These Light Pumpkin Pie Gingersnap Parfaits are perfect for a snack or dessert. Greek yogurt and nut milk lighten up these pumpkin pie in-a-jar desserts. These individual pumpkin pie parfaits are great for portion control and an elegant presentation. Sponsored by Peapod. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like pumpkin pie. Although…
Vanilla Pear Raspberry Panna Cotta Recipe
This Vanilla Pear Raspberry Panna Cotta is a decadent, yet low calorie dessert. Sponsored by Silk. Earlier this summer, we traveled to St. Martin and were treated to lots of decadent desserts, including panna cotta, which is an Italian dessert traditionally made with heavy cream. I’ve lightened up this elegant dessert using Vanilla Silk Cashew…
Chinese Almond Float with Fresh Fruit Recipe
Chinese Almond Float with Fresh Fruit is the perfect summer dessert when you’re looking for something cool, refreshing and light to top off a meal. Today, I’m participating in The Recipe ReDux’s “Healthy Recipe with Spirit” themed event, where participants are sharing recipes that include spirits, extracts and other alcohols. I chose almond extract for my spirit….
Creamy Coconut Chia Seed Greek Yogurt Pudding with Raspberry Puree Recipe
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…
Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes with Light Creamy Topping Recipe
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…