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double chocolate banana dessert bread

by Jackie Newgent | March 21, 2018 | 8 Comments

I’ve got an oh-so-yummy family-friendly recipe for you. And no, I didn’t sneak kale or anything odd into it! This is just what you think it is … a chocolate lover’s quick bread that has plenty of banana goodness and mouthwatering moistness. Enjoy this double chocolate banana dessert bread as a snack or, as the name implies, dessert. A healthy-ish dessert, that is!

spicy vegan dark chocolate gelato

by Jackie Newgent | February 22, 2015 | 11 Comments

What’s your favorite chocolate pairing? Maybe chocolate and strawberries? Or perhaps chocolate and peanut butter? There are so many pairings I adore, it’s difficult to choose. Chocolate and mint is definitely one of them. I’m a lover of chocolate with spice and “crave” chocolate with salt, too. This month, I challenged myself to create a new recipe featuring a culinary match for chocolate. Since I couldn’t decide on just one, I picked three: bananas, jalapeño, and sea salt! Yep, it’s a bit unique. But trust me when I say the combination in this inspired plant-based gelato tastes exotic.

dark chocolate dessert hummus

by Jackie Newgent | January 18, 2015 | 2 Comments

Nutella has been gaining in popularity. Unfortunately, its first ingredient is sugar. It contains artificial flavor, too. Yuck! There are several knockoffs of it now available—some made with “real” ingredients and healthier fats. Another luxurious chocolate hazelnut spread is Nocciolata; but it’s rather rich to be eaten regularly–and it does contain dairy. So I decided there needs to be another option. Here’s my 100% plant-based and 100% delicious result. I based ithis dark chocolate dessert hummus on classic hummus–with several flavor twists, of course!

dark chocolate zucchini bread with pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | July 13, 2014 | 1 Comment

Chocolate Pistachio Zucchini Bread on cutting board with plates in background

I don’t do much baking in the summertime. But there’s always one thing that finds its way into my oven in July; that’s zucchini bread. This season I changed up tradition to create a chocolaty concoction. The result? This dark chocolate zucchini bread with pistachios. It’s a keeper! Disclosure Note: At time of posting, I was on the Pistachio Health consumer advisory board. I’m not paid for this posting. All recipe choices and opinions are my own.