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Power up your weekend breakfast with this recipe for creamy vegan buckwheat porridge. FitSugar reader Prepel posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. A great breakfast alternative if you are sensitive to gluten. Learn how to make this recipe after the break! Read more
So what is VOO exactly? VOO stands for Vegan Overnight Oats. This recipe was submitted by FitSugar reader prepel in the Healthy Recipe group, and she combines cinnamon, apricot, and almond butter to make a sugar-free Summer breakfast. Creamy and delicious, this breakfast tastes just like dessert. The best part — you can whip it up in one minute, leave it refrigerated overnight, and tah-dah, Read more
It's time to party like it's 2011! On the first day of 2011, skip cereal, yogurt, or steel cut oats and dish up a decadent, but healthy brunch to help you and yours start the year off right. Here are some tasty, satisfying dishes that offer a kick of indulgence, but won't wreak havoc on your diet. They're also really easy to make and will go over well on hungry friends who are milling about your Read more
You already have your Valentine's Day lunch box planned for your tot, but how will you start their day? A touch of love for the first meal of the day is the perfect way to send kids off to school knowing that mama has them in her heart all day long. These Valentine's Day breakfast ideas make the most important meal of the day the most special. Check them out! Read more
If you've never made a strata before, you are missing out! A strata is a casserole brunch dish that consists of bread, eggs, and cheese. Think of it like a savory breakfast bread pudding. Stratas are excellent for entertaining because they can be assembled the night before the party and feed a large crowd. My favorite strata recipe, one that I've served over and over again, is this version. It's Read more
Low-calorie cocktails for your Valentine's Day celebrations — Shape Go ahead and plate up some pasta; these recipes are healthy — Real Simple Healthify your chocolate torte with sweet potatoes! — Vegetarian Times 9 power foods that boost your immunity — Prevention Healthy reasons to not follow recipes when making meals — Self Low-calorie sweets that please the palate and satisfy — Read more
Need an easy brunch to whip up on Super Bowl Sunday? Try this egg recipe from AllieNic. She posted it in the Healthy Recipes community group. Ingredients: 12 slices of ham (free of preservatives) 12 eggs Salt, pepper, and paprika Line a muffin tin with slices of ham. Crack an egg into each muffin spot, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bake at 375ºF for 20 minutes! Check out Read more
Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more
There's nothing wrong with a decadent egg-bacon-pancake platter every once in a while, but even better is a breakfast that tastes indulgent even though it's not. Keep calorie counts and fat grams down during breakfast with a few of these healthy swaps. Whether you need a better breakfast option when you're on the go or just want to be able to eat French toast again, read on for five easy, Read more
We've got a new partnership with Padma Lakshmi! The host of the Emmy-winning Top Chef, writer, and designer started Padma Lakshmi, a social networking site that celebrates our favorite topics, including food adventures, recipes, and party planning. She'll be dishing up goodies for us here on YumSugar monthly. Today, Padma sings the virtues of a lesser-known condiment: homemade chili honey Read more
