Get new post updates: via rss via email

Dessert

Browse Recipes

I LOVE chia pudding! And what can be easier than throwing a few chia seeds into a jar with fresh fruit berries and almond milk and giving it a good shake!

Superfood Triple Berry Chia Pudding

May 15, 2013

Fried Ice Cream, a dessert made from a breaded scoop of ice cream that is typically quickly deep-fried, creating a crispy shell around a cold scoop of ice cream. This lighter version isn't fried, but oh-my-word, I can't tell you how good this is!

Mexican “Unfried” Ice Cream

May 3, 2013

These Easter Egg cake balls are such a fun Easter dessert idea! Made lighter by using a box cake mix, egg whites and fat free Greek yogurt – no oil, no butter required!

Easter Egg Cake Balls

March 30, 2013

Last yaI took last year's plain coconut macaroons and drizzled them with a little chocolate to satisfy my craving. I reduced the sugar a little to compensate for the chocolate and drizzled some chocolate over them once they were done.ear I posted a recipe for plain coconut macaroons, but this year I was craving them drizzled with a little chocolate, so I reduced the sugar a little to compensate for the chocolate and drizzled some chocolate over them once they were done.

Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons

March 23, 2013

Everyone knows there's gold at the end of a rainbow, so why not celebrate St Patrick's Day with these easy cake pops, made skinny by using a cake pop pan, a box cake mix, fat free yogurt, egg whites and water!

St Patricks Day Cake Pops

March 16, 2013

Confession, I've never had a shamrock shake from McDonald's. But I love the idea of a green minty milkshake for St Patrick's Day, so I set out to make my own, with a bit less fat and calories.

Skinny(er) Shamrock Shake

March 5, 2013

These healthy nut cookies are made with just three ingredients! Mashed ripe bananas, oatmeal and walnuts. OMG, these really ARE healthy!

Healthy Banana Nut Cookies

February 18, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day! My daughter is having a Valentine's Day party in school today, so I just wanted to share these cake pops adapted from my skinny cake pop recipe I did a few months back to bring to her class.

Valentine’s Day Cake Balls

February 14, 2013

Skinny chocolate parfaits are a rich, creamy chocolate treat made from semi-sweet chocolate, fat-free milk, vanilla and cornstarch. Layered with a little whipped cream, it's a perfect ending to a special dinner.

Skinny Chocolate Parfaits

February 10, 2013

Cheesecake squares, lightened up with yogurt and light cream cheese, baked on a chocolate graham cracker crust drizzled with melted chocolate and topped with fresh raspberries.

Skinny Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

January 31, 2013

This skinny eggnog cake is so delicious. Simply combine a yellow box cake mix with nutmeg, Chobani, water, egg whites and you'll have a perfect holiday dessert!

Skinny Eggnog Cake

December 21, 2012

Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate – A dreamy, icy blend of chocolatey goodness, without the guilt!

Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate

December 19, 2012

These Skinny Cake pops are made lighter by using a box cake mix, egg whites and fat free Greek yogurt – no oil, no butter required!

Skinny Cake Pops

December 11, 2012

Easy light and airy cookies made with only 5 ingredients! If you like the combination of mint chocolate chip, then you'll love these little meringue clouds.

Dark Chocolate and Mint Chip Clouds

December 2, 2012

These bite sized pecan tarts are the perfect lighter alternative for pecan pie this holiday season! They are so easy to make, just 7 ingredients for a delicious treat.

Mini Pecan Phyllo Tarts

November 14, 2012

The ultimate "guilt-free" frozen ice cream treat made with only ONE ingredient, over-ripe bananas! No cream, or sugar added. Finally it's OK have ice cream for breakfast.

Guiltless Banana Ice Cream

November 12, 2012

Hazelnuts, white chocolate and pumpkin spice biscotti are the perfect combination for these crispy "adult" cookies.

Pumpkin Hazelnut White Chocolate Biscotti

November 4, 2012

When you need a "little" treat, these delicious pumpkin cheesecake shooters are the perfect sweet fix. Perfect to serve at Halloween party or to add to your Thanksgiving table!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Shooters

October 25, 2012

A simple, chilled sweet berry soup topped with fresh berries and mint topped with frozen yogurt. The perfect dessert if you're having company because you make it ahead and keep it chilled until ready to serve.

Raspberry Blueberry Gazpacho with Fresh Mint

September 1, 2012

Perfectly portioned guiltless banana split sundaes in a jar that are decadent and delicious, but won't hurt your waistline!

Guiltless Banana Split in a Jar

August 24, 2012

Raspberry coconut chia pudding, in a popsicle! These easy chia pudding pops are perfect as a healthy snack or dessert, even breakfast on a hot summer morning!

Raspberry Coconut Chia Pudding Pops

August 23, 2012

This simple Cherry Custard dessert is similar to a French Clafoutis, only made lighter and served in individual ramekins for better portion control.

Cherry Custard

July 27, 2012

Cherry Lime Ice Pops – Sweet summer cherries with a touch of lime make these easy, sweet popsicles a perfect treat on a hot summer day. Only 4 ingredients!

Cherry Lime Ice Pops

July 15, 2012

Hot summer's day? No problem, cool off with these homemade frozen fruit pops made with fresh mango, kiwi, and raspberry fruit puree.

Frozen Mango, Kiwi, Raspberry Fruit Pops

July 4, 2012

Healthy Frozen Banana Popsicles are such a fun summer treat for the kids and grown-ups too!

Frozen Banana Pop

June 29, 2012

I'm addicted to coconut, combine that with mango and I'm in heaven! And, using chia seeds make an easy, healthy pudding which requires no cooking! Genius!

Mango Coconut Chia Pudding

June 5, 2012

Skinny chocolate chip cookies made with absolutely no butter or oil sandwiched together with fat-free frozen yogurt and colored sprinkles. If this doesn't say summer, I don't know what does!

Skinny Chocolate Chip Fro-Yo Sandwiches

June 1, 2012

Easy Blueberry Buttermilk Cake – A simple summer cake loaded with fresh, juicy blueberries in a lightly sweetened, moist buttermilk cake. And yes, it's light too!

Easy Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

May 24, 2012

Cross between smoothie and milk shake, this fro yo shake uses frozen yogurt and fresh bananas and berries. Perfect for a quick dessert or even breakfast and takes less than 5 minutes to make!

Very Berry Banana Fro Yo Shake

May 10, 2012

These super moist hummingbird cupcakes are light, full of pineapple, chopped bananas, pecans, cinnamon and spices topped off with a sweet cream cheese frosting.

Skinny Hummingbird Cupcakes

May 7, 2012