Trail Mix Bars

I’ve yet to find the perfect pre-workout trail mix granola bar. Every bar I’ve tried is either too sweet, too chewy, too sticky, or just plain boring. And if you check out the ingredients list of any of these store-bought bars, you’ll find three (or more) sweeteners, at least two preservatives, and at least three ingredients you…

Hearty Banana Nut Pancakes

I’ve always loved Banana Nut Muffins. I’ve also always loved pancakes. I think I’ve made that fairly obvious through my overflowing Pancakes & Waffles recipe page. Almost every saturday, I wake up at about 8:30 a.m., throw on some sweatpants, and tramp downstairs to whip myself up a batch of pancakes. Now, I get bored really…

Double-Dipped Skinny Vanilla Cake Pops

We have the cutest little cupcake store about 15 minutes from my house. Cupcakes have become increasingly popular during the last decade. And similar to the frozen yogurt craze, you’ve probably noticed shops specializing in the dessert popping up all across your city. If not, you’ve probably caught Cupcake Wars on TV, or another show of…

Healthy Chocolate Chip Blondies

I’ve never had a good blondie before. Until today, that is. A few years ago, when I still consumed high quantities of unhealthy, processed foods on a daily basis, I tried to bake blondies. Now, before that day I had never had a blondie before, and had actually only heard of them in passing. But…

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love chocolate chip cookies. Then again, who doesn’t? But when I say I love them, I mean I really really love them. Meaning, if I eat one, I can’t help but have another, and another, and another… until half the tray’s gone and I’m regretting the pint of milk I paired with the treat. So,…