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Desserts and Cookies

Healthy Light Dessert and Cookie recipes made with whole ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth

Creamy Coconut Chia Seed Greek Yogurt Pudding with Raspberry Puree Recipe

September 9, 2013 by Jeanette 31 Comments

Raspberry Chia Coconut Greek Yogurt Pudding © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Creamy Coconut Chia Seed Greek Yogurt Pudding with Raspberry Puree is a lightened up version of Le Pain Quotidien’s Coconut Chia Pudding with Raspberry Coulis. Over the summer, I met up with two of my friends at a local place called Le Pain Quotidien. The name is fancy and I can never remember how…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Cooking For Cancer, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Liquid/Soft Food Diet, snacks, vegetarian Tagged With: chia seed pudding, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, how to use Greek yogurt, Le Pain Quotidien, light dessert

Roasted Fig Greek Yogurt and Chai Spiced Sorghum Parfait Recipe

August 28, 2013 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Roasted Fig Yogurt Chai Spiced Sorghum Parfait © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Roasted Fig Greek Yogurt and Chai Spiced Sorghum Parfait is a protein packed breakfast that will get your morning going. Have you ever tried roasted figs? How about sorghum? Until last week, I’d never tried either. Although I grew up with a dwarf fig tree in our yard (my dad was quite the gardener),…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts and Cookies, snacks, vegetarian Tagged With: crockpot sorghum, Greek yogurt, how to bake figs, how to cook whole sorghum, how to roast figs, slow cooker sorghum, whole sorghum, yogurt parfait with whole grains and fruit

Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes with Light Creamy Topping Recipe

June 19, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes with Light Creamy Topping © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These mini Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes are the perfect ending to a summer barbecue. A dollop of this Light Creamy Topping stands in for whipped cream with minimal fat. I’m always looking for ways to lighten up desserts, so today, I’m sharing our first of the season summer dessert – barely cooked fresh blueberries, topped with…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian Tagged With: berry shortcake, blueberry shortcake, cottage cheese dessert topping, Greek yogurt whipped topping, light dessert, low-fat whipped cream, summer dessert

Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe

April 22, 2013 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits © Jeanette's Healthy Living

These decadent looking Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are deceptively light compared to traditional cheesecake – the secret ingredients in this recipe are low-fat cottage cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. As most of you know, I don’t make a lot of sweets, but when I do, I try to lighten them up a bit. My boys…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian Tagged With: healthier cheesecake, healthier dessert choices, skinny dessert recipe

Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies Recipe {The Longevity Kitchen Book Review}

March 11, 2013 by Jeanette 80 Comments

Rebecca Katz's Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies © Jeanette's Healthy Living

I know the title to this post must have grabbed your attention – Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies! Rarely do I post sweet recipes, but when I find one that’s healthier than most, I have to share it with you. Today, I have a special treat – I’m sharing this gluten-free and healthier brownie recipe with…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian

Making Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Caryn Stabinsky at Elm Restaurant

March 7, 2013 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Chef Caryn Stabinsky's Cocoa Almonds © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Last week, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand how to make Cocoa Dusted Almonds from the very talented Caryn Stabinsky, pastry chef at Elm, named one of the Best New Restaurants 2012 by Esquire. Some of you might recall that I tried to recreate these little treats at home after a meal I had…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Resources, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: Caryn Stabinsky, cooking lesson, Elm Restaurant

Dark Chocolate Red Wine Truffles {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}

February 14, 2013 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Dark Chocolate Red Wine Truffles

Happy Valentines Day! Today, I’ve got a special treat for you! Beth from Tasty Yummies is sharing a special recipe as part of our week-long Gluten-Free Heart Healthy event. Treat your heart well and enjoy these Valentine truffles. Hi there! Happy Valentine’s Day! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Beth…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan Tagged With: heart healthy recipe, Tasty Yummies, vegan truffles

Almond Joy Raw Bars {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}

February 13, 2013 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Almond Joy Raw Bar

Today is the fourth in a series of Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy recipe posts from a group of talented health-minded bloggers. Please welcome Meg from Beard and Bonnet! For those of you who don’t know me, My name is Meg and I run a little site called Beard and Bonnet. I would like to thank…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices Tagged With: heart healthy recipe

Chocolate Pecan Love Bites {Gluten-Free & Heart Healthy 2013}

February 11, 2013 by Jeanette 3 Comments

Dark Chocolate Pecan Love Bites

This week, we’re been featuring some of my favorite blogger’s Gluten-Free & Heart Healthy recipes. Today, I’m thrilled to be hosting The Spicy RD! Please welcome EA Stewart! Be still my beating heart! I’m thrilled to be partnering with my fabulous 2012 Gluten-Free All Star Hosts as we celebrate American Heart Month in February with another healthy and delicious…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free Tagged With: gluten-free cookie recipe

Peanut Butter Chia Choco Chip Cookies {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}

February 10, 2013 by Jeanette Leave a Comment

No-Bake-Peanut-Butter-Chia-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies-@carascravings

Starting today and through the rest of this week, a group friends and I are posting a series of Heart Healthy recipes in celebration of February as Heart Health Month. Please welcome Cara from Cara’s Cravings who’s starting us off. Take it away Cara! Hello, Jeanette’s Healthy Living readers! Jeanette is graciously hosting me today…

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Filed Under: Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices

Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Coated Almonds Recipe (Power Foods)

January 25, 2013 by Jeanette 23 Comments

Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Last weekend, my husband and I shared a special dinner with friends at Elm Restaurant, where chef Brian Lewis showcases inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. His menu changes each week depending on what’s fresh and in season, and he and his kitchen staff are meticulous in their preparation and presentation of each and every dish,…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, snacks, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds nutrition, cocoa dusted almonds, dark chocolate coated almonds, Elm Restaurant, heart healthy foods, power foods

