healthy desserts Archives - Karla Salinari

Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJuly 7, 2021

If you love chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, same thing!) you’re going to love my Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins and so versatile that when coarsely mashed, chickpeas make a great substitute for chicken or turkey. So, the next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich but want to…

Is Chocolate Good For You?

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJune 29, 2021

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. It’s powerfully comforting, creamy, and delicious. But is chocolate good for you? The answer is both yes and no. Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, and more. It also helps release that feel-good…

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, Spring, SummerApril 9, 2019

Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe! An authentic, raw, vegan, gluten-free cheesecake recipe made with soaked cashews plus other healthy ingredients. Hard to believe, I know. But trust me when I say it's so simple and deliciously satisfying you'll be making it over and over again. Why cashews? Let me explain. When soaked and blended, cashews create…

Healthier Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)

Breakfast, Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Snacks, UncategorizedFebruary 22, 2019

Healthier Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche). A dairy-free spin on a popular Latin dessert recipe. Made with simple and natural ingredients, this easy dessert recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. I grew up enjoying Rice Pudding as a kid. I remember scraping the sides of the pan after my mom was done making…

Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas

Dessert, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, UncategorizedOctober 29, 2018

I know Healthy Halloween Snack Ideas doesn't go together but we've gotta get these kids away from so much junk - don't you agree? One way to do it is by adding healthier alternatives to the mix. Stores like Whole Foods, Amazon and Trader Joes are making it easier to buy better-for-you options that are just as…

Back to School, Easy Recipes, Kid Friendly

4 Breakfast Flips For Back to School

Breakfast, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksAugust 28, 2018

Raise your hand if you're fresh out of ideas on what to make for breakfast before the littles head back to school next week! I totally hear you and came to help! Because let's face it, we are all on the same boat! Real TALK! Depending on Caro's mood (she’s moody now, guys) she’ll…

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Breakfast, Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksMay 16, 2018

This is definitely one of my favorite recipes and a recipe I love making for others. Made with gluten-free flour, dairy-free milk, and other simple ingredients, it's the perfect example of how something healthy and nutritious can also be delicious. It's also a perfectly quick and easy recipe to make with your little ones - because…

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksApril 5, 2018

I promise you these Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies will win the family over. They're perfect for dunking in (non-diary) milk, making ice ‘cream’ sandwiches or by themselves - honestly, anything goes.They're also VEGAN, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and perfect for baking with smaller kids because all you really need is ONE mixing bowl and a few…

Half-Baked Key Lime “Cheesecake”

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksMarch 21, 2018

Happy Wednesday, guys. We’re getting more snow today.... again! *Sigh* I don’t know about you but I’m over winter and ready for warmer weather. So, if you need us we’ll be at home dreaming of summer and this delicious Half - Baked Key Lime “Cheesecake”. A healthy, creamy (without being too sweet) alternative to traditional…

No Bake Energy Bites

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksFebruary 14, 2018

These energy bites are gluten-free, easy to make, full of protein, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Here's how you can make them at home. Ingredients 1 cup dry gluten-free quick cooking oats 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes ½ cup almond butter (peanut butter works too) ½ cup chia seeds ½ cup dairy-free…