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There is nothing like warm spiced carrot cake topped with a cream cheese icing. To lighten it up, I make Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze for every special occasion. They are a crowd favorite! First, I make a homemade cake batter using whole wheat flour, grated carrot, coconut flakes, and applesauce. I […]

I dream of a cake that has the texture of angel food cake, but with tons more flavor. My Lightened-Up Lemon Coconut Cake is a delicious, airy cake that is stuffed with a lemon filling and tons of coconut flavor! First, I make a boxed angel food cake as per the package directions. Then, I […]

Need a healthy cookie recipe for your next cookie swap? My flourless Low Carb Energy Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect crowd-pleasing cookie! First, I add all the ingredients to the food processor, and then I process everything together until it forms a dough. Form and shape the cookies before baking until golden brown. I like […]

Seeing eggnog at the grocery store means the holiday season is here! An easy favorite dessert I like to make for my friends and family are these Easy Eggnog Cupcakes using a cake mix.  These almost homemade cupcakes begin with a boxed cake mix and sour cream or Skinny Swap with nonfat Greek yogurt. Next, […]

Dessert recipes are my favorite thing about the holidays, which are quickly approaching. My Low-Calorie Sweet Potato Pie is crust-less, spiced, and perfect for Autumn! First, I combine some cooked healthy sweet potatoes in a bowl and mash well. Second, I add warming spices, skim milk, whole eggs, and maple syrup. Next, I pour the […]

Eating cake that is also good for you sound too good to be true, right? No way! My Healthy Chocolate Chip, Banana, and Coconut Cake is so delicious, your kids won’t know it’s good for them! First, I begin by pulsing some whole oats in the food processor to make oat flour. Then, I combine […]

Cake pops are the cutest way to eat cake this holiday season. My Candy Cane Christmas Cake Pops are the perfect sweet treat at your holiday party! First, I simply make a lightened cake batter using Greek yogurt and cake mix. Then, I divide the batter into two bowls and add some red food coloring […]

Who doesn’t love birthday cake? If you are in the mood for cake without the guilt, try my Birthday Cake Batter Popsicles! These little frozen treats taste just like a real cake! First I combine boxed cake batter, along with sugar-free vanilla pudding, unsweetened almond milk, and rainbow sprinkles before pouring the mixture into popsicle […]

A loaf cake is a cake that is baked in a loaf pan, traditionally for baking bread. My Healthy Lemon Blueberry Loaf is fruity, tangy and oh so sweet. First, I make a batter consisting of flour, sugar, applesauce, and healthy Greek yogurt. Then I mix in flavors like lemon zest, lemon juice, and whole […]

The flavor combination of Parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice is so delicious. That’s what I integrate into my delicious, homemade Light and Easy Caesar Dressing. Traditional Caesar dressings can be complicated, but not mine! First, I start out with some light mayo, lemon juice, and water. Then, I flavor that with Worcestershire, garlic, Parm, and black […]

I always prefer the taste of homemade salad dressing to the ones in the bottle. One of my favorites is this Light and Easy Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing. This entire recipe is done in the blender, which makes it super simple! I combine strawberries, white balsamic, Dijon, garlic, and poppy seeds in the blender. Then, […]

I always have crunchy croutons on-hand to add to my salads. It’s so easy to make them homemade with my Easy Homemade Italian Croutons! Simply take a loaf of hearty ciabatta bread (you can even use day-old bread!) and slice it into cubes. I use a nonstick spray to ensure the croutons are crunchy, and […]