All in Desserts
Looking for something sweet? Here is a fantastic recipe that is healthy and delicious. Super easy to throw together with the staples in your pantry.
For me, Christmas is all about tradition, family and childhood nostalgia. I really enjoy this time of year when I get to relive some of my most favourite memories as an adult. Christmas is also when I allow myself to indulge in the foods that I don’t normally eat but still enjoy! Eating really well 95% of the time allows me to indulge a bit now and again without too much consequence.
To keep holiday weight gain to a minimum and gastrointestinal issues at bay, see my previous blog for helpful tips to follow throughout Christmas. But, here are a few goodies you can add to your mix that aren’t as rich or sweet but still just as good.
I have a sweet tooth so I am always on the look out for healthy and delicious sweets. I have a recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth but not compromise your health, in fact it is pretty healthy!
Now that it is fall, we must put pumpkin into everything! And why would Millionaires Bars be any different?
I won’t ramble on and on about what’s in them but know they contain no refined sugar or flour and are packed with fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fat…but not too much!
This mighty little seed is considered a super food and for good reason. It is high in many of the B vitamins, fibre and omega 3. Chia seeds also contains minerals including calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus and zinc, all of which are needed for a healthy body. The chia seed can absorb up to 12X its weight in liquid, creating a gelatinous texture. Which is perfect for replacing an egg in a recipe for any vegan friends you may have.
