Healthy and Green Living » Desserts

Mango Lassi

Megan, selected from Yoga+ Magazine — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:03:43 +0000

Mango Lassi is a traditional South Asian drink�like a milkshake, only made with plain yogurt instead of milk. Peel 1 ripe mango, remove the pit, and chop the pulp into small chunks. Combine 3/4 cup cold water, 1 cup plain yogurt, and the mango in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons [...]

Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Ginger Pecan Crust

Melissa Breyer — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:01:04 +0000

The first time I had sweet potato cheesecake was at the famed Galatoire's in New Orleans. It was one of those dizzy food moments where the universe falls away as every cell in your body seems to be rushing, tripping, and scrambling towards the mouth to get in on the action. The exact Galatoire's recipe is, well, a bit caloric. Instead, here is an ever so slightly healthier version of sweet potato cheesecake, perked up with a nutty ginger crust.

Classic Fall Sweets: Vegan Style

Terri Hall-Jackson — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:07:19 +0000

Sticky popcorn balls and gooey caramel apples: two classic treats that declare fall and Halloween are here.� Typically, these delights are loaded with corn syrup, sugar, and/or butter.� For a healthier alternative with a similar taste, experiment with the following recipes. Vegan Popcorn Balls Yields 12 balls 1/2 cup organic popcorn kernels 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon [...]

World Go Vegan Week: Make Vegan Pumpkin Pie!

Melissa Breyer — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:01:47 +0000

The 4th annual World GO VEGAN Week is taking place this year from October 25 through 31. This week is a celebration of compassion and a time to take action for animals, the environment and everyone’s well-being. In Defense of Animals, the organizer of the celebration, encourages people to use this week to to educate [...]

Fruit Nut Harvest Muffins

Cait Johnson — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:01:52 +0000

Ah, cozy autumn mornings, the perfect time for a comforting muffin warm from the oven. This weekend I can�t wait to make my favorite moist, tender muffins studded with harvest fruit and nuts. There is so much whole-grain, high-fiber, anti-oxidant nourishment in every bite, and they hardly take any time at all to make: I can mix the batter while the water heats for tea, and bake them while I sip. Plus they freeze beautifully to enjoy on those rushed weekdays when the memory of a leisurely breakfast seems but a dream.

Tipsy Maple Pecan Pie

Melissa Breyer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:00:15 +0000

Here in the northeast the air has taken on that brisk edge that slowly starts to erase the soft humid air of summer. It’s breezy, the sky is piercing blue, and flashes of hot orange and red are starting to pepper the trees. For some this means cozy sweaters and a fireplace, for me it [...]

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Melissa Breyer — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:02:42 +0000

Yes that’s right, zucchini and chocolate. In some kind of stupendous feat of baking alchemy, the taste and texture of the squash completely disappears, while adding moisture and a nice nutritional pop. Although those of you with over-enthusiastic zucchini vines know all too well that you can, and are generally required to, sneak zucchini into [...]

Grilled Apriums with Mascarpone (with video)

Melissa Breyer — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:02:33 +0000

This simple recipe uses grilled apriums with mascarpone. An aprium is about 3/4 apricot and 1/4 plum. However, any stone fruit will work well. Select the freshest fruit you can find for a decadent dessert made in less than ten minutes! 6 apriums, apricots, or peaches Mascarpone (or cream cheese) Olive oil Fresh mint 1. Halve the apriums and remove [...]

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Annie B. Bond — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:02:39 +0000

The secret ingredient that makes this cake so utterly moist and delicious is a secret no longer: yes, the ever-abundant zucchini makes this single-layer cake a real standout. Your friends and family will never know they�re getting a healthy serving of veggies with their dessert; they�ll be too busy experiencing chocolate ecstasy. So if you have an extra zucchini or two hanging around (don�t we all?), this is a wonderfully subversive use for it!

Simple Strawberry Cream Freeze

Annie B. Bond — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:01:10 +0000

This luscious recipe inspired by simple-living expert Helen Nearing takes strawberries to new levels of pleasure: you don't need an ice-cream maker to concoct this tangy-sweet and creamy frozen strawberry dessert.