Guilt-Free Treats
Salted Caramel Cookie Dough Brownies
Back in the day (the day of processed sugars), I used to have a reputation for baking. People asked me to make cookies and cupcakes for events and whenever people came for dinner, they were always most excited for dessert. So when I gave up sugar, I was scared to lose that reputation. I still…
Read MoreNo-Sugar Grilled Pineapple Rings
We have a friend who makes amazing grilled pineapple. Every time I was at her house, I’d eat more than my fair share. I was so sad to learn that she made it by covering it in brown sugar. One day I had a hankering for that sugary, warm, juicy grilled pineapple. I decided there had to be a way to make it without the brown sugar. After all, pineapple is naturally sweet, so there’s no reason to add more sugar.
Read MoreThe Healthy Wendy’s Frosty
Girls’ night in college usually involved my roommates and I going to a movie, getting dessert at midnight in a restaurant, daring each other to do something really stupid and then dancing until 2 a.m. when someone would suggest making cookie dough, which we’d do, and then eat the entire bowl before falling asleep on the…
Read More10 Healthy Dishes to Take to a Barbecue
It’s summer! That means we’re all under a social obligation to barbecue. We love to barbecue, whether it’s just with our family or friends, it’s always a fun time. But, barbecue often means cookies, packaged chips, etc. And for some reason, eating outside makes it easier for me to over-eat. So if you’re like me, you may want to check out this list of healthy barbecue dishes.
Read More7 Healthy Ways to Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings
When you ask people what they crave the most, the majority of people will say, “chocolate.” When you switch to a clean-eating lifestyle, that doesn’t go away. Why? Chocolate is not only good, but it’s good for you! So go ahead! Eat chocolate! BUT (That’s right, you knew there was a “but”), do it the right way.
Read MoreGuide to the Best Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
We all have the same thing in common. Sometimes we just need a warm chocolate chip cookie dipped in milk. Since we know processed sugars and refined flours are horrible for you, I’ve personally made and ranked 5 of the top viewed healthy chocolate chip cookie recipes online. You’re welcome.
Read MoreHealthy Replacements for your Unhealthy Vices
Today I’ll tackle some common, unhealthy, sweet food vices and do my best to give you healthier versions to replace them. Eating healthy doesn’t mean eating kale and spinach all day (though I do recommend eating at least one of these every day). Eating healthy is delicious and fun. Hopefully this post can prove that.
Read MoreGuilt-Free Ice Cream
Two weeks ago, my husband was gone for an entire week. Things started out fine but by Thursday, I was more than ready for him to come home. I pride myself in being a strong, capable woman. When it comes to being a mom, I feel like I’m fairly resourceful and know what to do…
Read MoreSeven Guilt-Free Hot Chocolate Recipes
My 5-year-old loves to play in the snow. She wants to sled, build snowmen, make snow angels, shovel, etc, etc, etc. And she has more snow stamina than I do. After about half an hour I’m totally done and want to come inside and heat up a rice sock. She stays out until she can…
Read MoreNo Sugar Chocolate Banana Muffins
Every morning my son’s breakfast includes a mini muffin. This is my way of cramming a bit more protein and nutrients into him in an unprocessed way before sending him off to second grade to solve the world’s great problems. I always look for muffin recipes heavy on nuts and/or eggs and low on sugar.…
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