Magic peanut butter energy balls are deliciously soft and easy to bite into, even when frozen. I’ve had a lot of energy balls, but these are the all-time winners. Oddly enough, I created this energy ball one day when I thought, “I wonder what my two favorite recipes would be like combined?” Since this is…
Easy sweet potato scones with blueberries are gluten-free, plant-based, and made with less fat than most scones. Even though these scones are on the healthier side, they are still tender and sweet, with a juicy blueberry in every bite. These scones can be served with a light glaze drizzle or plain; either way, they are…
Healthy vegan carrot snack cake with crushed pineapple and raisins. This indulgent treat can be made with regular all-purpose flour, a gluten-free one-to-one flour blend, or oat flour. It’s easy to make and a joy to eat, frosted or plain. You can use cream cheese or vanilla frosting mixed with or without chopped walnuts. Both…
Healthy Baked Donuts With Maple Butter will nearly melt in your mouth; they are so tender. Add half a tablespoon of maple butter drizzle for just 35 calories, or spread some on like frosting, and you are in for a delicious treat that tastes like a maple bar but a whole lot healthier. I wouldn’t…
Five Minute Black Bean Salsa Dip is a fantastic snack and appetizer. This isn’t a cooked or heated dip; it’s served immediately after mixing or chilling. It’s nice to take advantage of convenient canned beans to make a hearty and delicious snack anytime. Late July Sea Salt Dippers or Tostitos Baked scoop-type chips are perfect…
Farmer’s Market black bean meatless chili is a thick, hearty, scoopable chili. When I say scoopable, I mean you can scoop up this delicious chili in a dippable or scoopable chip, which is exactly what I love to do. My favorite scoopable chips are Late July Sea Salt Dippers, Fritos Scoops, and Tostitos Baked Scoops….
Healthy carrot cake muffins are deliciously sweetened with bananas, applesauce, and pure maple syrup. They are simply a joy to sink your teeth into. These muffins are low-fat, gluten-free, and vegan, but you can substitute the gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour if preferred and use any milk of your choice. Healthy carrot cake muffins are…
Slow cooker chicken quinoa taco soup is my new taco Tuesday dinner. Choose the heat: mild, medium, or hot, and slow cook boneless and skinless chicken breast with black beans, corn, quinoa, tomatoes, and spices. Every hearty spoonful is loaded with healthy ingredients and delicious spicy flavors. This chicken quinoa soup has everything going for…
Blueberry Zucchini Breakfast Cookies are scrumptious. What a delicious way to start your day. These breakfast cookies are soft and satisfying, but not just for breakfast; they are perfect for snack time and even dessert. If you are ike me, I think you will find yourself munching on a blueberry zucchini cookie at any time…
These plant-based sweet potato pie muffins are bursting with all the flavors of a homemade sweet potato pie minus the crust and the fat. Actually, I’ve never had sweet potato pie, but this combination of spices is what I imagine it might taste like. The good news is that these muffins have much less fat,…
