6 Recipes For A Healthier Holiday

Holiday parties tempt us with delicacies like deviled eggs, meatballs, and pigs in buttery croissant blankets. But each bite adds to the number of calories we consume and the subsequent swell of our waistlines. To avoid wintry weight woes and stay summertime fine, make homemade meals by substituting classic holiday pound-packers with healthier substitutes. —Lateshia Beachum, Baked contributing writer  Christmas Classic: Deep-fried turkey Deep-fried turkey is … Continue reading 6 Recipes For A Healthier Holiday

Homemade (Healthy) Twix Bars

This healthier version of a Twix bar is a much-needed break from the influx of Halloween candy that finds its way into daily life each October. Surprise your trick-or-treaters with these homemade treats, or bring them to a Halloween party! And feel free to treat yourself to as many of these as you’d like—they’re vegan, can be made gluten-free, AND have the added nutrition of … Continue reading Homemade (Healthy) Twix Bars

Pumpkin Brownies (That Don’t Taste Like Pumpkin)

If you’re sick of the pumpkin mania that occurs in October but keep seeing canned pumpkin sales at Tops, here’s a vegan recipe that packs in the nutrition of the fall fruit without the flavor. The addition of pumpkin purée to this insanely good brownie recipe makes it smooth, decadent, and ten times healthier.  Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour (or other if gluten-free) ½ tsp. … Continue reading Pumpkin Brownies (That Don’t Taste Like Pumpkin)

4 Great Vegan Options In Syracuse

Ever wonder what vegans eat? I’m asked this question almost every day, and I’m here with some answers. If you don’t want to cook, Syracuse has a ton of restaurants that cater to the vegan lifestyle. Spoiler alert: none of these places are salad bars. Strong Hearts Cafe and Strong Hearts On The Hill Strong Hearts sets the standard for vegan food in Syracuse. This insanely … Continue reading 4 Great Vegan Options In Syracuse