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    Lightened Recipes

    Sometimes you still want something that satisfies that craving, but want to try and keep things light. These recipes don't skimp out on flavor, but are lightened up from the traditional.

    I recommend the cactus smoothie and the healthy banana bread.

    This roasted beet hummus is as flavorful as it is beautiful

    Roasted Beet Hummus

    A simple and easy triple berry shortcake made in a mug. The perfect last minute dessert.

    Triple Berry Shortcake

    a light and irresistible cajun chicken salad

    Cajun Chicken Salad

    Refined sugar free healthy chocolate chip cookies. No one will ever even know these are better for you!

    Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A healthy banana bread that is refined sugar free and made with whole wheat.

    Healthy Banana Bread

    There is nothing like this autumn roasted butternut squash hummus

    Butternut Squash Hummus

    A tropically delicious way to start your day and root for Team USA Volleyball

    Key Lime Smoothie Bowl

    overhead thai tuna power bowl with peanut sauce

    Thai Tuna Power Bowl

    Learn how to make yogurt at home without any fancy equipment. Get tips and tricks for success and how to tailor the yogurt to your tastes. This is a wonderfully easy healthy recipe you will use regularly!

    How to Make Homemade Yogurt

    A creamy vegan no-bake cheesecake parfait with cranberry swirl and gingersnap crumble

    Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake Parfait with Cranberry Swirl

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    Hi, I'm Amanda! I am the baker and photographer behind A Cookie Named Desire. I'm a cookbook author, food science nerd, world traveler (sometimes) with a major weakness for cookies and cheese.

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