makes 4 servings · prep time: 10 minutes I love to sneak healthy real-food ingredients into everyday sweet treats. It is rewarding to know that I can still enjoy the occasional dessert while keeping it healthy and sticking to my whole-food, low-carb lifestyle....
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
makes 10 servings (½ cup per serving) · prep time: 15 minutes This mousse has all the flavors of pumpkin pie but a deliciously creamy whipped texture. It is sure to become a fall favorite. I like to top mine with a little fresh whipped cream (see here) and a sprinkle...
Sesame Shortbread Sugar Cookies
makes 24 cookies (2 per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 16 minutes Move over, peanut butter; your older, more refined cousin, tahini, is in the house. Not only is tahini delicious, but it is a great option for those with a peanut allergy. Tahini is made...
Lemon Mousse
makes 6 servings · prep time: 15 minutes · cook time: 6 minutes I am a huge fan of lemon-flavored desserts. I love the bright, refreshing acidity of fresh lemon juice. This mousse is the perfect palate cleanser. It is light and fluffy while still tasting incredibly...
Double Chocolate Flourless Brownies
makes 16 brownies (1 per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 25 minutes Who doesn’t love a chewy, fudgy brownie? Certainly no one I have ever met. Brownies always have been, and still are, my favorite dessert. I love those crispy edge pieces. When I was...
Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes
makes 12 mini cheesecakes (1 per serving) · prep time: 10 minutes · cook time: 30 minutes These low-carb cheesecakes are incredibly easy to whip up and will satisfy your sweet tooth. The fact that they are mini-sized makes practicing portion control a lot easier....
Chocolate Chip Cookies for Two
makes 2 cookies (1 per serving) · prep time: 5 minutes · cook time: 20 minutes Cookies for two: perfect for a romantic low-carb date night or for those random times you are hit with a relentless sweet tooth. It’s guilt-free indulgence at its finest. I love to eat...
PB&J SMOOTHIE
MAKES: 2 servings · PREP TIME: 10 minutes When I switched to a low-carb lifestyle, smoothies were one of the things I missed the most. There is something so comforting and refreshing about drinking a smoothie. Back in my high-carb days, I used to order a 32-ounce...
VANILLA CHIA PUDDING
MAKES: 4 puddings (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 4 minutes, plus 2 hours to refrigerate This thick and creamy pudding is super easy to make and packs a wonderful nutritional punch from the chia seeds. It’s loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and protein. Garnish it with...
SNICKERDOODLES
MAKES: 15 cookies (1 per serving) · PREP TIME: 10 minutes · COOK TIME: 15 minutes When it comes to cookies, I love them soft and chewy and warm right out of the oven. These fit the bill perfectly. When it comes to the great cookie debate, which side are you on—chewy...