Here is a convenient, grab-and-go breakfast recipe with a fresh flavor. Overnights oats can be made with any flavors, fruits, nuts, seeds or nut butters, but however you flavor it, the combination of fiber-rich rolled oats and protein-dense Greek yogurt will keep you full and satiated all morning and help bring stable energy (and blood sugar) to the start of your day! If you’re looking to change this recipe into a healthy, hearty dessert, top it off with a crushed graham cracker or two crushed Biscoff cookies. —Dana Mealing, RDN, LDN, CIEC, community nutrition educator at the Tevis Center for Wellness
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Cucumber Sorbet
Vegetables for dessert?! It’s not as unusual as it sounds. It’s likely you’ve had carrot cake or zucchini bread before. Finding unique ways to prepare vegetables is vital for maintaining interest in what we eat. When relying on the same few recipes, it’s not uncommon to get bored, and then those veggies fall out of favor.
Many desserts include nutrient-rich vegetables such as black bean brownies, chocolate beet cake, sweet potato pie, pumpkin muffins or a rhubarb tart. You may notice that most of these desserts are baked goods, making this cucumber sorbet recipe stand out. It’s cool and refreshing, a perfect way to end a hot summer day — and a way to get a little extra veg in before going to bed. Try making it with a handful of fresh mint too!
Dutch Apple Pie
Want to wow the crowd this year? Try this delicious Dutch apple pie, which can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months!
Chocolate Covered Dates with Almonds
This dessert recipe is made with whole foods and will curb those chocolate cravings. Made with dates, almonds and dark chocolate, these bite-size treats will bring you joy! There is nothing wrong with enjoying a sweet treat here and there, as long as you continue to eat well most of the time. Enjoy! Read More
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Want a healthier option for a pumpkin dessert? This recipe is so quick to put together and is made out of whole foods! It contains no flour, sugar or butter but is still satisfying. This is a great kid-friendly recipe as well.
Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Do you love cheesecake but don’t like the calories associated with it? Try these mini strawberry cheesecake bites that are made out of non-fat Greek yogurt and low-fat cream cheese for a healthier alternative that will still satisfy. Kids will love these too!
Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Dessert
Do you ever crave pumpkin pie out of season, but don’t want to worry about the added calories? Try this easy and healthy recipe to give you that quick fix! This simple is high in protein and fiber, and it can be eaten as a dessert or breakfast if you choose. Canned pumpkin is always available at the store; it is a great source of potassium, iron, and vitamin A. For extra flavor, if you have time, toast the walnuts before topping … you won’t regret it! Make sure to look for canned pumpkin that only has pumpkin as an ingredient to avoid any added sugars.
Red Velvet Beet Cupcakes
Before the advent of food coloring, the well-known “superfood” beets were added to provide the distinctive vibrant color to red velvet cupcakes. This lighter version is as equally as moist and delicious.
Whole-Grain Apple Cake
The whole wheat pastry flour in this recipe increases the fiber content, and it’s a great alternative to white all-purpose flour for your cakes and cookies. Read More
Chocolate Banana Bites
The kids will love getting their fingers messy making these treats. Chocolate and bananas are a great flavor combination, especially when using antioxidant-rich dark chocolate.