Treats With a Twist

Sweet treats from breakfast to dessert, with a healthy twist.

Quinoa Banana Pancakes

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Lately I've been really cracking down on my household's eating habits. I've always been a very healthy eater (as of the last 3 or 4 years), but sometimes you just have to mix it up because the same healthy staples over and over need a new look. This especially goes for the foods I make for my mister. I tend to make two separate meals for every meal because I want him to have the treats that I deny … [Read more...]

Blueberry Orange Almond Pancakes, for one

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My dearest Steven,While you were away this weekend, the washing machine flooded part of our apartment. I spent hours trying to get water out of the carpet, and now, we have no dry towels. I have no change, so I can’t dry them at the community drier in the building. I’m sorry. Please accept these pancakes and try not to freak out because I think we need to buy a new washer. Love you! … [Read more...]

Meyer Lemon Angel Food Cake

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This weekend was really busy, hence me not posting on Friday, which is something I feel really guilty about. My mom and brother came to town for a few days and we had a great time. We over-ate, went to the zoo, and I baked a lot of treats for them (these, and these, and this!)! In true preparation for their trip here, I made a lighter dessert for Steve and myself to enjoy the week before so we … [Read more...]

Single Chocolate Cake with Grasshopper Mint Frosting

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I love that everything is colored green and flavored with mint this close to St. Patrick’s Day. One of my favorite combinations is chocolate and mint, so as you can imagine, I’m in heaven right now. I love Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, Grasshopper brownies, iced mint mochas, Andes Mints…you name it! Here’s my healthier chocolate cake with minty cream cheese frosting recipe so you can grab a little … [Read more...]

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