This is my version of Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe, which I found on the Food Network website.

Ingredients
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 large vanilla bean
3 cups (12 oz) peeled cubed (1-inch square) butternut squash
1 tsp coconut oil
3/4 cups finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice or medium-grain brown rice
1/2 cup dry white wine*
1/2 cup freshly grated [...]

Ingredients
8 slices of cinnamon swirl bread, cut into 1/2” cubes (I use Great Harvest Cinnamon Chip - AWESOME)
8 egg whites
2 cups skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute)
1 tbsp stevia
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg (fresh grated is better)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp Grand Marnier
Directions
Place cinnamon bread cubes in an oval casserole dish or 9×13 inch [...]

These cookies are definitely one of my favorite playing around in the kitchen recipes. I took my standard chocolate chip cookie recipe and swamped out the chocolate chips for some other add-ins that I had on hand. Some of the best recipes are developed this way!

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon [...]

This is my take on the Food Network recipe, Ginger Pecan Oatmeal Crisps. These cookies are so crispy and nutty. As you can see, I have made some adjustments in order to make them a bit healthier.

Every year my family has a cookie exchange at Christmas, so this year, these delicious morsels are my contribution. [...]

Ingredients
1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats
1/2 cup skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute)
1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
1/2 medium banana, sliced into thin pieces
1 + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 + 1/4 tsp stevia
2 tbsp fat-free greek yogurt (I use Fage)
1 tbsp low-fat whipped cream cheese
1 tbsp (6.5g) wheat germ
1/2 sheet of a graham cracker (two small [...]

Ingredients
1/2 cup (40g) rolled oats
1/2 cup skim milk (or your favorite milk substitute)
1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
1/2 medium banana, sliced into thin pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp stevia
1 tbsp (6.5g) wheat germ
8g white chocolate chunks
0.4 oz toasted macadamia nuts, chopped
Directions
In a 350° F oven, toast macadamia nuts for 3-4 minutes. I like mine extra toasty, [...]