Treats With a Twist

Sweet treats from breakfast to dessert, with a healthy twist.

Meyer Lemon Angel Food Cake

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This weekend was really busy, hence me not posting on Friday, which is something I feel really guilty about. My mom and brother came to town for a few days and we had a great time. We over-ate, went to the zoo, and I baked a lot of treats for them (these, and these, and this!)! In true preparation for their trip here, I made a lighter dessert for Steve and myself to enjoy the week before so we … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Delight Granola

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Do you still have a supply of canned pumpkin from the Thanksgiving season? Ready to start using it again? Here’s a healthy and easy way to use some of it up and to add a bit of pep to your step in the morning! Plus, instead of the usual fat and sugar in store-bought granola, you’re getting a bit of veggies!Pumpkin Delight Granola(Yup, it's vegan!)2 cups old fashioned oats1/3 cup canned pumpkin3 … [Read more...]

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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These cookies are amazing. I stumbled across the recipe that inspired them in Cooking Lite magazine; a very old edition that was sitting around. I was struck by the ingredient list when I saw that they only used ¼ cup of butter, which is very little when it comes to cookie recipes! So, I definitely had to make them. Plus, the fact that I am a coconut and chocolate fanatic means I just had to have … [Read more...]

Honey-Glazed Popcorn Mix

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I love the classic Greek dates and honey combo. I think it tastes fabulous on top of yogurt in the morning, and I think it also goes great with some toasted pecans. I’ve taken my beloved yogurt mix-ins and turned them into my next popcorn mix recipe! The honey glaze on the popcorn is sweet in an unconventional way, because it’s not rich like caramel corn. Plus, the honey doesn’t completely coat … [Read more...]

Nimble Bar Giveaway

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**The winner is: Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family!! Congrats!**Do you know what Nimble bars are? Nimble bars are a nutrition bar, developed by Balance Bar, focused on women. These bars provide “vital nutrients for healthy skin and seven critical ingredients for women’s bodies: protein (10g); fiber (5g); calcium; iron folate; and vitamins D and B6” (Nimble press release). For your skin, the … [Read more...]

Single Chocolate Cake with Grasshopper Mint Frosting

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I love that everything is colored green and flavored with mint this close to St. Patrick’s Day. One of my favorite combinations is chocolate and mint, so as you can imagine, I’m in heaven right now. I love Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, Grasshopper brownies, iced mint mochas, Andes Mints…you name it! Here’s my healthier chocolate cake with minty cream cheese frosting recipe so you can grab a little … [Read more...]

Lean Mean Tropical Green Smoothie

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I’ve been wanting to make more smoothies, especially since it’s actually been quite warm already down here in the south. This smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein from the spinach (which I promise you cannot taste) and chia seeds (which you can omit if you don’t like or if you can’t find, but they do add to the texture and give a punch of protein), but it tastes like a bright … [Read more...]

Modern Mexican Wedding Cookies

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One of my favorite cookies is the Mexican Wedding Cookie. I love how it’s crumbly and slightly sweet, nutty from toasted pecans, and leaves a delicate coating of powdered sugar on your fingers. Inspired by the traditional cookie, I wanted to put a spin on it, using toasted hazelnuts and nutty cacao nibs. If you’ve never used cacao nibs, you really should give them a try! They have a crunchy … [Read more...]

Tropical Chocolate Chewy Cookies

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Here’s another gluten-free, rich chocolate cookie masterpiece! If you loved my Fudge Yum cookies or my ultimate Dark Chocolate Chewy cookies, you’ll flip for these! I used Scharffen Berger unsweetened cocoa powder to give a rich chocolate decadence to the cookies. The hints of coconut and toasted hazelnuts will make you feel like you’re sitting on a beach in paradise. Plus, they’re made without … [Read more...]

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