It is definitely hot chocolate weather, but those packaged hot chocolate mixes contain corn syrup and hydrogenated oil. Make this time honored winter beverage a healthier treat.
Category: Recipes
Homemade Trail Mix
Homemade trail mix is superior to store bought for many reasons. You control the individual ingredients (no more picking out only what you like from expensive store bought mixes). Use this recipe as a basis for individualizing your trail mix. And get your kids involved too!
Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Using cocoa powder in baking is nothing new, but olive oil? Believe it or not, this cake is very good! The use of yogurt keeps it moist. Sprinkle with powdered sugar instead of a super-sweet icing, and serve with berries for an antioxidant-loaded dessert!
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Double up on your healthy Omega-3s with this walnut-topped salmon recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Warm Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Meal salads are a great healthy option, and this salad includes shrimp and beans as lean protein sources.
Mediterranean Couscous
This delicious side dish cannot be any easier to make.
Crunchy Cucumber Feta Almond Salad
This salad is a great recipe to include if you are implementing more Mediterranean diet principles into your meal plans.
Lemon, Beet and Walnut Salad
Beets have been touted as a superfood due to its high antioxidant content. This delicious salad is a great way to include beets in your diet.
Mashed Cauliflower
If you haven’t jumped on the mashed cauliflower bandwagon yet, this recipe will surely make you a believer—and the slow cooker does all the work.
Fruit Christmas Tree
This is a great edible craft to do with kids of all ages! It makes a beautiful appetizer or centerpiece for your holiday table and, because your children can help you make it, they will be more likely to eat it!