These frozen Black Forest Cherry Pops make a quick low fat, THM E snack or dessert. Dark, sweet cherries nestled in fat free vanilla and chocolate Greek yogurt and frozen on a stick. Perfect for hot summer days! When the heat is on we want to reach for cold, refreshing treats. Make your own healthy, THM-friendly freezer treats and stay on-plan. This recipe is easy and one the whole family… Continue Reading
Black Forest Cherry Shake | Low Fat, THM E
Enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness of black forest cherry things without all the fat and sugar! My easy Black Forest Cherry Shake makes a delicious THM E dessert. Or, add protein and make it a quick meal. Many years ago I made a Black Forest Cherry cake from a German cookbook. It was phenomenal. It was also full of fat, sugar, and carbs. The eating of which over many years… Continue Reading
Spiced Stuffed Baked Pears |THM E, Low Fat
Sweet, crunchy, oats and cranberry nestled in a pear half and spiced with the flavors of the season, this low fat baked pears recipe is elegant enough for a fancy dinner dessert or weekday snack. Low in fat and including healthy carbs, it’s also a delicious THM E choice. Have you ever wondered how to bake pears in the oven? It’s really one of the easiest things you can do…. Continue Reading
DIY 3 Ingredient Fat Free, Sugar Free Fruit Yogurt
Recently, I made myself a yogurt-based snack that was compliant with Trim Healthy Mama guidelines. After the first bite, I realized it tasted even better than store-bought “light” fruit yogurt. A quick search on the internet revealed that a popular brand of light blueberry yogurt contained fourteen ingredients. And while they proudly declare that they have removed aspartame from their products (smart move!) there were still things listed like preservatives,… Continue Reading
Gluten Free Spiced Peach Buckwheat Waffles, Sans Xanthan Gum
Light, fluffy, flavorful and without gluten and xanthan gum!Our family’s favorite waffle recipe Many gluten free recipes call for xanthan gum…at least the ones that are mimicking their evil gluten-containing twins, like cakes, cookies and breads. Since xanthan gum is derived from corn, that can be an issue for people with corn allergy. I’m considering exploring that possibility here, but just haven’t been able to bring myself to that point yet. Going… Continue Reading
