A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake


Updated 02/14/12 1:56 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Recipe

If you've got a cookie craving, you're in luck: FitSugar readers Pure2raw recently shared this gluten-free chocolate chip cookie cake with us in our Healthy Recipe group. Everyone loves cookie cake, right? We have a chocolate chip cookie cake that is not only gluten-free but egg- and dairy-free, too. It is full of flavor with a great soft, cakelike texture. Plus the three-ingredient coconut Read more

Lose Weight With These Healthy Chickpea Recipes


Updated 02/14/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Chickpea Garbanzo Beans Recipes

Chickpeas seem to be everywhere lately — and with good reason: they're high in protein, fiber, folate, and zinc. And in a small study, chickpeas have also been shown to aid in weight loss. I love how versatile they are: whether roasted on their own, tossed in a salad, or even used in dessert, chickpeas seem to make every recipe better! See a few of our favorites here. Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Protein Pumpkin Bars


Updated 02/12/12 12:38 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Vegan Protein Bar Recipe

FitSugar reader eatingbirdfood came up with a vegan protein bar that's great for an afternoon or postworkout snack. She posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. These bars are perfect for an on-the-go midafternoon snack. They're packed with protein, not sugar. Learn how to make this vegan treat after the break! Read more

Toast to Valentine's Day With a Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail


Updated 02/10/12 2:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail

Fruits and veggies can be slim pickings during the Winter, but not when it comes to blood oranges. Since the crimson color of the fruit's flesh makes it a perfect pairing for Valentine's Day, putting it in a celebratory cocktail makes total sense. It's full of nutritional goodness, too: blood oranges are a great source of vitamin C, and also contains a good amount of vitamin B1 and folic acid. Read more

Add Nutritional Goodness the Easy Way: 8 Recipes Made With Flax


Updated 02/11/12 12:41 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Healthy Flaxseed Recipes

There are many reasons to eat flaxseed: they're full of omega-3s and fiber and help promote healthy digestion, to name a few. Besides sprinkling flaxseed over a salad or cereal, it's also really easy to incorporate them into recipes. The best part is, flaxseeds don't really change how a recipe tastes, so no one will guess they just got a megadose of nutrition. Read more

A Reader Recipe: Chunky Cherry-Chocolate Granola Bites


Updated 02/10/12 1:30 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Cherry-Chocolate Granola Bites

FitSugar reader JuicyNoelle came up with this special cookie for Valentine's Day; she posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Tied with a festive pink ribbon and a little love, I’m hoping these cookies will be perfect for Valentine's Day. The whole-grain oats, nuts, and cherries in these cookies add heartiness, while the melted dark-chocolate chunks deliver bursts of richness. The chia Read more

Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day Cocktail: Rio Royale


Updated 02/09/12 2:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cedilla Açaí Champagne Cocktail

This Valentine's Day I'll be making Rio Royales: bubbly and pink-hued, this cocktail sets the perfect mood for the heart-filled holiday. What I'm really loving about Rio Royales is that a major component of the drink is antioxidant-rich açaí liquer. The berry-infused liquer gives the drink a subtle taste of chocolate-covered cherries, but its health benefits are even more enticing. Açaí pulp Read more

Healthy Snack: Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls


Updated 02/08/12 7:59 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Cucumber Tofu Rolls Recipe

Tofu usually shows up as part of a full meal, but it also makes a delicious and satisfying snack. Prepare tofu ahead of time and store it in the fridge to whip up these protein-packed vegan cucumber tofu rolls in a matter of minutes. If you've never cooked with tofu, this is a great no-fail recipe to try out. Keep reading to learn how to make this savory tofu recipe. Read more