Gluten Free Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies Recipe

January 16, 2013 by Jeanette 35 Comments

Healthy Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Gluten Free Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies are a healthy dessert or snack, sure to please your sweet tooth. Is there such a thing as a healthy cookie? I don’t know, but I can tell you that the Gluten Free Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies that I’m sharing today are healthier than most. Leaving the healthy talk…

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Filed Under: Christmas, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Comfort Food Feast, Cooking Light, Food Network, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, heart health

Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle Recipe

December 27, 2012 by Jeanette 39 Comments

Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle - light delicious holiday dessert - a crowd pleaser

This Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle is the perfect holiday dessert for entertaining. No guilt here with this lightened up recipe. If you’re looking for a showstopping dessert that’s on the lighter side for a special occasion (New Year’s would be perfect), look no further. I’ve got you covered. I made this Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, healthy choices, vegetarian Tagged With: dessert with fruit, healthier dessert choices, low-fat cheesecake trifle, Low-fat dessert, raspberries, strawberries

Strawberry Whipped Cream Santas Recipe

December 22, 2012 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Strawberry Whipped Cream Santas - super cute and easy dessert that kids and adults will love

Strawberry Whipped Cream Santas are easy to make and so cute for Christmas. These are sure to please children and adults. Serve on a pretty platter for dessert or even Christmas morning. I don’t make sweet treats very often, but this holiday season, I’ve been experimenting with sweet treats for our Holiday Open House. Yesterday,…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, Holidays, vegetarian Tagged With: kid-friendly holiday dessert, santa dessert, strawberries and cream

Gluten-Free (Dairy-Free) Raspberry Almond Bar Recipe

December 10, 2012 by Jeanette 13 Comments

Gluten Free Raspberry Almond Bars © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Are you baking for the holidays? I used to make lots of Christmas cookies for the holidays, but last year I did very little baking because my youngest son went on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet and I was overwhelmed by the thought of trying to recreate all his favorite treats gluten-free. This year, our…

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Filed Under: Christmas, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free Tagged With: Dairy-free cookies and desserts, dairy-free holiday sweets, gluten-free cookies and desserts, gluten-free holiday sweets, King Arthur Flours

Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free Sweet Treats {Guest Post}

December 3, 2012 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Today, I am super excited to introduce you to Sarah who I met recently on a Google+ hangout. Sarah just started her blog this past year, but you’d never know it. Her site is absolutely gorgeous – her photography is beautiful and her site is a great resource for gluten-free and dairy-free sweets. Be sure…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free Tagged With: dairy-free desserts, gluten-free desserts, Guest Post, Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free Treats

Gluten-Free Pear and Apple Crisp Recipe

November 2, 2012 by Jeanette 18 Comments

Gluten-Free Pear Apple Crisp

Gluten-Free Pear and Apple Crisp is the perfect Fall or Winter dessert. This version uses oats and olive oil in the crisp topping for a healthy and delicious treat. Last winter, my sister forwarded me an article from NPR featuring gluten-free desserts, and I’ve kept it tucked in my pile of recipes to try. One…

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Filed Under: allergies, csa, dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, Holidays, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: apple crisp, gluten-free crisp topping, healthy dessert, healthy thanksgiving, pear and apple crisp, pear crisp, thanksgiving

Gluten-Free Coconut “Semolina” Cake (Edible Mosaic)

October 30, 2012 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Corn "Semolina" Cake

Recently, I was asked to participate in a virtual Mid-East Feast to celebrate the upcoming release of An Edible Mosaic, authored and photographed by my fellow blogging friend, Faith Gorsky. Brandy from Nutmeg Nanny is organizing this month-long event where a group of fabulous foodie bloggers has been sharing a different recipe for the past…

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Filed Under: book review, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free Tagged With: An Edible Mosaic, cookbook review, corn flour, Faith Gorsky, Middle Eastern cooking, Middle Eastern cuisine, Middle Eastern recipe, semolina cake

Easy Berry Sauce Recipe (Power Foods)

October 5, 2012 by Jeanette 20 Comments

Raspberry Sauce

Over the summer, my family visited my folks down in Maryland to celebrate my dad’s 85th birthday. Food has always been central to our family gatherings and this was no different. We ate our hearts out and were treated to a few special desserts served with this Berry Sauce that my brother-in-law made. My brother-in-law…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, dips and sauces, gluten-free, healthy choices, sauces, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: berries, blackberries, blueberries, health benefits of berries, power foods, raspberries, strawberries

Chocolate Dipped Dried Apricots with Toasted Nuts Recipe (Power Foods)

September 28, 2012 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Fresh apricots are only available for a short season, so over the summer, I usually buy at least one box from Costco’s to enjoy this delicate stone fruit. Fortunately, dried apricots are readily available, so these beauties can be enjoyed year-round. Although I like the bright orange color of dried apricots that have been treated…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: apricot health benefits, Chocolate Dipped Dried Apricots with Toasted Nuts, dried apricots

Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake Recipe

September 24, 2012 by Jeanette 39 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Chocolate Marble Cake with Raspberry Sauce

Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake is a delicious, healthy dessert. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Today, I’m sharing a rare treat on my blog – Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake. Although I’m not a big sweet eater, when I do eat something sweet, it has to be really good. Today, I’m sharing…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, Desserts and Cookies, giveaway, gluten-free Tagged With: dairy-free chocolate coffee cake, Giveaway, gluten-free chocolate coffee cake, Starbucks VIA

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