Chocolate granola brownies are fudgy and out of this world. They are made with cacao which some folks consider a super food (think flavinoids). The taste is similar to dark chocolate. The granola adds an interesting texture. Make these granola brownies – you won’t regret it! Let’s divert from brownies for a moment. Have…
Weekly Healthy Recipes
Frozen Yogurt Treats
Frozen yogurt treats are fun to make and are a healthy, low-sugar fruit snack for any time. Make them in thematic shapes and use your favorite, seasonal fruits for holiday fun. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about chocolates and candy. We have a family birthday just a few days before Valentine’s so there…
Swirly Polymer Clay Bowls
Make beautiful swirly clay pots with easy bake Sculpey!
Santa Fe Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf
Santa Fe Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf is a recipe that takes a southwestern, healthy twist on meatloaf, prepared with ground turkey that you can cook in the slow cooker or Crockpot. If you like fun southwest spices, this meatloaf is your jam. It’s as if a turkey and black bean burger married a taco and…
Energy Bites with Dates
Energy bites with dates are a nutty, naturally sweetened vegan treat, great for post-workout or as a healthy snack to hold you over until the well-rounded meal. Energy bites are no-bake and easy to put together using any raw nuts and dried fruits. Just follow our proportions and use a food processor for the…
Baked Cornflake Crusted Chicken Nuggets
I make Baked Cornflake Chicken Nuggets when I need a fast and easy dinner solution that I know is light and healthy. It goes well with almost anything so the side dishes are a snap. I often make it with a little Basmati rice and a side of veggies. Tonight we’re having it with some…
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Southwest Quinoa Salad will warm the taste buds of all your guests. Made with healthy carbs and ancient grains, protein, fiber-packed beans, fresh bell peppers, and corn, this spicy salad is filling and nutritious. Hi Ovenhuggers! It’s high time I reposted OvenHug’s Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe. It was originally published last summer (Party Sized Confetti…
Flourless Almond Cake | Persian Love Cake
This recipe is for a light, moist, gluten-free cake made with fine, blanched, almond flour. The flavor profile of flourless almond cake includes notes of almond, rose water, and cardamom. If you are looking for a healthier Persian dessert, this Flourless Almond Cake (also known as Persian Love Cake!) with Rose Frosting is the perfect…
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili is so easy to throw together and is a healthy and hearty winter soup – loaded with protein, fiber, and iron. Chili is a stick to your ribs, comfort food that is great for meal prep. This recipe is made with lean ground turkey. Make it ahead and enjoy it all…
Fig Oatmeal Cookies
The base of this cookie recipe, Fig Oatmeal Cookies, was originally posted on Oven hug in 2017 as Ava’s Oatmeal Cookies. We’ve made these cookies dozens of times through the years. In this revised edition I sprinkle in ground cardamom and press in a small spoon of fig jam in the centers. The result is…
