The weather's warming up, so what better way to treat yourself than with a sweet treat of frozen fruit made from superfoods? FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted this simple recipe for raspberry-pineapple chia popsicles in our Healthy Recipe group.
Easy to make and so refreshing, these pops are a great Springtime treat! High in vitamins and fiber, they are super healthy too.
Holy zucchinis! I wanted to plant two different kinds in my garden, and since the seedlings came in packs of four, my eight plants are bursting with gorgeous green veggies. I've grilled it, stuffed it with quinoa, made Creamy Zucchini Boats, and pan-fried Zucchini Latkes, but this weekend I was in the mood for something sweet. I thought, why not combine two of my favorite bread recipes — zucchini and banana. The combination is more amazing than I thought it would be.
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As a cost-saving measure, I recently bought bananas in bulk at Costco. Unfortunately, my family just wasn't craving that fruit this week, and a gal can only eat so many bananas! With the warmer weather, the bananas ended up ripening quickly and I was left with five overripe bananas. Before the compost bucket became their fate, I used two to make chocolate smoothies, and the other three were used in this new recipe. This bread has a hearty, warm flavor, and is subtly sweet so it's perfect on its own, or toasted lightly and topped with peanut butter or jam.
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Spring is coming soon, but for many of us, we still have some cold nights ahead of us. This time of year I always try to make my favorite cold weather foods like soups, breads, and warm treats before Spring officially blows in. Here's one my family loves that's easy to make, tastes oh-so decadent, but is a great source of fiber and protein. Make it to enjoy for breakfast or an after-dinner dessert.
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Fresh fruits are a little sparse in these cold Winter months, so I've been buying more bananas since my beloved berries are out of season. Last week I picked up a few too many, and they started getting brown before my family had a chance to eat them. So I decided to make lemonade out of lemons, or rather banana muffins out of overripe bananas. The crumb topping is what makes these muffins taste like dessert. Savor a warm muffin with some hot mulled wine in the evening, or serve them at your New Year's Day brunch.
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow. I've been anticipating the meal for weeks, but I still have room on my table for a few healthy side dishes and desserts. Check out these six recipes for tasty dishes that don't rely on copious amounts of fat to please your palate.
 Carrot Soufflé |
 Brussels Sprouts |
 Apple Squash |
 Apple Pear Oatmeal Crisp |
 Pumpkin-Carrot Bars |
 Vegan Pumpkin Pie |
Fall is officially here and that means it's apple season. Take a trip to your local orchard and pick a peck of McIntosh, Cortland, or Empire apples and give this recipe a try. With chunks of apples, oats, flax meal, and walnuts, these are packed with fiber and a taste that'll warm your soul.
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Zucchinis are overflowing out of many people's gardens now so you can either find them free from a generous friend, or for a couple bucks at your local farmers market. Once you get your hands on this green summer squash, give this recipe a try.
Grandma's recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour DirectionsCarrot Zucchini Bread
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (flax meal)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 cup Sucanat (or sugar)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrots
If sweet frozen treats are what you crave in the heat, then here's a snack for you. It's a cinch to make and contains only three ingredients — graham crackers, bananas, and peanut butter. This dessert is dairy and cholesterol free, contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich. My girls and I all love them, and I bet you will too.
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Sometimes a fruit mix will do just fine for dessert, and sometimes you need something that feels and taste a little more like dessert. This tasty little Cappuccino Dessert posted by user ces016 looks like it would do the trick. It's probably not for those of you who eat all natural and organic, but for everyone else it's worth a try.
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