Grilled Banana Sundae with Coconut Cream, Date Syrup & Walnuts (and Superfood Cookie Crumbles)

Going B-A-N-A-N-A-S for my Grilled Banana “Sundae” with Date Syrup, Coconut Whip, Walnuts and Cookie Crumble. It’s a fruit dessert I don’t have to feel guilty about eating even though it’s just oozing with amazing flavor. Grilled Banana Sundae with Date Syrup

If you know me, you’d know I’d take a sweet treat over salty snack any place, any day. Only problem is that I try to avoid eating empty calories and refined-sugar foods. I’m not against healthy, functional carbs though – I need them to fuel me through my running and workouts – and to keep my brain from fogging over. This easy grilled banana delivers everything I need, read on to get the recipe for this Paleo banana dessert: Continue reading

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa | Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

Got the grill going this weekend? My Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa is a simple yet stunning addition to your summer spread.

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa

Bursting with sweet-savory flavor thanks to the season’s best produce, this creative fruit salad is a family favorite for backyard cookouts and pool parties. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients, it fits with Paleo, Whole30, Vegetarian, Vegan and Mediterranean diets. Continue reading

Cherry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt with Collagen | No Added Sugar

Cherry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt with Collagen is the perfect pick to sooth a summer sweet tooth – and a favorite healthy July 4th dessert!  cherry chocolate chip collagen frozen yogurt

Go ahead and have two scoops of this creamy frozen treat – it seems so rich and indulgent, but there is absolutely no added sugar, sweetened with stevia and sugar-free chocolate chips. The added collagen hydrolysate powder boosts the protein and overall nutrition – just 166 calories per serving with 16g protein and a great source of daily calcium. Read on for this no-churn collagen frozen yogurt recipe.

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Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen | Paleo, Gluten-free

You say clafoutis, I say clafout YES! Don’t be fooled, this ridiculously easy French dessert looks casual and carefree . . but it’s also quite elegant. Custardy yumminess baked over berries that you can slice neatly into a wedge – it’s worthy of a summer dinner party by the pool. Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen

I’m calling my take (oh, you KNOW I have a take) on this classic dessert Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen. I lower the carbs with natural sugar substitutes and swap flours to make this summer dessert gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.

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9 Fruit & Veggie Tips to Simplify Clean Eating, Prevent Food Waste

Less face it, eating clean can often feel like a chore, especially when it comes to produce. Fruits and vegetables can be a hassle to prep or store, and often go bad before they can be consumed. 9 Healthy Hacks - Fruit & Veggie Tips

Adding these helpful hacks for fruits and vegetables can help ensure success in your journey to eat clean, make prep and clean-up easier, and also reduce food waste! Win-win-win! Continue reading