Quick Desserts

Healthy Doughnut Muffins

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Doughnut and healthy.  Did you ever think you’d see that in the same sentence?  Probably not!  If you’ve joined the Pinterest craze, you may have seen the ‘original’ versions to this recipe floating around.  I used the King Arthur Flour recipe and modified the heck out of it They are really, really good. The secret [...]

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Oatmeal Turtle Bars – Episode 29

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Low Carb Pecan Pie Bars

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I think this recipe gets the record for the most unsuccessful trials! I didn’t want this to be just a plain ol’ bar with pecans.  Nope, I wanted it to resemble and taste similar to real pecan pie.  I tried many times to add whey protein to the base, but the result was spongy and [...]

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Peanut Butter Balls

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Added protein? Check! Low sugar? Check!  Super delicious? CHECK! Pin It

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Pumpkin Protein Fudge

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It’s my Halloween present to you…a yummy fudge recipe!  Ditch the Halloween candy for this sinful (but guilt-free) fudge!  The best part?  No-bake!  It sets in the freezer.  Look how happy Mr. Pumpkin is!

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Low Fat Peanut Butter Cup Blondies (gluten free)

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  A healthier Peanut Butter Cup Blondie?  Yes, its possible!  Less sugar, less fat, but still the blondie flavor I love!  They are also gluten free (Yes, Reese Peanut Butter Cups are gluten free).  If your not a fan of peanut butter cups, you could substitute for your favorite chocolate bar.  You don’t need much, [...]

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Gluten Free)

August 24, 2011

I must say, I’m pretty proud of this one!  It is so good!  A very satisfying cake, but with a lot less sugar and fat than any recipe I’ve seen, even the “healthy” ones! Pin It

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Raspberry Squares

August 3, 2011

This is a quick, easy & delicious dessert for Summer!  You could also sub the raspberries for cranberries for an equally delicious Fall dessert! You can also watch me demonstrate this recipe on BBHTV – Episode 27

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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (Low Carb)

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You will never know there are black beans in these I promise. All you will get is a dense, fudge-like healthy brownie! It will fool people! Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies (Low Carb) Makes 16 brownies 1 19oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed well 1 egg 2 egg whites (1/4 cup of carton [...]

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No-Bake Chocolate PB Coconut Cookies

December 22, 2010

These are delicious, quick and easy cookies.  If you are a chocolate & peanut butter fan, this one is a true winner! Makes 12 cookies 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil (will be solid at room temp) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup honey (or agave) 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 [...]

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