When it comes to enjoying the sweeter side of life but still endeavoring to maintain health-conscious eating habits, the struggle is real. Can we really have our cookie and eat it too? The answer, quite surprisingly, is yes! This 3-ingredient cookie recipe is a game-changer for anyone who loves dessert but also loves feeling good about what they eat.

Peanut Butter Cups are one of my favorite sweet treat snacks! When I make these for my friends, kids or husband, they go crazy for them! I really love the peanut butter chocolate combo. The taste is superb, and you can eat this snack without feeling guilty because the ingredients are clean and healthy!

I met friends in New Jersey a few months back to receive my master facilitator Psych-K certification, and my friend Nina brought banana bread, and we all went crazy for it!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cups are one of my favorite healthy snacks! When I make these for my friends, kids or husband, they go crazy for them! I really love the peanut butter chocolate combo. The taste is superb, and you can eat this snack without totally crushing my calories for the day.

Homemade Blueberry Scones are one of my favorite breakfast items to eat! I really love the buttery taste of a scone, but also wanted to make sure I could make it without totally crushing my calories for the day.

Ta-da! The secret ingredient to making a healthy cookie dough is chickpeas! This healthy cookie dough tastes similar to the real thing but is made with nutrient-dense ingredients. They are made without raw eggs, so it makes it safer to eat out of the bowl! It’s an incredible sweet treat that contains fiber and heart-healthy fat as a bonus!

Homemade Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Bars are one of my secrets when I’m trying to curb my sweet tooth!

These No-Bake Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars are so easy to make! They are made with healthy ingredients and only 6 items are needed to make them! They are super-duper yummy for a sweet bar treat that is simply irresistible.

My love for peanut butter and dark chocolate runs deeeeep! So many times, I turn to cooking and creating in the kitchen, when I want to experience more joy.

So I have a confession, Valentine’s Day is one of my least favorite holidays, then it’s a close second with Halloween and NYE. I don’t know why, but every year during the month of February, I always think about it being the month of love, but what if you aren’t feeling the love?!

Cornbread muffins are easy to make from scratch, with a few simply ingredients you most likely have on hand already and ready in 20 minutes. They turn out light and fluffy every time!

Butternut squash might be one of my favorite holiday side dishes! It can be made so many different ways, and with its slightly nutty and sweet flavor, it’s almost like eating a dessert without the guilt. Here is a super simple recipe for butternut squash that will definitely please every butternut squash lover at your holiday table!

Hands down, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There is no hassle or stress of finding the perfect gift, just a great day spent with close family and friends and of course delicious food! My mouth is watering just thinking about some of my family’s favorite recipes.

Start your morning off with a delicious homemade steamy treat! It’s super rich, with the dark coffee that’s ohhhh so satisfying! Think creamy goodness, with a hint of sweetness and warm yummy spices to fill your soul!

Start your morning off with this thick and creamy Pumpkin Protein Spice Smoothie that is healthy, balanced, and packed with all your fall favorites like pumpkin, banana, cinnamon, and almond milk creating a yummy & fast creaminess on the go breakfast or snack.

Tired of the straight-up margarita? This Mescal, Jalapeño Margarita with a splash of orange liqueur is such a fun twist on the classic. It’s a smokey, however if you don’t like mescal tequila, use regular to make it more level, I taste a bit of sweetness paired with smokiness and spice which makes it a refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer outdoor sipping!

Candied Pecans - an easy recipe for Cinnamon-Sugar Candied Pecans! They are the perfect topping for salads, main dishes, desserts, or grab a handful for a snack! I have also gifted them at the holidays!

Salad recipes are my favorite way to showcase vibrant, in-season produce, which consist of fruits and veggies that are so good on their own that you don’t need to do much to make them into a delicious meal. This is The Best Salad + Strawberries & Blueberries Citrus Vinaigrette. The perfect salad for any time honestly, spring and summer is my fav! When it gets a bit cooler out, I like to simply brighten up our dinner table with a colorful mix of veggies and hearty greens. On long summer days, when it’s warmer out, I’d rather be outside than in the kitchen, so making summer salads are the perfect solution. They are so simple to toss together and incredibly delicious.

This easy Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare with basic pantry ingredients, and it’s super easy!

The combination of uncooked rolled oats and oat milk in the batter helps develop this incredible flavor and texture. Natural sweetness comes from the bananas, so no sugar is needed! I absolutely love the flavor and smothered it with peanut butter after I toasted it a bit and it was so good!

For real, please make them and e-mail me telling me how much you LOVED them! I first had a similar cookie during quarantine from a cute little farm stand in Kingfield, Maine. I would partake after my longer than normal mountain bike rides on the Carrabassett Trails at Sugarloaf, in the woods, and the taste and decadence of this cookie is worth every bite!