Healthy Desserts & Snacks: Low Glycemic & Nutritional Guide

For those seeking healthier indulgences, low-glycemic alternatives and moisture-optimized baking techniques help manage weight and cravings.

Nuts and Seeds Other Desserts and Snacks

Pumpkin Seeds & Protein

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ellen Douglas

Pumpkin seeds are good sources of protein and other nutrients. Combine them with granola, raisins and nuts in snacks and cereals, or use them instead of nuts in baked goods.

How to Make Brownies With No Oven

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ellen Douglas

No-bake brownies are more more fudge-like than cake-like. That's because the stove-top treats use less flour than their oven-cooked counterparts -- and no eggs. Nuts and crushed crackers or cookies add bulk to the brownie mixture, rescuing the treats from tipping too far into candyland.