When fresh summer peaches are at their sweetest and blueberry season is in full swing, it’s time to make a cobbler. Our low fat, peach blueberry cobbler with no added sugar makes a delicious guilt-free dessert treat. But beware – you may crave a second helping once you taste the succulent blend of peaches and [...]

Fresh blueberries have made their grand entrance on grocer’s shelves and at some local farmer’s markets. Low in calories and high in Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, blueberries are associated with possibly preventing cancer, promoting urinary tract health, and reducing “bad” (LDL) cholesterol related to heart disease and stroke. Besides eating them plain or as [...]

With a focus on healthy ingredients and taste, we proudly present a gluten-free pie crust recipe that DOES NOT contain tapioca flour, potato starch, xanthan gum or guar gum. Made with a short list of simple ingredients, our gluten-free pie crust is low in fat and a snap to make. No food processor necessary.  And [...]

Bursting with flavor and antioxidants, our healthy scones are made with fresh blueberries and super-ripe bananas for sweetness. Instead of wheat flour, we’ve used a combination of whole grain oat flour, almond flour (also known as almond meal), and ground flaxseed meal to add fiber, good omega-3 fats, protein, calcium, and iron. Enjoy these blueberry [...]

Introducing a super easy, but elegant dessert that’s a special treat during fresh blueberry season. We’ve merged the heat of sautéed fresh blueberries with the cool, refreshment of vanilla bean ice cream (or vanilla gelato or frozen vanilla yogurt) to create a topping that tantalizes the taste buds. Use about 1/2 cup of blueberries per [...]

Introducing a healthy rhubarb recipe that uses a minimal amount of sugar and eliminates the tart taste of rhubarb by using the juice from a fresh orange along with the zest from the peel. The result is a sauce that can be plated and served with fresh fruit (see photo),  a sauce that can be [...]

Our melt-in-your-mouth gluten-free brownies make a chocolate dessert that’s irresistibly light and airy, yet fudge-like, too.  No one would guess that it’s a gluten-free recipe. Almond flour and ground flaxseed meal are used to boost nutrition, while the quantity of sugar and fat is much lower than that found in most brownie recipes. The development [...]

It’s almost spring and a fresh crop of red ripe strawberries are now appearing at farmer’s markets and grocery stores in California. To welcome the warmer weather, create a special dessert by dipping your berries in a thin coat of heart-healthy dark chocolate. The combination of fresh strawberries bursting with Vitamin C and dark chocolate [...]

These tantalizing gluten-free chocolate chip cookies were teen tested and approved by students at our middle and high schools. Within minutes, these cookies disappeared, and the recipe was requested. The two secret ingredients in this healthy chocolate chip recipe are plump medjool dates – a natural source of  fruit fructose that replaces much of the [...]

When Lisa asked us to create a healthier banana bread that eliminated the shortening (hydrogenated fat) and full-fat sour cream in her family recipe, we made some minimal adjustments and focused on taste. Our suggestions included using the ripest possible bananas for natural sweetness, using quality white whole wheat flour (we recommend King Arthur), replacing [...]