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“The queen of healthy desserts”Glamour Magazine

“The next Nigella Lawson”Women’s Health Magazine

“There’s no greater anything-can-be-healthy evidence than the recipes Katie features on her blog”Shape Magazine

Vegan Chocolate Covered Katie Blog

One of the Top 25 Food Blogs in America

Meet Katie: a girl who eats chocolate every day and sometimes even has cake for breakfast.

After creating a small food blog just for fun, Katie watched the blog suddenly skyrocket in popularity, quickly becoming the #1 source for healthy desserts and comfort food recipes and ranked as one of the top 25 cooking websites on the internet – with up to 8 million viewers each month.

Katie has been featured by The Today Show, USA Today, Time, CNN, The Food NetworkBon Appétit, Cooking Light, People Magazine, the msn, yahoo, and aol homepages, and the ABC 5 O’Clock News.

The Huffington Post selected Katie as one of their Best Healthy Food Instagram accounts to follow, and Amazon chose her debut cookbook as one of their Top 20 Cookbooks of the Year.

(Introduction courtesy of Grand Central Publishing, Ranking based on traffic numbers and Alexa stats)

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I never imagined this blog would grow to be so popular and am thankful beyond words for everyone who reads.

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    • Doris says

      How can we print a recipe without all the pictures and comments. I tried to print the Healthy Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies and ended up with 8 pages of stuff that I didn’t need or want.

      • Unofficial CCK Helper says

        I’ve printed some of Katie’s recipes before. What I do is hi-light the recipe, then right-click and hit “save;” then I open a new Word document, right-click and hit “paste.” This saves the recipe (and any photos, etc., that I’ve hi-lighted) in a new document, that I then re-name and save in my “CCK Recipe” folder.

          • Rachel says

            When you go to print instead of printing “all” click select page and type in the page number that holds the recipe.

          • Rachel says

            When you go to print instead of printing “all” click select page and type in the page number that holds the recipe.

      • Unofficial CCK Helper says

        I’ve printed some of Katie’s recipes before. What I do is hi-light the recipe, then right-click and hit “save;” then I open a new Word document, right-click and hit “paste.” This saves the recipe (and any photos, etc., that I’ve hi-lighted) in a new document, that I then re-name and save in my “CCK Recipe” folder.

      • Anne says

        Hi Doris,
        When you print, you have the option of choosing which pages. Try this:
        Print>Page range>Pages [insert specific pages here, for instance, 1,2]>OK. Another option is to HIGHLIGHT the pages you want to: Highlight>Print>Selection>OK. Hope this helps.

      • Anne says

        Hi Doris,
        When you print, you have the option of choosing which pages. Try this:
        Print>Page range>Pages [insert specific pages here, for instance, 1,2]>OK. Another option is to HIGHLIGHT the pages you want to: Highlight>Print>Selection>OK. Hope this helps.

      • Donna says

        Hi Doris,
        Do this: highlight recipe you want to copy (from any website). Bear in mind, sometimes when you highlight the recipe, it will include the picture and it cannot be helped. That’s ok. Include it, bear with me on this. Now, copy to Word document. Click on Paste Special. Then click on ‘Unformatted Text’. You will now have the recipe you wanted and the picture or photo will NOT be included. I do it this way all the time and once I’m in Word, I can format it the way I like.

      • Donna says

        Hi Doris,
        Do this: highlight recipe you want to copy (from any website). Bear in mind, sometimes when you highlight the recipe, it will include the picture and it cannot be helped. That’s ok. Include it, bear with me on this. Now, copy to Word document. Click on Paste Special. Then click on ‘Unformatted Text’. You will now have the recipe you wanted and the picture or photo will NOT be included. I do it this way all the time and once I’m in Word, I can format it the way I like.

        • Michael Rue says

          Donna, thanks for your great explanation of how to print what you want. I was not familiar with all the steps you use, but you brought me and many others, I’m sure, up to speed. Thanks a bunch!😊🇺🇸

      • Jackie Davis says

        I just learned this….
        Highlight what you want…
        Click print…
        In the print dialog, check Selection.
        Then ok.
        Yes it works well.

      • Jackie Davis says

        I just learned this….
        Highlight what you want…
        Click print…
        In the print dialog, check Selection.
        Then ok.
        Yes it works well.

        • Alison says

          Thanks Amy for this suggestion, I have now installed it and hope it will help when printing out for my sons homework.

        • Alison says

          Thanks Amy for this suggestion, I have now installed it and hope it will help when printing out for my sons homework.

      • Bruce says

        In most browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari or Windows – Google Chrome hold down the ‘Control’ key and quickly tap the “P” key) in the menu bar at the top left of the browser window you can click on “File” then “Print Preview”. This will show you the pages of the article in print form. Find the pages you want to print and note the page number(s). Then click the Print button in the upper left corner. The print window will open, go to the Print Range and in the put the number of the first page in the left box and the number or the end page in the right box (just one page – use the same number) and left-click the “OK” button.
        No menu bar? – right-click on an open spot to the right of an open Tab. Then select “Menu Bar” from the window that opens up.

        • Martha says

          Hi 🙂 Doris, the info that Bruce shared is really very easy and the best way to go in my opinion. That is the way I’ve done it forever and it always works. Also, in some OS, they have an option on the “print window” that you can do away with images. Thanks Bruce and all for sharing.
          Thank you Katie for such great recipes, a wonderful blog and for sharing your pic. You are indeed a very pretty lady but even better a very intelligent and creative woman. Happy weekend to all. 🙂 <3 <3
          PS will certainly "like" on FB and post/follow on pin (as soon as I find my password LOL)!!! <3 <3

        • Martha says

          Hi 🙂 Doris, the info that Bruce shared is really very easy and the best way to go in my opinion. That is the way I’ve done it forever and it always works. Also, in some OS, they have an option on the “print window” that you can do away with images. Thanks Bruce and all for sharing.
          Thank you Katie for such great recipes, a wonderful blog and for sharing your pic. You are indeed a very pretty lady but even better a very intelligent and creative woman. Happy weekend to all. 🙂 <3 <3
          PS will certainly "like" on FB and post/follow on pin (as soon as I find my password LOL)!!! <3 <3

        • Darlene creel says

          if you have WORD, highlight just the text you want to print>right click>select “copy”>open a WORD document >right click anywhere on the document >select “paste”.
          repeat until all desired text/photos are pasted.
          edit as desired>print preview>print.
          you can store all your recipes on a usb/flash drive and build your own customized cookbook. I always include a citation and date the website was accessed. ( I don’t like plagiarism). thanks to everyone for sharing! my hubby is in the hospital due to complications from chemo and I joined a conversation in front of the cafeteria when I overheard “black bean brownies”. Hubby is on a high protein diet for cellular recovery and he loves brownies!

      • Bruce says

        In most browsers (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari or Windows – Google Chrome hold down the ‘Control’ key and quickly tap the “P” key) in the menu bar at the top left of the browser window you can click on “File” then “Print Preview”. This will show you the pages of the article in print form. Find the pages you want to print and note the page number(s). Then click the Print button in the upper left corner. The print window will open, go to the Print Range and in the put the number of the first page in the left box and the number or the end page in the right box (just one page – use the same number) and left-click the “OK” button.
        No menu bar? – right-click on an open spot to the right of an open Tab. Then select “Menu Bar” from the window that opens up.

      • Rana says

        If you’ve got a Mac, what I do is press command, shift, 4. That gives you a target shaped cursor. With that click and drag over exactly what you want to capture. This is a screen capture. Once it appears on desktop just open and print . Voila, easy.

      • Rana says

        If you’ve got a Mac, what I do is press command, shift, 4. That gives you a target shaped cursor. With that click and drag over exactly what you want to capture. This is a screen capture. Once it appears on desktop just open and print . Voila, easy.

      • Dawn K says

        I use “print preview” rather than “print”.//then you can see which pages that need to print, I.e. page 1of1. Or 2-3, etc… I use this for everything. .bank statements, etc bcos the screen shot is not always” what you see is what you get” …I hate wasting an extra page that only has a header or footer or non- important info

      • Dawn K says

        I use “print preview” rather than “print”.//then you can see which pages that need to print, I.e. page 1of1. Or 2-3, etc… I use this for everything. .bank statements, etc bcos the screen shot is not always” what you see is what you get” …I hate wasting an extra page that only has a header or footer or non- important info

      • Teresa says

        Hi Linda,
        To copy a receipe without all the other stuff you don’t want, just highlight the recipe and paste it to a word document. At this stage, you can delete all the stuff you don’t want and keep only the recipe. You can also save the word document to your desktop into a Foods folder. Hope this helps.

        Teresa

      • Jackie says

        Highlight the entire recipe and paste it into WORD. Then go into WORD and delete/cut what you don’t want. Save it and then print. Almost every recipe fits on one page.

      • Vi says

        Press shift+command+4 to take a screenshot of the recipe ( it will give you a cross-shaped cursor that you’ll box the recipe with and release to take the picture) The image will show up on your desktop where you can print it with command+p.

      • Chelsea B. says

        Open a word doc and go to insert; add screenshot, and take a screen clipping of the recipe. This will eliminate all of the other stuff you don’t want.

      • Beth Shanahan says

        Hi Doris – Hit the print button. See the word All on the print tab. Hit that and the option ‘Custom’ comes up. Hit that. Look at the recipe and note the number of pages and where the actual recipe begins after the text and photos. Then type in those numbers to custom. For example type 5-7 for only printing pages 5 through 7. Then hit print and voilá! All you will print is the recipe. Yours in good eating, Beth

      • Scott Hespen says

        How are you printing it? If you hit Print Recipe right below the picture in the recipe next to the ingredients, you should get just the recipe without pictures. If you hit Print from the drop down menu on your web browser, it will print the entire web page top to bottom.

    • Doris says

      How can we print a recipe without all the pictures and comments. I tried to print the Healthy Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Brownies and ended up with 8 pages of stuff that I didn’t need or want.

    • Doris says

      Hi Doris, to print just the parts you want ,hi-light one part at a time and click and drag on to your desktop. I hope that helps.

    • Doris says

      Hi Doris, to print just the parts you want ,hi-light one part at a time and click and drag on to your desktop. I hope that helps.

    • Jordan Kwong says

      Hi Katie,

      You have great recipes! I am from the company Fitmoo, a social media network and marketplace built entirely around Fitness, Health, and Wellness. I would love to have you create a free profile so millions of our users can get to know who you are and educate those on what healthy recipes they could intake. I would be more than happy to explain in detail about Fitmoo and all the benefits you would receive. I can email you over a few 1 pagers that explain how your visibility will increase and how you can even sell your book through Fitmoo. You could actually gain followers that could market your book for free. For those who like your recipes, they could endorse your book, giving you a free sales team, all with a click of a button. I hope you get some time to take a look at Fitmoo and email me back.
      Best,
      Jordan Kwong

    • Jordan Kwong says

      Hi Katie,

      You have great recipes! I am from the company Fitmoo, a social media network and marketplace built entirely around Fitness, Health, and Wellness. I would love to have you create a free profile so millions of our users can get to know who you are and educate those on what healthy recipes they could intake. I would be more than happy to explain in detail about Fitmoo and all the benefits you would receive. I can email you over a few 1 pagers that explain how your visibility will increase and how you can even sell your book through Fitmoo. You could actually gain followers that could market your book for free. For those who like your recipes, they could endorse your book, giving you a free sales team, all with a click of a button. I hope you get some time to take a look at Fitmoo and email me back.
      Best,
      Jordan Kwong

    • Anya says

      Hi Katie,
      I’m struggling to browse your website on my phone . There are just way too many ads that breaks up the blog to the point it’s hard to follow on a mobile phone. I love your recipes and have tried a few. The ads are stopping me from wanting to check out your blog. Overcrowds it. Sorry but I thought you should know.

  1. xanabioticx says

    amagad. you have no idea how happy i was when i came across your blog, katie! i love your recipes for two reasons;
    1- they are SUPER YUMMY!
    2- they are all VEGAN!

  2. xanabioticx says

    amagad. you have no idea how happy i was when i came across your blog, katie! i love your recipes for two reasons;
    1- they are SUPER YUMMY!
    2- they are all VEGAN!

  3. Jenna says

    hey i just wanted to tell you i love your blog! it was the first vegan/food blog i ever read and i think you are beyond precious. your recipes are amazing, super easy and good, which is really important as being a vegetarian (and is your case a vegan) in college can be difficult.

    p.s- i go to TCU, so right on for DFW vegan/vegetarians! :]

    • carly says

      i just found your blog and i am so excited about it! i am not vegan but my mom and sister are gluten free and i just shared these recipes with them. they all look delish! thank you 🙂

    • carly says

      i just found your blog and i am so excited about it! i am not vegan but my mom and sister are gluten free and i just shared these recipes with them. they all look delish! thank you 🙂

  4. Jenna says

    hey i just wanted to tell you i love your blog! it was the first vegan/food blog i ever read and i think you are beyond precious. your recipes are amazing, super easy and good, which is really important as being a vegetarian (and is your case a vegan) in college can be difficult.

    p.s- i go to TCU, so right on for DFW vegan/vegetarians! :]

  5. xanabioticx says

    i was wondering if you like to watch documentaries about issues like the earth/ veganisme?

    p/s; i put a link to your blog at mine. 🙂

  6. xanabioticx says

    i was wondering if you like to watch documentaries about issues like the earth/ veganisme?

    p/s; i put a link to your blog at mine. 🙂

  7. Lily says

    Hey, the new blog looks great. Makes me contemplate a switch… the organizational possibilities warm my little OCD heart 🙂

  8. Lily says

    Hey, the new blog looks great. Makes me contemplate a switch… the organizational possibilities warm my little OCD heart 🙂

  9. JessieG says

    Katie, I am loving the new format and look of your blog! I must admit, I kind of miss the blue background though =)

  10. JessieG says

    Katie, I am loving the new format and look of your blog! I must admit, I kind of miss the blue background though =)

  11. Carlos Galvan says

    Hello Katie,

    I found your Blog while looking for articles on whether to use Blogger or WP. Apparently you are using both at this time.

    Which are you liking more and why?

    giving WP a quick look over I see that I can either use it via their free online service or install it on my own server. Has that been a consideration for you and do you know of any discussion of this topic?

    Carlos

    P.S. I noticed that you have your e-mail address in both your information pages (Blogger and this one). Spam Robots pick up on them quickly and so that is one of the reasons why you are probably recieving tons of Spam in you Spam box or (worse yet) in your InBox.

    P.P.S. Your a real Cutie! (:>)

  12. Carlos Galvan says

    Hello Katie,

    I found your Blog while looking for articles on whether to use Blogger or WP. Apparently you are using both at this time.

    Which are you liking more and why?

    giving WP a quick look over I see that I can either use it via their free online service or install it on my own server. Has that been a consideration for you and do you know of any discussion of this topic?

    Carlos

    P.S. I noticed that you have your e-mail address in both your information pages (Blogger and this one). Spam Robots pick up on them quickly and so that is one of the reasons why you are probably recieving tons of Spam in you Spam box or (worse yet) in your InBox.

    P.P.S. Your a real Cutie! (:>)

  13. Meghan Telpner says

    Great site. Everything is always better when covered in chocolate- though my affinity is an occupational hazard- I’m a nutritionist 🙂

    And love the theme week- especially the vitamix Best thing ever!

  14. Meghan Telpner says

    Great site. Everything is always better when covered in chocolate- though my affinity is an occupational hazard- I’m a nutritionist 🙂

    And love the theme week- especially the vitamix Best thing ever!

  15. Jennifer says

    Seriously, I know you love running, but with how skinny you are, you’re going to waste away! I know my mom would constantly be poking at me to stop exercising (k, sorry I can be like a mom too!)

  16. Jennifer says

    Seriously, I know you love running, but with how skinny you are, you’re going to waste away! I know my mom would constantly be poking at me to stop exercising (k, sorry I can be like a mom too!)

  17. Laura says

    Hey Girlie! I just found your blog and i loveee it! you have awesome recipes and info i def will be checking it out frequently! I also wanted to share that I too am a senior and majoring in Spanish! Keep in touch! 🙂

  18. Laura says

    Hey Girlie! I just found your blog and i loveee it! you have awesome recipes and info i def will be checking it out frequently! I also wanted to share that I too am a senior and majoring in Spanish! Keep in touch! 🙂

  19. Laura says

    btw u def have the cutest pics I have ever seen! I love the creativity and photoshop effects. I too am addicted to all of the special effects that photoshop has to offer!

  20. Laura says

    btw u def have the cutest pics I have ever seen! I love the creativity and photoshop effects. I too am addicted to all of the special effects that photoshop has to offer!

  21. Torii-Lee says

    Hey there! I’m a junk-food vegetarian who is going vegan and I’m so glad I ran into your blog! I’m going to link to you from my blog! Later Katie! (Pretty pics too!)

  22. Torii-Lee says

    Hey there! I’m a junk-food vegetarian who is going vegan and I’m so glad I ran into your blog! I’m going to link to you from my blog! Later Katie! (Pretty pics too!)

  23. tanyams says

    I wish you could come and cook for me all the time so I can learn how to be vegan!
    I always try to go vegetarian and then I somehow crave chicken and fall off the bandwagon…
    and vegan must be much harder but you make it seem easy! I love animals so much thats why I keep trying to start becoming a vegetarian, how and when did u start?
    xoxo
    tanya

  24. tanyams says

    I wish you could come and cook for me all the time so I can learn how to be vegan!
    I always try to go vegetarian and then I somehow crave chicken and fall off the bandwagon…
    and vegan must be much harder but you make it seem easy! I love animals so much thats why I keep trying to start becoming a vegetarian, how and when did u start?
    xoxo
    tanya

  25. Michal Mymo says

    Hello! I just stumbled on your blog and it looks great. Im a seventeen year old vegan and i love reading other blogs about vegan health/baking ect.

    Michal (lilearthmuffin)

  26. Michal Mymo says

    Hello! I just stumbled on your blog and it looks great. Im a seventeen year old vegan and i love reading other blogs about vegan health/baking ect.

