I actually really want to call these “healthy soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie muffin tops” but I thought that would be the longest recipe name ever. That’s the best way I could think to describe these delicious treats though. They’re like a hybrid between oatmeal raisin cookies and a muffin. I bake ‘em like…
Dessert
10 Healthy Cherry Recipes! {Perfect for Summer}
I love that cherries are fresh and in-season right now. They’re just so plump and juicy, with the perfect combination of tart and sweet. And they can be used in so many tasty healthy cherry recipes! There are a few places up by me in the Northeast that you can pick your own cherries, and…
Chocolate Cherry Egg Free Brownies
Dark chocolate cherry egg-free brownies that are made with black beans?! You betcha! These are a favorite for adults and kids alike. Over Fourth of July weekend, I finally had a bit of downtime to experiment with some baking. I do a lot of healthy meal experimentation during the week, but have a bit more…
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (They’re Eggless Too!)
These dairy free chocolate chip cookies are also eggless and soy free – but are full of taste! Perfect for anyone with a food allergy or anyone following a vegan diet. It’s funny the kind of comments make when people find out you’re a dietitian and you’re eating together. It tends to either go one…
Healthy Peach Crisp Smoothie Recipe
Craving dessert but trying to make healthier choices? This healthy peach crisp smoothie recipe tastes exactly like your favorite baked good! As of two weeks ago, I’ve had to go dairy-free for breastfeeding. I’ll be chatting about this in an upcoming post, so keep an eye out. This means I’ve had to explore alternatives to…
Frozen Banana Bites {Healthy Sweet Treat!}
Lately, I’ve been searching for some quick & easy sweet treats that are still relatively healthy. I stumbled across the idea for frozen banana bites on quite a few recipe sites and blogs, and decided to give them a whirl myself. So today I broke out the baby carrier for the first time and popped…
Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie! {Great Recovery Smoothie}
Runners, triathletes, and cyclists – here’s a special recipe for you guys! This banana peanut butter smoothie recipe is simple to make, only has five ingredients, and goes down easily after a long run or ride. Why have a recovery meal or snack? The carbohydrate you’ll eat helps to replenish muscle glycogen (that fuel stored…
Strawberry Peach Popsicles
Looking for a refreshing frozen treat this summer? These 3 ingredient strawberry peach popsicles are a healthy snack for both adults and kids alike! My husband and I went peach picking recently at a cute little farm in Rhode Island called Harmony Farms. It’s kind of an off-the-beaten-path type place, and it was quiet and…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal No-Bake Cookie Dough Balls
You may know by now that, despite being a dietitian, I love desserts. Like, a lot. I try to keep it under control, and am always on the lookout for slightly healthier ways of revamping sweet treats. I was excited when I came across a version of these peanut butter oatmeal cookie dough balls on…
Coconut Banana Bread
I was hosting a table at an expo event a few weeks ago, and we may have overestimated the number of people attending. I bought 80 bananas to give out as healthy snacks. Four hours later, I came home with 78 bananas. I gave a bunch away to friends and family, but needless to say,…