This Is Not Your Neighbor's Fruitcake


Updated 12/17/11 3:25 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Good Fruitcake Recipe

Yes, I know how terrible it can be to receive the dreaded brick of a fruitcake from your neighbor down the street. With indistinguishable fruit and boozy odor, the fruitcake has earned the reputation of being the worst confection to receive during Christmas . . . until now! This particular recipe is filled with dried fruit favorites like mango, apricots, cranberries, and cherries. Butter, rum, Read more

Healthy and Hearty Meatless Monday Recipes


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Healthy Meatless Monday Recipes

The Meatless Monday Campaign, which is a national health effort aimed at preventing heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The vegetarian initiative highlights the fact that the body can't store excess protein, and if you consume more protein than you need, you'll just eliminate it through your urine and put an extra strain on Read more

10 Versatile Greek Yogurt Recipes


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10 Greek Yogurt Recipes and Recipe Substitutions

It's no secret that we love Greek yogurt around here, and there's good reason why. It's a perfect way to get more protein and calcium in your diet, and the probiotics are nothing but good news for your insides. But there are more than a few ways to eat it. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, here are 10 Greek yogurt recipes! Read more

Travel to the Tropics With These Recipes


Updated 07/18/11 9:33 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Tropical Recipes

It's summertime, and that means it's vacation time! Maybe you're lucky enough to jet set to some exotic spot, or maybe you're trying to take it easy in your town. Regardless, if you're looking to bring the tropics to your kitchen, these 10 recipes are sure to inspire the creative Caribbean chef in you. Read more

A Reader Recipe: Almond Butter VOO


Updated 07/19/11 7:29 PM · Posted by Fit Community · 4 comments

Vegan Overnight Oatmeal

So what is VOO exactly? VOO stands for Vegan Overnight Oats. This recipe was submitted by FitSugar reader prepel in the Healthy Recipe group, and she combines cinnamon, apricot, and almond butter to make a sugar-free Summer breakfast. Creamy and delicious, this breakfast tastes just like dessert. The best part — you can whip it up in one minute, leave it refrigerated overnight, and tah-dah, Read more

A Reader Recipe: Frothy Protein Milk Shake


Updated 07/20/11 8:37 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Protein Milk Shake Recipe

A protein shake that tastes like a milk shake? Sounds too good to be true, but the proof is in the picture. This frothy concoction is from FitSugar reader dashingdish, who shared it in our Healthy Recipe group. Protein shakes are an easy healthy breakfast that’s ready in five minutes. They are delicious and I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like the creamy “milkshake-like” texture of Read more

A Reader Recipe: Peach Cucumber Gazpacho


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Peach Gazpacho Recipe

Take advantage of Summer peaches with this recipe for peach cucumber gazpacho posted in our Healthy Recipe group by FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable. This chilled soup is a great light, summery starter or side dish. The serrano adds an unexpected bit of heat on the end of each crisp, sweet bite. Learn how to make this recipe after the break! Read more

Fresh For the Picking: 12 Healthy Berry Recipes


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Healthy Berry Recipes

An unending supply of fresh berries is definitely one of the highlights of Summer. It's fun to eat them fresh, but the amount of recipes you can make with them is staggering. For a home cook this is pretty close to paradise. From muffins to cocktails — and even pizza! — here are 12 healthy berry recipes that we've got in heavy rotation this season. Read more

A Reader Recipe: Kale Slaw With Thai Peanut Dressing


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Kale Slaw With Peanut Dressing Recipe

This kale slaw will make a healthy alternative to traditional mayo-filled coleslaw at your next Summer barbecue. FitSugar reader Dara8182 posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. This healthy and filling kale slaw is a fabulous alternative to traditional coleslaw. Vitamin-packed kale combined with red cabbage and carrots makes a fantastic side dish for your next cookout. The Thai peanut dressing Read more

Wow Your Crowd With Homemade Fourth of July Push-Up Pops


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Red, White, and Blue Push-Up Pops For Fourth of July

Get ready to push! Cake pops may have held bakers' attention for the past few years, but with Summer in full swing, a pop's in town, and it's one that many mamas are familiar with from their own childhoods. The ole push-pop is back and it's looking better than ever. Not just filled with orange sherbet now, today's push-pops are of the gourmet variety — pushing everything from ice cream, Read more