Holiday Treat

Photos by Perry Santanachote Swap Halloween candy for a homemade, delicious dessert. These pumpkin cheesecake pops are seasonal and sure to please. And if you’re watching your waistline, you’ll be happy to know they clock in at only 90 calories and 5 grams of fat each! RELATED: 16 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes …

Popcorn is one of the easiest go-to snacks in the book. But recent controversy surrounding the best way to make this movie-going snack shouldn’t scare you off. Some research shows that microwave popcorn emits high amounts of ultrafine particles, which may cause health problems. The good news: You can skip …

Photo by Carmen Sturdy If you went apple picking or visited a pumpkin patch recently, chances are you’ve come across the delicious aroma of apple cider donuts. The warming spices and crunchy glaze make it the perfect fall treat. Unfortunately, the average treat is deep fried and loaded with sugar, …

Sometimes you just need some chocolate. When a craving for the gooey goodness kicks in, it’s definitely OK to indulge. That’s especially true when you’re digging into dishes like the ones below, which pack in other nutritious ingredients and cut back on sugar, preservatives and fat. Plus, chocolate itself provides …

Admit it: even your favorite foods can grow tiresome if you’re eating them on the reg. But the truth is that the best way to stay on track and resist unhealthy food cravings is to mix your meals up. So we’ve got another tasty but easy dish to add to …

Despite their tiny appearance, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse. They’re packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, calcium, fiber and protein. Plus, these minuscule ingredients are simple to make into a pudding because they absorb up to 10 times their weight in water! Not only does this make chia seeds a great …

If you’ve resigned yourself to eating tubs of mashed potatoes, an entire pie and a week’s worth of turkey the past few days, don’t sweat it — it was Thanksgiving, after all. But now that you’ve had your fill of feasting, you’re probably looking to reset and get back on …

A dollop of nut butter can turn the most basic snacks and dishes into a satisfying meal. Whether you like to add a hefty slab of almond butter to your post-workout sweet potato toast or eat a spoonful of peanut butter with a sprinkling chocolate chips, we know how addictive …

With the holiday season in full swing, chances are you’ll be hopping from one party to the next. These petite treats are perfect for entertaining a crowd at a festive soiree, or munching on something healthy when that 3 p.m. lull at the office hits. Even better: These delicious Paleo …

Your Monday meal prep routine doesn’t just involve making your breakfasts, lunches and dinners ahead of time. Desserts need to be part of the equation, too! That’s right, there’s no reason you should forego making after-dinner treats, especially one that’s made with nutrition-boosting ingredients. Jorge Cruise, celebrity fitness trainer recently …