Grilled Peaches
This recipe for healthy Grilled Peaches is as pretty of a dish as it is delicious! Grilling the peaches elevates a basic peach (a treat on its own) into a sweet juicy over-the-top dessert! Topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of homemade raspberry sauce...
Healthy Apple Crisp
This recipe for Healthy Apple Crisp is refined sugar-free, grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free! And believe us when we say that this recipe does not skimp on the flavor! The apples themselves caramelize in the oven creating a delicious naturally sweet, soft...
No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls
These No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls are so good you guys! They are poppable, portable and perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon pick me up. Made with less than 10 ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy and great for Sunday meal prep. They’re loaded...
Tsoureki – Greek Sweet Bread
So here’s the story of our Tsoureki (Greek Sweet Bread), we wouldn’t call ourselves “bakers” in any sense of the word. When we do bake it’s more in a way to feed our sweet tooth cravings of luxurious desserts but with healthier ingredients like in our...
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
Bananas are a staple fruit in our house. We always have them on hand for a grab and go breakfast, afternoon snack dipped in peanut butter and possibly our favorite way, in banana “nice” cream. So if you bananas sitting on your counter that have started to turn brown,...
Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies
These Peanut Butter Swirl Black Bean Brownies are fudgy, moist and healthy! They are gluten-free and refined sugar-free but don’t let the fact that these are made with black beans scare you off because you’re in luck these brownies don’t actually taste...
Healthy Caramel Popcorn
It’s that time of year when Christmas movies play on tv 24/7 and we’re here for it! There’s nothing cozier than cuddling up on the couch next to a sparkling Christmas tree with your family. And what snack goes better with movies than popcorn? Caramel...
Froutosalata -Mixed Fruit Salad
While traveling in Greece this past summer, we were introduced to the most delightful dessert. Once again, the food in Greece did not disappoint! After another fantastic meal on the island of Naxos, our waiter, Manoli, brought us a platter of fruit to enjoy. It...
Baklava Baked Pears
Looking for a healthy dessert for the holiday season? Our Baklava Baked Pears are deceptively simple. Serve these as an after-dinner treat at your upcoming Friendsgiving, or family holiday gathering and your guests are guaranteed to go nuts for them (no pun...
Salted Caramel Hummus
We are here to admit that our families, like most Mediterranean families, are big hummus fans! We enjoy making our own homemade traditional hummus because there is nothing like the taste of super fresh, homemade hummus as opposed to the store-bought. After visiting...
Pumpkin Cookies
These soft-baked Pumpkin Cookies are chewy and chocolatey with just the right amount of spice to give you all the fall feelings. There’s no butter, eggs, oil, white flour or refined sugar lurking in these cute little cookies. But there is a surprise ingredient of...
Chickpea Blondies
These yummy, nutty Chickpea Blondies are grain-free and surprisingly healthy! Yep, we said Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, those heart-healthy, plant-based protein-packed beans we love to toss in salads and make dips with is now the main ingredient in...
Homemade Frozen Cream Pops
We’re always looking for easy recipes to make during these hot summer months. This one is a perfect cool treat for kiddos and adults alike because let’s face it: who doesn’t love enjoying a tasty, refreshing popsicle on a hot summer day? These...
Peach Sorbet
Can you believe it’s already August, where did the summer go?!? That means it’s time for the kiddies to head back to school AND peach season is almost over! But have no fear, you can freeze your fresh peaches and be able to make this refreshing 4 ingredient Peach...
Grilled Watermelon with Feta
Start your 4th of July celebrations with a bang by serving Grilled Watermelon with Feta. A fresh and healthy dish that hits that perfect combination of sweetness from the watermelon and saltiness of the feta. If you have never tried grilled watermelon you are in...
Banana Baklava “Nice” Cream
A healthier alternative to dairy ice cream, this recipe for Banana Baklava Nice Cream is made with just 2 ingredients, frozen bananas and almond milk. You could just stop right there and eat the ice cream as is but why do that? We topped this dessert with the flavors...
Grilled Pineapple with Frozen Blueberry Yogurt
You know we’re all about that heart-healthy eating, but everyone needs a sweet treat every once in a while! The key to satisfying that sweet tooth without sabotaging your health is finding the balance between healthy sweets and those with high calories, fat, and...
Broiled Grapefruit
If you’ve only ever had grapefruits raw, you are missing out! Broiling not only brings out so much natural flavor goodness but the warmth and caramelization take them to another level. To be honest we grew up dowsing grapefruit in refined sugar (embarrassing!) but...
Strawberry Chocolate Chia Pudding
With the arrival of spring comes a wider variety of seasonal fruits that we love incorporating into our recipes. There’s nothing wrong with reliable apples and oranges, but after a long winter, the lack of fruit selection can get a bit boring! This Strawberry...
Samoa Truffles
Does anyone else feel like they can’t run errands lately without seeing Girl Scouts selling cookies at the store entrance?! It’s yet another time of year where sweets are everywhere you go. Don’t get us wrong we LOVE the Girl Scouts and their cookies. Mom (Christina)...
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A website dedicated to healthy eating and lifestyle choices inspired by our Greek heritage.
