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Breakfast

Spiced Quinoa Parfait + Tips for Choosing a Healthier Yogurt

By On February 28, 2017

Ya’ll. Have you tried using quinoa in place of granola in your yogurt parfaits? It’s so good! The chewy quinoa is a nice texture against the creamy yogurt. It’s also a great… Read More

Breakfast

No Bake Granola Bars: Better Than Store Bought Bars

By On March 7, 2016

Did you know that peanut butter mixed with maple syrup is a nutritional synergistic superfood? Just kidding 🙂 But wouldn’t that be something? I CAN tell you however, that the two pair… Read More

Recipe Box

Healthy Granola Recipe

By On January 12, 2016

Looking for a granola recipe with a little less sugar but still tastes great? Try this Everyday Granola recipe adapted from The Kitchn. After dusting off and opening up The Kitchn’s cookbook… Read More

Recipe Box

Vanilla Cardamom Coffee Cake

By On November 22, 2015

Knock your guests socks off this Holiday season with a cardamom spiced coffee cake. High protein yogurt, whole wheat flour and oats make this version a bit healthier. I’m not much of… Read More

Diabetic Friendly

Peach & Cherry Hand Pies with Ricotta, Basil and Lemon Zest

By On June 22, 2015

Summer fruits are the best fruits. Berries, stone fruit, watermelon. They’re all so sweet and juicy and quenching. Perhaps the blistering heat and humidity make them all the more enjoyable. Either way, I… Read More

Gluten-Free

Raspberry Filled Dark Chocolate Squares

By On February 22, 2015

It’s that time of the month again. And no I don’t mean THAT time of the month. Although I do love me some chocolate during THAT time, I’m talking about Recipe Redux… Read More

Fall

Homemade Fig Newtons

By On February 21, 2015

I’ve been a fan of the fig newton since I was a child. I would buy the Nabisco brand here and there growing up, but more recently, I’ve been getting them from the… Read More

Breakfast

Toasted Muesli over Kefir Will Warm Your Soul + Nutritional Benefits of Kefir

By On February 4, 2015

If you’re a frequent follower of The Fresh Beet, then you probably know about my undying love for oatmeal. I first proclaimed my love for the stuff in 2012 as one of… Read More

Appetizer

Sensational Roasted Persimmons with Honeyed Greek Yogurt + a Comedic Encounter with my Oven

By On January 19, 2015

Have you ever had persimmons? Do you like them? The first time I tried them I was in Big Sur, CA. They were divine. So ripe, sweet and juicy. They really have… Read More

Appetizer

Sweet Basil Apricot Bites

By On August 22, 2014

This month’s Recipe Redux Challenge couldn’t have fit my needs better. It feels like I’ve been in a time crunch ALL month, and thankfully, these bites just took minutes to throw together.… Read More