Dessert

3 July, 2014

Raw Chocolate Coconut Freezer Fudge Bites

Recipe testing for me starts with a basic idea.  I knew I wanted to make no-bake macaroons, but with healthy ingredients. This freezer fudge recipe was inspired by macaroons – and it all began with coconut. I used to hate...

26 June, 2014

Patriotic Banana Pops: No Artificial Colors

Celebrating holidays doesn’t mean you have to eat junk food.  I am all for indulging on occasion but there are so many great real food alternatives for pretty much every processed food you can think of.  Sometimes you have to...

21 June, 2014

One Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet

I have a short and sweet post (and recipe) for you today.  I recently ordered a pineapple frosty from a fruit stand that was de-licious.  They simply ran frozen pineapple threw a Champion juicer and it came out smooth and...

8 March, 2014

Shamrock Shake Made with Real Ingredients

I don’t know about you but I was a big fan of shamrock shakes.  I was sad that they were only available for a short time in March for St. Patrick’s Day.  Now I am just sad that they are...

12 February, 2014

Chocolate Scones with Strawberry Jam

One of the most important lessons about food I can share with you is that (as much as possible) it should be REAL.  I am not talking about foods bought in a box or a package but real homemade foods...

16 December, 2013

Pecan Bars (Gluten Free, No Sugar)

It is hard to avoid dessert during the holidays.  Cookie swaps, parties, and leaving cookies out for Santa are traditions that call for sugary treats.  My Santa preferred Diet Coke over milk. Cookies are often involved in great memories during...