Recipes

This post was sponsored by Filippo Berio. All opinions are mine and mine alone. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Desserts With Benefits going! . If you like pound cake but don’t want all the butter, refined sugar, and processed flour, try this super light and refreshing Healthy Nectarine Olive Oil …

Photo by Carmen Sturdy  We took French toast and made it easier, healthier and more flavorful than the traditional pan-fried version. First, you’ll break up gluten-free bread into chunks and soak them in a lemony egg mixture until moist and full of flavor. Then, you’ll add in the blueberries and …

These Healthy Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes will restore your faith in gluten-free baked goods.  They’re so, so soft and fluffy, they’re moist and won’t crumble between your fingers like sand, and they taste just like all cupcakes should — rich and sweet with comforting tones of vanilla bean in every bite. These …

Three words for you: Stop. Skipping. Breakfast. And stop skimping on it, too. Several studies, including one published in the journal Obesity, have found that you not only eat less later in the day when you eat a filling a.m. meal, but you also eat healthier items. What’s more: You …

Sometimes the desire for dessert strikes hard and you just need something delicious, ASAP. Enter these quick and easy no-bake cake recipes. They not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but also sneak in some nutrients. Think vitamin- and mineral-rich ingredients, inspired by classic dessert flavors you know and love. Toss …

You already know that getting enough calcium is a big deal for having healthy bones and teeth. But what you may not realize is that in order to absorb calcium, you need vitamin D (that’s why you see milk fortified with vitamin D). The benefits of vitamin D go beyond …

Photo: Carmen Sturdy / Life by Daily Burn Now that summer is here, fresh corn is in abundance — popping up at grocery stores and farmers’ markets everywhere. While eating it straight off the cob is one way to do it, you’ll love these crispy corn fritters with bits of …

A vase of fresh lavender can do more than just brighten up a room or make you smile. The pastel-colored purple flower is known for its soothing floral aroma. In fact, studies show that lavender essential oil can help relieve stress and anxiety, especially when paired with other forms of …

Whether they’re blended into breakfasts, crunch-ifying lunch, or baked into desserts, chia seeds make a delicious and nutritious addition to just about any meal. On top of being packed with omega-3 fatty acids, chia seeds offer a healthy dose of antioxidants, calcium and fiber. Eating them is also a great …

If you’ve got a case of the munchies, the healthy nutrients in nuts can give hunger the one-two punch. A relatively inexpensive on-the-go food, nuts have been touted as a dieter’s best friend, and for good reason. Studies show nuts can help us live longer and eat fewer calories in …