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Caramelized onions, sauteed red bell peppers and zucchini combined create a winning egg frittata breakfast dish.

Caramelized Onion, Red Pepper and Zucchini Frittata

March 4, 2012

A skinny tropical green smoothie made with pineapple, shredded coconut and bananas, then blended with spinach, light coconut milk and Greek yogurt. High in Vitamin A, B-6, C, Manganese and fiber.

Skinny Green Tropical Smoothie

February 29, 2012

Light Swiss Chard Frittata – At first bite you'll love the sweet caramelized onions in combination with the savory flavors from the Swiss chard, eggs and cheese.

Light Swiss Chard Frittata

February 22, 2012

Valentine's Day is coming up and I can't think of a better way to start the morning than with these fabulous light and fluffy Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes!

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

February 10, 2012

Whole wheat mini banana bread made with ripe bananas and chocolate chips are sure to leave a smile on anyone's face.

Petite Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Loaves

January 29, 2012

Ok, so I'll admit, first time trying a green monster smoothie... and quite honestly I was not prepared to like it!

Skinny Green Monster Smoothie

January 24, 2012

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones are sweetened just to perfection studded with chocolate chips. Kind of like eating a giant chocolate chip cookie for breakfast!

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones

January 11, 2012

This is the BEST Baked Oatmeal recipe with Blueberries and Bananas. It's perfect to serve guests for brunch, or make it ahead for the week for easy meal prep, as leftovers taste just as good reheated.

Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas

January 10, 2012

These decadent chocolate brownie batter pancakes are a guiltless, low fat and vegan with only 170 calories for the entire recipe. Can also be made gluten free!

Brownie Batter Pancakes

December 27, 2011

Don't you just love a good biscotti in the morning with a cup of coffee? These Italian biscotti cookies are loaded with pistachios and cranberries, twice baked to form a crispy delicious cookie, perfect for dunking!

Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

December 19, 2011

Pumpkin Hazelnut Flaugnarde (Clafoutis) – A warm rustic pumpkin custard sweetened with agave and baked with toasted hazelnuts.

Pumpkin Hazelnut Custard (Clafoutis)

November 7, 2011

The day was cool and crisp, perfect for baking a low fat pumpkin bread. Warming my kitchen with the sweet scent of pumpkin spices – Oh how I just love October.

Low Fat Pumpkin Bread with Pepitas

October 5, 2011

Fresh raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries baked in low-fat whole wheat muffins. Perfect for breakfast or to enjoy as a snack.

Mixed Berry Whole Wheat Muffins

August 14, 2011

Any chocolate lovers out there? These double chocolate muffins made with bananas, chocolate chips and cocoa powder are moist and choco-licious! If you like the thought of eating chocolate for breakfast, then this is for you!

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins with Glaze

August 5, 2011

Moist and Chewy low fat granola bars loaded with oats, chocolate chips, raisins and pecans in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Granola Bars with Oats Raisins and Chocolate

June 7, 2011

Hash Brown Egg White Nests

June 6, 2011

Moist chocolate chip muffins loaded with chocolate morsels in every bite. What a perfect way to start you morning if chocolate is your weakness. Also great as an afternoon snack.

Ricotta Cheese Chocolate Chip Muffins

June 5, 2011

Horchata de arroz is a deliciously refreshing Mexican beverage made from rice milk, sugar and cinnamon and served chilled over ice. Wonderful for those who are lactose intolerant if you substitute the milk for almond milk.

Brown Rice Horchata

May 3, 2011

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

May 1, 2011

Dessert for breakfast? This make-ahead baked French toast casserole topped with Bananas Fosters will wow your guests this Easter! Put out some bowls of fresh berries and fruit and your guests wont even know this is a lightened up French Toast.

Bananas Foster Topped Overnight French Toast

April 20, 2011

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

April 14, 2011

Creme Brulee for breakfast? No, I haven't lost my mind! The custard in this low fat creme brulee is actually Greek yogurt sweetened with fruit preserves on the bottom, and topped with fresh fruit.

Breakfast Creme Brulee

March 21, 2011

Lemon Cranberry Scones

March 19, 2011

Papaya Coconut Muffins

March 2, 2011

Warning: Make at your own risk... these chocolate pistachio biscotti are highly addictive, hard to eat just one!!

Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti

February 11, 2011

Top 10 Lightened Up New Year’s Day Brunch Recipes

December 29, 2010

A make-ahead baked creme brulee French toast casserole with a sweet sugar-coated bottom, perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast.

Lightened Up Crème Brûlée French Toast

December 17, 2010

Cornmeal Cake (Bolo de Fubá)

December 3, 2010

This healthy pumpkin oatmeal shake is a perfect breakfast smoothie on the go! It's also super rich in tons of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Healthy Pumpkin Oatmeal Shake

November 21, 2010

Cinnamon Apple Spiced Oatmeal

November 15, 2010