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Carrot Cake with Tangy Frosting

April 11, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Carrot cake with frosting

I’ve updated my carrot cake recipe by adding a tangy frosting that tastes like a cream-cheese frosting, but with ingredients that may be easier to get. The cake is moist and spicy, with flecks of orange carrot. The healthy ingredients include plenty of carrots (surprise!), fresh ginger, white whole wheat flour, and very little oil. […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: cake, carrots, Easter, spring

Kabocha Spice Cake

October 28, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Do you love pumpkin pie but don’t want to make a crust? Try my new Kabocha Spice Cake. It’s rich, moist, and full of pumpkin-spice flavor, without the calories or fuss of pumpkin pie. This cake comes together in just 20 minutes active time, starting a roasted squash, or 30 minutes starting with a whole […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: autumn, cake, kabocha squash, oil-free, pumpkin spice, vegan

Blueberry Pie

June 28, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

slice of homemade blueberry pie

Blueberry pie made with fresh berries is one of summer’s finest desserts. My updated version is dairy-free so more people can enjoy it. Wrap the luscious filling in my Sneaky-Wheat Vegan Pie Crust. My Blueberry Pie costs just $2.30 a slice using organic ingredients if you cut it into eighths or $18.37 for the whole […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: blueberries, pie, summer

Queenie’s Apple Strudel

November 9, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Do you wish you could wave your wand to summon a magical apple strudel like the one Queenie made in the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? You’ll have to go to Ilvermorny for that, but you can follow my recipe to make your own muggle-style. It’s easier than pie with store-bought filo pastry dough […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: apples, fall, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter, holiday

Mexican Grilled-Peach Sorbet

July 5, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Mexican Grilled Peach Sorbet in glass bowl

Less is more with this high-flavor, low-fat peach sorbet. It’s a fully adult confection, with the mysterious heat of the chipotle providing high contrast to the chilled, grilled peaches. Cinnamon adds another layer of sophistication, making Mexican Grilled-Peach Sorbet a light yet robust finish for a gourmet dinner. You can do most of the preparation […]

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe

Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes

March 30, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

baked apples and sweet potatoes in a Pyrex custard cup

I’m counting on this easy, super-healthy dessert or side dish to sweeten my journey back to Fit Linda. This casserole has only six ingredients, no added sugar or oil, and loads of flavor. Weighing in at only 201 calories, a serving of Baked Apples and Sweet Potatoes brings you loads of vitamins A and C, […]

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: apples, low-cal, sweet potatoes, WFPB

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