Recipes

Beef often gets a bad rap in terms of healthy eating, especially when enjoyed in greasy cheeseburgers and steak sandwiches. But when you choose leaner cuts, beef becomes a healthier dish and an excellent source of muscle-building protein. Cuts like flank, skirt steak and sirloin have less fat and are …

When you think of French Macarons, you probably think about those cute, pastel-colored treats lined up in a rainbow fashion at your favorite bakery.  Of course, I went the complete OPPOSITE route and made them jet-black (or gothic, if you will).  These Healthy Black Velvet French Macarons are just as …

These Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Marshmallows are literally the fluffiest, most flavorful, and FUN mallows I’ve ever made!  Delicious and packed with spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and perfectly sweet too.  One mallow and you’ll seriously have a hard time believing these are refined sugar free, fat free, …

These Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Truffles are made with real strawberry cheesecake and sugar cookies chunks, and are coated in rich and delicious white chocolate.  If you’re looking for a guilt-free bite-sized treat, you’ve found it! Thanks to Immaculate Baking Co. for sponsoring this post, and thank YOU for supporting the …

Beach time has come and gone. And you know what that means… ‘Tis the season to don a hoodie and cozy up with a bowl of chili, mac and cheese or mashed potatoes. But just because you’ve retired your swimsuit for the year, doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself …

Here at Desserts With Benefits, we take peanut butter veeeeery seriously.  Today, I bring you the recipe for this Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bread!  Basically, it’s the BEST combination EVER of two foods that were a match made in heaven:  peanut butter + bananas. I’m telling you, this is one …

From strawberries to cherries and other stone fruits, summer has #blessed us with oh so many sweet dishes. But now, with those cotton candy skies in our rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the savory horizons of fall. September isn’t only back-to-school season; it’s also National Better Breakfast …

Photo: Carmen Sturdy / Life by Daily Burn We all have those mornings when you wake up craving a hearty breakfast. Skip the egg sandwich and start your day with this breakfast pizza recipe instead. We kept things easy and low-carb by swapping the traditional crust for a whole-wheat tortilla, so …

Meal prepping might take a little planning, but it doesn’t have to take up all your time — or your money. You can easily throw together these 3-ingredient recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert with items you probably have in your kitchen. Not only are they super simple to …

Put down the store-bought cookies — these energy bites are a better way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Though they boast decadent flavors like apple pie, snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookie dough, each recipe is healthy enough to enjoy as a snack, yet indulgent enough to consider as a stand-in for dessert. …