This homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream is the perfect Summer treat. It has a rich custard base loaded with delicious buttered pecans. You will love all its sweet and salted flavors! Healthier recipe, with sugar-free keto options. Why is buttered pecan ice cream so good? Growing up in Italy, for me Summer meant ice cream. Or I should rather say gelato. My mum used to take us kids for gelato at least three afternoons a week, when she had her morning shift. Oh my goodness, that was the best time of the day. I loved filling my "cono" with dark chocolate, yogurt and crunchy hazelnut gelato scoops. C ..read more

Bananas are amongst the most popular fruits in the world. Affordable, versatile and tasty, bananas are also an excellent source of nutrients. Over recent years, however, this fruit has gained a bad reputation for being high in calories and carbs. But is this actually true? In this blog we are going to answer to the question: How many calories in a banana? There's a common misconception that bananas lead to weight-gain due to their sugar and calorie content. A closer look to the numbers, however, highlights that in reality bananas can perfectly fit in a balanced diet. A medium-sized banana con ..read more

Sweet and juicy, this is an easy Peach Jam Recipe without pectin. It's perfect for summer when peaches are in season, so that you'll have home made peach jam all year around. Peaches and jam, the taste of summer in a jar. Ever since I was a kid, peaches have been my favorite fruit, and my grandma knew it. She knew how to turn them into something magical, whipping up batches of jam, filling every mason jar with preserves and canning them for the winter. So little Matteo could have his favorite jam also on Christmas, over a fluffy slice of Pandoro or on top of crostata. Nostalgic about all the ..read more

These 25 Healthy Low Calorie Snacks are perfect to curb hunger and satisfy cravings guilt-free. From frozen yogurt to skinny pizza, in this blog post you will find plenty of easy low calorie snacks for weight loss. All are under 150 kcal! Snacking between meals isn't a bad thing. At all. Research shows that having regular snacks throughout the day may be beneficial for the diet, because it ensures that we don't get ravenous to the next meal and provides our body with additional nutrients. When snacking for weight loss, however, our food choices play a huge role. It's important to pick healthy ..read more

Introducing the easiest homemade Protein Bagels, with over 13 g of protein each. This high protein bagel recipe requires just 2 main ingredients, flour and Greek yogurt - no yeast. Served for breakfast or as a meal prep lunch, they are soft, fluffy and tasty like the original. I like, love and live for bread. If there is one thing I can't resist, it's savory baked goods. Growing up in Italy surrounded by freshly baked bread from the local Panetteria, oily focaccia, and delicious pizza, how could this be any different? But it wasn't until 18 that I tasted bagels. Despite my "dedication" to all ..read more

Corn Pudding is a crowd-pleaser. Light, moist and fluffy, this healthier corn pudding casserole recipe is so easy to prepare. Enjoy warm as a comforting side dish or make it a meal. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is corn pudding? Corn pudding is a comforting dish that belongs to the Southern cuisine. It's made with simple ingredients such as canned corn, eggs and butter, that are mixed and baked in a casserole. Baked corn pudding is usually served as a cozy side dish on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and family meals. It tastes sweet and savory at the same time, with a rich and creamy custardy textu ..read more

Jazz up your tofu and make this extra crispy Air Fryer Tofu. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is healthy, versatile and ridiculously delicious. Have a bite and you won't ever say that tofu is boring. The crispiest tofu in air fryer Ladies and gentlemen, this may be the one and only tofu recipe you need. It's so easy to make, with just a handful of simple ingredients. Plus, it tastes so delicious and crispy that even the biggest skeptics will turn into tofu lovers. Here are 5 reasons why you should try it asap: Crispy outside, tender inside and super tasty. Honestly, this is the best thing ..read more

This easy recipe teaches you how to roast almonds - in the oven, air fryer, microwave, or in a pan. Homemade Roasted Almonds are a healthy alternative to the ones you buy. Crunchy and flavorful, they are perfect for snacks, breakfasts and salads. If you aren't roasting almonds at home, this is your sign. It's so quick and easy, plus it's healthier and cheaper than buying them from the grocery store. Here at home we usually toast almonds in bulk at the beginning of each month, so that we have enough for our snacks and breakfasts. Together with my honey roasted peanuts, they are a home favorite ..read more

Let me introduce you to the ultimate Italian comfort food: Pastina. Creamy, cozy and so satisfying, this 5 minute Pastina Recipe is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're sick, heartbroken, sad or happy, Italian Penicillin is the solution. Pizza, carbonara, polenta or risotto, these are the main dishes that come to mind when thinking about Italy. But there is another meal that deserves more love. And that meal is Pastina. Growing up in Italy (yes, I'm Italian), we used to have pastina at least once a week. My grandma wins the Guiness World Record here, she still eats it every single night ..read more

Time to make your own High Protein Granola at home with this easy, budget-friendly recipe. Vegan, gluten-free and healthy, this crunchy protein granola is perfect for a satisfying breakfast that keeps you full until lunchtime. What about turning your protein oatmeal into granola? After protein cereal, protein pancakes and protein pudding, it was high time to make protein granola at home. Served with milk, Greek yogurt or on top of a protein smoothie bowl, this recipe makes the perfect macro friendly breakfast. Try it with my protein coffee! Crunchy and full of flavors, this may be the best pr ..read more