    Michal (lilearthmuffin)

  27. veggienymph says

    Hi Katie! I just want to say that I love your blog. Being a long time vegetarian I am getting ready to take the next step and go vegan. I will keep checking back to see what yummy deliciousness you come up with. : )

  28. veggienymph says

    Hi Katie! I just want to say that I love your blog. Being a long time vegetarian I am getting ready to take the next step and go vegan. I will keep checking back to see what yummy deliciousness you come up with. : )

  29. Mara says

    Wow, you are beautiful! And your blog is so much fun. Thanks for giving me a great way to procrastinate doing my homework. I’ve been reading your archives for like an hour now!

  30. Mara says

    Wow, you are beautiful! And your blog is so much fun. Thanks for giving me a great way to procrastinate doing my homework. I’ve been reading your archives for like an hour now!

  31. A says

    I LOVE you’re recipes!! I own a magic bullet so i’m going to make that chocolate mouse one asap 🙂 Thanks for putting all of these up on a blog!! I wish I could add you, but I don’t have a wordpress so I don’t know how to follow your blog 🙁

  32. A says

    I LOVE you’re recipes!! I own a magic bullet so i’m going to make that chocolate mouse one asap 🙂 Thanks for putting all of these up on a blog!! I wish I could add you, but I don’t have a wordpress so I don’t know how to follow your blog 🙁

    • Tera says

      Dear Katie,

      I’m Tera another Big Chocolate fan! I love your site and how you strive to make healthy deserts. I want to make your Kale Brownies, I have a question, can I substitute the sugar for Maple Syrup? Thanks

    • Tera says

      Dear Katie,

      I’m Tera another Big Chocolate fan! I love your site and how you strive to make healthy deserts. I want to make your Kale Brownies, I have a question, can I substitute the sugar for Maple Syrup? Thanks

  33. kymarie13 says

    I love your blog Katie! I can not wait to try some of the recipes! They look so good. I can’t wait to start reading more. I am new to the blogging world just started a month ago so I am still learning!

    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Kristine

  34. kymarie13 says

    I love your blog Katie! I can not wait to try some of the recipes! They look so good. I can’t wait to start reading more. I am new to the blogging world just started a month ago so I am still learning!

    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Kristine

  35. Lauren says

    Hi Katie,
    I love your blog! Your outlook on eating seems very healthy and inspiring. I am transitioning into a healthy vegan diet and loving it…your blog is such a great resource and a lot of fun to read.
    xo Lauren

  36. Lauren says

    Hi Katie,
    I love your blog! Your outlook on eating seems very healthy and inspiring. I am transitioning into a healthy vegan diet and loving it…your blog is such a great resource and a lot of fun to read.
    xo Lauren

  37. thehealthyjunky says

    Katie,
    Firs, I love your blog! I hope to learn something from you as I continue to read it 🙂

    I had a questions for you, I am wanting to make a vegan dessert for the first time and was curious as to what dessert you would recommended for a first timer. I am not a vegan, but try to eat vegetarian about 90% of the time. I have had vegan desserts before from a good friend who is a vegan, but they seem like a challenge. Any easy recipe you recommend?

    Thanks!

    Erica

  38. thehealthyjunky says

    Katie,
    Firs, I love your blog! I hope to learn something from you as I continue to read it 🙂

    I had a questions for you, I am wanting to make a vegan dessert for the first time and was curious as to what dessert you would recommended for a first timer. I am not a vegan, but try to eat vegetarian about 90% of the time. I have had vegan desserts before from a good friend who is a vegan, but they seem like a challenge. Any easy recipe you recommend?

    Thanks!

    Erica

  39. ruby red says

    Your updates to this page are really well-written! Love it! I find the “normal girl, not-so-normal diet” part quite amusing and awesome!

  40. ruby red says

    Your updates to this page are really well-written! Love it! I find the “normal girl, not-so-normal diet” part quite amusing and awesome!

  41. Katherine: What About Summer? says

    Great page; I can see what was so time consuming- you put a lot of work into this! How awesome and well organized. You have an interesting blog to follow and so many archives! wow!
    Katherine

  42. Katherine: What About Summer? says

    Great page; I can see what was so time consuming- you put a lot of work into this! How awesome and well organized. You have an interesting blog to follow and so many archives! wow!
    Katherine

  43. Kelsey @ CleanTeenKelsey says

    I would LOVE for you to cover those topics you listed! I have problems with all of them. My family was recently invited to dinner by another family and the main question was “what will Kelsey eat?” Not to mention, I go to camps and conferences all the time where food is provided, and here’s me, lugging in my cooler full of food. Any light you can shed on the matter would be wonderful. 🙂

  44. Kelsey @ CleanTeenKelsey says

    I would LOVE for you to cover those topics you listed! I have problems with all of them. My family was recently invited to dinner by another family and the main question was “what will Kelsey eat?” Not to mention, I go to camps and conferences all the time where food is provided, and here’s me, lugging in my cooler full of food. Any light you can shed on the matter would be wonderful. 🙂

    • Jen says

      Actually, yes it is. The definition of the word ‘diet’ is “the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.” So by eating vegan, that is your diet.

    • Jen says

      Actually, yes it is. The definition of the word ‘diet’ is “the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats.” So by eating vegan, that is your diet.

  45. Suzanne says

    Thank you for the great website, and I liked your advice about running and knees, as I’m a relatively new runner (2 years). Your two dogs are cute, I have a Cairn Terrier and a White Highland Terrier — very fun! Thanks for brightening my day! 🙂

      • Cyndi says

        Oh, wow! I thought I was the only one who calls my boys “puppers!” My guys are Eddie, a cute, loving mutt, and Kirby, who has the body of a fluffy little toy poodle and the soul of a Marine. (I know because my Dad was a Marine.)
        I LOVE your website, and I’m totally amazed by your great recipes. I make them for my kids without telling them anything about them. They never know the difference between vegan or mainstream, low-sugar or full strength, etc. They just like them and ask for me to make more! Your recipes are the greatest thing for my family’s diet (as in what we eat, not weight-loss diet). We’re eating healthier and better since I found your site and I’m so grateful.
        You’re already doing great things with your life as a college student. What are your plans for the future? I’m so impressed by you, you are really going places! And I wish you every happiness and blessing, you deserve them.
        (BTW, no one likes their own picture. You should love yours, you’re so cute! No worries for you!)

      • Cyndi says

        Oh, wow! I thought I was the only one who calls my boys “puppers!” My guys are Eddie, a cute, loving mutt, and Kirby, who has the body of a fluffy little toy poodle and the soul of a Marine. (I know because my Dad was a Marine.)
        I LOVE your website, and I’m totally amazed by your great recipes. I make them for my kids without telling them anything about them. They never know the difference between vegan or mainstream, low-sugar or full strength, etc. They just like them and ask for me to make more! Your recipes are the greatest thing for my family’s diet (as in what we eat, not weight-loss diet). We’re eating healthier and better since I found your site and I’m so grateful.
        You’re already doing great things with your life as a college student. What are your plans for the future? I’m so impressed by you, you are really going places! And I wish you every happiness and blessing, you deserve them.
        (BTW, no one likes their own picture. You should love yours, you’re so cute! No worries for you!)

  46. Suzanne says

    Thank you for the great website, and I liked your advice about running and knees, as I’m a relatively new runner (2 years). Your two dogs are cute, I have a Cairn Terrier and a White Highland Terrier — very fun! Thanks for brightening my day! 🙂

  47. Nikki says

    I love your style of eating/cooking. What are you most conscious about? how many calories something has? how much protein? how much fat? where the ingredients come from?

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Nikki!
      Hmmm… I actually don’t really pay attention to fat grams or calories or protein (except to be excited when I discover that something I like anyway happens to have a lot of protein).
      I do try and eat organic for the “dirty dozen.” But if I happen to see a reeeaally beautiful peach or something that isn’t organic, I’ll still buy it. I’m pretty easygoing and just normally eat whatever my body’s telling me it wants :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Nikki!
      Hmmm… I actually don’t really pay attention to fat grams or calories or protein (except to be excited when I discover that something I like anyway happens to have a lot of protein).
      I do try and eat organic for the “dirty dozen.” But if I happen to see a reeeaally beautiful peach or something that isn’t organic, I’ll still buy it. I’m pretty easygoing and just normally eat whatever my body’s telling me it wants :).

  48. Nikki says

    I love your style of eating/cooking. What are you most conscious about? how many calories something has? how much protein? how much fat? where the ingredients come from?

  49. Psyckoprincess says

    Hey darlin, I sent a mail to you and it just bounced right back (like, instantly), is that the wrong one to mail to you? I’m trying to send my Hug a Vegan blog link! Ack! 🙂 Thank you!

      • Psyckoprincess says

        Thanks!!! So are you 🙂 Hm I’ll try emailing again to that one sometime, I had a question for you but it’s slipped my mind…… lol (Seems like quite an awful lot of things slip through there these days haha!) I’m excited to see all the Hugga pictures, yay!

      • Psyckoprincess says

        Thanks!!! So are you 🙂 Hm I’ll try emailing again to that one sometime, I had a question for you but it’s slipped my mind…… lol (Seems like quite an awful lot of things slip through there these days haha!) I’m excited to see all the Hugga pictures, yay!

  50. Psyckoprincess says

    Hey darlin, I sent a mail to you and it just bounced right back (like, instantly), is that the wrong one to mail to you? I’m trying to send my Hug a Vegan blog link! Ack! 🙂 Thank you!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Jess,
      It depends on a lot of things: the sweetener you use, the milk you use, the add-ins… But since it’s for one, you can easily just add up all the individual ingredients you use, and that’s your calorie count for it.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Jess,
      It depends on a lot of things: the sweetener you use, the milk you use, the add-ins… But since it’s for one, you can easily just add up all the individual ingredients you use, and that’s your calorie count for it.

  51. Kathy Stevens says

    Katie–

    Happy New Year to you!! Just wanted to tell you how much it means that you encouraged your readers to contribute to the matching challenge, and to tell you that….WE MET THE MATCH!! That’s right!! Folks from all over the country, but mostly right here in the Hudson Valley, contributed. We’re thrilled and humbled, and look forward to a wonderful 2011 doing some long range planning to use these funds to deepen our work on behalf of voiceless animals.

    Lots of love and thoughts of chocolate to you from all your friends at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, and thank you again for your kindness.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Oh wow, Kathy, thank you SO much for taking the time to leave me a message! And I am THRILLED to hear you met the match. I kept checking and re-checking your website and twitter status for updates!
      Please give my love to Rambo and all the other crazy animals lucky enough to have found you. I think you are one of the most amazing people in the world, and I am so thankful there are kindhearted souls in this world to care for those who can’t defend themselves.
      P.S. I loved your first book, and I’m excited to start on the second, which I received for Christmas :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Oh wow, Kathy, thank you SO much for taking the time to leave me a message! And I am THRILLED to hear you met the match. I kept checking and re-checking your website and twitter status for updates!
      Please give my love to Rambo and all the other crazy animals lucky enough to have found you. I think you are one of the most amazing people in the world, and I am so thankful there are kindhearted souls in this world to care for those who can’t defend themselves.
      P.S. I loved your first book, and I’m excited to start on the second, which I received for Christmas :).

  52. Kathy Stevens says

    Katie–

    Happy New Year to you!! Just wanted to tell you how much it means that you encouraged your readers to contribute to the matching challenge, and to tell you that….WE MET THE MATCH!! That’s right!! Folks from all over the country, but mostly right here in the Hudson Valley, contributed. We’re thrilled and humbled, and look forward to a wonderful 2011 doing some long range planning to use these funds to deepen our work on behalf of voiceless animals.

    Lots of love and thoughts of chocolate to you from all your friends at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, and thank you again for your kindness.

  53. sherriinmemphis says

    Hi Katie, just found your blog and I really like it. I will be reading from now on. My hubby and I were vegans for abot 15 years but gave it up. Lots of things we still eat without meat. I want to try some of your recipes. Have a happy new year.

  54. sherriinmemphis says

    Hi Katie, just found your blog and I really like it. I will be reading from now on. My hubby and I were vegans for abot 15 years but gave it up. Lots of things we still eat without meat. I want to try some of your recipes. Have a happy new year.

  55. ASHLEY says

    Hi Katie! I just discovered your blog & I wanted to let you know how excited I am to start following you! While I am not a vegan I have a few close friends that are and I am always trying to come up with new recipes to cook for them when they come to dinner at my house! Your website will now be my “go to” for vegan recipes and treats! 🙂

  56. ASHLEY says

    Hi Katie! I just discovered your blog & I wanted to let you know how excited I am to start following you! While I am not a vegan I have a few close friends that are and I am always trying to come up with new recipes to cook for them when they come to dinner at my house! Your website will now be my “go to” for vegan recipes and treats! 🙂

  57. Susan says

    I love your new “About Me” page Katie! I think “about” pages are so important – they seem to make the actual posts more enjoyable because you really feel like you know the author! You did a great job here girl!

  58. Susan says

    I love your new “About Me” page Katie! I think “about” pages are so important – they seem to make the actual posts more enjoyable because you really feel like you know the author! You did a great job here girl!

  59. Albizia says

    I know this page is still a baby but I like how organized it is. But you definitely are more than a diet so some information about your life, hobbies, etc. besides food will show us the real you.

  60. Albizia says

    I know this page is still a baby but I like how organized it is. But you definitely are more than a diet so some information about your life, hobbies, etc. besides food will show us the real you.

  61. Leslie says

    I think it’s perfect as-is, with the emphasis on food because it’s a food blog after all. And I appreciate that you talk about your struggles, even though I know you said it’s hard to show you’re not “perfect”.
    But I can relate better to bloggers who show their true selves. It makes ME feel better about not being perfect too. 🙂

  62. Leslie says

    I think it’s perfect as-is, with the emphasis on food because it’s a food blog after all. And I appreciate that you talk about your struggles, even though I know you said it’s hard to show you’re not “perfect”.
    But I can relate better to bloggers who show their true selves. It makes ME feel better about not being perfect too. 🙂

  63. katie says

    this is a great page so far katie! I would like to hear more about your travels, the food you enjoyed while traveling, and maybe how your diet isn’t “perfect” and how that makes you human! I know you’ve talked about that before but it is helpful to hear again about your perspective on veganism.

  64. katie says

    this is a great page so far katie! I would like to hear more about your travels, the food you enjoyed while traveling, and maybe how your diet isn’t “perfect” and how that makes you human! I know you’ve talked about that before but it is helpful to hear again about your perspective on veganism.

  65. Heather says

    Your “About Me” page looks great! I like the organization. I’d love to hear more about how you got into baking and more about your hobbies and travels!

  66. Heather says

    Your “About Me” page looks great! I like the organization. I’d love to hear more about how you got into baking and more about your hobbies and travels!

  67. abby says

    yay! this is awesome! i loved your last about post, but this shows you as a more real person. i vote for more pictures, though :).

  68. abby says

    yay! this is awesome! i loved your last about post, but this shows you as a more real person. i vote for more pictures, though :).

  69. thefruitpursuit (Sabine) says

    Hey Katie, I’d already read your about me page once or twice of course, but it’s nice that you sprused it up and added some info (and the diet/blog intro!). I particularly love this sentence:

    surprising others with yummy recipes they can’t believe are good for them.

    haha, I just visualize people with their eyeballs rolling out. like when I told my friends tjhe secret ingredients to my chocolate truffle balls was TOFU. priceless, I tell ya.

    x sabine

  70. thefruitpursuit (Sabine) says

    Hey Katie, I’d already read your about me page once or twice of course, but it’s nice that you sprused it up and added some info (and the diet/blog intro!). I particularly love this sentence:

    surprising others with yummy recipes they can’t believe are good for them.

    haha, I just visualize people with their eyeballs rolling out. like when I told my friends tjhe secret ingredients to my chocolate truffle balls was TOFU. priceless, I tell ya.

    x sabine

  71. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says

    Love the new about me page! But yeah more about your life, college etc and some more pictures of the beautiful you would be great! 😀

  72. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says

    Love the new about me page! But yeah more about your life, college etc and some more pictures of the beautiful you would be great! 😀

  73. courtney says

    I like the new page a lot, Katie! It is really fun to read a little more about you; as for more info on travels, college, etc., BRING IT ON! You’re such a fun, healthy lady, and it’s inspirational to read about. And don’t worry about sharing your struggles; it makes you real. People who want to say something negative because of that just don’t feel good about themselves, and have a lot to learn from you 🙂

  74. courtney says

    I like the new page a lot, Katie! It is really fun to read a little more about you; as for more info on travels, college, etc., BRING IT ON! You’re such a fun, healthy lady, and it’s inspirational to read about. And don’t worry about sharing your struggles; it makes you real. People who want to say something negative because of that just don’t feel good about themselves, and have a lot to learn from you 🙂

  75. Jenn says

    LOVE it! Again your “loveableness” 🙂 just shines through! No need to be shy – this definitely makes me feel more connected and that is a good thing!! Woohoo Katie!! <3

  76. Jenn says

    LOVE it! Again your “loveableness” 🙂 just shines through! No need to be shy – this definitely makes me feel more connected and that is a good thing!! Woohoo Katie!! <3

  77. L. says

    I think this is a really good about me section. It hits on the major points that make up this blog (your path to veganism, your philosophy about food and diet, and your personality comes through). If you think you want to go into more detail about certain aspects you’ve mentioned, perhaps you can consider doing a series of “About me” posts where you talk about your travels and other non-food related things, and just link the pages here as you finish writing them (like you did with the other links above). That way, you can keep things short and sweet, and people can read more about you in more detailed posts if they choose.

  78. L. says

    I think this is a really good about me section. It hits on the major points that make up this blog (your path to veganism, your philosophy about food and diet, and your personality comes through). If you think you want to go into more detail about certain aspects you’ve mentioned, perhaps you can consider doing a series of “About me” posts where you talk about your travels and other non-food related things, and just link the pages here as you finish writing them (like you did with the other links above). That way, you can keep things short and sweet, and people can read more about you in more detailed posts if they choose.

