I know what you’re thinking: Halloween sucks if you don’t eat dairy. And while it’s true that every other candy seems to be filled with buttery caramel or dipped in chocolate, there are actually tons of delicious candies you can throw in your jack-o-lantern bucket. All of these are dairy-free, and most are also vegan…
While slices of crunchy apple and fresh strawberries are sweet enough on their own, isn’t everything better with chocolate? You can spruce up your basic snack by pairing it with this smooth and mousse-like chocolate dip. Made with almonds, chickpeas, and dates, it offers fiber and protein, but is much lower in sugar than if…
Halloween comes with many traditions, from the careful selection of your costume to carving the perfect pumpkin. Then there’s the ever-loved excuse of indulging in more than our fair share of Halloween candy. However, these treats are often filled with heaps of refined sugar, chemical additives, gelatin, and allergy-causing ingredients. Whether you’re looking for options…
You’re not into Snickers, and even a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup doesn’t get you excited. York Peppermint Patties. Now that’s what you crave. The cool, creamy, minty filling surrounded by that layer of dark chocolate. Too bad Peppermint Patties are higher in sugar than both Snickers and Reese’s with 11 grams per piece. And if…
On some mornings, an überhealthy kale and blueberry smoothie or tofu scramble is what your tummy craves – but not today! You want a sugary, sweet, soft, and moist baked good. But you know grabbing one from a local coffee shop is just going to make you feel like crap, with all the white flour…
Almond milk has been in the spotlight for a while since it’s a great low-calorie, dairy-free alternative to regular milk. And if you go for the unsweetened variety, it’s also sugar- and carb-free! While picking up your half gallon of almond milk, you probably noticed another milk on the market made from cashews. It’s been…
If you’re used to baking with butter, allow me to throw some numbers your way. Four tablespoons of butter is 407 calories. But if you swap it out for one avocado, you’re looking at just 322 calories, and this fruit also offers 13.5 grams of fiber and almost 1,000 grams of potassium – you can’t…
A healthy recipe doesn’t have to mean bland or boring and certainly doesn’t have to exclude foods we have come to crave. Choosing to follow a particular diet or live a certain way shouldn’t always have to be about sacrifice, especially not during the upcoming holiday season, with its aromatic spices and tempting comfort foods.…
Part of the fun of apple picking is biting into the soft, sugar-coated spiced doughnuts orchards often sell that are made with cider. If you can’t resist buying a dozen (or two!), pick up a can of pumpkin and head into your kitchen to bake up a batch of these doughnuts. They taste amazingly decadent…
If you’re avoiding gluten but crave a slice of home-baked banana bread straight from the oven, here’s the perfect recipe. It’s easy to make because you don’t have to buy or mix unique gluten-free flours together. As long as you have gluten-free rolled oats in your kitchen, this bread is as good as made. Grinding…
