Classic Aperol Spritz Spring always feels like a fresh start with the days getting a little brighter, the air softening, and suddenly weâre craving lighter, happier flavors. For me, spring is even more special because my birthday falls right at the start of the...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Creamy This Chocolate Peanut Butter Creamy treat is the perfect mix of indulgent and nourishing, whether you're using a Ninja CREAMi or just your go-to blender. Made with rich chocolate protein powder, frozen bananas, peanut butter (or PB2...
Pear and Sage Sparkler Whether you're still toasting the new year or just treating yourself to a little midweek sparkle, this Pear and Sage Sparkler is the refreshing upgrade your glass needs. đâš With cozy notes of cinnamon and sage, plus a crisp pear twist, this...
Palm Springs Date Shake Born in the Coachella Valley date palm groves, planted by Middle Eastern immigrants in the early 1900s, the Palm Springs Date Shake became a creamy California icon. These shakes were (and still are!) dreamy, caramel-sweet treats made from fresh...
Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites Need a quick bite that feels like dessert but fuels like breakfast? đđ« These Chocolate Cherry Energy Bites could be your go-to summer snack. They are easy to make, easy to grab, and loaded with flavor. Theyâre the perfect bite-sized combo...
Strawberry Mango Yogurt Popsicles These Strawberry Mango Yogurt Pops are my new favorite warm-weather treat. They are super refreshing, ridiculously easy, and way better than anything youâll find in a box at the store. đđ„ Theyâre naturally sweet from real fruit,...
Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter Bites Looking for a snack that hits the sweet spot without the sugar crash? These Chocolate Protein Peanut Butter Bites have just the right amount of sweetness to curb cravings while packing in protein to keep you full. Iâve swapped out...
PEANUT BUTTER POWER CHIP ICE CREAM Who says you canât enjoy a treat thatâs packed with protein? đŠ This Peanut Butter Power Chip Ice Cream is made with creamy cottage cheese, peanut butter powder, and a sprinkle of chocolate chips for just the right amount of...
POMEGRANATE GINGER MOCKTAIL Over the past couple of years, I discovered my love for pomegranate juice while experimenting with cocktailsâitâs rich, tangy, and adds the loveliest ruby-red color to any drink. Naturally, I had to see how it would shine in a mocktail, and...
HONEY CITRUS MOCKTAIL Craving something bright and cozy to sip on? Please say hello to the Honey Citrus Mocktail! đŻđ This drink is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and refreshingâideal for holiday parties or as a pick-me-up on a chilly winter day. With a mix of...
TARTY CHERRY AND LIME MOCKTAIL Looking for a fun, refreshing drink thatâs big on zest and zero on alcohol? Meet the Tarty Cherry and Lime Mocktail! đđ This vibrant, tangy drink is perfect for holiday gatherings, New Yearâs toasts, or a cozy night in. It is packed with...
LIGHTENED PUMPKIN PUDDING CAKE Indulge in the cozy fall flavors without overloading on calories with this Lightened Pumpkin Pudding Cake! đâš This dessert is everything you love about Thanksgivingâwarm, spiced pumpkin goodnessâbut with a lighter twist. I swapped whole...
Thanksgiving Nightcap Toast A warm blend of Scotch, peach, and pomegranate to toast the holiday. đAs the feast winds down and the chatter fades to a cozy hum, itâs time to savor the moment with a drink that wraps you in warmth. The Thanksgiving Nightcap Toast blends...
PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES Get ready to indulge in fall with a healthy twist! đ These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones are everything you love about seasonal bakingâwarm, spiced (but not too much!), and tastefully pumpkin-yâbut with a lighter, fluffier texture....
Dill Pickle Martini I first tried this intriguing drink on a trip to Cleveland last September and then again in Pittsburgh. I had never heard of such a concoction, only to come home and see it featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article. I guess I wasn't the first to...
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE BERRY SALAD Celebrate the 4th of July with this festive and refreshing Red, White, and Blue Berry Salad. This colorful dish combines sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, raspberries, and bananas, all tossed together with a light and tangy...
This was a Mother's Day special for me, though I wanted to share it here first. It's a deliciously buzzy beverage that I've been perfecting. With nutrition from bananas and almond milk, a caffeine boost from cold brew, and a touch of buzz from mezcal, it hits all the...
APPLE AND POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL This is a new version of my fall cocktail from last Thanksgiving, with an apple twist for October. This recipe is adaptable for various group sizes; itâs easy to prepare for a small group and can be easily scaled up for larger gatherings...
BLUEBERRY AND RASPBERRY CRUMBLE This seasonal and sweet crowd-pleasing dessert makes a well-balanced breakfast too! Just add a generous dollop of yogurt on top for your protein. Perhaps a lovely Memorial Day treat, with leftovers for breakfastđ. 1-quart casserole dish...
PEANUT BUTTER BANANZAS I usually do a drink or a dessert in each blog, as I think that it is a choice to make - drink OR dessert most of the time, but not always.đThese could be considered a dessert, but absolutely could be consumed as part of a breakfast meal with...