With Valentine’s Day just last week and Easter approaching quickly, there is bound to be lots of candy and chocolate lying around the house. Good for the kids, bad for parents? Maybe there can be a compromise between both kids and parents with this next recipe. Homemade Copycat Peanut Butter...
Almond and Apricot Thumbprint Cookies
Celebrating National Apricot Day today with these gems. Almond and Apricot Thumbprints are healthy, delicious, and super simple to make. Thumbprint cookies are usually stuffed with a sugary icing or jelly, so you might be thinking how can an apricot make a traditional thumbprint better? Well, I’m here to tell...
How Much Sugar Is In Wine?
When you are trying to cut back on your sugar consumption, usually the first thing to go are the cookies, candy, and sugary snacks. But what about alcohol like wine? Yes, wine has sugar in it and in fact some dessert wines can have up to 8 grams per serving!!...
National Waffle Day!!
It’s National Waffle Day so fire up the waffle iron and let’s get cooking!! The smell and taste of that gooey, soft, delicious dough is a breakfast treat!! Maybe you aren’t in the mood for a traditional waffle on national waffle day. I have some great news… waffle irons can...
Creamy Coconut Brown Rice Pudding
On National Rice Pudding Day, let’s make a favorite sweet treat of mine that is a healthier version of a traditional dish. Rice Pudding is a universal dish made with real rice, milk, and sugar. This recipe uses lighter ingredients to create the same great flavor and texture as rice...
Watermelon Popsicles for National Watermelon Day!!
It’s National Watermelon Day and what perfect timing on a hot summer day!! Watermelon Popsicles are a great and all-natural recipe that will definitely cool you down. With only 3 ingredients, the kids can even help create this super, simple treat. Swap out those store bought sugary treats for these...
Confessions of a Junk Food Junkie: 6 Tricks to Kick the Habit
Did you know that junk food addiction is a real thing? Unfortunately it is sad but true, and the obesity and diabetes rates are going up in our country. Let’s be honest, junk food cravings can be hard to resist and food is a comfort for many people. So how...
Healthy Baked Donut Recipes
Treating yourself occasionally to one of your favorite snacks doesn’t mean you are cheating on your diet!! Everything in moderation is okay and there are definitely lots of healthy alternative recipes out there. One of my favorite indulgences are donuts. The following recipe is one of those healthier versions that...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology Ice Cream
It’s time to whip up some dessert tonight, and on the menu is chocolate and peanut butter!! My two favorite ingredients in one healthy and delicious dish. Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakeology Ice Cream is actually good for you and will satisfy all those sweet tooth needs with just 4 ingredients!!...
Heart Healthy Pasta Recipes
It’s National Spaghetti Day and boy do I enjoy a nice pasta meal. Pasta dishes aren’t the best meals when you are trying to lose weight, but before you put that fork down, there are many different alternatives to a traditional spaghetti dish. In fact, below you will find 27...