Lose Weight With These Healthy Chickpea Recipes


Updated 02/13/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Chickpea Garbanzo Beans Recipes

Chickpeas seem to be everywhere lately — and with good reason: they're high in protein, fiber, folate, and zinc. And in a small study, chickpeas have also been shown to aid in weight loss. I love how versatile they are: whether roasted on their own, tossed in a salad, or even used in dessert, chickpeas seem to make every recipe better! See a few of our favorites here. Read more

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries in No Time at All


Updated 02/08/12 11:57 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

If there's one thing I could eat every day, it's chocolate and fruit. Chocolate-covered strawberries are one of those decadent desserts that people save for special, romantic occasions, but I don't really understand that. This technique for dipping your strawberries in melted chocolate is so simple, it can and should be enjoyed regularly. While many recipes tell you to melt chocolate and butter Read more

Happy National Pie Day!


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Pie Recipes For National Pie Day

It's one of the best days of the year: National Pie Day. Pie is one of those desserts that always seems to hit the spot. The buttery, flaky texture of the crust complements the moist filling in the most satisfying way. And the pie possibilities are endless! There are fruity pies, chocolate pies, and even savory pies. With these kinds of options, you just can't go wrong. In honor of this awesome Read more

Sweet Treats With Hidden Veggies


Updated 01/22/12 5:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Desserts Made With Vegetables

Since veggies are bursting with nutrition, we could always stand to get more in our diets. If you're having a hard time stomaching one more bite of salad, here are some sweeter ways to enjoy your veggies, without even realizing it. If healthy eating is one of your goals for the year, be sure to enter our Get Fit For 2012 giveaway for a chance to win a Magimix juicer and a year's worth of KIND Read more

Classic Dishes to Bring to a Potluck


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Potluck Recipes

Have you ever found yourself struggling to decide what to bring to a potluck party? It can be stressful — you want a recipe that you can easily make a lot of, that can be made ahead of time, and that everybody is going to enjoy. Well, worry no more because we've got five classic ideas, from appetizers to dessert. The flavors in these recipes are simple and tasty, making them automatic Read more

5 Desserts Inspired by Conversation Hearts


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Conversation Heart Cookies and Cakes For Valentine's Day

One of my favorite parts of Valentine's Day is how everything becomes heart-shaped for a month, and that includes the candy! Conversation hearts are a seasonal staple, but while they're cute to give and get, the chalky taste can leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied. Instead of doling out the pastel treats, check out these five easy ways to make delicious heart-inspired desserts! Source: Flickr User Read more

10 Sweet Pumpkin Treats Fit For Fall


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Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

I absolutely adore Fall. When October rolls around, the warming colors, the crisp air, and all the delicious flavors of the season always manage to speak to my senses. As a kid, heading to a pumpkin patch to pick up a beauty, and roasting those seeds, was my favorite Fall activity. Why not embrace the nostalgic pumpkin magic all month long with some sweet desserts fit for the season? I've got you Read more

The Year in Best Desserts


Updated 01/03/12 4:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Dessert Recipes (and Pictures)

Now that we've rounded the corner of a new year, we're looking back with nostalgia at some of our favorite recipes of 2011. First up: our most impressive sugary standouts from the past 365 days. Want to end your meal in an outstanding way? Click through for some sweet inspiration. Read more

From Healthy Cookies to Good-For-You Cakes: a Year's Worth of FitSugar Desserts


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Best Healthy Desserts of 2011

Whether it was in our own kitchens or those of our community members, there was a lot of baking happening at FitSugar this year. Take a look at the desserts that had us drooling this year — cakes, cookies, muffins, and more. What's great is that all of these sweet treats are healthier than their traditional counterparts; some are even nutritionally boosted with things like superfoods, chia Read more