Date Brownies (for an easier labor!)
I read a study that showed that women who ate dates in the 4 weeks prior to labor significantly reduced the need for induction and interventions in labor. It was a small study, but eating dates can’t hurt, right? So I bought dates. And they sat in my pantry for a week, untouched. I realized… Read More»
Blueberry Crumb Bars (Healthy-ish)
Winner of our blueberry recipe contest, submitted by Neely Whetsell (healthy-ished by me) I was going to keep the recipe original but there were too many opportunities to tweak it without sacrificing flavor and enjoyment. When it comes to “healthy” baking, I’m usually against substitutes. Do NOT put black beans in my brownies or chickpeas… Read More»
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Cookies (Vegan)
We are gearing up for vegan January at Nutrition Awareness and wanted to make sure everyone doing the challenge has at least one go-to chocolatey treat! These can also double as Christmas cookies for you and your plant-based friends. Why are we doing vegan January? It’s not because we watched a Netflix documentary (ahem, Game… Read More»
Protein Ice Cream
Craving something sweet and cold but don’t want all the added sugar in traditional iced treats? Try this quick recipe for protein ice cream! Whenever I post this to our Instagram, I get lots of questions so I decided to share in blog form. When made correctly, the texture reminds me of a Wendy’s Frosty…. Read More»
Berry Simple Bread Pudding
Traditional bread pudding is made with cubed white bread drenched in custard and sugar. I love the texture of bread pudding so I decided to play around with creating a similar dessert with more wholesome and nutritious ingredients. This Berry Simple Bread Pudding combines a few of my favorite things: oats, berries, and dark chocolate. It’s a… Read More»
Pumpkin Pie No Bake Protein Bites
In the mood for a dessert but feel like your protein intake is lacking? All my people with those afternoon sweet cravings, raise your hand! We all know what that 3pm slump feels like and we all know what happens when you go for something sweet then feel an even lower crash afterward. Your body needs… Read More»
Blueberry White Chocolate Energy Bites
Recipe Post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN I just can’t stop with the energy bites! I already knew I loved them, but I know it’s a good sign when my family starts requesting them too. For this batch, I decided to switch up my mix-ins. Blueberries in the summer are my favorite and I love the… Read More»
Chocolate Cherry Almond Butter Bites
Recipe post by Megan Metropulos, MS, RD, LDN You never know when hanger will strike, which is why I always have a bar in my purse for on-the-go snacking. My favorite snack of late requires a little prep work, but it is well worth the effort. I’ve made a few varieties of energy bites/balls before, but… Read More»
Watermelon Kiwi Sorbet
If you guys haven’t noticed yet, it’s been a very hot summer! Time to bring in some refreshing recipes to our tables! I just made a delicious all-natural Watermelon Kiwi Sorbet with mint– doesn’t it just make you want to say “ahhh”? I recently wrote an article about mint and some unexpected health benefits it has. Mint… Read More»
Double Dark Chocolate Espresso Cookies
This is my 3rd year being part of the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. If I’m being honest, every year I contemplate not doing it. I’m not a very good baker. I’ve gone through the phase of trying to mask black beans in brownies, chickpeas in cookies, decrease the sugar, sub out the oil for… Read More»