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Veggie Packed Spinach Artichoke Dip

I love dips. Love them. My only issue with restaurant dips and pre-packaged dips, is that I don’t know what they’re really putting in there. And also, why are they filled with so many calories? I got to thinking that there has got to be a better way to make my favorite dips with a lot less calories and without sacrificing taste. Let’s be honest here, sometimes when calories are reduced, flavors dull. I’m not about that life. I won’t eat something that doesn’t taste good just to cut calories. So I set out to make “skinny/healthy” Spinach Artichoke Dip. (more…)

Honey Almond Fig Cake

categories: Desserts, Posts, Recipes

It’s fig season, and what better way to celebrate than with Honey Almond Fig Cake. Fig season generally runs from August through October – so look out for tons more fig recipes from all your favorite bloggers.

Let’s talk about Figs for a minute. I love figs. It all started in Kindergarten when they used to pass out Fig Newtons during snack time. Remember those? I’m not going to lie, they were my favorite snacks. At the time, though, I did not make the connection between the sweet fruit-filled bar and the actual fruit. That mental connection didn’t happen until many years later. (more…)

Easy Chia Pudding Recipe for Meal Prep

categories: Breakfast, Posts, Recipes

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No Added Sugar Watermelon Coconut Popsicles

categories: Desserts, Posts, Recipes

It’s been HOT. So hot. Unbelievably hot. Unbearably hot. I wouldn’t mind the heat if it wasn’t so humid too. That’s what I get for making Northern VA home. I shouldn’t be complaining though, it didn’t start warming up around here until mid-June. Then, inexplicably, we went from 60 F to 95 F seemingly overnight. Also, I shouldn’t be shocked. It is what it is, I guess. I’ll be complaining about the heat and humidity every year, every time we hit a heat wave. You can count on it.

The only thing we can do to beat the heat is stay indoors, where it’s nice and air-conditioned and snack on some No Added Sugar (as long as you don’t add the ganache) Watermelon Coconut Popsicles. (more…)

Toasted Pita Nachos

categories: Appetizers, Posts, Recipes

It’s summer time, and quick, easy to throw together meals are the name of the game. Honestly, being a one-woman show means that most nights I just want to throw some popcorn on the stovetop and cozy up on the couch with a massive bowl of popped popcorn and an ice cold Diet Coke. I won’t tell you how many nights I’ve done that … there’s room for much judgment.

On the days when popcorn and Diet Coke just isn’t going to cut it, I crave easy-to-make snack-like dinners. I’m a snacker {could you tell when I mentioned popcorn for dinner?} I could live on Snack Boards. This is why I’m so in love with these toasted pita nachos. (more…)

Secret Ingredient Date Walnut Bread

categories: Breads, Desserts, Posts, Recipes

Happy Eid! We made it through the month of Ramadan, and we can finally enjoy a steaming mug of coffee during daylight hours. I always take my morning coffee for granted until Ramadan rolls around and reminds me just how crucial that cup of coffee is for me and my ability to function most of the day. What did you miss most during Ramadan? Let me know in the comments. (more…)