I’ve been on a bit of a cookie kick lately, which I know isn’t great for me. But because my family is in town, I decided to make some mostly-good-for-you Valentine cookies for everyone to enjoy. And what Valentine’s dessert is better than chocolate covered strawberries? Chocolate covered strawberry cookies!…
Samoas (Vegan & GF)
Yesterday my husband brought home a box of contraband — an assortment of Girl Scout cookies. I support the Girl Scouts, but their cookies are nothing but junk. I always thought they had decent flavors, but their cookies taste like preservatives to me. Although not as convenient, homemade cookies are always better! …
Post-Workout Recovery Bites
If you’re someone who works out often, you may be looking for a good post-workout snack that you can easily take to the gym. You need something that replenishes your muscle glycogen stores and contains protein to help you rebuild the muscles you just tore down during your workout. …
Chocolate Espresso Tahini Cups
I will admit, this isn’t the most nutritious recipe I’ve posted, but it sure is delicious. Although it’s better for everyone to avoid sugar as much as possible, sometimes it’s nice to have a bite of something sinful. …
Thin Mints with Ganache Buttons (Vegan and GF)
Growing up, it was a Sunday tradition for my mom to make a chocolate dessert for our family. Usually it was her famous chocolate pie, but occasionally it was an attempt at healthy brownies or sugar-free fudge, most of which ended up in the trash. Despite the dessert failings, I now have a deeply rooted desire for chocolate on Sundays. As chocolatey as these cookies are, they would be the perfect Sunday dessert….