  79. Embodying Freedom says

    I’ve always had trouble writing about myself/my struggles as well, especially since my blog is mostly about…me. But it does help to know that someone out there read what you wrote and felt less alone because of it. That makes the self-consciousness of vanity all worth it. Sometimes, listening to someone talk about themselves is exactly what WE need to process our own lives.

  80. Embodying Freedom says

    I’ve always had trouble writing about myself/my struggles as well, especially since my blog is mostly about…me. But it does help to know that someone out there read what you wrote and felt less alone because of it. That makes the self-consciousness of vanity all worth it. Sometimes, listening to someone talk about themselves is exactly what WE need to process our own lives.

  81. Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says

    The page looks great as is! I really don’t think an “about page” needs to have your whole life story on it. People don’t need to know everything, and they need to respect your privacy!

    One thing I would love to know sometimes, though, is about your travels! You said you moved around a lot (all over the world!), and I would love to learn about other cultures through your eyes.

    Oh, and I forgot to tell you, but you reminded me when you said “your try to gain weight time…” I gained 15 pounds last summer (because I was too skinny. Unhealthy for me.) If you ever need advice, email me!

  82. Alex@Spoonful of Sugar Free says

    The page looks great as is! I really don’t think an “about page” needs to have your whole life story on it. People don’t need to know everything, and they need to respect your privacy!

    One thing I would love to know sometimes, though, is about your travels! You said you moved around a lot (all over the world!), and I would love to learn about other cultures through your eyes.

    Oh, and I forgot to tell you, but you reminded me when you said “your try to gain weight time…” I gained 15 pounds last summer (because I was too skinny. Unhealthy for me.) If you ever need advice, email me!

  83. radioactivegan says

    This is a great start! Thanks for being open with the world 🙂 I’d love to hear more about the Katie behind the blog. You mentioned living in other countries in a few posts, where did you live? what was it like? do you want to live abroad again? I’ve been in pretty much the same place my whole life. I want to hear about the wonders of moving around!

  84. radioactivegan says

    This is a great start! Thanks for being open with the world 🙂 I’d love to hear more about the Katie behind the blog. You mentioned living in other countries in a few posts, where did you live? what was it like? do you want to live abroad again? I’ve been in pretty much the same place my whole life. I want to hear about the wonders of moving around!

  85. Mallory says

    Hi Katie!
    I just found your blog! I’m a very active vegan too (running, climbing, dancing :-)! And I’m working on gaining some weight (actually, right now, I’m pretty happy – at a nice sweet spot! Thanks to lots of pb, coconut butter, and tahini!! :-). So, I eat pretty similarly to you – lots of fresh stuff and veggies and high calorie nut related products :-). Anyway, I’m loving your blog. I think its going to be my destress tool of the semester! And next time I’m in close proximity of a blender I’m going to make some your babies :-). I get similar things from the awesome twins at Pure2Raw – they sell at the farmer’s market I run to on Saturdays :-).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey Mallory!
      Ok, first of all I am completely jealous that you get Pure2Raw treats in real life (and even more jealous you actually know the girls in real life. They’re such sweethearts!). And also, your kind words mean the world to me. Thank you so much :).
      Love (and chocolate!),
      Katie

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey Mallory!
      Ok, first of all I am completely jealous that you get Pure2Raw treats in real life (and even more jealous you actually know the girls in real life. They’re such sweethearts!). And also, your kind words mean the world to me. Thank you so much :).
      Love (and chocolate!),
      Katie

  86. Mallory says

    Hi Katie!
    I just found your blog! I’m a very active vegan too (running, climbing, dancing :-)! And I’m working on gaining some weight (actually, right now, I’m pretty happy – at a nice sweet spot! Thanks to lots of pb, coconut butter, and tahini!! :-). So, I eat pretty similarly to you – lots of fresh stuff and veggies and high calorie nut related products :-). Anyway, I’m loving your blog. I think its going to be my destress tool of the semester! And next time I’m in close proximity of a blender I’m going to make some your babies :-). I get similar things from the awesome twins at Pure2Raw – they sell at the farmer’s market I run to on Saturdays :-).

  87. Claire says

    Lol, the comment section on todays post was closed (clearly you’re too popular for your own good!). I like the way that you’re divided this into sections and have provided links if people want to read more rather than potentially bombarding new readers with lots of information (personally, I love reading about you and how you got to be who you are now but I suppose it could discourage some). Looks brilliant so far, you coul also include a bit about your travel experiences if you wanted, as reading about overseas adventures seem to be universally enjoyed by all.

  88. Claire says

    Lol, the comment section on todays post was closed (clearly you’re too popular for your own good!). I like the way that you’re divided this into sections and have provided links if people want to read more rather than potentially bombarding new readers with lots of information (personally, I love reading about you and how you got to be who you are now but I suppose it could discourage some). Looks brilliant so far, you coul also include a bit about your travel experiences if you wanted, as reading about overseas adventures seem to be universally enjoyed by all.

  89. Jennifer JCD says

    I always love everything you write, and everything you do that you write about. And never feel pressured to be perfect. There’s a super good article called ‘The Disease Called Perfection’ on the ‘Single Dad Laughing’ blog if you feel like reading the most inspirational thing on the internet. It follows your philosophy perfectly – just be yourself and you’ll be perfect. You are perfect at being you. (Song of the day: More beatiful You – Jonny Diaz)

  90. Jennifer JCD says

    I always love everything you write, and everything you do that you write about. And never feel pressured to be perfect. There’s a super good article called ‘The Disease Called Perfection’ on the ‘Single Dad Laughing’ blog if you feel like reading the most inspirational thing on the internet. It follows your philosophy perfectly – just be yourself and you’ll be perfect. You are perfect at being you. (Song of the day: More beatiful You – Jonny Diaz)

  91. carly says

    hey katie! i’m a new reader and love your blog. i’d love to see more in your life story about the way you grew up – i think it’s so cool that you lived in japan at one time! details!

  92. carly says

    hey katie! i’m a new reader and love your blog. i’d love to see more in your life story about the way you grew up – i think it’s so cool that you lived in japan at one time! details!

  93. Erin says

    Hey Katie- just stumbled upon your blog today while I was looking for a vegan recipe for German Chocolate Cupcakes to make for my brother’s birthday (who is the ultimate meat-eater, but I like to prove to him and the rest of my family that they’re just as yummy as regular).
    I LOVE YOUR STUFF! I too am a self-proclaimed “choco-holic”, but am finding that it’s taking a toll on me. I have a 17month old daughter, and when she was 3 months old, we found out that she had a dairy allergy. In order to continue nursing, I had to change my diet to both dairy and soy-free. I could have started her on some dairy at a year old, but after reading how actually NOT good it is for you, I have opted to keep her dairy free, as well as myself. Upon making this diet change, I in turn lost almost 50 lbs, (my baby weight+an extra 25 lbs) and felt so good! Now, after I have stopped nursing, I have started to notice that I have started to put weight back on, (only like 5 lbs, but still) and don’t feel as good as I used to. Is it possible that my body has gotten used to this diet, and now I’m putting the weight back on because I’ve hit, like, a plateau or something? I have 3 kids, so I don’t get to “exercise”, but I do run around with them, do housework, and go for walks, but do I need to do more in order to lose more weight? I’ve never done well with calorie counting, and I’ve tried cutting out sweets all together, (but found I am on crabby mommy if I do that) and I love baking way too much to not do that! Just wanted your input on it, since you seem like you know your way around the kitchen and exercise world. 🙂 Thanks Katie.

  94. Erin says

    Hey Katie- just stumbled upon your blog today while I was looking for a vegan recipe for German Chocolate Cupcakes to make for my brother’s birthday (who is the ultimate meat-eater, but I like to prove to him and the rest of my family that they’re just as yummy as regular).
    I LOVE YOUR STUFF! I too am a self-proclaimed “choco-holic”, but am finding that it’s taking a toll on me. I have a 17month old daughter, and when she was 3 months old, we found out that she had a dairy allergy. In order to continue nursing, I had to change my diet to both dairy and soy-free. I could have started her on some dairy at a year old, but after reading how actually NOT good it is for you, I have opted to keep her dairy free, as well as myself. Upon making this diet change, I in turn lost almost 50 lbs, (my baby weight+an extra 25 lbs) and felt so good! Now, after I have stopped nursing, I have started to notice that I have started to put weight back on, (only like 5 lbs, but still) and don’t feel as good as I used to. Is it possible that my body has gotten used to this diet, and now I’m putting the weight back on because I’ve hit, like, a plateau or something? I have 3 kids, so I don’t get to “exercise”, but I do run around with them, do housework, and go for walks, but do I need to do more in order to lose more weight? I’ve never done well with calorie counting, and I’ve tried cutting out sweets all together, (but found I am on crabby mommy if I do that) and I love baking way too much to not do that! Just wanted your input on it, since you seem like you know your way around the kitchen and exercise world. 🙂 Thanks Katie.

  95. Joanna says

    Hey Katie, I am another now devoted follower of yours who just recently stumbled across your blog. I wish I had found it sooner but I’ve honestly been so addicted to reading your posts in the last week since I discovered you that I’m probably already caught up on all of your past ones too, haha. I love that your recipes are so simple, creative, & absolutely delicious. I’ve loved the few that I’ve already tried & have a growing list of ones I can’t wait to try. I tend to get stuck in the habit of eating the same things all the time, but now I feel like I can finally add some variety without straying from eating pure, natural foods. I also feel like I can completely relate to you in that I love to workout & struggle with keeping my calorie intake high enough to not lose weight so basically, I LOVE your blog!! Thank you for taking the time to share your awesome ideas, I look forward to reading every day :O)

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Joanna! *Waves like crazy* I’m so excited to “meet” you and so honored you went back and read through all my old posts! lol sorry some of them are so messy, with so many links! So glad to know another person like me!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Joanna! *Waves like crazy* I’m so excited to “meet” you and so honored you went back and read through all my old posts! lol sorry some of them are so messy, with so many links! So glad to know another person like me!

  96. Joanna says

    Hey Katie, I am another now devoted follower of yours who just recently stumbled across your blog. I wish I had found it sooner but I’ve honestly been so addicted to reading your posts in the last week since I discovered you that I’m probably already caught up on all of your past ones too, haha. I love that your recipes are so simple, creative, & absolutely delicious. I’ve loved the few that I’ve already tried & have a growing list of ones I can’t wait to try. I tend to get stuck in the habit of eating the same things all the time, but now I feel like I can finally add some variety without straying from eating pure, natural foods. I also feel like I can completely relate to you in that I love to workout & struggle with keeping my calorie intake high enough to not lose weight so basically, I LOVE your blog!! Thank you for taking the time to share your awesome ideas, I look forward to reading every day :O)

  97. Tina says

    Hi Katie,

    I have to say I have been reading your blog for a week now and love your philosophy on healthy food and exercise. Your genuineness shines through your words and I really look forward to trying your recipes. Keep on keepin’ on, girl!

  98. Tina says

    Hi Katie,

    I have to say I have been reading your blog for a week now and love your philosophy on healthy food and exercise. Your genuineness shines through your words and I really look forward to trying your recipes. Keep on keepin’ on, girl!

  99. Jess says

    Hi Katie!

    I stumbled on your website and yesterday and it will immediately became one of my regulars! I’ve always wanted to try going vegan for a week and your blog gave me the perfect amount of inspiration…your recipes look amazing and accessible. Thanks for sharing with everyone…you seem so genuine and cheery and its a true pleasure to read. I’m a big runner, too, and your fudge babies will be my favorite pre/post run snack 🙂

  100. Jess says

    Hi Katie!

    I stumbled on your website and yesterday and it will immediately became one of my regulars! I’ve always wanted to try going vegan for a week and your blog gave me the perfect amount of inspiration…your recipes look amazing and accessible. Thanks for sharing with everyone…you seem so genuine and cheery and its a true pleasure to read. I’m a big runner, too, and your fudge babies will be my favorite pre/post run snack 🙂

  101. Kimberly says

    Hi Katie! Super cute blog! Just thought I would say HI after reading your yummmmmy post over at Fitnessista! 🙂

  102. Kimberly says

    Hi Katie! Super cute blog! Just thought I would say HI after reading your yummmmmy post over at Fitnessista! 🙂

  103. Natalie says

    Hi Katie! Just came over from your post on the Fitnessista! LOVE your blog! Such a great collection of yummy, healthy DESSERTS 🙂 Love. love. love!

  104. Natalie says

    Hi Katie! Just came over from your post on the Fitnessista! LOVE your blog! Such a great collection of yummy, healthy DESSERTS 🙂 Love. love. love!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Lisa!
      Thanks so much for the sweet comment… I’m trying, but I really need to get better at working my camera! I just recently stopped using the automatic mode. Anyways, I have a Nikon.
      For photoshop… well the very first thing I do when I open a photo in photoshop is to crop it. After that, I go to image, then adjustments, then “selective color.” I love playing with the selective color because it only changes the color of one particular aspect of the photo (as opposed to “color balance”, which changes the whole photo). I always make the whites have less black. And usually I go to brightness/contrast and add brightness too!

      After that, I often blur the background, using the blur tool.
      I kinda just play around.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Lisa!
      Thanks so much for the sweet comment… I’m trying, but I really need to get better at working my camera! I just recently stopped using the automatic mode. Anyways, I have a Nikon.
      For photoshop… well the very first thing I do when I open a photo in photoshop is to crop it. After that, I go to image, then adjustments, then “selective color.” I love playing with the selective color because it only changes the color of one particular aspect of the photo (as opposed to “color balance”, which changes the whole photo). I always make the whites have less black. And usually I go to brightness/contrast and add brightness too!

      After that, I often blur the background, using the blur tool.
      I kinda just play around.

  105. Katy says

    Hi Katie,

    I just wanted to let you know how much I love your blog!
    I love your healthy sweet recipes! I’ve just ordered some stevia (not available in the uk) and am looking forward to trying it out in some of your recipes! 🙂

    katy

  106. Katy says

    Hi Katie,

    I just wanted to let you know how much I love your blog!
    I love your healthy sweet recipes! I’ve just ordered some stevia (not available in the uk) and am looking forward to trying it out in some of your recipes! 🙂

    katy

  107. Sonja says

    Katie,

    Thank you for the recipes. My daughter and I can’t wait to try them and the pictures look great. I am really impressed with what you have started here and think it is wonderful that you are already into healthy nutrition. It took me 40 years.

    Keep up the creativity and thanks for sharing! Sonja ❤

  108. Sonja says

    Katie,

    Thank you for the recipes. My daughter and I can’t wait to try them and the pictures look great. I am really impressed with what you have started here and think it is wonderful that you are already into healthy nutrition. It took me 40 years.

    Keep up the creativity and thanks for sharing! Sonja ❤

  109. Msdramateacherlady says

    Thank you for such a great site and giving me the courage to use Almond Breeze to make alfredo sauce (while I didn’t follow your recipe, spur of the moment cooking…). My version turned out just fine. I’m looking forward to trying some of your oatmeal recipes…I love oatmeal.

    Thanks again and keep the wonderful sounding stuff coming.

  110. Msdramateacherlady says

    Thank you for such a great site and giving me the courage to use Almond Breeze to make alfredo sauce (while I didn’t follow your recipe, spur of the moment cooking…). My version turned out just fine. I’m looking forward to trying some of your oatmeal recipes…I love oatmeal.

    Thanks again and keep the wonderful sounding stuff coming.

  111. Alyssa says

    This blog gave me the confidence to start my own! I had to work to keep a steady weight while making the transition to veganism. All of your recipes are so creative and energy-filled, where do you find inspiration?

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Awwww thank you!
      And lol I get inspiration from the weirdest places… I’ve even gotten inspiration from Baskin Robbins before. Or magazines, grocery stores… I’ll look at candy flavors or ice cream flavors and say, “Hmmm, now what ELSE can I use that flavor for?” 😉

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Awwww thank you!
      And lol I get inspiration from the weirdest places… I’ve even gotten inspiration from Baskin Robbins before. Or magazines, grocery stores… I’ll look at candy flavors or ice cream flavors and say, “Hmmm, now what ELSE can I use that flavor for?” 😉

  112. Alyssa says

    This blog gave me the confidence to start my own! I had to work to keep a steady weight while making the transition to veganism. All of your recipes are so creative and energy-filled, where do you find inspiration?

  113. Ren says

    I love your website, I only discovered it yesterday but I have been reading through and drooling at all your recipes! You are so right about enjoying life and enjoying the things you love in a healthy way, that’s my philosophy too. I have one obstacle that stops me from making some of your recipes though, none of the supermarkets in my town sell coconut butter/oil (I live in Italy).:( I need to find a shop that’s NOT Italian produce-centric, that or wait til the summer when I can go home and buy what I need. I can’t wait to make that chocolate fudge cake, it looks amazing. Definitely an incentive to bake more.

    Rx

  114. Ren says

    I love your website, I only discovered it yesterday but I have been reading through and drooling at all your recipes! You are so right about enjoying life and enjoying the things you love in a healthy way, that’s my philosophy too. I have one obstacle that stops me from making some of your recipes though, none of the supermarkets in my town sell coconut butter/oil (I live in Italy).:( I need to find a shop that’s NOT Italian produce-centric, that or wait til the summer when I can go home and buy what I need. I can’t wait to make that chocolate fudge cake, it looks amazing. Definitely an incentive to bake more.

    Rx

  115. Ashley says

    Wow Katie – this is absolutely ADORABLE! I would love it if you wanted to do a guest post on my blog sometime. And I also have a facebook fan page – where on wednesday’s I like to feature websites for health/fitness. I believe this is going to be the featured webpage next wednesday – May 11th – so make sure to check it out. http://www.facebook.com/coachashleysh22

  116. Ashley says

    Wow Katie – this is absolutely ADORABLE! I would love it if you wanted to do a guest post on my blog sometime. And I also have a facebook fan page – where on wednesday’s I like to feature websites for health/fitness. I believe this is going to be the featured webpage next wednesday – May 11th – so make sure to check it out. http://www.facebook.com/coachashleysh22

  117. Alexis says

    Hi! I love your blog and have tried a lot of your recipes–you are truly a whiz in the kitchen! As far as your quest to gaining weight goes, have you considered lifting weights (heavy if possible) in order to put on some lean muscle mass? 🙂 Running is great, but definitely depletes your muscles.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey Alexis!

