Posts Tagged ‘Treat’
Lower Sugar One-Bowl Cupcakes (Pumpkin and Chocolate)
A healthier treat for Halloween, birthday parties, or any occasion. These lower sugar one-bowl cupcakes can be made in the classic Fall pumpkin flavor or in yummy chocolate. However, both are filled with the goodness of pumpkin puree (yay for veggies in dessert!). Stir together simple ingredients you probably already have at home then make…
Read MoreHealthy Chocolate Dip or Spread (with Dates!)
Dates are a nutritional powerhouse and I love using them to naturally sweeten desserts. This recipe for Healthy Chocolate Dip or Spread was inspired by a store-bought chocolate spread that my kids love. My homemade version has only 3 ingredients and is so much lower in sugar. Date, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a little salt…that’s…
Read MoreSweet Potato Snack Bars
Have a granola bar lover at home? I think we all do! These Sweet Potato Snack Bars are the perfect healthier alternative to store-bought oat bars. Plus, they have a ton of added nutrients and fiber from mashed sweet potato, ground flax seed, and hemp or chia seeds. Add in some mini chocolate chips and…
Read MorePeppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
The ultimate holiday cookie: dark chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and minty candy canes. Not only are these cookies packed with festive flavor, but they happen to also be gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies are a must-make for your family Christmas party or any winter celebration. Pack some up in a tin or…
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate and Peanut Butter are a match made in heaven, right? Add in some crunchy crispy rice cereal and you’ve got the yummiest dessert that’s so easy to make at home. Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are gluten-free, lower in added sugar, and made from only a handful of simple ingredients. Want your cereal…
Read MoreApple-Cinnamon Snack Cake
Apples, cinnamon, honey, and oats…the perfect combination for a sweet and nutritious Fall treat. This Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake is great to bake-up post apple picking or whenever you have a couple apples to use up. Kids will love helping stir together this easy, one-bowl recipe with you. Cooking with Kids: Apple-Cinnamon Snack Cake Measure first!…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade “Jello”
2, simple ingredients…that’s all it takes to make this super kid-friendly sweet treat! Healthy Homemade “Jello” is so fun to make this kids. Use whatever juice you like and either gelatin or agar agar (for a vegetarian version), mix together, then allow to set in the fridge for a few hours. Once set, use cookie…
Read MoreHealthy and Easy Peach Cobbler (gluten-free and vegan options)
A lightened-up version of the classic summer dessert! This Healthy and Easy Peach Cobbler is a treat you won’t regret making. With whole grains and minimal added sugar, this is a fruit-focused dessert that won’t leave you feeling like you need a nap after enjoying a bowl full. Plus, there are easy adaptations in the…
Read MoreNo-Bake PB+J Cookies
This 5-Ingredient, One Bowl cookie recipe couldn’t be easier. No-Bake PB+J Cookies are a healthy little treat prefect for making with kids! Plus, you don’t even have to turn on the oven. Stir your favorite nut or seed butter with some oats, seeds, a little honey and salt then form them into balls to stuff…
Read MoreHealthy Tropical Creamsicles (with Veggies!)
I have an obsession with making popsicles at home. It’s so easy and you can control the quality of ingredients going into your frozen treats. These Healthy Tropical Creamsicles have that classic orange and vanilla flavor combo of a creamsicle but with a tropical twist from some pineapple and creamy coconut. (If you’re not a…
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