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 […]
Breakfast
Low Fat Coffee Cake Muffins
Muffins are one of those deceptively high calorie foods. I remember walking into a Dunkin Donuts one time and comparing the calories of the donuts and muffins. Surprisingly the muffins (likely larger than one serving size) had twice the calories of the donuts. One muffin had almost 600 calories. My philosophy on healthy eating is […]
Baked Pumpkin Mini Donuts
Donuts are generally not thought to be a healthy food. Substantial amounts of fat and carbohydrate create the high calorie food. The average glazed donut has approximately 300 calories and 4 grams of saturated fats. Both of these numbers greatly exceed recommended intake for a breakfast or snack item. Thus most health professionals recommend […]
Overnight Pumpkin Pie Oat Yogurt
Sick of pumpkin recipes?! I hope not! This may not be the end either – I might just have a few more pumpkin recipes I am working on. This fall season I can not seem to get enough pumpkin. Overnight oatmeal and muesli recipes have been increasing in popularity recently. I love the idea of […]
Flourless Pumpkin Oat Pancakes
Oh for you lovers of pancakes and pumpkin I have a recipe for you! Such a perfect fall recipe with less than 250 calories per serving! My idea for this recipe originated from a previous post “Sunday Morning Oatmeal Pancake for One”. To add fiber and reduce the amount of calories (compared to a traditional […]
Breakfast PB Chocolate Oatmeal Bakes
Who says you can not eat chocolate for breakfast?! Well as a Registered Dietitian I believe you can eat almost all foods in moderation at any meal chosen. Would I serve my family chocolate for breakfast every day? Probably not, but it can be a break in the normal breakfast rotation. These breakfast cakes are […]