Category Archives: Dessert

Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bites – Running Fuel

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Have you thought about what you’re eating for race day fuel? So many winter marathons about to go down in January and February including Walt Disney World Marathon, Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona, Chevron Houston Marathon, Austin Marathon and more. Plus, trail running season and obstacle course racing season (like Spartan Race) will be ramping up soon. It’s time to start thinking about what tasty yet effective running snacks to pack in those hydration packs, running belts and shorts pockets.Cinnamon Mocha Energy Bites for Marathon

Today, I’m sharing a Cinnamon Mocha Marathon Energy Bite recipe I made especially for 2019 race day badassery. Read on for more! Continue reading →

Chai Roasted Persimmons with Gingered Greek Yogurt

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When you find a bunch of persimmons, you start thinking of ways to use them up – good thing they actually last for several weeks on the counter! A friend left some homegrown Fuyu Persimmons on my doorstep because she didn’t know what to do with them – but I do! Chai Persimmons with Gingered Yogurt

There are so many ways to eat a persimmon, like an apple, sliced in salads, in salsas and more! Today, I’m sharing a fall-inspired healthy dessert recipe – Chai Roasted Persimmons with Gingered Greek Yogurt. It’s very simple to make and an unexpected treat! Read on to get more info on the fruit along with the persimmon recipe:  Continue reading →

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

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It might seem like pumpkin is on repeat here, but nothing wrong with trying to find another way to enjoy pumpkin this time of year – am I right?! Lovers of this seasonal flavor sensation will love my Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake, a not-so-classic take on a popular Mexican dessert (which means “three milks” cake in Spanish).

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

 

Not only does it (lip) smack of pumpkin spice and maple, this pretty much sugar-free cake is free of table sugar (duh), taking the cake down from 56g carbs to just 18g carbs (and 500 calories to 358 calories) thanks to natural sweetener alternatives . . . aka, it’s sugar swap time!  Impress your guests with this feast-worthy and feel good yet low-carb dessert for the holidays – hint, hint, Thanksgiving dessert idea! Continue reading →

Keto Caramel Pudding with Toasted Coconut

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This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Just because you’re on a low-carb diet, doesn’t mean you have to say “no” to dessert. My Keto Caramel Pudding with Toasted Coconut is rich, creamy and indulgent . . . but with none the sugar.Keto Caramel Pudding with Toasted Coconut

It’s a luxurious, low-carb treat and keto dessert you can gift to yourself (you deserve it) or prepare for company during this upcoming holiday season.  Continue reading →

Pumpkin Cookie Cake with Spiced Choco-Nut Butter Drizzle {Low Carb and Gluten Free}

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Can’t be rolling right into the first weekend of fall without having pumpkin spice on my mind. I don’t even care that it’s still hot enough to necessitate running shorts and a tank top for my mad dash down Aisle 9 to grab (more than) my fair share of pumpkin puree before it goes out of stock. 

With this stockpile of canned pumpkin, I can make all the yummy pumpkin recipes I crave, including the newest I’m sharing today – {Low Carb and Gluten Free} Pumpkin Cookie Cake with Spiced Coco-Nut Butter Drizzle. Read on to get all the details and recipe: Continue reading →