Holiday Treat

Muddy Buddies (or Puppy Chow, whatever you call it!) are the EPITOME of an unhealthy treat.  It’s a chocolatey, peanut buttery, sugary snack known for it’s crunchy and delicious, bite-sized goodness.  Recipes call for margarine, lots of powdered sugar, and a ton of chocolate and peanut butter.  It’s definitely one …

Photo: Courtesy of Primal Kitchen Recipe by Mark Sisson, founder of Primal Kitchen. If you haven’t heard of the ketogenic diet, it’s a low-carb, high-fat eating plan designed to turn your body into a fat-burning machine. But don’t let the name scare you — these keto fat bombs offer just that: …

Those seasonal Starbucks cups are already in hand, and that means one thing: The holidays are here! While we adore the coffee chain as much as the next java lover, it’s no secret that their drinks — especially the extra-sweet and chocolatey concoctions — can be chock full of calories …

This recipe for UBER fluffy and cloud-like Healthy Matcha Green Tea Marshmallows is surprisingly fun to make and has just 6 ingredients…  with no high-fructose corn syrup in sight! Did you know that storebought marshmallows are made with many, many, less than ideal ingredients?  Let me list ’em here just …

‘Tis the season for giving, and there’s no gift that keeps on giving like one that’s made with love and care. These healthy edible gifts will nourish with superfood ingredients, like Macadamia nuts, dark chocolate, goji berries and anti-inflammatory spices, while still feeling like a decadent treat. Whether you’re looking …

Everybody’s favorite legume often gets outshined in the health food world by trendier picks like almond and cashew butter. And thanks to the rising rates of food allergies among adults and peanuts being a top allergen, many people are wary about eating peanut butter. But for those of us who …

These Mint Chocolate Krispy Treats are crunchy, chewy, sweet, rich, and UBER decadent.  You’d never know they’re healthy!  Oh yes, these are refined sugar free, high protein, and gluten free too. Back in college, I was obsessed with Clif bars.  But after finally reading the ingredient list and looking over …

Bananas not only taste great in bread and smoothies, they also provide some pretty powerful nutrition. Each 110-calorie fruit offers vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Unfortunately, though, stats reveal that 1.4 million bananas get thrown away every day, because they’re spotty, bent or past their prime. That …

These Healthy Homemade Butter Mints are made with only 5 ingredients!  They’re super easy to make and they’re perfectly sweet and minty fresh.  Each one is like a mini bite of frosting.  You’d never know these DIY Butter Mints are sugar free, low carb, gluten free…  and made with a …

Costumes and colorful sweets — true signs it’s time for some Halloween fun. And while we’d like to think those bright orange and chocolatey treats aren’t all that bad, the reality is they’re far from calorie-free. Don’t fret, though! Here, you’ll get plenty of alternatives to the typical Halloween recipes …