paleo chocolate raspberry muffins
These Paleo Chocolate Raspberry Muffins set a new bar for paleo muffins around here! They’re made with two cups of frozen raspberries and believe it or not, they are 100% grain-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free! DISCLOSURE: These Paleo Chocolate Raspberry...
fudgy greek yogurt trail mix brownies
These Fudgy Greek Yogurt Trail Mix Brownies are next level. They are the perfect uber chocolatey, gooey, crunchy dessert to take to your next potluck, picnic, bake sale or barbecue. I originally shared this recipe on June 14, 2013. I have updated the images and some...
sweet potato blondies
Are you looking for a sweet treat you can feel good about serving your peeps? Then check out these Sweet Potato Blondies. Not only are they chock full of yummy chocolate and toasted walnuts, but they are also veggie-packed, whole-wheat, sweetened with unrefined maple...
dark chocolate walnut vegan energy balls
These Dark Chocolate Walnut Vegan Energy Balls are a super simple and healthy snack and will satisfy your chocolate cravings in only 15 minutes! This post is sponsored by Nature’s Path. I was compensated for my time. All opinions expressed here are my own. The last...
skinny flourless chocolate cake
This skinny flourless chocolate cake will satisfy your deep dark chocolate cravings with only 217 calories per serving. It’s a decadent gluten-free dessert with a secret healthy ingredient! I originally shared this recipe on October 12, 2012. I have updated the...
peppermint pattie cheesecake
This Peppermint Pattie Cheesecake is one of those show-stopping Christmas desserts that will become a family tradition every holiday season. Unlike traditional cheesecake, this one is made with lighter ingredients so that it is lower in calories, but still very creamy...
gluten free buckwheat chocolate cookies
~ Hi, it’s Stephanie here with a new cookbook review AND giveaway!! “Brownies masquerading as cookies” is the description for these gluten free buckwheat chocolate cookies from the Alternative Baker: Reinventing Dessert with Gluten-Free Grains and...
healthy pumpkin bread with chocolate chips
This healthy pumpkin bread with chocolate chips is earth-shatteringly good. It’s made with whole wheat flour, a whole can of pumpkin, maple syrup and mini chocolate chips. It’s the latest addition to the Best of Healthy Seasonal Recipes! It’s so good, I am...
one bowl brownies
Note to self: don’t even try to set about tackling an iconic dessert recipe like One Bowl Brownies without digging in for the long haul of recipe testing. The brownie recipe itself couldn’t be simpler. After all, you only need one bowl to make it! But perfecting the...
maple allspice roasted plantains {vegan and paleo}
These plantains are roasted in a skillet with coconut oil, maple syrup and a touch of allspice for a paleo and gluten-free tropical dessert for two. Maybe if I had any inkling that this recipe was going to work out I would have shot a photo of the ripe plantains...
matcha dark chocolate truffles
Until a few months ago, I had never used matcha in a recipe at all, so the idea of coating dark chocolate truffles with matcha never would have occurred to me. Much less, would writing an entire cookbook of matcha recipes occur to me. But, apparently matcha dark...
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