Candy isn’t the only thing that goes in an Easter egg. Here are some fun and creative alternatives to the usual. Not only are they inexpensive and easy to procur but you won’t have to deal with the aftermath of a sugar high! Try a few and let me know your ideas so we can add them to the list.

Now don’t turn your nose up at it just because it says “sweet potato.” Canned sweet potatoes (also known as yams) have given this delicious and nutritious vegetable a bad rap. Full of flavor, rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient), vitamin C…

When the leaves start falling from the trees and the farmer’s market is loaded with zucchini and pears, we know it’s time to make this delicious bread. Originally from the 1998 Taste of Home magazine and cookbook, I’ve tweaked it over the years to make it just a bit healthier.

So many quick breads are basically cake without the frosting. This lemony zucchini bread makes a healthy snack or dessert for the whole family! The original recipe was published in Taste of Home magazine years ago and I have tweaked it to make a healthier, more lemony version. Enjoy!

Cheesecake is a family favorite and with berries in season it’s the perfect excuse to whip one up! Although sometimes touted as tricky to make this simple and creamy cheesecake is a recipe that I’ve come to rely on. My kids love it and because it’s relatively low in sugar, high in protein and quite filling it makes for a great dessert option!