      I do lift weights… but I hate it :(. I wish I could be one of those people who loves weight-lifting! Basically, I force myself to do it 2-3 times a week (usually 2 because I am lazy!), and I focus especially on my arms. It’s helped a little! I use ten-pound dumbbells.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey Alexis!

      I do lift weights… but I hate it :(. I wish I could be one of those people who loves weight-lifting! Basically, I force myself to do it 2-3 times a week (usually 2 because I am lazy!), and I focus especially on my arms. It’s helped a little! I use ten-pound dumbbells.

  118. Alexis says

    Hi! I love your blog and have tried a lot of your recipes–you are truly a whiz in the kitchen! As far as your quest to gaining weight goes, have you considered lifting weights (heavy if possible) in order to put on some lean muscle mass? 🙂 Running is great, but definitely depletes your muscles.

  119. eva626 says

    hey!! first off you are SOO PRETTY!!! and so many chocolate lovers but you the first that has a blog dedicated to it!!…great stuff!

  120. eva626 says

    hey!! first off you are SOO PRETTY!!! and so many chocolate lovers but you the first that has a blog dedicated to it!!…great stuff!

  121. Barefootcookingirl says

    Ok – stick a fork in me – I’m done! 🙂 Just wanted to say how much I adore your site! I cannot wait to make some of everything! First recipe will definitely be a Fudge Baby of some type. I don’t remember what other site I was on which got me to yours, but thank heaven it happened anyway. You’re a sweetie and I’m telling all my friends & family about your site! Just tried my first taste of Artisans Raw Coconut Butter and I’m in heaven. Kudos to you for such a wonderful site! BC

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Thank you!!! 🙂
      I remember when I first tasted the coconut butter… lol I thought it was going to be boring. My mom was like, “You have to try this!” And I didn’t believe her.
      I need to learn, Mother always knows best! 😉

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Thank you!!! 🙂
      I remember when I first tasted the coconut butter… lol I thought it was going to be boring. My mom was like, “You have to try this!” And I didn’t believe her.
      I need to learn, Mother always knows best! 😉

  122. Barefootcookingirl says

    Ok – stick a fork in me – I’m done! 🙂 Just wanted to say how much I adore your site! I cannot wait to make some of everything! First recipe will definitely be a Fudge Baby of some type. I don’t remember what other site I was on which got me to yours, but thank heaven it happened anyway. You’re a sweetie and I’m telling all my friends & family about your site! Just tried my first taste of Artisans Raw Coconut Butter and I’m in heaven. Kudos to you for such a wonderful site! BC

  123. WRXRated says

    So… wow you will never believe how I ended up at this site and what I was expecting and what I got.

    That said… I still liked the end result so…… good stuff.

  124. WRXRated says

    So… wow you will never believe how I ended up at this site and what I was expecting and what I got.

    That said… I still liked the end result so…… good stuff.

  125. Rebekah says

    I stumbled across this website through twitter somehow and have now visited it every day for the past week, searching out new and exciting recipes!
    I’m spreading the news over here in Australia!
    Sooo keen to try your cake batter shake!
    xo

  126. Rebekah says

    I stumbled across this website through twitter somehow and have now visited it every day for the past week, searching out new and exciting recipes!
    I’m spreading the news over here in Australia!
    Sooo keen to try your cake batter shake!
    xo

  127. Jae says

    Katie, The thing that keeps me coming back to your blog is the fact that you’re very upbeat and you also cater to those who’re watching their weight—or just want lower calorie options– even though you dont need to. I think that that’s so kind of you and just awesomesauce 😀
    –from a New Orleanian going to Boston for college! :))

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aw thanks, Jae! I do know that people reading my blog have all sorts of dietary preferences… I have to remember to tag my posts as gluten-free, soy-free, etc. Recipes are so easily adaptable to different diets, though. Especially low/high-calorie. Just by changing up the type of milk you use or the amount of fat added, you can make it as high or low-cal as you want! 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aw thanks, Jae! I do know that people reading my blog have all sorts of dietary preferences… I have to remember to tag my posts as gluten-free, soy-free, etc. Recipes are so easily adaptable to different diets, though. Especially low/high-calorie. Just by changing up the type of milk you use or the amount of fat added, you can make it as high or low-cal as you want! 🙂

  128. Jae says

    Katie, The thing that keeps me coming back to your blog is the fact that you’re very upbeat and you also cater to those who’re watching their weight—or just want lower calorie options– even though you dont need to. I think that that’s so kind of you and just awesomesauce 😀
    –from a New Orleanian going to Boston for college! :))

  129. Daniell says

    Thanks SO much for creating this blog! I just made the cookie dough balls and I’m in LOVE! I eat quite clean, but there are certain times when a girl needs a little sweetness without completely derailing her efforts and your recipes fit the bill perfectly! I’m super excited to try more of your concoctions. Thanks again!

  130. Daniell says

    Thanks SO much for creating this blog! I just made the cookie dough balls and I’m in LOVE! I eat quite clean, but there are certain times when a girl needs a little sweetness without completely derailing her efforts and your recipes fit the bill perfectly! I’m super excited to try more of your concoctions. Thanks again!

  131. Leslie Paquette says

    I just found your blog and am really excited to try some of your recipies. I’ve been browsing for the last hour and have found so many recipies I want to try, especially some oatmeal and Larabars recipes. I love cold oats!!! And of course Jocolate Larabars, yum. I do eat healthy most of the time but do love healthy/naughty food too. ~Leslie

  132. Leslie Paquette says

    I just found your blog and am really excited to try some of your recipies. I’ve been browsing for the last hour and have found so many recipies I want to try, especially some oatmeal and Larabars recipes. I love cold oats!!! And of course Jocolate Larabars, yum. I do eat healthy most of the time but do love healthy/naughty food too. ~Leslie

  133. Oc Ziegler says

    hi Katie!
    just wanted to let you l know how much of an inspiration you are to me. I am recently recovered from an eating disorder and have just started reading your blog. i love all your recipies (especailly your chocolate chip blondies and carot cake shake! yummm 🙂 you have helped me in my journey to redisccovering that food, fitness and a healthy lifestyle can be fun. as i have recently taken up yoga, running and veganism. i fee like being vegan makes me much more conscious of my food choices and proper nutrition. anyway i was wondering if you have any tips for beginning bloggers?
    thanks so muchh
    – O.c.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey O.c.
      Your comment made me smile so much! I’m actually in the process of writing a post with blogging tips. But here are some quick tips off the top of my head: I think the BIGGEST thing you can do is comment, comment, comment on other blogs. Don’t just comment once on a particular blog; keep on commenting. It might take a while, but soon the blogger (and other commenters) will keep seeing your name pop up and start to remember you.
      I commented a lot on other blogs when I first started out. If you’re just starting out, that’s a good way to get your name out there. Otherwise, no one will know your blog exists.

      Also, twitter! I dragged my feet and didn’t get a twitter account until about 3 months ago, but it helped me find a LOT more friends!
      Good luck!! 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey O.c.
      Your comment made me smile so much! I’m actually in the process of writing a post with blogging tips. But here are some quick tips off the top of my head: I think the BIGGEST thing you can do is comment, comment, comment on other blogs. Don’t just comment once on a particular blog; keep on commenting. It might take a while, but soon the blogger (and other commenters) will keep seeing your name pop up and start to remember you.
      I commented a lot on other blogs when I first started out. If you’re just starting out, that’s a good way to get your name out there. Otherwise, no one will know your blog exists.

      Also, twitter! I dragged my feet and didn’t get a twitter account until about 3 months ago, but it helped me find a LOT more friends!
      Good luck!! 🙂

  134. Oc Ziegler says

    hi Katie!
    just wanted to let you l know how much of an inspiration you are to me. I am recently recovered from an eating disorder and have just started reading your blog. i love all your recipies (especailly your chocolate chip blondies and carot cake shake! yummm 🙂 you have helped me in my journey to redisccovering that food, fitness and a healthy lifestyle can be fun. as i have recently taken up yoga, running and veganism. i fee like being vegan makes me much more conscious of my food choices and proper nutrition. anyway i was wondering if you have any tips for beginning bloggers?
    thanks so muchh
    – O.c.

  135. C in TX says

    Hey!
    I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your website. I also want you to know that it has helped me tremendously. I am not a vegan by any means, but I have an incredible sweet tooth. This sweet tooth has led to periods of binge eating (and sadly, purging as well) and feelings of guilt, lack of control, and basically misery. I know that probably sounds overly dramatic, but to one with a food addiction, it is a vicious cycle that is difficult to break free of. Anyway, since finding your blog, I have found ways to satisfy these cravings in a more healthy way, which does not lead to guilt or remorse. I just had a post workout bowl of peanut butter chocolate oatmeal 🙂 and no crazy feelings of wanting to binge. I feel more connected to the food, since I am preparing and therefore I guess maybe I appreciate it and can really enjoy it. Plus, it’s more filling and filled with awesome ingredients, so I respect the food more (I know that probably sounds so silly, but it totally makes sense to me ;). And by the way, my almost 2 year old, who is probably THE pickiest eater in my house loves your snicker doodle blondies. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
    Thanks for being awesome!

  136. C in TX says

    Hey!
    I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your website. I also want you to know that it has helped me tremendously. I am not a vegan by any means, but I have an incredible sweet tooth. This sweet tooth has led to periods of binge eating (and sadly, purging as well) and feelings of guilt, lack of control, and basically misery. I know that probably sounds overly dramatic, but to one with a food addiction, it is a vicious cycle that is difficult to break free of. Anyway, since finding your blog, I have found ways to satisfy these cravings in a more healthy way, which does not lead to guilt or remorse. I just had a post workout bowl of peanut butter chocolate oatmeal 🙂 and no crazy feelings of wanting to binge. I feel more connected to the food, since I am preparing and therefore I guess maybe I appreciate it and can really enjoy it. Plus, it’s more filling and filled with awesome ingredients, so I respect the food more (I know that probably sounds so silly, but it totally makes sense to me ;). And by the way, my almost 2 year old, who is probably THE pickiest eater in my house loves your snicker doodle blondies. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
    Thanks for being awesome!

  137. Siobhan Elizabeth says

    Katie,

    I worked on some homemade Larabars last night, and wrote a note about it on Facebook; at the end I posted a comment about your blog, as well as the photo of your original Fudge Babies, and I included a link. I didn’t re-post your recipes, because I want them to come here, and I wanted to let you know I’m determined to have every one of my friends become as hopelessly addicted to your Fudge Babies AND your site as I am. =)

    Siobhan

  138. Siobhan Elizabeth says

    Katie,

    I worked on some homemade Larabars last night, and wrote a note about it on Facebook; at the end I posted a comment about your blog, as well as the photo of your original Fudge Babies, and I included a link. I didn’t re-post your recipes, because I want them to come here, and I wanted to let you know I’m determined to have every one of my friends become as hopelessly addicted to your Fudge Babies AND your site as I am. =)

    Siobhan

  139. Molly says

    I just read your About Me, and some of your recipes. Firstly, I am sorry people have left you rude/ mean comments, because you seem like a wonderful person who has a healthy outlook on life & eating. It is so refreshing to read about your love for food, when these days so many women are overly obsessed with calorie counting. There is no doubt in my mind that women are jealous that you do not have to work that hard to maintain a thin physique.

    I can’t wait to try some of these delicious sounding recipes! Keep it up home girl, I am definitely a fan 🙂

  140. Molly says

    I just read your About Me, and some of your recipes. Firstly, I am sorry people have left you rude/ mean comments, because you seem like a wonderful person who has a healthy outlook on life & eating. It is so refreshing to read about your love for food, when these days so many women are overly obsessed with calorie counting. There is no doubt in my mind that women are jealous that you do not have to work that hard to maintain a thin physique.

    I can’t wait to try some of these delicious sounding recipes! Keep it up home girl, I am definitely a fan 🙂

  141. Saskia says

    hey katie!

    I thought today I’m gonna speak up to you and leave my first comment.
    i’m from austria and slowly switching from vegetarian to more and more vegan. i don’t miss a thing when eating vegan, but it’s my family and friends who make some difficulties when it comes to this.(long story, don’t wanna bore you;))
    First I really have to tell you how incredibly great your blog is. it’s beautifully organised, features awesome recipes and you yourself seem very very likeable!:)
    i also totally know the quest of gaining weight in order to stop people making negative and rude comments about your weight, cuz i experienced this myself and still do.
    it’s good to know i’m not alone out there!:)
    anyway, i just wanted to say hi and congratulate you to your fabulous blog! 🙂

    i also started a small blog, just for fun and to collect my recipes. it’s mostly written in german but I just started to post in english, so if you like, take a look(and don’t blame me for my blog-baby being too small, it’s just slowly growing:))

    sending you my best wishes from austria,
    saskia:)

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Saskia!

      I’m so excited to hear from someone all the way in Austria! I’ve never been there, but I’d love to go someday… maybe I could meet up with you and we could eat vegan chocolate bars all day ;).

      • Saskia says

        awww i’d love to! 🙂
        austria is pretty great, and it gets more vegan-compatible every day!:)
        great to see they offer tofu-snacks and even “vegan salads” with lenils etc. at the sub-station!;)

      • Saskia says

        awww i’d love to! 🙂
        austria is pretty great, and it gets more vegan-compatible every day!:)
        great to see they offer tofu-snacks and even “vegan salads” with lenils etc. at the sub-station!;)

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Saskia!

      I’m so excited to hear from someone all the way in Austria! I’ve never been there, but I’d love to go someday… maybe I could meet up with you and we could eat vegan chocolate bars all day ;).

  142. Saskia says

    hey katie!

    I thought today I’m gonna speak up to you and leave my first comment.
    i’m from austria and slowly switching from vegetarian to more and more vegan. i don’t miss a thing when eating vegan, but it’s my family and friends who make some difficulties when it comes to this.(long story, don’t wanna bore you;))
    First I really have to tell you how incredibly great your blog is. it’s beautifully organised, features awesome recipes and you yourself seem very very likeable!:)
    i also totally know the quest of gaining weight in order to stop people making negative and rude comments about your weight, cuz i experienced this myself and still do.
    it’s good to know i’m not alone out there!:)
    anyway, i just wanted to say hi and congratulate you to your fabulous blog! 🙂

    i also started a small blog, just for fun and to collect my recipes. it’s mostly written in german but I just started to post in english, so if you like, take a look(and don’t blame me for my blog-baby being too small, it’s just slowly growing:))

    sending you my best wishes from austria,
    saskia:)

  143. Frances-Ann says

    Hey Katie 😀
    I just wanna say how much I LOVE your blog and how much its helped me! 🙂 I’ve been dealing with Anorexia Binge Purge Subtype (which was REALLY horrible because I LOVE food and cooking 🙁 ) but have been slowly over-coming it 🙂 I’ve became a Veggie (mainly because I love animals,Woop!) and I really wanted a healthier lifestyle for myself. I just wanted you to know that your blog has opened me up to a new world of healthy but DELICOUS food that I can enjoy and not feel guilty about eating 😀 Its been hard being a 15 year-old Veggie and my Mum (Yea, I’m English :P) hasn’t been the most supportive of people but I know I don’t really know you but it feels like your kinda my second-Vegan Mum 😀 I love your views on life and food and NEVER want you to stop writing! 🙂 Lots of Love from London 😀 x P.S sorry for my rambling 😛

  144. Frances-Ann says

    Hey Katie 😀
    I just wanna say how much I LOVE your blog and how much its helped me! 🙂 I’ve been dealing with Anorexia Binge Purge Subtype (which was REALLY horrible because I LOVE food and cooking 🙁 ) but have been slowly over-coming it 🙂 I’ve became a Veggie (mainly because I love animals,Woop!) and I really wanted a healthier lifestyle for myself. I just wanted you to know that your blog has opened me up to a new world of healthy but DELICOUS food that I can enjoy and not feel guilty about eating 😀 Its been hard being a 15 year-old Veggie and my Mum (Yea, I’m English :P) hasn’t been the most supportive of people but I know I don’t really know you but it feels like your kinda my second-Vegan Mum 😀 I love your views on life and food and NEVER want you to stop writing! 🙂 Lots of Love from London 😀 x P.S sorry for my rambling 😛

  145. Sarah says

    Wow! I love your blog and all the delicious recipes. But…and I say this with love, you are very skinny! If you are that skinny naturally, then great! But if you aren’t, I beg you to eat some more. If you eat all these yummy foods you will still be healthy. Just do what’s right for you, and eat more cookies! (:

  146. Sarah says

    Wow! I love your blog and all the delicious recipes. But…and I say this with love, you are very skinny! If you are that skinny naturally, then great! But if you aren’t, I beg you to eat some more. If you eat all these yummy foods you will still be healthy. Just do what’s right for you, and eat more cookies! (:

  147. Leslie Paquette says

    Hi Katie, As I’m sure you can tell by all of my recent posts on your blog that I LOVE all of your delicious recipes. I think you are super cute and beautiful! It saddens me to read some of the negative and accusatory comments some readers post on your blog 🙁 You deal with them graciously and seem to take it all in stride. Please don’t let the negative comments bother you as I get the feeling others are jealous that you are naturally healthy and thin. Some think you are too thin but you are clearly at a healthy weight for your body, even your doctor agrees 🙂 I think it’s great that you strive to eat healthy foods and exercise because you love it. I also think it’s great that even though you are naturally thin you don’t use that as an excuse to eat junk food and processed crap all the time just because you can. I find your blog very uplifting and it motivates me to continue living as healthy a lifestyle as I can. PS I love all of you healthified desserts!!! Keep the great recipes coming! ~Leslie

  148. Leslie Paquette says

    Hi Katie, As I’m sure you can tell by all of my recent posts on your blog that I LOVE all of your delicious recipes. I think you are super cute and beautiful! It saddens me to read some of the negative and accusatory comments some readers post on your blog 🙁 You deal with them graciously and seem to take it all in stride. Please don’t let the negative comments bother you as I get the feeling others are jealous that you are naturally healthy and thin. Some think you are too thin but you are clearly at a healthy weight for your body, even your doctor agrees 🙂 I think it’s great that you strive to eat healthy foods and exercise because you love it. I also think it’s great that even though you are naturally thin you don’t use that as an excuse to eat junk food and processed crap all the time just because you can. I find your blog very uplifting and it motivates me to continue living as healthy a lifestyle as I can. PS I love all of you healthified desserts!!! Keep the great recipes coming! ~Leslie

  149. Rebekah Strachan says

    Katie, thanks to YOU, I spoke to my parents tonight and told them I’ve decided to become vegetarian and eventually am intending on introducing the vegan lifestyle!
    Additionally, I am becoming a scientist in the kitchen! I made your fudge tonight (and am currently eating it!) and made little alterations to fit my cravings (hello peanut butter, frozen berries and vanilla!).
    To top it all off, I went to the grocery store today and purchased wholefood products!
    I’m so excited to start on this journey!!!!
    Thankyou for your inspiration!!!!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Wow, I don’t even know what to say! Your comment just made me smile so so much… and I’m excited for your journey too! I think you definitely have the right idea to go vegetarian first. That’s how I did it too, and I only moved to veganism after getting comfortable with the vegetarian lifestyle for a year first. It’s a HUGE change! You’re awesome :)!

