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15 Easy Mediterranean Diet Desserts

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These Mediterranean diet desserts satisfy your sweet tooth while staying true to healthy eating principles! From date snickers to fruit sorbets, these healthy treats satisfy without excessive sugar or fats. Eating the Mediterranean diet and want a treat to end your meal? This way of eating has been called one of the healthiest in the world. As a cookbook author, I’ve been eating this way for over a decade and I’ve never felt better! What I’ve learned after years of eating this way is that the best treats don’t need lots of refined sugar or butter to taste incredible. When you start with ingredients like Medjool dates, Greek yogurt, dark chocolate, and fresh fruit, you’re building flavor from the ground up. Here are a few of my favorite Mediterranean diet desserts that I eat and are a hit with my real-life family! What Mediterranean diet desserts look like First things first: balance and moderation are key when it comes to treats in the Mediterranean diet. Eating...

Easy Spinach Pancakes

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These spinach pancakes are made in a blender with oats, fresh spinach, and no flour for a healthy breakfast in just 20 minutes (and naturally gluten-free!). The green color makes them irresistible while sneaking in leafy greens. Growing up, I loved the novelty of turning food different colors: and honestly, I still do! So here’s my new favorite breakfast idea: these healthy spinach pancakes. Adding greens turns them bright green: adding a fun factor without any change in flavor! These pancakes are a spin on my favorite oatmeal pancakes : a quick breakfast made in a blender! They come out so hearty and filling made with all wholesome ingredients, and naturally gluten-free: ideal as a Mediterranean diet breakfast idea. Why You’ll Love This Recipe I’m always looking for creative ways to make mealtimes fun. I first made these spinach pancakes as green food for St Patrick’s Day. My kids were skeptical at first, but after one bite, they quickly became fast fans! Here’s why you’...

30 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes

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These delicious Mediterranean diet breakfast recipes feature whole grains, fresh fruits, and healthy fats to energize your mornings. From quinoa bowls to savory oatmeal, here are my favorite heart-healthy breakfast ideas. I used to think healthy breakfasts meant bland oatmeal and boring scrambles: until I discovered the Mediterranean diet . After becoming an expert in this way of eating, I’ve learned it isn’t just good for you: it’s delicious and keeps you satisfied for hours! I’ve spent years testing breakfast recipes with Mediterranean diet ingredients, and this approach is now the foundation of how my family starts the day. Honestly, I feel so much better in the morning: instead of sugar crashes from pastries or heavy bacon and eggs, I feel energized while enjoying vibrant, fresh flavors. What’s the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean diet has been called one of the best diets in the world according to US News and World Report. This way of eating and living derives fro...