Check out this archive of Jenna Volpe, RDN, LD’s delicious, nutritious recipes for desserts that will help support people looking to improve and optimize their digestive health, immunity, blood sugar, and mental health!
With October being pumpkin season, and me being SUPER basic when it comes to all things pumpkin (and fall season in general)… this low FODMAP pumpkin pie is feeling like the perfect way to kick off the next few months! It’s an oldie but goodie. (Getting to be back visiting my hometown in New …
There’s nothing like a creamy cup of cacao powder hot chocolate any time of year, in my opinion… But December is here, and after living in TX for almost a year and a half, it’s still very strange not having any snow (hey, I’m not complaining!). Regardless of the weather, I do love me some …
Creamy Antioxidant-Rich Hot Chocolate with Cacao Powder Read More »
I’m back, and it’s almost my birthday! Hi! I realize it’s been a few months since I last posted a recipe. I had every intention of blogging, but I admit time management has become a bit of a challenge to say the least. Let’s just say a LOT has been happening in 2019. Since the …
I use this pecan crust recipe for all sorts of pies, including my very own birthday ice cream pie, pumpkin pie and vegan chocolate coconut banana creme pie to name a few. (In case you didn’t know, pie is one of my favorites year-round, whether for the summer or holiday season!) This recipe was actually …
(Most recently updated 2/7/2021.) The weekend is almost here, and the fall season is upon us! I love this time of year, especially in New England: cool brisk mornings, beautiful foliage, new beginnings, hot beverages, and of course all things apple (including my mom’s homemade apple crisp!). Although the foliage in Texas is no match …
If you love chocolate half as much as I do, and you’re someone who prefers gooey, fudgy brownies over the cakey texture, you’ll absolutely love these flourless cacao brownies with sweet potato! These brownies aren’t just rich and melt-in-your-mouth good – they’re also loaded with micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and antioxidants) from superfoods like cacao powder …
If you’re a fan of Mounds bars, you’ll LOVE these simple 4-ingredient vegan, Paleo, low FODMAP & GAPS-friendly coconut cacao balls. They’re the perfect sweet treat for any time of year – but I personally love making these during the winter and holiday season, since my family likes to call them “chocolate snowballs”. 😀 (Updated January …
Let’s be honest – who doesn’t secretly (OR openly) prefer the taste of fresh chocolate chip cookie dough over the actual baked cookies?! I guess you can’t go wrong either way… When it comes to food, especially foods like homemade chocolate chip cookies, it’s not just the about the yummy taste. Almost everybody I know …
GI-Friendly No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge Read More »
(Recipe card and blog post updated February 9, 2021) Back in our adolescent days, my sister and I would regularly watch the Food Network together after school. Probably not hard to believe, if you know us! You might be surprised though when I tell you that one of our favorite chefs on the line-up was – …
This vegan mousse is one of my FAVORITE go-to recipes when I’m craving something sweet. It’s SO easy, and it’s a fun, tasty way to increase your iron, magnesium, potassium and vitality from the cacao and avocado. What a simple and delicious combo of nutrient-dense, plant-based foods! For your convenience, I’ve decided to keep this …
