Amazing vegan muffins that can be prepared and baked in a matter of minutes! A few months ago I attended the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. You can read about my time there here. During the few days, I spent several hours in the expo hall – and let me tell you they put […]
Sweet Treats
Pumpkin Cake Balls
A few weeks ago one of my blogger idols, The Baker Mama, posted a picture of Pumpkin Cake Balls on her Instagram page. I instantly fell in love and knew I needed to make a healthier recreation of this recipe. My idea to “healthify” the recipe was to use 70% cocoa dark chocolate instead of candy […]
Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Parfait
I promise the pumpkin recipes are winding down! I believe I just have one more in the storage bank, but you never know….. Today’s recipe is one that I have been brainstorming about since last fall season! I finally got the chance to work on the creation a few days ago. The recipe only involves […]
Baked Pumpkin Glazed Donuts
I woke up Tuesday morning with a huge craving for donuts. I didn’t want just any donut but the type that are sold in the old school donut shops (which are thankfully few and far between in my neighborhood). Fortunately I was able to talk myself out of driving several miles to get the calorie […]
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
And the pumpkin recipes continue! Last week turned out a bit differently than I planned. I am presenting a lecture at an upcoming society meeting (The Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo) at the end of October and of course procrastinated preparing my slides. Did I mention they are due in two days?! Needless to […]
Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Donuts
One of my absolute favorite breakfast foods is donuts. As a registered dietitian I rarely allow myself to consume donuts unless I make a lower calorie version myself. Ok well I should correct myself -during this pregnancy and recent vacations I might have made a few extra trips to the donut shop. Regardless I try […]