A sweet treat with just over 100 calories a serving! Spring screams strawberries - start the season out right! You will need and ice cream making to complete this snack, and if you are looking for something a bit sweeter - add a touch more sugar! Ingredients 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen (not thawed) strawberries , (about 10 ounces), divided 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups nonfat or low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Carrot Bars
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
These bars make for a healthier snack or dessert option! Yum. Ingredients 1 cup spelt flour 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. allspice ¼ tsp. salt 1 egg and 1 egg white ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup pumpkin 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 2 Tbsp. organic butter, melted 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ cup grated carrots Opt: ½ cup raisins, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup nuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Pie – Gluten Free!
February 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I saw this recipe in a magazine at the dentist's office, no less! Shhh, don't tell him! It looked so delicious, I had to google and whip up this recipe as soon as I got home! This recipe uses Chocolate Chex cereal for the yummy looking crust. Enjoy! Prep Time: 20 Min Total Time: 3 Hr Makes: 8 servings 3 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal, finely crushed 5 tablespoons butter, melted 12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped, plus more for chocolate shavings 1 1/2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Poached Pears and Blackberries
February 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a healthier after-dinner treat? Your family (or guests) will love the natural sweetness of this fruit-filled dessert, with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to add just enough spice! Ingredients 2 pears cut in half, peeled and cored 1 can organic apple juice concentrate 1/8 tsp whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs dried cranberries 1 -pint/box blackberries (in season) or 10oz frozen organic blackberries 1-2 tbs maple syrup Cinnamon or Nutneg to … [Read more...]
Black Forest Mini Cheesecakes
February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Indulge on Valentines Day, without over indulging! These mini cheesecakes are the perfect solution to not ruin those new years resolutions! Find more recipes like this at Hersheys.com to sweeten up your sweetie! Ingredients: 18 to 24 vanilla wafer cookies 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened 1-1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs 1 container (8 oz.) dairy sour cream 1/2 teaspoon almond extract SOUR CREAM … [Read more...]
Easy Red Velvet Cake
February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This recipe is perfect for your family on Valentine's Day! Or, share this with your co-workers and they'll love you for it! Fairly easy to make and sinfully delicious. Splurge and forget about the calories! Prep Time: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling Ingredients 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) fudge marble cake mix 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract FROSTING: 5 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread
January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tired of banana bread? Try using zucchini instead. Still just as moist and delicious and healthy, too! Ingredients 1 cup spelt flour 1 cup oat flour 1 cup almond meal 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 ½ cups pure maple syrup 2 cups zucchini, skin-on, grated 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 2 eggs opt: 1 cup walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine flours and almond meal, cinnamon, baking … [Read more...]
Banana Nut Bars
January 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Five ingredients make these banana nut bars a quick snack (or dessert) to throw together. Add this healthy recipe to your collection! Ingredients 5 large ripe bananas 3 cups raw nuts 4 cups whole oats (not instant) 1 cup raisins 10 dates Instructions Place oats in a large bowl. In a food processor, process nuts, raisins, and dates until crumbly (not doughy). Mix processed ingredients in the large bowl with oats and coconut. Blend bananas in processor until smooth. Stir the … [Read more...]
Peanut Brittle
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Peanut Brittle This smoky-sweet brittle is a great snack; substitute pecan or almonds, if you prefer. Cooking spray: 1 cup sugar 1 cup light-colored corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter 1 (11 oz) container salted, dry-roasted peanuts 1 1/2 baking soda 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1) line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. 2) Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 18 minutes or until the candy thermometer … [Read more...]
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