      • Rebekah Strachan says

        Thanks for your imput!
        Any tips on telling people you’re vegetarian? I’m not sure how my friends will take it!

        • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

          I guess it depends on your friends… I don’t know them, so I can’t tell you how to tell them! But if you want them to see that your not going to be deprived in your new lifestyle, come equipped with AMAZING treats to share that you can eat too :). That way, they’ll think, “Maybe her new diet isn’t so strange after all!”

        • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

          I guess it depends on your friends… I don’t know them, so I can’t tell you how to tell them! But if you want them to see that your not going to be deprived in your new lifestyle, come equipped with AMAZING treats to share that you can eat too :). That way, they’ll think, “Maybe her new diet isn’t so strange after all!”

      • Rebekah Strachan says

        Thanks for your imput!
        Any tips on telling people you’re vegetarian? I’m not sure how my friends will take it!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Wow, I don’t even know what to say! Your comment just made me smile so so much… and I’m excited for your journey too! I think you definitely have the right idea to go vegetarian first. That’s how I did it too, and I only moved to veganism after getting comfortable with the vegetarian lifestyle for a year first. It’s a HUGE change! You’re awesome :)!

  150. Rebekah Strachan says

    Katie, thanks to YOU, I spoke to my parents tonight and told them I’ve decided to become vegetarian and eventually am intending on introducing the vegan lifestyle!
    Additionally, I am becoming a scientist in the kitchen! I made your fudge tonight (and am currently eating it!) and made little alterations to fit my cravings (hello peanut butter, frozen berries and vanilla!).
    To top it all off, I went to the grocery store today and purchased wholefood products!
    I’m so excited to start on this journey!!!!
    Thankyou for your inspiration!!!!

  151. Chloe says

    Thank you Katie!! You are so inspiring and make it easy to find gluten and dairy free recipes, (since I’ve been recently diagnosed with intolerance’s to both) and healthy ones at that! I am also trying to gain weight and I hope your delicious recipes help:D Thank you soooo much!

  152. Chloe says

    Thank you Katie!! You are so inspiring and make it easy to find gluten and dairy free recipes, (since I’ve been recently diagnosed with intolerance’s to both) and healthy ones at that! I am also trying to gain weight and I hope your delicious recipes help:D Thank you soooo much!

  153. lindsey says

    Katie-
    I’ve made “inspired-by” versions of your recipes for a while, but I am going to be leaning on you quite a bit in the future: I’m working out a diet for newly-diagnosed GI issues, and one near-future restriction I’m sure of it a very low-fat diet! So…thank you for all of the low-fat and fat-free versions of tasty, delicious things! Now, I just need to get off this elimination diet to enjoy some deliciousness! 🙂

    Thank you!!

    Lindsey

  154. lindsey says

    Katie-
    I’ve made “inspired-by” versions of your recipes for a while, but I am going to be leaning on you quite a bit in the future: I’m working out a diet for newly-diagnosed GI issues, and one near-future restriction I’m sure of it a very low-fat diet! So…thank you for all of the low-fat and fat-free versions of tasty, delicious things! Now, I just need to get off this elimination diet to enjoy some deliciousness! 🙂

    Thank you!!

    Lindsey

  155. Erin says

    Dessert sure has changed at our household since I found your blog. My fruit and veggie hating toddler is currently eating some peanut butter “fudge” and yesterday he was eating some “fudge babies.” I am so happy to find new ways to sneak in some healthy foods for him. Not to mention that this is going to help my waistline…

  156. Erin says

    Dessert sure has changed at our household since I found your blog. My fruit and veggie hating toddler is currently eating some peanut butter “fudge” and yesterday he was eating some “fudge babies.” I am so happy to find new ways to sneak in some healthy foods for him. Not to mention that this is going to help my waistline…

  157. Simon R says

    Very nice blog, Katie!

    I hope you keep up the good work – seems a lot of people are like me, and generally fancy a place that collects useful information (irregardless of subject). The post from the “veggie-hating-toddler-mom” above is indeed a sentiment towards the quality of what you are doing!

    I might drop you an e-mail. Or simply subscribe here. Either how, you seem interesting.

  158. Simon R says

    Very nice blog, Katie!

    I hope you keep up the good work – seems a lot of people are like me, and generally fancy a place that collects useful information (irregardless of subject). The post from the “veggie-hating-toddler-mom” above is indeed a sentiment towards the quality of what you are doing!

    I might drop you an e-mail. Or simply subscribe here. Either how, you seem interesting.

  159. meg says

    I really like your blog and recipes and I’ve added it to my Google reader.

    I can’t be silent about one thing, though: you look ill. I used to have anorexia nervosa and have met other people with anorexia and with orthorexia nervosa, and I can tell when people are underweight. Your hands and head size paint a stark contrast to your painfully thin arms and torso.

    Maybe you have a problem, maybe you don’t. I don’t know you and have never seen you in real life. But I beg you to get checked by a doctor and/or psychiatrist.

  160. meg says

    I really like your blog and recipes and I’ve added it to my Google reader.

    I can’t be silent about one thing, though: you look ill. I used to have anorexia nervosa and have met other people with anorexia and with orthorexia nervosa, and I can tell when people are underweight. Your hands and head size paint a stark contrast to your painfully thin arms and torso.

    Maybe you have a problem, maybe you don’t. I don’t know you and have never seen you in real life. But I beg you to get checked by a doctor and/or psychiatrist.

  161. saskia says

    Hey Katie!

    I was wondering if you were taking any supplements, like, any additional B12?
    I am considering to might get me some, but don’t really know what exactly..

    greets,

    saskia

  162. saskia says

    Hey Katie!

    I was wondering if you were taking any supplements, like, any additional B12?
    I am considering to might get me some, but don’t really know what exactly..

    greets,

    saskia

  163. Anita says

    I just had to say how much I love your blog and recipes! I stumbled upon your blog while searching out diy recipes for Larabars and lo and behold your fudge babies! Totally in love by far my favorite is the Girl Scout cookie version of the caramel delight sooooooo freaking yummy! I so far have made quite a few of your recipes, the chocolate chip cookie oatmeal cake = AWESOMENESS!! I love how I can make naughty treats and still be healthy. The blondies are also super awesomeness, I can’t wait for the post on the peanut butter and jelly one’s. No one knows they are made with beans and I don’t plan on telling. Sneaking in healthy treats with my family is always a plus, especially when they are none the wiser!! Keep the yummy recipes coming!!! 🙂

  164. Anita says

    I just had to say how much I love your blog and recipes! I stumbled upon your blog while searching out diy recipes for Larabars and lo and behold your fudge babies! Totally in love by far my favorite is the Girl Scout cookie version of the caramel delight sooooooo freaking yummy! I so far have made quite a few of your recipes, the chocolate chip cookie oatmeal cake = AWESOMENESS!! I love how I can make naughty treats and still be healthy. The blondies are also super awesomeness, I can’t wait for the post on the peanut butter and jelly one’s. No one knows they are made with beans and I don’t plan on telling. Sneaking in healthy treats with my family is always a plus, especially when they are none the wiser!! Keep the yummy recipes coming!!! 🙂

  165. Hope says

    Hey Katie-girl!

    I am enjoying your recipes and the way you think about food.

    A request? I’d love to see the fiber content included in the nutritional information going forward. I always note my fiber intake, and since you do the other recipe math, I thought maybe you could toss this number in for us too?

    Glad to hear you are planning to keep up your blog. As a new reader, I would be disappointed to see it end.

    Hope

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Hope!

      All of my recipes are going to be higher in fiber than traditional recipes due to the fact that I ONLY use 100% whole grains. I really don’t like posting numbers (because I believe food is so much more than a number), so even providing the basic nutritional info for some of my recipes is more than I’d really like to be doing. I do it because I know the numbers are important to others. But I just list the basics… I promise to try and remember to include fiber in the future if a recipe is especially high in fiber :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Hope!

      All of my recipes are going to be higher in fiber than traditional recipes due to the fact that I ONLY use 100% whole grains. I really don’t like posting numbers (because I believe food is so much more than a number), so even providing the basic nutritional info for some of my recipes is more than I’d really like to be doing. I do it because I know the numbers are important to others. But I just list the basics… I promise to try and remember to include fiber in the future if a recipe is especially high in fiber :).

  166. Hope says

    Hey Katie-girl!

    I am enjoying your recipes and the way you think about food.

    A request? I’d love to see the fiber content included in the nutritional information going forward. I always note my fiber intake, and since you do the other recipe math, I thought maybe you could toss this number in for us too?

    Glad to hear you are planning to keep up your blog. As a new reader, I would be disappointed to see it end.

    Hope

  167. Erin says

    Hi – I just joined your following! I haven’t completely dug through all your postings yet but was wondering if you had a “pantry staple” or “grocery store staple” list posted anywhere…. Just skimming through some of your recipes, I never seem to have all ingredients on hand.

    Thanks and I am looking forward to trying out some of your recipes!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey Erin!
      I am working on one, but it sadly isn’t finished yet. I try to use very basic ingredients (i.e. not so many hard-to-find flours or obscure ingredients) because I hate starting a recipe and finding out you don’t have all the ingredients! For baking, some of the things I have on hand:
      1. baking soda
      2. baking powder
      3. salt
      4. nondairy milk (I like Silk unsweetened)
      5. cocoa powder (I use Hershey’s or Dagoba)
      6. oats (I like Quaker or Old Wessex Irish)
      And a lot (but not all) of my recipes also call for: ww pastry flour or spelt flour, bananas, nut butter, unrefined coconut oil (I’ll use any brand that’s cheapest), Artisana coconut butter, and the fudge babies call for dates. For the dates, I use SunMaid, and my favorite pb is WholeFoods 365.
      🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey Erin!
      I am working on one, but it sadly isn’t finished yet. I try to use very basic ingredients (i.e. not so many hard-to-find flours or obscure ingredients) because I hate starting a recipe and finding out you don’t have all the ingredients! For baking, some of the things I have on hand:
      1. baking soda
      2. baking powder
      3. salt
      4. nondairy milk (I like Silk unsweetened)
      5. cocoa powder (I use Hershey’s or Dagoba)
      6. oats (I like Quaker or Old Wessex Irish)
      And a lot (but not all) of my recipes also call for: ww pastry flour or spelt flour, bananas, nut butter, unrefined coconut oil (I’ll use any brand that’s cheapest), Artisana coconut butter, and the fudge babies call for dates. For the dates, I use SunMaid, and my favorite pb is WholeFoods 365.
      🙂

  168. Erin says

    Hi – I just joined your following! I haven’t completely dug through all your postings yet but was wondering if you had a “pantry staple” or “grocery store staple” list posted anywhere…. Just skimming through some of your recipes, I never seem to have all ingredients on hand.

    Thanks and I am looking forward to trying out some of your recipes!

  169. Katie O. says

    Your blog freaked me out! haha Actually after reading it I love it, but when I googled “Chocolate Covered” and “Chocolate Covered Katie” popped up…. I was reluctant to click on it. I had to think back if there was ever a time that I might have been covered in chocolate. I’m glad I clicked. Your blog is very enjoyable and I will spread the word.

    I was googling Chocolate Covered Bacon and this is the order of suggested searches after typing only “Chocolate Covered”:

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    Chocolate Covered Katie
    Chocolate Covered Bacon

    You must be doing something right because you beat bacon! Stand Tall my friend. Stand Tall!!!

    Katie O.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I always think it’s so funny that a vegan blog comes up when people search for chocolate covered bacon. I also love looking at my search stats, because people search for all sorts of fun stuff and end up finding me: chocolate covered bees, chocolate covered eggplant, chocolate covered grasshoppers… 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I always think it’s so funny that a vegan blog comes up when people search for chocolate covered bacon. I also love looking at my search stats, because people search for all sorts of fun stuff and end up finding me: chocolate covered bees, chocolate covered eggplant, chocolate covered grasshoppers… 🙂

  170. Katie O. says

    Your blog freaked me out! haha Actually after reading it I love it, but when I googled “Chocolate Covered” and “Chocolate Covered Katie” popped up…. I was reluctant to click on it. I had to think back if there was ever a time that I might have been covered in chocolate. I’m glad I clicked. Your blog is very enjoyable and I will spread the word.

    I was googling Chocolate Covered Bacon and this is the order of suggested searches after typing only “Chocolate Covered”:

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    Chocolate Covered Katie
    Chocolate Covered Bacon

    You must be doing something right because you beat bacon! Stand Tall my friend. Stand Tall!!!

    Katie O.

  171. Laura says

    I’m not sure where to ask this, but… do you have any recipes like clif bars? The list of ingredients on the label was so long… and it’s pretty sugar-y. But clif bars provide a good amount of energy from protein and healthy carbs and are a perfect on the go snack. I’d love a recipe recommendation!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      LOL I *just* started playing around with a recipe! I am actually very close (maybe next month?) to posting a Luna Bar recipe, but not yet Clif. Today, I’m actually posting a chocolate Larabar recipe. I think I remember seeing a homemade clif bar recipe online once, though. So I’d try googling “homemade clif bars” and see if it comes up :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      LOL I *just* started playing around with a recipe! I am actually very close (maybe next month?) to posting a Luna Bar recipe, but not yet Clif. Today, I’m actually posting a chocolate Larabar recipe. I think I remember seeing a homemade clif bar recipe online once, though. So I’d try googling “homemade clif bars” and see if it comes up :).

  172. Laura says

    I’m not sure where to ask this, but… do you have any recipes like clif bars? The list of ingredients on the label was so long… and it’s pretty sugar-y. But clif bars provide a good amount of energy from protein and healthy carbs and are a perfect on the go snack. I’d love a recipe recommendation!

  173. Jennie says

    I’m so happy my sister linked me to your blog! What great sounding recipes! I can’t wait to give them a try!!!

  174. Jennie says

    I’m so happy my sister linked me to your blog! What great sounding recipes! I can’t wait to give them a try!!!

  175. Mallory @ It's Only Life says

    Hey there!! Just found your blog — I love it! Thank you so much for sharing! Everything you post looks delicious. Adding you to my blogroll 🙂

  176. Mallory @ It's Only Life says

    Hey there!! Just found your blog — I love it! Thank you so much for sharing! Everything you post looks delicious. Adding you to my blogroll 🙂

  177. Jill says

    I have started eating wheat-free foods for health purposes, and I was worried I wouldn’t get to have the things I love most…all things chocolate! I just found your site last night and could hardly go to bed because I had so much fun looking at all the good things that you have posted that are wheat-free and chocolately! Thank you so much for your creativity that you share with us chocoholics and for making me feel like eating wheat-free can be fun and a cooking adventure. Blessings!

  178. Jill says

    I have started eating wheat-free foods for health purposes, and I was worried I wouldn’t get to have the things I love most…all things chocolate! I just found your site last night and could hardly go to bed because I had so much fun looking at all the good things that you have posted that are wheat-free and chocolately! Thank you so much for your creativity that you share with us chocoholics and for making me feel like eating wheat-free can be fun and a cooking adventure. Blessings!

  179. Janice says

    Hi, Katie!

    I posted a post the other day but I cant find it 🙁 But anyway… I really love your blogs and I cant help but wonder how do you keep your hair so shiny!!! Whats your secret besides healthy eating? Hehe… anyway. I notice that you have all these amazing recipe ideas which I will DEF be using one day and I noticed that you dont have a pie recipe! Also, I want to know if you have any idea in which I can make a n oatmeal crust? :S But anyway.. I love your blog and I know you heard this many times but you are a great inspiration to me. I used to freak out about what I eat sometimes and many times my mother would tell me that life is too short and I should just enjoy it while I can ( the healthy way of course) and I saw that you said the exact same thing. Of course I rarely have any cravings as I dont have much of a sweet tooth but when I did.. I always ignored it :/ But this weekend im going to try one of your cookies recipe -if im in the cookie mood- as they are my favorites! Anyway… I hope I made sense… I tend to talk in circles lol. Thanks a lot! Wait… you said you have a pre-run snack… Do you eat right BEFORE you run. I tried eating a small snack before but it makes me feel like throwing up while I’m running >.<

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Janice,
      You probably left a comment when I was switching servers. I lost a lot of comments in the move. Sorry about that. Thank you so much for the hair compliment!!! Here’s a post I wrote about my hair: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/03/23/do-you-want-shiny-and-healthy-hair/

      LOL I actually don’t like pie crust, which is why I don’t have a crust recipe. Maybe someday I will have to create one, though! I eat a piece of fruit (a favorite is a 1/2 grapefruit, but it changes) and a handful of nuts about 10-15 minutes pre-run. But that’s just what works for me. I know a lot of other people like the pb-banana thing… you just have to experiment :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Janice,
      You probably left a comment when I was switching servers. I lost a lot of comments in the move. Sorry about that. Thank you so much for the hair compliment!!! Here’s a post I wrote about my hair: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/03/23/do-you-want-shiny-and-healthy-hair/

      LOL I actually don’t like pie crust, which is why I don’t have a crust recipe. Maybe someday I will have to create one, though! I eat a piece of fruit (a favorite is a 1/2 grapefruit, but it changes) and a handful of nuts about 10-15 minutes pre-run. But that’s just what works for me. I know a lot of other people like the pb-banana thing… you just have to experiment :).

