Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Strawberry Lemonade Bars

Lemon bars always make me smile and think of my grandparents.  These strawberry lemonade bars are a new twist by adding freeze dried strawberries to add a sweet element to this tangy dessert.  I lightened it up by using extra virgin coconut oil instead of 

April Fool’s Day Hamburger and Fries

April Fool’s Day Hamburger and Fries

I had so much fun tricking my family with my April Fool’s Lasagna that I had to keep the fun going.  I served this for lunch and my boys absolutely loved it. Ingredients- 6 vanilla and chocolate ice cream sandwiches 4 slices pound cake Strawberry 

April Fool’s Day Lasagna aka Banana Cream Pie

April Fool’s Day Lasagna aka Banana Cream Pie

If you want to fool your family on any day of the year this is the perfect dessert.  When I dished this up my family was convinced it was dinner.  Then they took a bite and got a big surprise when they discovered a delicious 

Root Beer Float Cream Pie

Root Beer Float Cream Pie

If you love root beer floats then you will love this light and simple to prepare pie.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Crust- 18 reduced fat cinnamon or plain graham crackers 4 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil melted Filling– 2 cups cold heavy cream 

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

Healthy and so good.  This cheesecake disappeared so quickly I didn’t even get a picture of the entire cheesecake.  I blinked and there was only one slice left.  I don’t think I will ever make a heavy full fat cheesecake ever again. Recipe adapted from 

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

I don’t know about you, but I think I enjoy cookie dough more than the actual cookies.  This cookie dough tastes just like fresh baked cookies especially if you microwave the mixture for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate chips.  The next time you are 

Salted Chocolate Maple Pecan Bars

Salted Chocolate Maple Pecan Bars

OMG! These are without a doubt the most delicious thing I have tasted this year.  Who needs sugary processed candy bars when you can easily make something much more enticing at home.  Recipe adapted from Beachbody Ingredients: Crust- ½ cup almond flour ¼ cup raw 

Oreo Stuffed Brownie Deep Dish Brownies

Oreo Stuffed Brownie Deep Dish Brownies

These deep-dish brownies are heaven sent in their original form, but with a mega stuffed Oreo hidden in the middle they taste even better.  Believe it or not these brownies aren’t as indulgent as you would expect.  Lots of tiny modifications work together to create 

Cinnamon Baked Apples with Caramel Oat Clusters

Cinnamon Baked Apples with Caramel Oat Clusters

If you are craving apple pie without all of the carbs and calories this is the answer.  These baked apples are simple to prepare and taste divine. Recipe adapted from Fixate Ingredients: 2 ripe apples (or pears) 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon extra 

St. Patrick’s Day Mint Milkshakes

St. Patrick’s Day Mint Milkshakes

Minty milk shakes taste good any day.  These are a quick simple dessert I whipped up on St. Patrick’s Day as a minty treat for my kids. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 pint vanilla ice cream (2 cups) ¼ cup milk ½ teaspoon