Category: Sweet Treats

Superfood Chunky Monkey Banana Bread (vegan + gluten-free)

Banana bread is one of those foods that screams comfort. There’s nothing better than a moist slice of banana bread in the morning to start your day! However, most banana bread recipes aren’t exactly the healthiest. I’ve made over one of my favorite comfort foods using nutritious ingredients to create

Cranberry Apple Crisp with an Almond Crumble

This cranberry apple crisp is mostly fruit with just a little bit of sweetness and almond crumble on top. It’s a great option for a festive dessert to show off to friends and family that won’t wreak havoc on your waistline! It’s super easy to assemble and will have your

6 Healthy Cookie Recipes Made with Brown Sugar Substitutes

With the holidays in full swing, why not try a few healthy swaps with your baking, and give some of these healthy cookie recipes a try. All of these cookie recipes are made with brown sugar substitutes, but that doesn’t mean any flavor is lost. Believe it or not, there are a number

Coconut Chia Pudding with Matcha Coconut Whipped Cream

Foods that you can eat for breakfast, as a snack, or for dessert are the best kinds of foods out there, in my opinion. Chia pudding is a sweet treat that I like to have on hand for when I’m in need of a quick breakfast or craving a little

7 Easy Ways to Cook with Ginger this Winter

Without a doubt, winter brings on colds and sicknesses, but I’ve got 7 easy ways to cook with ginger to help give your immune system a boost. These seven recipes featuring ginger will help prepare your body for cold and flu season. This time of year is especially important to

Chewy Cranberry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Chewy cranberry pistachio oatmeal cookies that are naturally sweetened with applesauce and a hint of coconut sugar. These cookies are ideal for the holidays as a healthier indulgence, and made with ingredients that won’t leave you with a sugar crash and burn. They are chewy and oh, so delicious! This

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A Healthier Fresh Apple Pound Cake

Is it possible to make over a classic apple pound cake recipe into a healthier version? Why, yes it is! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on my mom’s recipe for fresh apple pound cake that I grew up drooling over every Fall season. This “healthified” version of my

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The Easiest Caramel Apple Pops with Raw Caramel Sauce

These healthier caramel apple pops are the perfect Halloween treat or Fall party bite. Made with raw caramel sauce from dates, these caramel apple pops are healthier for the little ones and adult-approved! There’s nothing better than a crisp apple bite with gooey caramel sauce and a pumpkin seed coating

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with “Nice” Cream (vegan + gluten-free)

Do you have a sweet tooth? I’ve got the perfect treat for you that’s a healthier twist on an American classic – the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich! This recipe makes mini chocolate chip cookie cups that are the perfect size for a mini scoop of “nice” cream. Get

Double Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownie Muffins Recipe (vegan + gluten-free)

Looking for the perfect vegan brownie for the ultimate chocolate lover? Then look no further… this double chocolate sweet potato brownie muffin recipe is for you. Imagine a decadent, fudgy brownie that is deceptively indulgent, but secretly filled with nutritious ingredients. Yes, my friends, you can have your cake and