  180. Janice says

    Hi, Katie!

    I posted a post the other day but I cant find it 🙁 But anyway… I really love your blogs and I cant help but wonder how do you keep your hair so shiny!!! Whats your secret besides healthy eating? Hehe… anyway. I notice that you have all these amazing recipe ideas which I will DEF be using one day and I noticed that you dont have a pie recipe! Also, I want to know if you have any idea in which I can make a n oatmeal crust? :S But anyway.. I love your blog and I know you heard this many times but you are a great inspiration to me. I used to freak out about what I eat sometimes and many times my mother would tell me that life is too short and I should just enjoy it while I can ( the healthy way of course) and I saw that you said the exact same thing. Of course I rarely have any cravings as I dont have much of a sweet tooth but when I did.. I always ignored it :/ But this weekend im going to try one of your cookies recipe -if im in the cookie mood- as they are my favorites! Anyway… I hope I made sense… I tend to talk in circles lol. Thanks a lot! Wait… you said you have a pre-run snack… Do you eat right BEFORE you run. I tried eating a small snack before but it makes me feel like throwing up while I’m running >.<

  181. Clare @ Fitting It All In says

    Hey Katie! I’ve read your blog before, but saw your post on ELR and those pancakes look INCREDIBLE! Definitely the next batch I try making. I’m always looking for fun single serving recipes and I get all whacked out if I eat too much sugar, so these are perfect.
    Also – totally admire you for trying the blogging for a living thing. A dream of mine too!

    <3 Clare

  182. Clare @ Fitting It All In says

    Hey Katie! I’ve read your blog before, but saw your post on ELR and those pancakes look INCREDIBLE! Definitely the next batch I try making. I’m always looking for fun single serving recipes and I get all whacked out if I eat too much sugar, so these are perfect.
    Also – totally admire you for trying the blogging for a living thing. A dream of mine too!

    <3 Clare

  183. Brittany from CountingMyCupcakes says

    Hi Katie! I just saw your guest post on EatLiveRun and those blueberry pancakes look to die for. Pancakes are, and have always been, my favorite thing in the world. I make them for dinner all the time…like last night I made banana pancakes, but I think I will be having them again tonight because I MUST try the blueberry pie!!!

  184. Brittany from CountingMyCupcakes says

    Hi Katie! I just saw your guest post on EatLiveRun and those blueberry pancakes look to die for. Pancakes are, and have always been, my favorite thing in the world. I make them for dinner all the time…like last night I made banana pancakes, but I think I will be having them again tonight because I MUST try the blueberry pie!!!

  185. Anonymous says

    Stumbled across your blog while google searching images for…..hmmm I forgot since I got all caught up with your blog. If this stuff tastes as good as it looks I’ll be back for more. I’m looking forward to trying your Raw Chocolate Fudge Cake.

  186. Anonymous says

    Stumbled across your blog while google searching images for…..hmmm I forgot since I got all caught up with your blog. If this stuff tastes as good as it looks I’ll be back for more. I’m looking forward to trying your Raw Chocolate Fudge Cake.

  187. Riri says

    Hi Katie, I recently across your blog. You really have some amazing looking recipes and I will be following you regularly 🙂 I haven’t tried any yet, but the spinach ice cream and oatmeal bakes are on the top of my list when I get a chance.

    I’ve just started running recently and love it. I have a new blog about my running goals and will soon be adding recipes too. I hope this doens’t sound like shameless spam, but since you are a runner I wanted to mention my new blog, and I would love some support and followers.

  188. Riri says

    Hi Katie, I recently across your blog. You really have some amazing looking recipes and I will be following you regularly 🙂 I haven’t tried any yet, but the spinach ice cream and oatmeal bakes are on the top of my list when I get a chance.

    I’ve just started running recently and love it. I have a new blog about my running goals and will soon be adding recipes too. I hope this doens’t sound like shameless spam, but since you are a runner I wanted to mention my new blog, and I would love some support and followers.

  189. Amy-Nutrition by Nature says

    I have been reading through your blog more and I am loving all your healthy dessert options. You have a gift, thank you for sharing it with all of us! 🙂

  190. Amy-Nutrition by Nature says

    I have been reading through your blog more and I am loving all your healthy dessert options. You have a gift, thank you for sharing it with all of us! 🙂

  191. Candy says

    Katie, I was wondering what kind of chocolate chips you use, when you call for them. Are they the regular ones like Hersheys, or something from the health food store?

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Candy!

      I’ll buy whatever vegan brand is cheapest, usually. Many brands of chocolate chips are vegan, including: Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet (the ones in the gold package), Enjoy Life, Whole Foods brand, Sunspire, some generic brands, Divvies, etc. Or, I sometimes even use Ghirardelli 100% baking discs or broken up chocolate bars (in different flavors), just for fun.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Candy!

      I’ll buy whatever vegan brand is cheapest, usually. Many brands of chocolate chips are vegan, including: Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet (the ones in the gold package), Enjoy Life, Whole Foods brand, Sunspire, some generic brands, Divvies, etc. Or, I sometimes even use Ghirardelli 100% baking discs or broken up chocolate bars (in different flavors), just for fun.

  192. Candy says

    Katie, I was wondering what kind of chocolate chips you use, when you call for them. Are they the regular ones like Hersheys, or something from the health food store?

  193. Sue Molenda says

    I brought your chocolate chip cookie dough dip to an employee potluck at the Terror Tram, an attraction in Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. It was the most popular dish in the whole potluck. Everyone was talking about it. Nobody would ever have guessed they were eating hummus… basically. I served it with apple slices and graham crackers, for people to pile it on. One man who did learn that it was “healthy” wants the recipe for his son, who has multiple food allergies. Another woman whose daughter has an autoimmune disease was thrilled to find a dessert her daughter could actually eat without triggering a flare of her illness. And my daughters and I loved it because we are vegan health nuts, and after my cancer and my daughter’s Lupus and Crohn’s Disease diagnoses, we are being extremely careful to avoid toxic foods. I can’t wait to try some of the other recipes here. Thanks so much for sharing them. Wonderful!! You are making many lives better … and perhaps longer.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Wow, Sue, I am SO excited that you made it for them… and even more excited that everyone liked it! I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you’re spreading the word (by showing people) that healthy food can taste good.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Wow, Sue, I am SO excited that you made it for them… and even more excited that everyone liked it! I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you’re spreading the word (by showing people) that healthy food can taste good.

  194. Sue Molenda says

    I brought your chocolate chip cookie dough dip to an employee potluck at the Terror Tram, an attraction in Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. It was the most popular dish in the whole potluck. Everyone was talking about it. Nobody would ever have guessed they were eating hummus… basically. I served it with apple slices and graham crackers, for people to pile it on. One man who did learn that it was “healthy” wants the recipe for his son, who has multiple food allergies. Another woman whose daughter has an autoimmune disease was thrilled to find a dessert her daughter could actually eat without triggering a flare of her illness. And my daughters and I loved it because we are vegan health nuts, and after my cancer and my daughter’s Lupus and Crohn’s Disease diagnoses, we are being extremely careful to avoid toxic foods. I can’t wait to try some of the other recipes here. Thanks so much for sharing them. Wonderful!! You are making many lives better … and perhaps longer.

  195. Sue Molenda says

    Yes, it’s great that people love hearing that it’s vegan and healthy. I forgot to mention that my daughter Lisa Molenda actually made the cookie dough while I got ready for work. She makes up delicious vegan desserts and meals, too, but she is in awe of yours. Her vegetarian/anti-dairy sisters and I love your website, too. (We were vegan for years, but now we sometimes eat infertile, organic, free range eggs). You are SO creative. Great stuff!!

  196. Sue Molenda says

    Yes, it’s great that people love hearing that it’s vegan and healthy. I forgot to mention that my daughter Lisa Molenda actually made the cookie dough while I got ready for work. She makes up delicious vegan desserts and meals, too, but she is in awe of yours. Her vegetarian/anti-dairy sisters and I love your website, too. (We were vegan for years, but now we sometimes eat infertile, organic, free range eggs). You are SO creative. Great stuff!!

  197. Linda says

    Hi Katie, I started looking at your blog earlier this year as I started to move my diet towards a more ‘paleo/caveman’ diet and someone (who also sticks to paleo diet) recommended to me the fudge babies. I first tried the diet to see if it made me feel better and it does (re energy, mood etc) so I decided to stick to it as a lifestyle choice (not just a fad). The fudge babies are absolutely AMAZING and I also tried the cookie dough ones which are awesome. I can actually just keep a stock of the fudge babies on hand for my chocy cravings and don’t get sick of them! and even people not doing paleo love them. I love the recipes of yours that I’ve tried and excited to keep trying more! Some of the recipes I tailor slightly to make them more paleo – essentially just subbing any grain flours for almond or coconut flour. Usually i don’t have to change much though as they pretty much are paleo anyway. Having your recipes to refer to so easily from the blog makes a big difference for me as I find the diet isn’t challenging and I can have fun with it as I do have a massive sweet tooth for desserts (not necessarily sugar but something a little desserty after dinner). I really like showing the recipes off to people who think they can’t eat ‘healthy’ and have desserts 🙂

  198. Linda says

    Hi Katie, I started looking at your blog earlier this year as I started to move my diet towards a more ‘paleo/caveman’ diet and someone (who also sticks to paleo diet) recommended to me the fudge babies. I first tried the diet to see if it made me feel better and it does (re energy, mood etc) so I decided to stick to it as a lifestyle choice (not just a fad). The fudge babies are absolutely AMAZING and I also tried the cookie dough ones which are awesome. I can actually just keep a stock of the fudge babies on hand for my chocy cravings and don’t get sick of them! and even people not doing paleo love them. I love the recipes of yours that I’ve tried and excited to keep trying more! Some of the recipes I tailor slightly to make them more paleo – essentially just subbing any grain flours for almond or coconut flour. Usually i don’t have to change much though as they pretty much are paleo anyway. Having your recipes to refer to so easily from the blog makes a big difference for me as I find the diet isn’t challenging and I can have fun with it as I do have a massive sweet tooth for desserts (not necessarily sugar but something a little desserty after dinner). I really like showing the recipes off to people who think they can’t eat ‘healthy’ and have desserts 🙂

  199. Kit-Kat says

    Hi!
    I am new on this blog, and I love you already!
    I am a vegan (due to allergies, family health history, and love of animals), a total health nut, exercise fan, and horse/dog crazy person! I feel your pain when it comes to thinness; I was an anorexic, so during my recovery stage, people would be critisizing how thin I was (THAT did not help me AT ALL…..I am much better, but still health-concious).
    Your recipes look really fab! I have yet to try one. Question: how many calories are in a tablespoon of coconut oil? And when you say T, is that a tablespoon or a teaspoon?

    Love love LOVE YOU!!!!
    —Kit-Kat (my real name is Katie, I just go by my nick-name)

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Katie!!! So nice to hear from another Katie/Kate 🙂 :). Yes, a T is my lazy way of saying “tablespoon.” For teaspoon, I’ll say “tsp.” And there are around 100-120 calories in a tablespoon of oil. I think that’s the same for any oil. (I could be wrong, though.)

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Katie!!! So nice to hear from another Katie/Kate 🙂 :). Yes, a T is my lazy way of saying “tablespoon.” For teaspoon, I’ll say “tsp.” And there are around 100-120 calories in a tablespoon of oil. I think that’s the same for any oil. (I could be wrong, though.)

  200. Kit-Kat says

    Hi!
    I am new on this blog, and I love you already!
    I am a vegan (due to allergies, family health history, and love of animals), a total health nut, exercise fan, and horse/dog crazy person! I feel your pain when it comes to thinness; I was an anorexic, so during my recovery stage, people would be critisizing how thin I was (THAT did not help me AT ALL…..I am much better, but still health-concious).
    Your recipes look really fab! I have yet to try one. Question: how many calories are in a tablespoon of coconut oil? And when you say T, is that a tablespoon or a teaspoon?

    Love love LOVE YOU!!!!
    —Kit-Kat (my real name is Katie, I just go by my nick-name)

  201. Katie says

    Katie!! I am in love with your blog!! I came across it just the other day and have been sharing it with anybody I can. I’ve looked at everything on the site and I’ve come to the conclusion that you and I are a lot alike. Besides the fact that we have the same name, lol, but that I too am a chocoholic. I mean, i LOVE almost anything sweet, especially if it’s chocolate. I was excited to find your blog because I’ve been trying my darndest to not listen to my sweet tooth very much considering I’m not the thinnest person ever and I am having a little trouble weight wise but your blog got me thinking that maybe I can have my dessert and eat it too! Thank you thank you thank you Miss Katie!! Since I can’t give you an actual hug, I’ll give you a virtual one **hugs**

  202. Katie says

    Katie!! I am in love with your blog!! I came across it just the other day and have been sharing it with anybody I can. I’ve looked at everything on the site and I’ve come to the conclusion that you and I are a lot alike. Besides the fact that we have the same name, lol, but that I too am a chocoholic. I mean, i LOVE almost anything sweet, especially if it’s chocolate. I was excited to find your blog because I’ve been trying my darndest to not listen to my sweet tooth very much considering I’m not the thinnest person ever and I am having a little trouble weight wise but your blog got me thinking that maybe I can have my dessert and eat it too! Thank you thank you thank you Miss Katie!! Since I can’t give you an actual hug, I’ll give you a virtual one **hugs**

  203. Megan says

    I tried the sugar free version of your cookie dough dip yesterday. I have to say that I am so impressed with it! It really does taste GOOD! I had gastric bypass a year and a half ago and I can’t have very much sugar. This is a terrible thing for someone with a huge sweet tooth. The high protein and low sugar versions of your recipes are perfect for someone that has had weight loss surgery. Thank you! I am going to try some other ones this week!

  204. Megan says

    I tried the sugar free version of your cookie dough dip yesterday. I have to say that I am so impressed with it! It really does taste GOOD! I had gastric bypass a year and a half ago and I can’t have very much sugar. This is a terrible thing for someone with a huge sweet tooth. The high protein and low sugar versions of your recipes are perfect for someone that has had weight loss surgery. Thank you! I am going to try some other ones this week!

  205. Dina says

    Hi Katie — Not sure how I found you but I’ve really loved reading about you and your delicious recipes. I even posted one on my own blog and everyone seems to love it (I did give you credit so hopefully you’ll get some new followers out of it!). This blog thing still confounds me at times and I’m so impressed with what you’ve achieved.
    Keep up the great cooking! My niece would not eat a veggie if it literally jumped into her mouth but yet, she scarfs down your “cookie dough” dip. My sister was so excited and eager to make the recipe that she’s debating putting it in a sandwich and sending it with her to school!
    Delish!

  206. Dina says

    Hi Katie — Not sure how I found you but I’ve really loved reading about you and your delicious recipes. I even posted one on my own blog and everyone seems to love it (I did give you credit so hopefully you’ll get some new followers out of it!). This blog thing still confounds me at times and I’m so impressed with what you’ve achieved.
    Keep up the great cooking! My niece would not eat a veggie if it literally jumped into her mouth but yet, she scarfs down your “cookie dough” dip. My sister was so excited and eager to make the recipe that she’s debating putting it in a sandwich and sending it with her to school!
    Delish!

  207. lisa murphy says

    Hi Katie,

    Just found your site. I am cooking treats for someone with pancreatitis who CANNOT eat fat and you have great recipes. I’ve tried the banana bread (in the oven as we speak). Smells GREAT. I added extra cinnamon and used the pure banana version, with dried apricots and golden raisins for “chew”. Can’t wait to share a slice of her gift loaf (I’ll stay for tea.)
    Thanks for doing this. Lisa

  208. lisa murphy says

    Hi Katie,

    Just found your site. I am cooking treats for someone with pancreatitis who CANNOT eat fat and you have great recipes. I’ve tried the banana bread (in the oven as we speak). Smells GREAT. I added extra cinnamon and used the pure banana version, with dried apricots and golden raisins for “chew”. Can’t wait to share a slice of her gift loaf (I’ll stay for tea.)
    Thanks for doing this. Lisa

  209. Raquel Pestana says

    I found your blog through Pinterest! (My new addiction) Wanted to say that I LOve your blog. What I really like about the recipes is that the cookies don’t make 3 or 4 dozen. (I am known to eat an entire tray *yikes*) and with these recipes I get to feed the craving without feeding the crazy sugar monster.
    My bestest to you!

  210. Raquel Pestana says

    I found your blog through Pinterest! (My new addiction) Wanted to say that I LOve your blog. What I really like about the recipes is that the cookies don’t make 3 or 4 dozen. (I am known to eat an entire tray *yikes*) and with these recipes I get to feed the craving without feeding the crazy sugar monster.
    My bestest to you!

  211. Amee Fisher says

    Hello! I just wanted to tell you thank you SO much for the recipes!! My youngest son has SEVERE allergies to so many things…and a lot of your recipes I can make for him!! SO thank you!!!

  212. Amee Fisher says

    Hello! I just wanted to tell you thank you SO much for the recipes!! My youngest son has SEVERE allergies to so many things…and a lot of your recipes I can make for him!! SO thank you!!!

  213. Mary says

    I am new to your blog and must say – I AM IN LOVE! This is just an ideal site for me! You have it put together so beautifully and it is very easy to follow. I am running out to buy the ingredients for Chocolate Bar Pie now. As I was listing the ingredients out I had a thought:

    Why not create a page of all of your favorite ingredients – with brands? I know you have suggestions within some recipes, but why not a list on a single page? So when you say “1 TBSP of Nut Butter” we can go to your ingredients page and see which brands/kinds you suggest?

