Healthy Carrot Muffins That Actually Taste Like Dessert

Healthy Carrot Muffins That Actually Taste Like Dessert
Healthy Carrot Muffin

Healthy carrot muffins were the last thing I expected to love - but these taste just like dessert. Carrot cake used to be one of my favorite things. The old-fashioned kind - loaded with white flour and refined sugar. I grew up on it and loved every bite. But here's the thing: what we love to eat and what our bodies need aren't always the same thing. And somewhere in my 50s, that gap started to matter a whole lot more. So when I came across this recipe in The Great American Detox Diet by Alex Jamieson, I held my breath and made them anyway. And I am…

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Chocolate Protein Pudding

Chocolate Protein Pudding
Chocolate protein pudding with Greek yogurt

Chocolate protein pudding is a great way to enjoy dessert while increasing your protein - and honestly, I can't take credit for this one. A client sent it to me and I thought, that's just plain smart. It takes about two minutes. No blender, no baking, no mess. Just a bowl and a spoon. What You Need for Chocolate Protein Pudding 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder ¼ cup almond milk or another plant-based milk ¼ cup organic Greek yogurt A note on amounts: These are starting points. Add a little more milk if it's too thick, a little less if it's too runny. You're going for…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge These jewels are dairy-free, gluten-free and there is no added sugar. I love these for a sweet craving with adding sugar to my diet. The Sync Chocolate powder contains no added sugars, is gluten-free and vegan. As always, use organic ingredients! You are worth it. 1/2 c all-natural almond butter or peanut butter 5 pitted Medjool dates 1 scoop Modere Sync Chocolate Powder (or your favorite plant-based shake) Process all ingredients in a Vitamix or food processor. If your dates are a bit hard, you can soak them in hot water for 5 minutes and drain the water before using. If the mix is…

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