These moist, chewy brownies have plenty of rich chocolatey flavor—with a fraction of the fat and calories found in many traditional recipes. Wheat germ and oats add fiber and vitamins, while the milk powder provides a calcium boost. Instructions :
It’s hard to believe that these dense, moist, indulgent-tasting cupcakes topped with a sweet caramel sauce have only 125 calories each. The secret is soaking the dried figs in coffee, which keeps the batter moist while adding lots of rich, figgy flavor. Try one for a carb-packed pre run snack. Instructions :
These gluten-free contain no added oils or butter, yet stay incredibly moist thanks to applesauce and black beans (the latter of which also lends dense, fudgy texture). Without the frosting, the cake is ideal fuel before a long run. Or, save them until after you run and spread them with the rich peanut butter cream
Chocolate chips, walnuts, and oats give these cookies a chewy and crunchy texture. They use less sugar than many traditional chocolate chip cookies, but have plenty of rich sweetness thanks to the combination of brown sugar, dark honey, and cocoa powder. Instructions :
Crunchy oats, sweet berries, and rich, melted dark chocolate make this a truly satisfying yet still healthy indulgence. The berries provide antioxidants key for recovery and (along with the oats) a dose of fiber. Instructions :
These individual dishes of sweet-tart roasted apples are a deeply satisfying end to a meal. What makes this so special is the topping: The oats and almonds give this dish a shot of fiber, healthy fat, and antioxidants, while the crunchy texture offers a rewarding contrast to the soft, cooked apples. If you don’t have
This classic Strawberry with Ricotta is summer dessert gets a healthy upgrade by swapping out the whipped cream for protein-rich ricotta cheese. Strawberries get their bright red color from antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins, which are also found in other red and blue fruits and can help reduce inflammation. Warmth and moisture are strawberries’ worst enemies,
Scalloped potatoes are traditionally made with plenty of heavy cream and cheese, which add rich flavor—and a huge amount of unhealthy saturated fat. But you can save calories and slash the fat by swapping out the cream for fat-free milk and by using less cheese. The result is still a richly satisfying side dish, but
This delicious, healthy side dish is impressive enough to serve at the holidays but easy enough to make anytime. It provides an irresistible mix of flavors and textures, thanks to the crunchy pecans and sweet cranberries. Butternut squash is a rich source of carbohydrates and an ideal choice the night before a long run. Instructions
As you’ll find with this hearty side dish, toasting quinoa in a saucepan before simmering it in water brings out its nutty flavor. The high-protein whole grain is also a good source of fiber, providing 5 grams per cooked cup. For an even more colorful dish (and an antioxidant boost), use rainbow Swiss chard, which
