Content tagged with “Dessert”

Quinoa for dessert? Oh yes. Just wait’ll you try this amazing quinoa blondie recipe
Confession time: I’m a brownie snob. For years I’ve turned up my nose at “blondies.” (OK, maybe...

EatingWell makeover: how to make a healthy banoffee pie recipe
Love bananas? Toffee? How about whipped cream? Then you’ve got to try banoffee pie, one of Great Britain’s...

DIY easy slice & bake cookies (skip the processed refrigerator tubes)
To me, cookies aren’t just for special occasions; I can find a reason for a cookie (or two) anytime. Before I had...

DIY chocolate-dipped strawberries (and more chocolate-covered treats)
If you want to melt hearts this Valentine’s Day, dark chocolate-dipped strawberries are one of the most romantic...

Are “natural” sweeteners really any healthier than sugar?
People often look to me, as a registered dietitian, for my seal of approval as they douse yogurt with agave or flood...

5 tasty recipes to use up your ripe bananas
Bananas are one of the most commonly eaten fresh fruits: the average American consumes about 30 pounds of bananas per...

Get-skinny summer desserts (under 200 calories)
In the summer I like to eat light, fresh meals, which means I have more than enough room for a tasty dessert. But I don...

4 secrets to the best homemade ice cream (without the heavy cream)
I love making ice cream at home, but have to say it’s been a real wake-up call. Somehow mixing egg yolks with...

5 summer health myths busted
This summer, don’t let the smoke from the backyard grill cloud your good judgment when considering health advice...

15-minute no-bake chocolate pie
A 15-minute no-bake chocolate pie? Yes, it is possible! We cut down on time by using a food processor to mix everything...

6 tips for perfect summer pies
I love eating a perfectly tart slice of fruit pie on a warm summer evening. If there’s a scoop of vanilla ice...

Best & worst frozen yogurt toppings
When the weather got steamy this week, you can bet I made friends with an old summer standby: soft-serve frozen yogurt...

4 ingredients of a get-skinny dinner
When you’re trying to slim down, every meal—and calorie—counts. But that doesn’t mean that...

10-minute "soft-serve" you can make in your food processor
Ever heard of yonanas? It’s a one-ingredient frozen dessert made with ripe bananas that has the texture of soft serve...

The only picnic dessert you’ll ever need: No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
This Memorial Day I'm hosting a picnic and each of my friends is going to bring a dish. I am in charge of dessert....

4 stunning spring cakes
When it comes to spring desserts, light and fruity takes the cake (or makes the best cake!). And the best part of...

Super-fast valentine’s desserts
For my wife and me, Valentine’s Day is a bit of a conundrum. Sure, we want to celebrate—who wouldn’t want an excuse for...

Healthier super bowl desserts
Here’s a little secret I try to keep around the office: I’m a huge football fan. Give me half a chance and...

The best & worst girl scout cookies
Every year I look forward to the Girl Scouts’ annual cookie sale (um, who doesn’t?!). This year’s sale is more...

10 tricks to make losing weight easier
To successfully lose weight and keep it off, eating well and exercising are key—the “secret,” of...

How to make the best lighter cheesecake
I love everything about cheesecake—the sweet taste with just a hint of saltiness, the creamy texture and the...

5 tips for perfect gingerbread cookies
No holiday cookie platter is complete without gingerbread cookies. I love them because they’re simple, delicious...

How to make healthier holiday cookies
When the holiday season rolls around I eagerly break out my mixer and rolling pin and pump out tons of cookies. They...

Which is healthier: hot chocolate or eggnog?
The past few weeks have seen the return of two seasonal drinks—hot chocolate and eggnog. Both taste sinfully...

Holiday baking tip 5: Embrace natural ingredients
Many of us need to face facts: “the way Mom used to make” and “all-natural” aren’t necessarily equivalent statements....