These healthy molasses cookies are made with 100% whole grains, healthy oils, and without refined sugar. Quick and simple to make, chewy and delicious, this Whole Grain Molasses Cookies recipe is a keeper! For more healthier sweets be sure to try our Whole Grain Zucchini … Continue reading →
Honey Olive Quinoa Cake
A wholesome and delicious cake you can enjoy without all the guilt! It's 100% whole grain, made without refined sugar, made with olive oil, and packed with nuts and quinoa. And the best part of all: You'll never guess it's "healthy"! This Honey Olive Quinoa Cake recipe … Continue reading →
Asian Wheat Berry Salad
This Asian Wheat Berry Salad recipe is easy to make, features a vibrant rainbow of colors and textures, and is absolutely delicious! A perfect make-ahead salad. I know what you may be thinking. "Wheat berries.  Ummm.  Boring." But I'm telling you what, it's … Continue reading →
BEST Whole Grain Zucchini Muffins (GF)
Wonderfully moist, fluffy and packed with flavor, these gluten free zucchini muffins are so delicious that no one will ever guess they're gluten free! I'm not a fan of many, probably even most, gluten free recipes because in addition to their texture being dry and … Continue reading →
Greek Einkorn (Wheat Berry) Salad
This Greek Einkorn Wheat Berry Salad is not only visually beautiful and nutritious, it's a total flavor explosion! I'm a big fan of grain salads. They're not only nutritious but I find they keep me satiated without having to consume large servings. And they're great … Continue reading →
Blue Cheese Whole Grain Crackers
With the nutty, caramelized flavor of whole grains and zesty blue cheese, these crispy homemade crackers are simply delicious! Here is something really tasty you can serve at your next get-together. These crackers are incredibly easy to make and taste absolutely … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Oat Waffles
I love experimenting with a variety of grains in my baking, not only in an effort to focus on nutrition but also to keep things interesting. These oat waffles are one example and they've become a favorite in our home. We all agree that the oats contribute more flavor and … Continue reading →
Broccoli and Pasta Salad with Olives, Parmesan & Toasted Walnuts
There simply is no excuse for buying those pre-packaged boxed pasta salad mixes. Â Not when you can whip up something this delicious and wholesome in minutes! I love the combination of chewy-crunchy, especially in a flavorful and wholesome pasta salad. Â This salad comes … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Pancakes
The next installment to my Mega Healthy food series!  Ever since experimenting with my Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake, quinoa has become a baking favorite. Quinoa is ideal because it cooks up especially soft and blends in well with whatever it's baked in.  These … Continue reading →
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
  Thanks to Green Giantâ„¢ Veggie Snack Chips for sponsoring this post! Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread.  Clearly I was experiencing some flavor combination cravings that wouldn't be satisfied until I unleashed my experimental powers in the kitchen.  And fortunately … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe  These cookies are absolutely LOADED with healthy ingredients! We all need more wheat germ, oat bran, flax seeds, and coconut oil in our lives.  What you would call peanut butter cookies that incorporated all of these?  Yes, I … Continue reading →
Pulled Mango Chicken or Pork Sandwiches
If I'm going to give you a recipe for a condiment, like my homemade Mango Chutney, I'm also going to provide you with some creative and tasty ways to use it.  So far we've had the Mango Chutney Chicken and the Grilled Cheese and Chutney Sandwiches.  Here's another one:  Low … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I wanted to make a slightly healthier snack for my little ones today (and my big one) and these cookies were the result. Â Enjoy them with a glass of milk! I made some of the using the traditional peanut butter cookie criss-cross method (pressing them down with a fork) and … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Banana Buttermilk Nutella/Truffle Muffins
If you want really good banana baked goods, whether muffins, cupcakes or bread, overcoming any squeamishness towards overripe bananas is a must. That is the key to the flavor. And when I say overripe, I mean over-ripe. Like black overripe. Like … Continue reading →