No longer do I have to wait until I’m at the movies or the county fair to enjoy my beloved soft pretzel. I can whip up my trusty two-ingredient dough and then bake my very own pretzels in less than 20 minutes. I love them and my kids go absolutely nuts for them.

If you’re looking for a delicious party snack, try pairing your homemade pretzels with honey mustard or marinara sauce for dipping. Every time I’ve made this dish for family or friends, everyone has raved about how amazing and fun they were. This homemade pretzel recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think!

These easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with rolled oats, almond flour, mashed bananas, dark chocolate chips, and shredded coconut are a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth any time of day. Keep a batch in the freezer for easy breakfasts on the go, school snacks, and dessert.

Lately,  I have been waking up craving something sweet. Normally I would reach for some Strawberry Baked Oatmeal, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding, or Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, but sometimes a cookie and coffee is calling my name. Enter this healthy oat breakfast cookie. It's made with a combination of old-fashioned oatmeal and almond flour, making it both filling and good for you. The oats provide whole grains and fiber and the almond flour has protein and healthy fats to keep you full.

Instead of the traditional combination of butter and sugar, these cookies use mashed bananas. They provide tons of natural sweetness plus bananas are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Then since I've got to have some chocolate in my cookies, I also add dark chocolate chips. To keep the added sugar low, I used Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips but you can use any chocolate chips you like.

The last thing I love about these cookies - they freeze great. That means you can keep a stash in the freezer to throw in school lunches or pop out at night when you are craving dessert.  

These Low Carb Lemon Chia Seed Muffins are the perfect treat when you are craving baked goods on a low carb diet. Made with coconut flour, these muffins are easy to make and full of flavor.

One of the hardest things about eating low carb is leaving behind the bread and baked goods. That's where low carb muffins come into play. When you have a serious hankering for a baked good, make these simple low carb lemon muffins instead. With just 5 net carbs per muffin, they are a guilt-free treat that works for almost any low carb or keto diet.

I was so excited to try out these muffins when I first saw the recipe on Slim Palate. Not only am I a sucker for a low carb muffin, I also love anything lemon flavored so these were right up my alley. Plus I love the using chia seeds instead of the poppy seeds to add some extra protein and fiber. They make a great breakfast on the go or afternoon treat with coffee.

Let's talk about the texture of these muffins. Since we are using coconut flour, they won't be as light and airy as a normal muffin. They will be really moist and a little denser than a typical muffin. Personally, I love that and it reminds me of really moist banana bread. They also aren't overly sweet. If you like a sweeter muffin, you will want to use more liquid Stevia to get more sweetness. Experiment with the amount until you hit the sweet spot for your palette.

Also if you are like me and always wondering how you can personalize a recipe, these low carb muffins can be made with all types of citrus. So far I have also made them with lime juice and lime zest and we loved it. Turned out kind of like a key lime pie flavor, especially if you use some extra vanilla extract. Orange and grapefruit are next on my list.

Chocolate and chickpeas! Before you immediately call me crazy, please give it a chance because it is a shockingly good and healthy dessert and snack option. Kids go crazy for it and it's actually good for you.

While I would love to take credit for this genius idea, the first time I saw it was on Shark Tank and since then I have seen all kinds of dessert hummus recipes popping up. Like most, I was skeptical, but finally caved and tried it after a friend told me her kids were obsessed with it and she felt like she was winning in the Mom department. I mean getting your kids to eat loads of fruit and chocolate flavored chickpeas is a pretty successful afternoon snack.

When looking for recipe inspiration, I started with some of the grocery store options but found they were packed with sugar, so I quickly turned to the internet for some Chocolate Hummus inspiration. The basic recipe, which I am sharing today, is essentially just chickpeas, cocoa powder, sweetener, and almond milk. The fun comes in when you think about all the ways you can customize it. Think chocolate chips, tahini, coconut, nut butter, cinnamon, and more. I will be sharing all kinds of ideas below, so don't miss it.

Vegetarian, omnivore, herbivore, meatavore, whatever you call yourself, there's a pasta dish for that. And most pasta dishes can be made to satisfy all of those (though not generally at the same time). Whether I'm feeding myself or a crowd, picky or plentiful eaters, meat or veggie lovers, I know I can always whip up a pasta dish and please just about anyone and everyone.

I know I'm all about healthy, but just because I'm cooking up pasta doesn't mean I've given up. There are many, many ways to make a pasta dish healthy. All you need to do is incorporate some easy changes and add lots of delicious roasted vegetables. You can even add cheese! Pasta and cheese and you're still calling it healthy? I am!

The best part is, you can mix up the vegetables to include your favorites or what you have on hand. You can also add lean ground beef,  sausage, or white beans if you want more protein. Basically, this is a mas-up of two of my favorite pasta recipes - Baked Ziti Bolognese and Roasted Vegetable Pasta.