having arrived in New England, I've been in the mood to whip up and enjoy lots of good food and drinks. So today, I thought I'd share a round-up of recipes that are awesome to make this time of year (& are also on the healthier side!). Featuring seasonal ingredients, crowd-pleasing appetizers and dishes, and baked goods that'll satisfy everyone's sweet tooth, this round-up is full of yumminess! Pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. I've been a cookie monster lately, and I keep satisfying my cookie cravings with healthy recipes like this pumpkin & oat-filled one! Mediterranean Hummus Dip. A healthy, flavorful appetizer to bring to a party. Pear & ... [Read More]
Easy Strawberry Mango Sorbet {vegan + gf}
This healthy dessert recipe is packed with summery fruit and takes 5 minutes to whip up! You guys, I'm definitely on a 5-ingredient recipe kick! My last recipe share was 5-ingredient Italian croutons, and a few weeks ago I shared a post on how-to make oat milk, which, while it takes a few more minutes of hands-on time than today's recipe, also involves just 5 ingredients. I've had a thing for sorbet for months now, and I've also had a thing for all fruit, but particularly mango, since the start of my pregnancy. This began when I found myself buying overpriced pre-sliced mango at Whole Foods Market on a day back in January in the midst of a crazy cold front when the high temperature for the day was 15 degrees. I kid you not! This recipe was born out of a desire to enjoy a fruity, healthy ... [Read More]
Raspberry Chocolate Chip “Nice” Cream with Fresh Berries [vegan + gluten free]
This raspberry chocolate chip "nice" cream requires just a couple of ingredients, and the star players are frozen banana and raspberries. It's a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth for dessert, or to enjoy for breakfast or a snack! Lately I've been pretty obsessed with using my food processor to whip up refreshing fruity goodness - from post-workout protein smoothie bowls in the morning, to mango sorbet for a healthy dessert at night. My latest recipe for Shape is mocha chip banana "nice" cream... ...and today I'm sharing another frozen fruit creation: raspberry chocolate chip "nice" cream with fresh berries. Using frozen banana and raspberries, this recipe only requires a couple of ingredients. It's perfect for breakfast or a snack, and it's also a great way to ... [Read More]
Chocolate Pretzel Almond Butter Granola Bites
Happy Friday! Let's kick off the weekend with something sweet, shall we? With Valentine's Day on the horizon, I've been finding myself with dessert on the brain. I just can't help it! Also, my hubby and I are celebrating our friend's 30th birthday tonight, and I can't let a friend's birthday pass without baking them some sort of sweet treat... #foodieproblems Recently Nektar Naturals sent me some of their new dark chocolate covered pretzels dusted with honey crystals to play around with, and I came up with this fun granola snack: Does anyone else love mini-sized foods? I find them to be so cute and fun, so instead of making regular granola bars, I cut them into little squares for granola bites. Made with oats & hemp hearts and sweetened with honey, dark chocolate ... [Read More]
My New Favorite Dessert: Wine-Baked Peaches
This week my favorite nearby winery, Clos LaChance, was having a sale on a bunch of their wines. Naturally, I felt the need to stop by the winery yesterday to nab a couple of bottles on my way to the gym. Can't let a sale of yummy local wine pass me by! Besides buying bottles of grenache and pinot noir, I also got a bottle of their sweet late harvest semillon nectar white wine with one thing in mind: dessert last night. I had a couple of ripe peaches hanging out in my fruit basket ready to be eaten, and had the brilliant idea of baking them with some of the nectar wine, sugar, and cinnamon - because I love to sprinkle cinnamon on nearly everything - then pairing them with vanilla frozen yogurt. Oh.my.gosh. It was SO DELICIOUS and such an easy dessert to make. First I sliced the ... [Read More]