Celebrate the holiday season with cut out cookies made with only 6 ingredients! Made with naturally gluten-free almond flour and coconut flour plus better-for-you sweetener maple syrup and the Nutiva neutral-tasting organic refined coconut oil – a plant-based, vegan, dairy- & cholesterol-free sub for butter. Customize with festive sprinkles and holiday cookie cutters of choice. […]

Hello vegan PUMPKIN French toast! Still embracing pumpkin-everything, anyone else? This breakfast is made with six ingredients including creamy pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and Little Northern Bakehouse gluten-free, plant-based, allergy-friendly whole grain wide slice bread. Pumpkin is the perfect swap for egg in this recipe that is entirely plant-based. This in-season squash is an excellent […]

Crunchy Oat Sweet Potato Casserole I’ve partnered with Quaker to share a crunchy oat sweet potato casserole! This is made with a half cup of Old Fashioned oats provides both insoluble and soluble fiber as well as essential vitamins and minerals our bodies need, including vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus and manganese. For over 140 years, Quaker has […]

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Today on FOX Denver, I share better-for-you recipes. Single-serve apple crumbles First add Autumn Glory apples to a large mixing bowl. These are by 5th generation Superfresh Growers in the Pacific Northwest and have a sweet cinnamon, caramel and apple cider-like flavor toss with cinnamon and Nutiva’s Organic […]

Who wants a bite of these pumpkin pie minis? Made with only 6 ingredients including naturally gluten-free almond flour, beta-carotene antioxidant pumpkiny goodness and buttery-tasting 100% pure coconut oil and avocado oil blend. If you are looking for an easy and better-for-you Thanksgiving dessert, look no further. These are only made with a handful of […]

Halloween may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a healthier haunted spread at home! I shared some fun ideas on CBS Las Vegas Now starting with a better-for-you sheet-pan snack mix. Sweet and spooky sheet-pan snack mix To a large mixing bowl add your fiber-rich ingredients: I am […]

Halloween may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy healthier sweet treats! I have some delicious options starting with feel-good low carb desserts. Low-Carb Cheesecakes and Dough Bites These keto-friendly cheesecakes and dough bites by Enlightened are the perfect better-for-you Halloween sweet treats. Each creamy mini cheesecake has only […]

This recipe is sponsored by NAKANO Rice Vinegar. Summer might be over but it’s never too late to fire up the grill for some bratwurst! Brats are a popular German dish and while packed with savory flavor, can be high in saturated fat and sodium, two things that should be limited on a healthy diet. […]

This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. All opinions are my own. Who else could eat breakfast for every meal? With many of us now working from home and making less trips to restaurants and the grocery store, we have been getting more creative with pantry staples at home that last. These breakfast […]

It’t National Vegetarian Month! Today on CBS WSPA-TV Your Carolina, I shared plant-based meals and snacks. Snacks: Bada Bean Bada Boom is a roasted broad bean brand that makes high protein, high fiber vegan crunchy bean snacks. Enjoy them on their own or incorporate into recipes. The Boom Box showcases all 13 flavors ranging from […]

3-Ingredient chocolate pecan banana bites! Satisfy your sweet and crunchy cravings naturally with bananas + pecans. Pecans are incredibly versatile and add naturally sweet, buttery flavor and crunch to this easy dessert. This recipe calls for a 1 oz. serving of pecans which provides 3 g each of plant-based protein and fiber, minerals and good […]

Is there anything better than edible cookie dough? You know I am all about making desserts with benefits and these cookie dough bars fit the bill. Made with naturally gluten-free almond flour, nut butter which provides plant protein and healthy fats and better for you sweetener, pure maple syrup. These make for a nutritious dessert […]

Football season is officially underway! Today on CBS WTOC’s Morning Break, I shared the ultimate healthier Homegating spread. DIY Football Party Platter This platter pairs protein from cheese and filling fiber from produce and whole grains. The combination of fiber and protein will keep you energized and satisfied while watching the game without ruining your […]