When I was a kid, scotcheroos were a thing. Way bigger and cooler than the rice crispy treat. In my adult days, I tend not to indulge in such treats because of their effect on my waistline. With these bars I decided to make an exception. They are my adult version of scotcheroos. I made the ingredients a little more wholesome, and the process a little more simple.
Tagged Chocolate, Honey, Peanut butter, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain
Pickles are a favorite snack of mine. They are crunchy, briny and full of flavor, but light and not calorie ridden. Its funny to me that pickled cucumbers are known as pickles, because you can pickle just about any vegetable. I love to pickle peppers, asparagus, and okra! Try these homemade dill pickles with jalapenos!
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks
Tagged Cucumber, Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Peppers
I wasn’t kidding the other day when I said I was trying to get my fill of zucchini before the season is over. I’m even putting it in my desserts! Ha! If you have never tried zucchini in a baked good, like zucchini bread, or these chocolate muffins, you’re missing out. The zucchini keeps these muffins moist, which is important to consider when baking with whole wheat flour.
Tagged Chocolate, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian, Whole grain, Zucchini
Every time I buy a large package of corn tortillas we never seem to get them used up before they start to go stale. Food waste is unacceptable in my house, so I have been searching for a way to use up leftover tortillas after we are out of taco fixings. These chips are the perfect answer.
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Snacks
Tagged Quick and Easy, Tortillas, Vegan, Vegetarian
Banana bread is a comfort food for me. It was something that we made frequently when I was young. I learned how to make it by helping my mom and sister in the kitchen. Every time we had leftover bananas, it was time to make bread!
Our family recipe is delicious, but I found myself avoiding it because it was high in calories. When I became confident in my kitchen skills I started experimenting with making it lighter and more wholesome. This recipe has been tested over and over again. Finally it is ready to share! Continue reading
Tagged Applesauce, Bananas, Eggs, Flaxseed, Vegetarian, Whole grain
I do not usually eat a lot of desserts; I’m just not into sweets that much. Maybe its because sugar makes me bounce off the walls. Or maybe it’s because desserts tend to be calorie bombs that don’t lend themselves to wholesome ingredients. These cookies satisfied all my needs for a healthy dessert, and they even passed the approval test of my fiance’s co-workers!
Tagged Cardamom, Flaxseed, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Sweet, Whole grain
