Hanukkah is here, and that means latkes! Crispy on the outside, soft and hot on the inside, they’re traditionally made with shredded potatoes, but you don’t have to stop there. Here are five healthy twists on the basic latke recipe. Pair your potato pancakes with salsa or homemade fruit chutney for a satisfying appetizer, but…
Go ahead and serve yourself a stack! These healthy pancake recipes offer fewer calories and less fat than buttermilk flapjacks, with a healthy dose of protein, fiber, and other nutrients. Power up your metabolism, regulate your blood sugar, and satisfy your cravings for a sweet and decadent brunch with one of these tasty twists on…
A healthy day should always include a good-for-you breakfast. It boosts metabolism, fuels you through the morning, and inspires an all-around healthy lifestyle. This year we cooked up a lot of healthy breakfast recipes – both sweet and savory for long brunches and those times we found ourselves rushing out the door. Take a look…
Gingerbread men, iced sugar snowmen, spritz cookies – these classic holiday cookies have nothing on perfectly chewy peanut butter kiss cookies. This nutty cookie favorite used to be off-limits to vegans – until now. Made with homemade dairy-free chocolate kisses for an extraspecial flair, these dairy-free cookies will not disappoint. From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness…
Trader Joe’s salads are great in a pinch – they’re ready to go and more affordable than grabbing takeout every day. But a plastic-wrapped, store-bought salad can mean sacrificing flavor and freshness (in addition to nutrients). This version of Trader Joe’s citrus chicken salad tastes better than the original and is just as low in…
If you’re looking to sip away the pounds, juice cleanses may not be the best idea. Smoothies, however, could be your best-kept weight-loss secret: the blended beverage offers you tons of nutrition as well as protein and fiber to help keep you full until your next meal. Whipping up a smoothie for breakfast will further…
The following post was originally featured on Cook Eat Paleo and written by Lisa Wells, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. It’s that time of year to start thinking about Christmas gift ideas. Nothing embodies the season more than homemade Christmas gifts – especially gifts from the kitchen. There’s a gift on this list…
How do you make the quickest breakfast even quicker? Prep the entire week’s breakfast all at once. Just like you pack salads for the week, you can save time every night by prepping five days of overnight oats. All you need are mason jars, some basic ingredients, and an under-300-calorie superfilling breakfast will be waiting…
The weekend is the perfect time to celebrate with a drink – especially after a long run or outdoor workout. But it’s all too easy to cancel out all your hard work with a cocktail that’s full of hidden calories from tons of sugar and ingredients that are hard to pronounce. After doing a little…
Bananas are the perfect fruit to incorporate into dessert, a healthy snack, or a nutritious smoothie. If you enjoy getting your daily dose of potassium through bananas, you’ll love all the creative ways to cook with them. From vegan ice cream for a cool treat to a sweet combination of banana and chocolate, these 15…
