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Healthy Dessert: Baked Pears With Maple Greek Yogurt and Granola

Spring is coming soon, but for many of us, we still have some cold nights ahead of us. This time of year I always try to make my favorite cold weather foods like soups, breads, and warm treats before Spring officially blows in. Here's one my family loves that's easy to make, tastes oh-so decadent, but is a great source of fiber and protein.

Pancakes: a lighter version

Pancakes: a lighter versionwww.workinggirlskitchen.blogspot.com I love pancakes but I don't love the heavy, slouchy, lazy feeling I have after I gorge myself with buttermilk pancakes, french toast or waffles. As a result, I rarely eat such high density, carb overloading options for breakfast, especially during the week days. This new recipe is anything but unhealthy, yet it also satisfies the pancake cravings.

Taro Baked "Chips"

Taro Baked ChipsLevel: EasyServes: 2-31 lg Taro, peeled and sliced1/2 tsp salt substitute1Tbsp Spanish olive oilPre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash, peel and slice Taro root into 1/4 inch thick slices. Brush olive oil on each side of Taro slices.

Learn to Love: Passion Fruit

Growing up in Hawaii, I was sort of spoiled. In my backyard we had papaya, avocado, coconut, and passion fruit trees. The best part?

Healthy Recipe Group

My favorite breakfast is a banana, Greek yogurt, and granola.  It is easy, good, healthy, and stays with me!  Try it!

Healthy Breakfast: Cinnamon Oatmeal Waffles

In the mood for something different for breakfast? You can whip up this batter in no time, and have yourself a delicious and hearty breakfast that's sure to satisfy your need for something warm and luscious. This waffle recipe is so sweet and cinnamony, that once topped with fresh fruit, I hardly needed any maple syrup.

Healthy Recipe: Low Cal Chai Spiced Granola

I love a little granola in the morning. It naturally sweetens my bowl of Greek yogurt, a breakfast staple loaded with protein but a bit on the sour side. Problem is, my favorite granola is packed with calories and fat.

LOOKING FOR HEALTHY RECIPES!

Good morning all - I'm glad I stumbled on to this site - I am a nurse and have a blog site that I will share with you.  I have always had to watch my weight, although I don't do a very good job at it, but I'm so glad I found this site to get healthy and good tasting recipes!  I'll also share some of my favorites.  Please visit my webiste for helpful information for nurses, students, moms, patients, caregivers and the general public: www.nursingcomments.com  

Learn to Love: Broccoli Rabe

Depending on where you live, finding good Winter produce can be difficult — this is especially true on the East Coast. Around this time of year, farmers markets lose a bit of lushness and start resembling outdoor root cellars. However, hidden amongst the piles of potatoes, carrots, and turnips is one of my most favorite vegetables ever: broccoli rabe, aka rapini.

Healthy Recipe: Edamame and Pear Crostinis

If you're having a dinner party and are looking for a healthy app to serve, search no more. Try this crostini featuring edamame, fresh mint, Romano cheese, and pears. These appetizers are packed with protein and zesty vibrant flavor.