I doubt I’ll notice the empty spot where Twinkies once sat on the grocery shelves, but some people will. I was never a huge fan of the Twinkie. I felt like the cake was too dry and there was never enough cream filling. One of my good friends talked about his mom’s Twinkie cake for months and months when we first met. Finally, I had the opportunity to try it. Now, I ...
Healthy & Light Cinnamon Apple Pie
Thanksgiving is in less than 10 days. Have you thought about what healthy options you’ll be making? I know I have! I don’t want to leave the Thanksgiving table feeling overstuffed and bloated. I hate the carb overload and sugar high. Thank goodness my family is up for a healthy Thanksgiving as well. One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving is the dessert. If you have ...
95 Calorie Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
I promised after my vegan month was over, I’d still create vegan recipes now and then. This afternoon after my run, I was craving ice cream. Obviously I don’t keep tubs of ice cream in my freezer, that would be dangerous. I thought this would be a great opportunity to create a vegan ice cream. I wanted something light, so I grabbed as few ingredients as ...
Healthy Cherry Meringue Pie for a Healthy Holiday Treat
When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of : turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole and PIE! This year for Thanksgiving, I want to offer healthy desserts. My mom is on board with my idea. We have been chatting back and fourth, sharing thoughts and coming up with new recipes. Yesterday, I wanted to do a little trial on my cherry meringue pie recipe. I was excited how ...
Vegan Baked Chocolate Chip Donuts
How many times do you walk into a meeting and donuts are sitting in front of you screaming your name? Too many times for me. I learned my lesson after the 10th time of failing the temptation , so I started making my own to bring. The usual recipe I make usually has egg whites and yogurt but since this is my vegan month I had to make some changes. I promise it taste ...