Say NO to New Year's Resolutions

Making resolutions and sticking to them can be downright impossible at times. Many of us don't follow through and some don't make it past the first week. It's a very personal thing. Sweets, chocolate and fats are usually the first things on the list to go. You don't have to give up sweets for New Years. There is a way to accomplish both and not deprive your sweet tooth.

In my last blog, I told you how I converted my recipes to keep us happy and get us through the hard times. In fact, the recipes I changed were just as delicious as the classic ones, without the fat, cholesterol, calories, dairy and/or eggs. They were made with whole grains, more fiber and in some cases, more taste. Holidays are a hard time to be vegan or a vegetarian and New Years is no exception.

So, in keeping with this years resolutions, here are some suggestions to keep your sweet tooth happy and your healthy side satisfied:

Vegan Pumpkin and Banana Muffins can be made with whole milk and eggs and still be healthy.

Same thing with Vegan Cranberry Nut Bread & Apple Cinnamon Nut Bread. Just substitute milk and eggs.

Honey Raisin & Nut Granola is great on it's own or with milk.

Decorate Sourdough Carrot Cake with non-dairy whipped topping instead of cream cheese frosting.

For those who just can't be happy without chocolate and don't give a hoot about calories, Chocolate French Silk Pie will bring the New Year in with a bang!

I'll be posting a poll of the top 5 New Year's Resolutions soon. Check back and vote!