The count down is on until Christmas day!! Only 7 days away! The healthier cookie baking continues. Todays recipe is a makeover of a cookie I first discovered during a trip to Germany. Walking through a festive Christmas market I spotted the traditional cookie. After a few bites I was hooked onto the fruity sandwich […]
Low Fat Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Holiday baking is still in full swing in my household. This year I am working on a few new healthier cookie recipes. The first new creation, Low Fat Chocolate Pretzel Cookies, was a bit hit with my family. Today’s recipe is another chocolate cookie recipe. After a few substitutions to the Healthier Cut Out Sugar Cookies recipe “Low […]
DIY Healthy Holiday Gifts
Do you have a large number of friends or family to get holiday gifts for and you don’t want to break the bank? This is when DIY (do it yourself) food gifts come in handy! Pumpkin Spice Granola – Nutrition Stripped Don’t offer your recipients more baked sweet treats. You do not need to […]
Avocados: Love One Today
Have you loved an avocado today?! With the amazing benefits of avocados what is not to love? I love avocados for several reasons. The nutrient-dense properties (contributes nearly 20 vitamins and minerals to your diet) coupled with the delicious creamy texture they offer make fresh avocados one of my favorite food choices. Avocados are virtually […]
Low Fat Chewy Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
Christmas is literally just around the corner which means baking season will soon be in full swing! Baking is a family tradition I have continued since I can remember – a family tradition I hope to continue for years to come. Each year I typically bake a few traditional recipes (Healthier Cut Out Sugar Cookies are […]
Greek Yogurt Cheesy Potato Casserole
Growing up my mother always made some type of cheesy potato casserole (or scallop potato) for the holidays. Each holiday season I looked forward to the dish because it was something not frequently served the remainder of the year. As an adult I have made some similar recipes, but always feel guilty as I prepare […]