5 Pumpkin Goodies w/out Guilt

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Photo courtesy: Ambitious Kitchen | Recipe: Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

PSL season is officially here!  Pumpkin pie has always been a childhood favorite. (With the Cool Whip topping-to-pie ratio being 1:1.) It’s totally possible to indulge in a little pumpkin with the 5 health-smart recipes below.   We’ve got gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, low-glycemic, […]

Green Smoothie Recipe Without All the Dang Sugar

Kale, Spinach, and Swiss Chard | Green Smoothie recipe that is low glycemic | Girlfriend is Better
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Alert! Is your healthy drink making you gain weight? We’ve got to warn you: most juice bars and smoothie shops are tricking you with their “skinny” green concoctions. Next time you get a green smoothie, take a closer look at […]

5 Chia Seed Pudding Recipes to Make Overnight

Vanilla Greek Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding Recipe | Girlfriend is Better
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If you’re looking for a cold dessert, skip the ice cream and make a batch of pudding instead! Take a peek at our 5 favorite chia seed pudding recipes.  They need to set overnight, so a little advanced planning is […]

Watermelon Season is Upon Us! 5 Recipes to Try

Watermelon fruit pizza recipe | Girlfriend is Better
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We’ve got watermelons in our garden just in time for summertime barbecues. Since a watermelon is about 92% water, it is the perfect hydrating fruit for hot, sunny days. You can do the old slice-and-dice routine, or get a little […]

Strawberry Season is Upon Us! Top 5 Recipes to Try

Strawberry baskets from farmer's market | summer recipes | Girlfriend is Better
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April showers bring May strawberries! Mother’s Day has got to be the easiest holiday for treats. Simply add a strawberry or two and you’ve got an instant tasty drink or dessert. Here are 5 easy ways to use Mother Nature’s […]