Award Winning Apple Cranberry Mini Pies
These Apple Cranberry Mini Pies are an award winning healthy holiday dessert that the whole family will enjoy! This month’s recipe redux theme “Trimming the Table” is having us share a healthy holiday dessert that we will be sharing with our family and friends this holiday season! The recipe I decided to share is one […]
Naturally Sweet Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
These naturally sweet chocolate coconut macaroons are a quick dessert idea for any occasion! Coconut + chocolate, yes please! People keep asking me what my pregnancy cravings have been and recently the answer is, CHOCOLATE! And chocolate in just about any combination, as you can tell by many of my recent recipes. Chocolate is packed […]
Simple Recipes for Over-Ripe Bananas
Bananas are the one fruit you will always find in my kitchen! Not only do I find them delicious but they are also packed full of nutrients. One banana contains about 90 calories and is a good source of potassium, B-vitamins and anti-oxidants. Over-ripe bananas have a higher simple sugar and anti-oxidant content then un-ripe bananas making them a quick source […]
Chocolate, a Heart Healthy Treat!
Chocolate, delicious and heart healthy, who knew! Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, contains heart healthy anti-oxidants called flavonals. Studies have shown that these flavonals can help relax blood vessels lowering blood pressure and improving blood flow to prevent formation of blood clots. Research has also found that eating dark chocolate may help prevent atherosclerosis (hardening of […]