Yogurt with Fresh Strawberries and Honey
Directions: 1. Clean and slice strawberries into quarters, set aside. 2. Place ¾ cup of yogurt into each of 4 serving dishes. Divide the strawberries evenly among the… Read More »
The Best Light Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. Grind the cookies in a food processor. Lightly spray a 9″ glass pie pan with vegetable cooking spray. Pat the cookie crumbs… Read More »
Tahini and Almond Cookies
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor, blend unbleached white flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, butter,… Read More »
Red, White, and Blue Fruit Skewers with Cheesecake Yogurt Dip
Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese with yogurt, vanilla and sugar. Mix well until sugar dissolves. Set aside. 2. Thread 3 strawberries and 2… Read More »
Pear-Cranberry Pie with Oatmeal Streusel
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. To prepare streusel, combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2… Read More »
Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Directions: 1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat silicone liners. 2…. Read More »
Milk Chocolate Pudding
Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, mix cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar and salt until well combined. Whisk in milk. Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and just… Read More »
Macerated Summer Berries with Frozen Yogurt
Directions: 1. Combine the berries and sugar in a large bowl. 2. Using a fine grater, remove 1 teaspoon of zest from the fresh orange. Add the zest… Read More »
Light and Easy Pear-Strawberry Trifle
Directions: 1. Toss pears in lemon juice, and strawberries in almond extract (if using). 2. Combine orange juice and honey, mix well. 3. Layer a deep 2 to… Read More »
Lactose-Free Chocolate Pudding
Directions: 1. In a small bowl, blend ½ cup of milk with the cornstarch. 2. In a heavy saucepan combine the cocoa and salt; slowly whisk in the… Read More »
Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Mix sugars, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly. 3. Stir dry ingredients together. 4. Blend dry ingredients into wet mixture…. Read More »
Guilt-free Banana Berry Ice cream
Directions: 1. Peel and slice bananas over-night, or at least 8 hours. 2. Remove bananas from freezer and add them to a food processor. Add milk and vanilla… Read More »
Grilled Peaches with Honey and Yogurt
Directions: 1. Heat outdoor grill to low heat. 2. Grill the peaches, covered on low or indirect heat until soft, about 2-4 minutes on each side. 3. While… Read More »
Fabulous Fig Bars
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil or spray a 9×13-inch baking pan. 2. Combine figs, walnuts, sugar, orange juice and hot water in a mixing… Read More »
Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto
Directions: 1. In a small bowl, cover dried cranberries with boiling water. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes to plump. 2. Heat milk, cinnamon stick and salt… Read More »
Coconut & Dark Chocolate Kefir Parfait
Directions: 1. Soften frozen fruit on counter 15-30 minutes 2. Pour ⅔ cup kefir into a bowl 3. Sprinkle with frozen fruit, chocolate chips, and coconut Tips: Besides… Read More »
California Skinny Dips
Directions: 1. Wash the strawberries and pat dry with paper towels. Divide strawberries into 6 serving dishes and set aside. 2. For each dip, whisk ingredients in separate… Read More »
Blueberry Bling
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Wash and drain the blueberries and place them in a 9 inch pie plate. 3. In a small bowl, use… Read More »
Blackberry Oat Nut Crumble
Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. 2. In a medium mixing bowl combine the sugar and cornstarch… Read More »
Berry Yogurt Popsicles
Directions: 1. Blend the ingredients in a blender. 2. Pour about ½ cup of the smoothie mixture into your molds or cups. (Depending on the size of your… Read More »
Basmati Rice Pudding with Oranges
Directions: 1. Boil 2 cups of water in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook rice for about 20 minutes until… Read More »
Baked Stuffed Apples
Directions: 1. Peel top 1/3 of apples and hollow out center with a knife. Arrange, peeled end up, in microwave-safe baking dish. Combine coconut, apricots, and orange zest;… Read More »
Apples and Cream Shake
Directions: 1. In a blender container combine low-fat ice cream, applesauce and cinnamon or apple pie spice. Cover and blend until smooth. 2. Add fat free skim milk…. Read More »
Almond Rice Pudding
Directions: 1. Combine milk and rice in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat and simmer for 1/2 hour with the lid on until… Read More »
Whoopie Pies
Directions: 1. Make the cakes: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Set aside 2 ungreased baking sheets. 2. Place… Read More »
Watermelon Wedges With Lime & Honey
Directions: Whisk together the lime juice and honey in a bowl until the honey dissolves. Arrange the watermelon wedges on a large platter and drizzle with the lime-honey… Read More »
Watermelon Sorbet
Directions: Puree the watermelon cubes in a food processor. Measure 4 cups of the puree and place in a bowl. Add the Simple Sugar Syrup and lemon juice… Read More »