It has been way too long since we have done a “fun snack creation”! With Valentine’s Day only one day away today is the perfect time for a fun snack made from fruit (and graham crackers). Fun snack creations are an excellent way to excite kids about fruits and vegetables. Most creations from 360FN allow […]
Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Oat Pancakes
Show your family love this Valentines Day (and any other day of the year) with this delicious breakfast recipe for Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Oat Pancakes! A favorite recipe of my family and hopefully to be one of yours also! The recipe offers numerous health benefits compared to a traditional pancake recipes. The added oats […]
Low Fat Cream of Cauliflower and Potato Soup
Most cream based soups are made with high fat dairy and cream products. Both dairy and cream can contribute excessive amounts of calories and fat. Fortunately I have some healthier ingredient substitutions for cream based soups – cauliflower and Greek yogurt! You might be thinking Cauliflower for a creamy soup?! When this high fiber vegetable […]
The Latest Trend in Greek Yogurt: ChobaniSoho Yogurt Cafe
Move over cupcake and frozen yogurt cafes there is a new friend in town – Greek yogurt cafes. To many New Yorkers this is old news, but to those of us not living in the “concrete jungle” we are still excited by this new type of establishment. This past summer, Chobani Greek Yogurt company opened […]
Guilt-Free Vanilla Cookie Sticks
My inspiration for this recipe…. Some white chocolate cookie sticks I picked up during a trip to Germany. The German cookie sticks are a delicious higher calorie treat! While my cookie stick recipe is in fact much different – the purchased product gave me the idea of a cookie stick with white chocolate. To create […]
Low Fat “Cut-Out” Omelet in Toast
Tomorrow will mark the first day of February which is often referred to as “National Heart Month”. Although the month is typically filled with chocolate and valentines hearts, it is also a month to promote heart health. Many nutrition experts agree on a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and salt to prevent heart disease and […]