The berries I bought at the beginning of the week were soft by the weekend, so I used them to make these whole wheat pancakes. The fruit adds natural sweetness, so you don't need much sugar in the batter. And instead of dousing them in a river of maple syrup, I increased the protein by making my own creamy maple-flavored yogurt sauce. They were outstanding and a huge hit with the fam.
Keep reading to see my easy recipe and find out how much this breakfast will run you in calories.
Here's a new twist on granola: granola bread! FitSugar reader Actorsdiet posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group.
If you're looking for a frozen vegan treat this Summer, this chocolate banana soft serve that reader LaurenMurphy posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need.
This recipe is a great dessert, or can even be a breakfast option (I literally just ate this for my breakfast). The bananas not only provide a creamy texture, but also a major hit of vitamins B6 and C, and potassium. Moreover, the almond butter adds some protein, and the raw cocoa powder adds a hit of antioxidants and satisfies your chocolate craving without any guilt.
Here's a great recipe that celebrates the best of the Summer! FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted her recipe for whole wheat orzo with artichokes and peas in our Healthy Recipe community group.
Orzo is a delicious and fast way to add some whole grains to your diet. This whole wheat pasta cooks in less than 10 minutes and pairs beautifully with fresh Summer veggies. Artichoke hearts and peas celebrate Summer while adding maximum flavor and minimal calories to this dish. Best of all? This vegetarian/vegan dinner takes only 15 minutes to prepare! Make this as a healthy side at your next cookout.
Find out what goes into this delicious dish after the break!
From sorbet to straight out of the basket, I celebrate all things raspberry. I even like Prince's odd '80s tune, "Raspberry Beret." The only dessert that can trump something chocolatey, in my opinion, is a dish featuring my favorite fruit — the raspberry.
Since I like to tinker in the kitchen, I decided to try to improve the healthiness of a recipe I've been making for years: a simple pistachio cake topped with raspberries before baking. By swapping out butter for Greek yogurt and two egg whites for a whole egg, I made the cake lighter in density along with lightening the caloric load; I shaved almost 100 calories off a serving. I think I improved the flavor too. The nuttiness of the whole wheat pastry flour complements the pistachio flavor, and the cake is moist. Plus, each serving is baked individually to help portion control. You got to love ramekins!
In the mood for something sweet? Take a cue from FitSugar reader LaurenMurphy, who posted this recipe for a sweet yet nutrition-packed no-bake dessert in our Healthy Recipe group.
I always crave something sweet and delicious at the end of the day (and in the middle of the day . . . and at the beginning of the day . . . OK, pretty much all the time!). However, the majority of sweet delicious things pack major calories and limited nutritional value! So this recipe is my solution; these squares can be used as a dessert or snack, are incredibly easy, and take about 10 minutes to make (not including chilling time).
All of the ingredients used are raw, meaning that you're ingesting all of their live vibrant enzymes. This recipe is not "technically" vegan, as I use raw honey (which has incredible anti-inflammatory properties!), but feel free to experiment with vegan sweeteners like maple syrup or agave.
Berries are finally in season! I picked up a few pints of raspberries and am loving them sprinkled on my cereal, in my salad, and on my frozen yogurt, but I've also been baking with them. I tried a new muffin recipe for my Sunday brunch. It sounded so light and summery, but I thought I could make it even healthier with a few substitutions. I swapped out all-purpose flour for whole-wheat flour to up the fiber content and replaced buttermilk with Greek yogurt. Not only were these muffins a cinch to whip up, they were a hit, too! I'll definitely be adding this to my recipe book.
Keep reading to check out the recipe and learn the nutritional stats on these muffins.
Were loving how easy it is to make this healthy appetizer from the FitSugar community! FitSugar reader HealthyDiva posted this recipe for mango tuna bites in our Healthy Recipe group. If you can't find mango pico de gallo, make our recipe for mango red pepper salsa.
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Here's a veggie burger worth grillin' at your next barbecue! FitSugar reader VersaStick posted this recipe for vegetarian beet burgers in our Healthy Recipe group.
Here's a simple snack (or dessert) that's a cinch to whip up and can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on your mood. It's just like enjoying a bowl of apple crumble, but without all the calories, fat, and sugar.
Keep reading to see the easy recipe and find out the nutritional info.
