Artificial sweeteners are just as commonly found on the dinner table as salt and pepper. To some, they are a “miracle food” because they pass through the body undigested – with all the flavor and none of the calories. Too good to be true? The FDA […]
I recently tried Len and Larry’s protein cookies. While they do contain protein, they also contain a lot of other ingredients that make it taste like you are eating chemical sewage (is it just me?). So I decided to try to make a healthier (and […]
Pumpkin season never ends in my apartment. Had a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s adventure last night and found pumpkin flavored Rudi’s bread and Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese. Amazing apart and even more amazing together. I haven’t had too many gluten-free breads (I’m not […]
It was my roommate’s birthday last Wednesday, so I obviously had to make her a protein cake. This cake was a little random. No plan. Just throwing ingredients in the food processor and hoping for the best. It worked! Note: I cooked this in a […]
There is conflicting research around the use of artificial sweeteners. While real sugar is fine in moderation, too much can contribute to the development of diabetes, tooth decay, heart disease, obesity, and more. Furthermore, too much can cause your blood sugar to spike and then […]
I had been sticking to my usual pancake recipe all week, but decided to switch it up this morning and use some ground flaxseed in the batter. These came out so delicious and fluffy- I could’ve had 3 more stacks. Print Recipe Coconut Flaxseed […]
Not your typical pancakes, but these were a delicious twist to the usual. With oatmeal as the pancake base and cottage cheese as the filling, these pancakes are full of complex carbohydrates and protein- a perfect start to the day. Print Recipe Cinnamon Banana Pancake Rollups […]
I’ve made my Black Bean Brownies so many times, and it finally occurred to me- why not try white beans and make blondies? Apparently, I wasn’t the only one who thought of this idea. There were several recipes already floating around on different blogs and […]
