So I saw some lady on Martha Stewart, or maybe it was Oprah, like 10 years ago (I think, I don’t really know when it was but it was a long time ago) and she was making individual microwave mug cakes. I thought the idea was kind of silly and figured the cake would taste…
Chocolate Covered Marshmallows & More Valentine’s Treats
I totally on board with a little dessert splurge around the Holidays. I tend to gravitate towards chocolate but that’s just me. I wanted to make an easy Valentine’s treat for the kids and when I saw these heart shaped marshmallows I knew I needed to make something with them. I didn’t have to think…
Flourless Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies ( Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Congratulations to Katie C. the winner of the Uncommon Goods Giveaway! I know you will enjoy the gifts as much as I did! Hi friends. It has been way too long. I am back from vacation in San Diego and totally behind schedule. I planned on blogging while I was there but I took my…
Happy 2nd Birthday Nutritious Eats + a GIVEAWAY!
Nutritious Eats turned TWO last month. I meant to celebrate earlier but I’ve already mentioned how crazy October is for our family. I can’t believe that I have only been blogging for 2 years yet I can’t believe how fast the time has flown. I dreamed of starting this blog years before I actually did….
Easy Kids Birthday Cake: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
As I mentioned last week,my oldest son turned 6 this past week and we had a low key yet wonderful birthday celebration. We have seemed to make it a tradition to go to the zoo to celebrate L’s birthday in October. It is always a fun thing to do that can take place during…
Halloween Popcorn Balls
Happy October everyone! I can’t believe it is already time to get out my Halloween decorations. I absolutely LOVE this time of the year and am always shocked at how fast it flies by. When October hits, I immediately think of treats for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! I love baking in the fall and winter….
Summer Memories and Chocolate Silk Pie
If you’ve read my about page you’d know that although I am a big fan of healthy eating, sometimes I like to splurge on things I wouldn’t necessarily label as “nutritious” and since the name of my blog is Nutritious Eats I have to preface things by saying this pie is not one of those “nutritious…
Move Over Girl Scouts: Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie
I haven’t posted a splurge-worthy recipe in a LONG time so look away if you are trying to fit into a bathing suit by the summer time. Look away if you are watching what you’re eating. You’re going to want one of these cookies now. And you will make a batch and want to eat…
A Holiday Treat for Santa: Blondies
Santa works hard all year to make Christmas day magical for kids all over the world. He needs something caloric and high fat to sustain him through the night, don’t you think? Enter some ooey, gooey, fabulous blondies. This was my first time making blondies and I was shocked with how good they were. I…
Butterscotch Haystacks: A Holiday No-Bake Treat
Whether you’re making cookies for Santa, your neighbor or to enjoy at home, December is full of baking and treats. I, like many others, love to bake and eat sweets. How do I manage to do it and not gain weight? Easy! I exercise consistently and share my goodies. I also eat healthy meals…
