healthy recipes

Baked Mushroom Risotto with Rosemary & Dried Cranberries

November 13, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and that only means new hearty and delicious recipes. Mushrooms, cranberries, and rosemary always call my name around this time of year. The flavors mend so well together and it always results in a crowd loving dish at the dinner table.

This mushroom risotto is incredibly creamy and lucious. Embedded with soft chewy chunks of dried cranberries and sun dried tomatoes. Flavored with fresh rosemary and homemade cream of mushroom soup. This will be the perfect side dish during your thanksgiving meal.

Believe it or not this is my first time making risotto. I was a bit intimated, but I swear that baking your risotto will not only save you a lot of patience, but will not cause you to sacrifice flavor.

Feel free to substitute various dried fruits, add nuts, or other fresh herbs like parsley. It is your thanksgiving meal, get creative!

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Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake Muffins

June 14, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

One of my favorite types of cake is carrot cake, but I try to not make cake too much because 1. It takes a while to make and 2. I never end up eating it all. So what better way to enjoy it then in cupcake form and have it 10x healthier than your traditional carrot cake!

A deliciously moist whole grain muffin embedded with gooey chocolate chips, and shredded carrot. Sweetened with coconut sugar and bound with banana instead of oil. How healthier and enjoyable can that get?! …

Fluffy Strawberries n’ Cream Pancakes

May 19, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

When I was little I was obsessed with strawberry shortcake…and I still am. It is not a typical breakfast food, but when you makeshift it into a stack of pancakes, well I am all over it.

These uber fluffy buttermilk pancakes are topped with a rich & creamy vanilla bean cream & sweet roasted strawberries. It definitely is a treat, but so worth it!…

Easy Vegan French Toast

March 27, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Now, this isn’t your traditional vegan french toast made with mashed banana…we are not going that healthy route. This recipe is as close as the real deal as you can get.

Super fluffy inside texture with a golden brown crispy crust. Sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and topped with all the goods. Of course, you can’t forget the dusting of powdered sugar. …

Guilt-free Gluten-free Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 15, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

So I have a quick backstory to this recipe. I recently posted a recipe for a Pear Blueberry Galette. My original plan for that recipe was to create a super healthy gluten-free crust…well that obviously didn’t work out very well due to me using whole wheat flour in that recipe, which DID turn out.

The results for that healthy gluten-free dough I intended to use? Super crumbly and dry…about fell apart in my hands. Now I could have tested it over again and combined different kinds of flours to aid its texture, but if I am going to be honest, I didn’t really want to and I like my gluten.

However, I didn’t let that crumbly dough go to waste. I added a few ingredients to boost its moisture, a touch of sweetness, and ta-da! I created this cookie recipe. Let me tell you…It is addicting. I think my family went through the whole batch in a couple days…or maybe just one. …

Pear Blueberry Galette w/ Whole Wheat Crust

March 14, 2018 by healthienut Leave a Comment

Want a guilt-free dessert that is perfect to pair with vanilla ice cream, or healthy coconut whipped cream? Then this is for you!

Cinnamon spiced stewed pears, fresh blueberries, and a whole grain crust with a touch of sweetness can be perfectly enjoyed as a dessert with no feeling of guilt.…