Tag Archives: healthy treats

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Healthy Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Recipes

There’s nothing quite like a refreshing bowl of ice cream in the summer – but we’ll pass on the added fat, calories and sugar.  Try one of these healthy frozen treat recipes that won’t expand your waistline.

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Vegan Creamy Chocolate-Avocado Ice Cream // Jessica in the Kitchen

With healthy fats from avocado and coconut milk, this vegan-friendly ice cream can be made with or without an ice cream maker.

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13 Healthier Recipes to Satisfy Your Carrot Cake Cravings

While carrot cake sounds healthy, the truth is that traditional carrot cakes are often loaded with fat and sugar.  Satisfy your craving for that subtle spiciness with these healthy recipes.

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Carrot Cake Granola // The Simple Kitchen

Made with a combination of oats and oat flour, this granola is high in fiber, but has all the carrots, pecans, cinnamon and raisins to satisfy your carrot cake craving.

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The Healthiest and Unhealthiest Valentine’s Day Treats

It’s almost unavoidable: chocolate hearts, candy kisses and a bounty of not-so-healthy treats from your sweetheart.  Registered Dietician Danielle Omar is back to let us know the healthiest and unhealthiest treat options for this Valentine’s Day so you can steer your loved one in the right direction.

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NibMor 6 Spice Drinking Chocolate

Danielle loves the combination of dark chocolate and warming spices in this drink mix!  She does warn us that, although made with organic ingredients, the main ingredients are still sugar, so to indulge mindfully.

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