I am absolutely thrilled to announce my first recipe post on Foodnetwork.com’s “Healthy Eats” blog: The recipes that I will be contributing to Foodnetwork.com will be focused on what everybody wants: 5 ingredients or less. And I am so excited to be the one creating...

Post sponsored by Shamrock Farms cottage cheese, written 100% by me. In the interest of eating fresher, cleaner, I created this new take on cheesy, creamy noodles—with cottage cheese. Think fettuccine Alfredo minus the food hangover. Shamrock Farms cottage cheese has been my favorite cottage...

Frozen turkey meatballs are a lifesaver for busy people who want to prepare delicious meals in minutes. These savory, leaner meatballs are a staple in my freezer since everyone in my family loves them. For the sauce, I use Greek yogurt to replace sour cream,...

Satisfy your pumpkin spice craving with these satisfying pancakes boasting 13 grams of high-quality protein and 5 grams fiber per serving to help keep you energized and satisfied throughout the morning. These pancakes are also a good source of iron and vitamin A. Dip the...

These refreshing, tangy pops made with Greek yogurt serve up 6 grams of protein per serving with only 95 calories and 15 grams carbs. Ooh La Latte Pops 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cool 3 tablespoons agave nectar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1...

  If you love coconut, treat yourself to this ultra rich and creamy ice cream that is dairy-free, lactose-free, and contains no added sugar. Pineapple juice and fresh bananas bring natural sweetness and flavor to this low-sugar dessert with only 13 grams of carbs per...

These whole-food fruit and chocolate pops are fun, tasty and easy to make ahead. They are low in added sugar, contain antioxidants, and are a good source of fiber and potassium. Dark Chocolate Banana Pops with Pecans 2 large bananas, cut in half 2 tablespoons lowfat milk 1/3...

This homemade cola gets its sweetness from evaporated cane juice, a lower-processed type of cane sugar, rather than relying on high fructose corn syrup. Molasses, spices and vanilla impart a natural cola taste. Selzer water and citrus add bubbly zip, rather than chemicals used in...

Traditional kiddy cocktails are made with grenadine syrup, which is loaded with sugar and artificial red dyes, which may be linked to attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. This updated crowd-pleasing mocktail gets it color from antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, and its sweetness from fruit,...

Potatoes as Mother Nature intended are nutritious, with fiber, vitamin C and potassium, but not when fried in the partially hydrogenated oils (aka trans fat) found at many fast food joints. These potatoes get their crispiness from oven frying, accomplished by coating lightly in...