    I’m a HUGE supporter. Thank you for your everything you are doing. I’m VERY excited!!!

  214. Mary says

    I am new to your blog and must say – I AM IN LOVE! This is just an ideal site for me! You have it put together so beautifully and it is very easy to follow. I am running out to buy the ingredients for Chocolate Bar Pie now. As I was listing the ingredients out I had a thought:

    Why not create a page of all of your favorite ingredients – with brands? I know you have suggestions within some recipes, but why not a list on a single page? So when you say “1 TBSP of Nut Butter” we can go to your ingredients page and see which brands/kinds you suggest?

    I’m a HUGE supporter. Thank you for your everything you are doing. I’m VERY excited!!!

  215. Kayla M says

    So after finding and trying your chocolate-chip cookie dough dip (and loving every last bite of it), I have a whole list of recipes from your blog to try! I can’t wait! I’m a health nut and can’t wait to try some more of your healthy recipes! Thanks!

  216. Kayla M says

    So after finding and trying your chocolate-chip cookie dough dip (and loving every last bite of it), I have a whole list of recipes from your blog to try! I can’t wait! I’m a health nut and can’t wait to try some more of your healthy recipes! Thanks!

  217. Leah Newmark RD LD says

    Have u ever had arctic zero? I’m trying to recreate it with or without the protein. I think u would be e person to help me. I have tried
    Xanthum gum and guar gum. If u haven’t had it you should try it and en help me out with some suggestions. Thanks!

  218. Leah Newmark RD LD says

    Have u ever had arctic zero? I’m trying to recreate it with or without the protein. I think u would be e person to help me. I have tried
    Xanthum gum and guar gum. If u haven’t had it you should try it and en help me out with some suggestions. Thanks!

  219. jessie says

    I came across this site on Pinterest, and I am IN LOVE with it!!! I have just become a vegan this past summer in an effort to be healthier. I have been researching JuicePlus lately, and I was wondering if this is a product you would recommend or know anything about. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try some of these delicious-looking recipes!

  220. jessie says

    I came across this site on Pinterest, and I am IN LOVE with it!!! I have just become a vegan this past summer in an effort to be healthier. I have been researching JuicePlus lately, and I was wondering if this is a product you would recommend or know anything about. Thanks so much! I can’t wait to try some of these delicious-looking recipes!

  221. Stephanie H. says

    Thank you & God bless! You’re website is inspirational because I’m spending my 37th year transitioning into a vegan lifestyle. I have no support from my family in my decision & I look forward to your enthusiasm for being vegan veryday. I truly appreciate you.

  222. Stephanie H. says

    Thank you & God bless! You’re website is inspirational because I’m spending my 37th year transitioning into a vegan lifestyle. I have no support from my family in my decision & I look forward to your enthusiasm for being vegan veryday. I truly appreciate you.

  223. Rachel says

    I have recently discovered your website, and am sooooo excited to try out LOTS of your recipes =)
    Thankyou for all of the amazing vegan recipes.

      • Rachel says

        Everything i’ve tried so far (skinny snickerdoodles, hot apple crumble bars, fudge, and Chocolate Fudge Pie) has been DELICIOUS, and no-one realised how healthy the things I shared were! I have passed your website along to some friends who are also very excited about trying some recipes =)
        THANKYOU once again for your amazing blog

      • Rachel says

        Everything i’ve tried so far (skinny snickerdoodles, hot apple crumble bars, fudge, and Chocolate Fudge Pie) has been DELICIOUS, and no-one realised how healthy the things I shared were! I have passed your website along to some friends who are also very excited about trying some recipes =)
        THANKYOU once again for your amazing blog

  224. Rachel says

    I have recently discovered your website, and am sooooo excited to try out LOTS of your recipes =)
    Thankyou for all of the amazing vegan recipes.

  225. Martina says

    Katie,
    My fitness class I belong to challenged us to do a “No Sweets November” meaning pastries, cake, cookies, donuts, etc. I have known about your site for awhile so I knew I would be fine because I can have my cake (or fudge babies…my favorite!) and eat them too. So when some of the other ladies were stressed about giving up the good stuff in life I introduced them to your site. I know that not all your recipes are sugar free, but lots are, so now we are happy and satisfied, but still accomplishing our challenge! My question is about agave, I know that it is a sugar substitute and totally natural, which I love, but when it processes in the body how does it compare with sugars? And would I technically be “cheating” if I was eating “sweets” containing it?
    Thanks for making this month manageable!
    Martina

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey girl!

      Thank you SO much for telling people about my site; it means the WORLD to me!

      As for the agave question, I’m sorry to say I don’t really know… I do know that some people like it because it’s lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar so it doesn’t cause blood sugar spikes as much… but lol really I do not know ANYthing about the glycemix index or how it works! (Maybe google search “agave and glycemix index” to get more accurate info?) I do know that maple syrup and blackstrap molasses are also good alternatives to sugar because both have nutrients (vitamins, iron). And I try to list stevia as an option whenever possible in the recipes. (I like NuNaturals stevia packets or vanilla alcohol-free drops.)

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hey girl!

      Thank you SO much for telling people about my site; it means the WORLD to me!

      As for the agave question, I’m sorry to say I don’t really know… I do know that some people like it because it’s lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar so it doesn’t cause blood sugar spikes as much… but lol really I do not know ANYthing about the glycemix index or how it works! (Maybe google search “agave and glycemix index” to get more accurate info?) I do know that maple syrup and blackstrap molasses are also good alternatives to sugar because both have nutrients (vitamins, iron). And I try to list stevia as an option whenever possible in the recipes. (I like NuNaturals stevia packets or vanilla alcohol-free drops.)

  226. Martina says

    Katie,
    My fitness class I belong to challenged us to do a “No Sweets November” meaning pastries, cake, cookies, donuts, etc. I have known about your site for awhile so I knew I would be fine because I can have my cake (or fudge babies…my favorite!) and eat them too. So when some of the other ladies were stressed about giving up the good stuff in life I introduced them to your site. I know that not all your recipes are sugar free, but lots are, so now we are happy and satisfied, but still accomplishing our challenge! My question is about agave, I know that it is a sugar substitute and totally natural, which I love, but when it processes in the body how does it compare with sugars? And would I technically be “cheating” if I was eating “sweets” containing it?
    Thanks for making this month manageable!
    Martina

  227. Bri says

    Best site I’ve ever came across! I’ve been searching for healthy dessert recipes for the LONGEST time and I’m literally obsessed with this one! Thanks so much for sharing all of these you’re truly making a difference!

  228. Bri says

    Best site I’ve ever came across! I’ve been searching for healthy dessert recipes for the LONGEST time and I’m literally obsessed with this one! Thanks so much for sharing all of these you’re truly making a difference!

  229. Susan W. says

    Hey, Katie. I’ve been following your blog for a couple weeks and so far I haven’t found a recipe I haven’t liked. Your Pumpkin bread in a bowl is awesome! I have used several different cereals and all work. I also made the Snickerdoodle Oatmeal (yummy!) but changed it with some egg free “egg nog”. Holiday in a bowl! Have you thought about writing a cookbook with all these recipes? Bet it would be a hit!

    I have a friend who struggles to keep her weight above 100 pounds and she’s not anorexic or anything. She has a heart condition and has had a pacemaker since she was 18 years old, she’s now in her 50’s. I’m going to be copying your recipes for her (she doesn’t have internet, stupid husband issue!) so she can have quick healthy snacks anytime of the day. Beats the high fat/sugar stuff her doctor wants her to eat! Thanks for such a great blog!!!

  230. Susan W. says

    Hey, Katie. I’ve been following your blog for a couple weeks and so far I haven’t found a recipe I haven’t liked. Your Pumpkin bread in a bowl is awesome! I have used several different cereals and all work. I also made the Snickerdoodle Oatmeal (yummy!) but changed it with some egg free “egg nog”. Holiday in a bowl! Have you thought about writing a cookbook with all these recipes? Bet it would be a hit!

    I have a friend who struggles to keep her weight above 100 pounds and she’s not anorexic or anything. She has a heart condition and has had a pacemaker since she was 18 years old, she’s now in her 50’s. I’m going to be copying your recipes for her (she doesn’t have internet, stupid husband issue!) so she can have quick healthy snacks anytime of the day. Beats the high fat/sugar stuff her doctor wants her to eat! Thanks for such a great blog!!!

  231. Gina Wearne says

    Absulutely funtastic!! I love your personality. …..and looks! You are a good advertisement for health products. 🙂

  232. Gina Wearne says

    Absulutely funtastic!! I love your personality. …..and looks! You are a good advertisement for health products. 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I’m thinking my Chocolate Bar Pie recipe would do really well in shot glasses!
      Oh, and speaking of shots… someone told me there’s such a thing as chocolate-raspberry vodka… and it’s vegan! I have been on the lookout!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I’m thinking my Chocolate Bar Pie recipe would do really well in shot glasses!
      Oh, and speaking of shots… someone told me there’s such a thing as chocolate-raspberry vodka… and it’s vegan! I have been on the lookout!

  233. Also chocolate covered Katharina says

    Hi Katie,
    thanks so much for sharing all your recipes! I found your blog yesterday, tried your one minute cake today and will have your chocolate covered voluminous oatmeal tomorrow morning 😉
    I’m not vegan and not even vegetarian, so I’m using just regular milk and butter so far, but I’m definitely going to try some vegan versions (usual milk is just much easier to find in a small town here). I just started a diet but found that the suggested meals are based on a lot too much meat (and definetly too less chocolate) so your website came just in time!
    As I’m from Germany my name is not really Katie, but Katharina, but still my boyfriend and I just found chocolate covered Katie suits me just perfectly, so we adopted that nickname, hope you don’t mind 😀

    keep going on with your blog, it’s just awesome, thanks!
    Katharina

  234. Also chocolate covered Katharina says

    Hi Katie,
    thanks so much for sharing all your recipes! I found your blog yesterday, tried your one minute cake today and will have your chocolate covered voluminous oatmeal tomorrow morning 😉
    I’m not vegan and not even vegetarian, so I’m using just regular milk and butter so far, but I’m definitely going to try some vegan versions (usual milk is just much easier to find in a small town here). I just started a diet but found that the suggested meals are based on a lot too much meat (and definetly too less chocolate) so your website came just in time!
    As I’m from Germany my name is not really Katie, but Katharina, but still my boyfriend and I just found chocolate covered Katie suits me just perfectly, so we adopted that nickname, hope you don’t mind 😀

    keep going on with your blog, it’s just awesome, thanks!
    Katharina

  235. Libby says

    I have a daughter with a milk (whey) allergy and I am so thankful for you and your wonderful recipes. I can’t tell you how good it feels to make your desserts that she loves and is excited about. Not to mention my other daughter loves them and I’ve felt so much healthier since I’m now craving fudge babies for treats instead of the junk I’ve been eating. You are so generous to share all this and I feel so lucky to have access to your brilliance!!! Thank you!!! Please tell me you have a cookbook coming out so I will have the perfect Christmas gift for everyone I know who likes sweets and for my family members who also are always trying to find recipes for my sweet daughter and so I have one for my kitchen – I have so many printed sheets and so many more I want to print and try. Thank you for truly making a difference to me and my fam. 🙂

  236. Libby says

    I have a daughter with a milk (whey) allergy and I am so thankful for you and your wonderful recipes. I can’t tell you how good it feels to make your desserts that she loves and is excited about. Not to mention my other daughter loves them and I’ve felt so much healthier since I’m now craving fudge babies for treats instead of the junk I’ve been eating. You are so generous to share all this and I feel so lucky to have access to your brilliance!!! Thank you!!! Please tell me you have a cookbook coming out so I will have the perfect Christmas gift for everyone I know who likes sweets and for my family members who also are always trying to find recipes for my sweet daughter and so I have one for my kitchen – I have so many printed sheets and so many more I want to print and try. Thank you for truly making a difference to me and my fam. 🙂

  237. Rachel says

    Hey Katie! I’m soooooo in love with your blog right now! I *finally* bought a food processor, and have put lots of your recipes to the test, and everything’s turned out so good! I have like 3 different icings of yours in the fridge right now! I’m gluten intolerant and vegetarian, so I love that your recipes use things that I always have in my kitchen. I never would’ve thought it could be easy or so tasty to be a gluten-free vegetarian. Thaaaaaaaaaaaank you!!!

    PS – Your single lady desserts are the bomb dot com… I love not sharing dessert. 🙂

  238. Rachel says

    Hey Katie! I’m soooooo in love with your blog right now! I *finally* bought a food processor, and have put lots of your recipes to the test, and everything’s turned out so good! I have like 3 different icings of yours in the fridge right now! I’m gluten intolerant and vegetarian, so I love that your recipes use things that I always have in my kitchen. I never would’ve thought it could be easy or so tasty to be a gluten-free vegetarian. Thaaaaaaaaaaaank you!!!

    PS – Your single lady desserts are the bomb dot com… I love not sharing dessert. 🙂

  239. Michael Quintal says

    Hi Katie,

    I love playing with your “No Guilt” chocolate chip cookie recipe. Excellent. I did try to friend you on Facebook, but I can’t figure out how. I’d like a means of staying in touch. Good work, and I look forward to future recipes.

    I have already subscribed.

    Sincerely,
    Michael Quintal

    E-mail : massage33316@aol.com

  240. Michael Quintal says

    Hi Katie,

    I love playing with your “No Guilt” chocolate chip cookie recipe. Excellent. I did try to friend you on Facebook, but I can’t figure out how. I’d like a means of staying in touch. Good work, and I look forward to future recipes.

    I have already subscribed.

    Sincerely,
    Michael Quintal

    E-mail : massage33316@aol.com

  241. Kelly says

    Hi Katie!

    I’ve recently been inspired to make healthy guilt-free desserts and a friend recommended me your website! I’ll be trying more of your recipes soon, and hopefully come up with healthier alternatives for mine as well. Thanks so much, you’re an inspiration!

  242. Kelly says

    Hi Katie!

    I’ve recently been inspired to make healthy guilt-free desserts and a friend recommended me your website! I’ll be trying more of your recipes soon, and hopefully come up with healthier alternatives for mine as well. Thanks so much, you’re an inspiration!

  243. Shirley says

    I just stumbled on this blog 10 minutes ago, looked through the recipes and read your story: I AM IN LOVE! I love your philosophy to food and the fact these are healthy desserts with *no* sugar is an added bonus. I have no subscribed to you and can’t wait to read more! Thank you!! Keep up the amazing work! 🙂

  244. Shirley says

    I just stumbled on this blog 10 minutes ago, looked through the recipes and read your story: I AM IN LOVE! I love your philosophy to food and the fact these are healthy desserts with *no* sugar is an added bonus. I have no subscribed to you and can’t wait to read more! Thank you!! Keep up the amazing work! 🙂

  245. Thomas says

    Hello,

    interesting way I found your site today! Been looking at the recipes for hours. Glad the website is back up and running and load times are down. Hope you have happy holidays!

    Thomas!

  246. Thomas says

    Hello,

    interesting way I found your site today! Been looking at the recipes for hours. Glad the website is back up and running and load times are down. Hope you have happy holidays!

    Thomas!

  247. annie says

    I was wondering if you could post ideas for gift giving. like some type of bread/muffin/cookie/cake mix in a jar, so the person could easily make it!
    I love your blog, and chocolate!!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Annie!

      It’s such a good idea… I am running out of time, though, and probably won’t be able to get a post written before Christmas. I really like the jar idea, though. I think my chocolate-chip cookie mix would be really good for jars. I will definitely have to remember this for next year!

      I wish Christmas weren’t coming so soon… there are so many posts I’m not going to have time to publish :-?.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Annie!

      It’s such a good idea… I am running out of time, though, and probably won’t be able to get a post written before Christmas. I really like the jar idea, though. I think my chocolate-chip cookie mix would be really good for jars. I will definitely have to remember this for next year!

      I wish Christmas weren’t coming so soon… there are so many posts I’m not going to have time to publish :-?.

  248. annie says

    I was wondering if you could post ideas for gift giving. like some type of bread/muffin/cookie/cake mix in a jar, so the person could easily make it!
    I love your blog, and chocolate!!

  249. lisa says

    hi katie,
    i found your blog through oh she glows a few weeks ago. i havent tried making any of your recipes yet but do have many bookmarked that i want to make. i recently went vegan after being a vegetarian for 7 yrs and am very happy that i have found food blogs like yours and angelas. just wanted to say thanks!

  250. lisa says

    hi katie,
    i found your blog through oh she glows a few weeks ago. i havent tried making any of your recipes yet but do have many bookmarked that i want to make. i recently went vegan after being a vegetarian for 7 yrs and am very happy that i have found food blogs like yours and angelas. just wanted to say thanks!

  251. shannon says

    hi katie!
    i have spent much of my sunday scouring your website and getting overwhelmed (in the best way!) with all of the recipes that i plan to make! i am 8 months pregnant and will be starting an early maternity leave in 2 weeks…i am SO excited that i’ll be able to make delicious desserts in that time that won’t make me completely blow up into a waddling blimp! ;o) i always try and make “healthier” versions of my desserts at home but this website takes it to a whole new level – yay!

  252. shannon says

    hi katie!
    i have spent much of my sunday scouring your website and getting overwhelmed (in the best way!) with all of the recipes that i plan to make! i am 8 months pregnant and will be starting an early maternity leave in 2 weeks…i am SO excited that i’ll be able to make delicious desserts in that time that won’t make me completely blow up into a waddling blimp! ;o) i always try and make “healthier” versions of my desserts at home but this website takes it to a whole new level – yay!

  253. Megacoolmama says

    Hi, Katie! I just discovered your site and I am SO pumped to start trying some more of your recipes! My son and I just made the chocolate pumpkin cookies (with my own little twist) and I loved them! I am so happy to find others who are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle but who definitely share a love of chocolate and desserts! I will be featuring more of your recipes on my blog! Happy Holidays! 🙂

  254. Megacoolmama says

    Hi, Katie! I just discovered your site and I am SO pumped to start trying some more of your recipes! My son and I just made the chocolate pumpkin cookies (with my own little twist) and I loved them! I am so happy to find others who are dedicated to a healthy lifestyle but who definitely share a love of chocolate and desserts! I will be featuring more of your recipes on my blog! Happy Holidays! 🙂

  255. Sabrina says

    I’m so glad I found your site! I typed sugar cookies and found your recipe! I can’t wait to try it out and all of your other chocolate recipes. I’m a choco-holic and am trying to live a healthy lifestyle too 🙂 Keep it up!

  256. Sabrina says

    I’m so glad I found your site! I typed sugar cookies and found your recipe! I can’t wait to try it out and all of your other chocolate recipes. I’m a choco-holic and am trying to live a healthy lifestyle too 🙂 Keep it up!

  257. kimberknits says

    woo! I had to comment, and as a perpetual stalker this is big. I’m a mom of three and an insomniac and found your site quite accidentally! after reading so many yummy recipes and really great comments and stories about you I had to jump in. I had a rollercoaster of college and drug addiction before I found my way to solid ground. even though I get slammed whenever I reveal that I’m stuck on methadone after a serious car accident left me nearly paralyzed, all people hear is the methadone and my reasons don’t always matter. in becoming aware of my problems I did alot of studying and found that my brains serotonin levels may never be the same and alot of opiate dependent people substitute chocolate for the opiate because it give us the same effect on our serotonin levels. add the chocolate to the fact that this medicine gives you a sloth like metabolism, and you see my problem. anyways, I am so excited to start trying these recipes and I plan to start implementing dairy free and organic foods into my family’s menu. with three kids I need more energy, and they need to be healthier, I can’t wait to see what happens! thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this!

  258. kimberknits says

    woo! I had to comment, and as a perpetual stalker this is big. I’m a mom of three and an insomniac and found your site quite accidentally! after reading so many yummy recipes and really great comments and stories about you I had to jump in. I had a rollercoaster of college and drug addiction before I found my way to solid ground. even though I get slammed whenever I reveal that I’m stuck on methadone after a serious car accident left me nearly paralyzed, all people hear is the methadone and my reasons don’t always matter. in becoming aware of my problems I did alot of studying and found that my brains serotonin levels may never be the same and alot of opiate dependent people substitute chocolate for the opiate because it give us the same effect on our serotonin levels. add the chocolate to the fact that this medicine gives you a sloth like metabolism, and you see my problem. anyways, I am so excited to start trying these recipes and I plan to start implementing dairy free and organic foods into my family’s menu. with three kids I need more energy, and they need to be healthier, I can’t wait to see what happens! thank you so much for all the hard work you put into this!

  259. Amal says

    Help! I subscriped for followup comments on my last post and my phone is blowing up! Boy you are one very popular lady! How do I unsubscribe form that post?

  260. Amal says

    Help! I subscriped for followup comments on my last post and my phone is blowing up! Boy you are one very popular lady! How do I unsubscribe form that post?

  261. Aneta says

    Hi, I’m from Poland and I saw this website by random and I’ m so happy!!!:D
    I must lose some weight but it’s so difficult to me cause I love chocolate 🙂 And your recipes are the best, especially if it comes to iced-coffees – I love them… 🙂 but they’re full of bad callories 🙁 now I can do it by myself… 🙂
    It’s great!!!!!!!!!!!

  262. Aneta says

    Hi, I’m from Poland and I saw this website by random and I’ m so happy!!!:D
    I must lose some weight but it’s so difficult to me cause I love chocolate 🙂 And your recipes are the best, especially if it comes to iced-coffees – I love them… 🙂 but they’re full of bad callories 🙁 now I can do it by myself… 🙂
    It’s great!!!!!!!!!!!

  263. OneMoreFoodie says

    I’m so VERY excited about your blog!!! You may just have solved my sweet tooth issue, so I can eat what I love and not feel guilty about it 🙂 Will be trying lots of your recipes very soon!

  264. OneMoreFoodie says

    I’m so VERY excited about your blog!!! You may just have solved my sweet tooth issue, so I can eat what I love and not feel guilty about it 🙂 Will be trying lots of your recipes very soon!

  265. Maddie says

    Katie, I just found your blog via Pinterest (Someone posted a link to the chocolate chip cookie dough dip). I think you are my hero! Thank you for all the delicious, healthy recipes!

  266. Maddie says

    Katie, I just found your blog via Pinterest (Someone posted a link to the chocolate chip cookie dough dip). I think you are my hero! Thank you for all the delicious, healthy recipes!

  267. Jen says

    Can’t wait to try your recipe for a lower cal Nutella….love the store stuff, but so high calorie. Just trying to figure out where to get raw hazelnuts.

    • Andrew says

      A hazelnut is another name for a filbert, and you can get them at any grocery store. Filberts are an easily-grown bush in most of the US.

    • Andrew says

      A hazelnut is another name for a filbert, and you can get them at any grocery store. Filberts are an easily-grown bush in most of the US.

  268. Jen says

    Can’t wait to try your recipe for a lower cal Nutella….love the store stuff, but so high calorie. Just trying to figure out where to get raw hazelnuts.

  269. Dawn says

    wow! love this site! i texted my friend today, asking for a healthy recipe to use up my canned pumpkin, and she referred me to your site..and I’m so excited to get delicious and healthy recipes! thnx for the great blog:)

  270. Dawn says

    wow! love this site! i texted my friend today, asking for a healthy recipe to use up my canned pumpkin, and she referred me to your site..and I’m so excited to get delicious and healthy recipes! thnx for the great blog:)

  271. Pat says

    A friend just gave me the link to your site and so far I love it. I’m a vegetarian and try to be vegan but I love cheese way too much so I look for local growers that I know and buy their cheese (next best thing). Anyway going to try your vegan pb cookies – they look yummy.

  272. Pat says

    A friend just gave me the link to your site and so far I love it. I’m a vegetarian and try to be vegan but I love cheese way too much so I look for local growers that I know and buy their cheese (next best thing). Anyway going to try your vegan pb cookies – they look yummy.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

      (These can be gluten-free!)
      ■1/2 cup spelt flour (or white flour, oat flour, etc.)
      ■1 tsp cinnamon
      ■1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
      ■1/2 tsp baking powder
      ■1/4 tsp baking soda
      ■1/4 tsp salt
      ■1 egg of choice (flax, chia, I used 1 tsp energ. If necessary, you can omit completely.)
      ■3 T brown sugar (or agave)
      ■2 packets NuNaturals stevia (or 2 more T sugar)
      ■1/2 cup canned pumpkin (or cooked, pureed pumpkin)
      ■2 T nondairy milk
      ■2 T oil (coconut oil is really good, but veg oil is fine)
      ■1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

      Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine dry ingredients, then add in wet. Spread into an oiled 8×8 pan and cook for 20 minutes. Note: You can sub agave for the sugar; they’ll just be fluffier/cake-ier.

      Let the pan cool for at least ten minutes before cutting or frosting the squares. Also, the flavors seem to intensify and these taste even sweeter the next day.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

      (These can be gluten-free!)
      ■1/2 cup spelt flour (or white flour, oat flour, etc.)
      ■1 tsp cinnamon
      ■1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
      ■1/2 tsp baking powder
      ■1/4 tsp baking soda
      ■1/4 tsp salt
      ■1 egg of choice (flax, chia, I used 1 tsp energ. If necessary, you can omit completely.)
      ■3 T brown sugar (or agave)
      ■2 packets NuNaturals stevia (or 2 more T sugar)
      ■1/2 cup canned pumpkin (or cooked, pureed pumpkin)
      ■2 T nondairy milk
      ■2 T oil (coconut oil is really good, but veg oil is fine)
      ■1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

      Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine dry ingredients, then add in wet. Spread into an oiled 8×8 pan and cook for 20 minutes. Note: You can sub agave for the sugar; they’ll just be fluffier/cake-ier.

      Let the pan cool for at least ten minutes before cutting or frosting the squares. Also, the flavors seem to intensify and these taste even sweeter the next day.

  273. Amy says

    Thank you Katie for making these recipes and posting them! I have a 1 yr old who is allergic to milk, eggs, and peanuts. It has been hard to find foods that he will eat. I am finding more sites like yours but I just wanted to thank you! I can’t wait to try some of these desserts, especially the milkshake! He sees his brother eating one and he wants it so it will be nice to see what he does when he actually gets it! Again, THANK YOU!!!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aww thank YOU for such a sweet comment, Amy! 🙂
      I really hope he likes the milkshakes… as someone who has a close-in-age sibling, I can’t even imagine how hard it must be for him to see his brother get to enjoy something he can’t have!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aww thank YOU for such a sweet comment, Amy! 🙂
      I really hope he likes the milkshakes… as someone who has a close-in-age sibling, I can’t even imagine how hard it must be for him to see his brother get to enjoy something he can’t have!

  274. Amy says

    Thank you Katie for making these recipes and posting them! I have a 1 yr old who is allergic to milk, eggs, and peanuts. It has been hard to find foods that he will eat. I am finding more sites like yours but I just wanted to thank you! I can’t wait to try some of these desserts, especially the milkshake! He sees his brother eating one and he wants it so it will be nice to see what he does when he actually gets it! Again, THANK YOU!!!

  275. Rachel says

    An idea for the week of Valentines Day…desserts for one or two!
    I have made your single serve muffin…oh 5 times in 2 weeks? Just wish you can an icing for the single lady cupcake that didn’t need a food processor until i find one to buy that is small and has good reviews. A muffin shouldn’t have icing but a cupcake? Well it DEMANDS icing. (Umm these are obviously only my rules!)
    Thanks Katie for your gorgeous recipes 😀

    • Andrea says

      If you’re looking for a good mini food processor, I have the kitchen aid chef’s chopper! It’s super small, so sometimes i have to split things into 2 batches, but that’s pretty rare, and it’s only $40! It’s super portable, I share it with my friends all the time, and it’s pretty light. It’s strong enough that’s I’ve even been able to make crushed ice with it. (Plus- it’s really cute, mine’s bright red!!) The one really annoying feature is that you have to hold down the button when it’s going, you can’t just turn it on and walk away (like you would with a blender) and that drives me crazy sometimes! Sorry Katie– I hope you don’t mind me posting a response to her comment!! 🙂

      • Pat says

        I have one also and absolutely love it. But I must agree that it is annoying that you have to hold down the button.

      • Pat says

        I have one also and absolutely love it. But I must agree that it is annoying that you have to hold down the button.

    • Andrea says

      If you’re looking for a good mini food processor, I have the kitchen aid chef’s chopper! It’s super small, so sometimes i have to split things into 2 batches, but that’s pretty rare, and it’s only $40! It’s super portable, I share it with my friends all the time, and it’s pretty light. It’s strong enough that’s I’ve even been able to make crushed ice with it. (Plus- it’s really cute, mine’s bright red!!) The one really annoying feature is that you have to hold down the button when it’s going, you can’t just turn it on and walk away (like you would with a blender) and that drives me crazy sometimes! Sorry Katie– I hope you don’t mind me posting a response to her comment!! 🙂

  276. Rachel says

    An idea for the week of Valentines Day…desserts for one or two!
    I have made your single serve muffin…oh 5 times in 2 weeks? Just wish you can an icing for the single lady cupcake that didn’t need a food processor until i find one to buy that is small and has good reviews. A muffin shouldn’t have icing but a cupcake? Well it DEMANDS icing. (Umm these are obviously only my rules!)
    Thanks Katie for your gorgeous recipes 😀

  277. Annie says

    I think your sight is great, the recipes are fantastic! I was just wondering and I’m sure others have wondered too but do you suffer from an eating disorder? Don’t hate on me just hear me out, i think your beautiful so i just wonder about all your self control. I know what an eating disorder looks like, you have the knobby fingers, the almost grossly sinewy arms is that why you never post full body images? I do love the website, your gorgeous and a great inspiration.

  278. Annie says

    I think your sight is great, the recipes are fantastic! I was just wondering and I’m sure others have wondered too but do you suffer from an eating disorder? Don’t hate on me just hear me out, i think your beautiful so i just wonder about all your self control. I know what an eating disorder looks like, you have the knobby fingers, the almost grossly sinewy arms is that why you never post full body images? I do love the website, your gorgeous and a great inspiration.

  279. Jess says

    Just finished making your cookie dough dip….it is spectacular!! I really enjoy your website! Thanks for giving us all these great alternatives and keeping us healthy!

  280. Jess says

    Just finished making your cookie dough dip….it is spectacular!! I really enjoy your website! Thanks for giving us all these great alternatives and keeping us healthy!

  281. veggie beachgirl says

    Thanks Katie!
    I Love your website every recipe I’ve tried is amazing. My daughter follows a vegan lifestyle, and I’m a veggie girl soon to be vegan. I’m always trying new recipes for her. I will never look at another website. We Love yours.

    Thanks again,
    Veggie beachgirl

  282. veggie beachgirl says

    Thanks Katie!
    I Love your website every recipe I’ve tried is amazing. My daughter follows a vegan lifestyle, and I’m a veggie girl soon to be vegan. I’m always trying new recipes for her. I will never look at another website. We Love yours.

    Thanks again,
    Veggie beachgirl

  283. Samantha says

    Katie, I recently discovered your blog and I must say…I think I’m on your website more than facebook and my schools website and pretty much everything but pinterest..but when I’m on pinterest of course I’m browsing your recipes again haha. It’s addictive!! I really appreciate all these healthy options for desserts and non desserts that are low calorie but still freakin delicious!
    Ive already made cookie dough dip, healthy chocolate chip cookies, deep dish cookie pie, brownie batter dip, and the brownie batter pancakes, which for some reason didnt turn out but was still tasty haha. Today I plan on making the fudge daddies if I have time 🙂
    Dont stop doing what you do!!

    Also, I know it might be a hassle, but I do appreciate the nutritional information, especially when I’m cooking for other people who have important nutritional guidelines, so if you could try to keep doing that I would love it 🙂

    keeping adding the desserts, but I also love the non dessert recipes!!

  284. Samantha says

    Katie, I recently discovered your blog and I must say…I think I’m on your website more than facebook and my schools website and pretty much everything but pinterest..but when I’m on pinterest of course I’m browsing your recipes again haha. It’s addictive!! I really appreciate all these healthy options for desserts and non desserts that are low calorie but still freakin delicious!
    Ive already made cookie dough dip, healthy chocolate chip cookies, deep dish cookie pie, brownie batter dip, and the brownie batter pancakes, which for some reason didnt turn out but was still tasty haha. Today I plan on making the fudge daddies if I have time 🙂
    Dont stop doing what you do!!

    Also, I know it might be a hassle, but I do appreciate the nutritional information, especially when I’m cooking for other people who have important nutritional guidelines, so if you could try to keep doing that I would love it 🙂

    keeping adding the desserts, but I also love the non dessert recipes!!

  285. Jessi says

    Hey Katie! I’ve been creepin around your blog and bunch of others for a while now, and I figured it was probably time I get in on the action haha! Just wanted to say hi, and also thank you for the countless times your vegan fudge has come to my rescue. I don’t know how you keep coming up with such healhty and delish recipes, but PLEASE never stop 😛

  286. Jessi says

    Hey Katie! I’ve been creepin around your blog and bunch of others for a while now, and I figured it was probably time I get in on the action haha! Just wanted to say hi, and also thank you for the countless times your vegan fudge has come to my rescue. I don’t know how you keep coming up with such healhty and delish recipes, but PLEASE never stop 😛

  287. Denise says

    Katie, I saw you on News 8 this evening and was blown away that all the people that tried your recipe, loved it and couldn’t believe it was healthy! I can’t wait to try some of your recipes as well. I read a few of comments that people left and was shocked that anyone could or would leave a message like that! Katie, just try to ignore them and pray for them. They evidently have a problem and that makes them feel better, by saying hurtful things about others. I saw you on TV (your WHOLE body) and you looked really cute and I’d love to have your shape! I just had to speak up and say something (positive). Keep up your good work and thanks for all you do!!
    Denise

  288. Denise says

    Katie, I saw you on News 8 this evening and was blown away that all the people that tried your recipe, loved it and couldn’t believe it was healthy! I can’t wait to try some of your recipes as well. I read a few of comments that people left and was shocked that anyone could or would leave a message like that! Katie, just try to ignore them and pray for them. They evidently have a problem and that makes them feel better, by saying hurtful things about others. I saw you on TV (your WHOLE body) and you looked really cute and I’d love to have your shape! I just had to speak up and say something (positive). Keep up your good work and thanks for all you do!!
    Denise

  289. Cindy Wolfe says

    Katie,
    I love hearing your mom talk about all you are accomplishing. And I LOVE seeing you on TV. I am sending my vegetarian, cancer recovering, sister your website information.
    Congratulations on your success!
    Cindy Wolfe

  290. Cindy Wolfe says

    Katie,
    I love hearing your mom talk about all you are accomplishing. And I LOVE seeing you on TV. I am sending my vegetarian, cancer recovering, sister your website information.
    Congratulations on your success!
    Cindy Wolfe

  291. Patti says

    I found your website on Pinterest. I love it! I have not always been a “health nut” but I am definitely trying to make healthier choices. I have tried several of your recipes, I especially love the baked oatmeals. I make several at a time and keep them in the fridge and just pop them in the microwave when I am ready to eat! Love them!!!! Looking forward to many more of your recipes…….have a great day!!!

  292. Patti says

    I found your website on Pinterest. I love it! I have not always been a “health nut” but I am definitely trying to make healthier choices. I have tried several of your recipes, I especially love the baked oatmeals. I make several at a time and keep them in the fridge and just pop them in the microwave when I am ready to eat! Love them!!!! Looking forward to many more of your recipes…….have a great day!!!

  293. Lauren says

    I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to find your blog! I recently became a diabetic and thought for sure that was the end of being able to enjoy food like everyone else. Thank you so much for sharing!

  294. Lauren says

    I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to find your blog! I recently became a diabetic and thought for sure that was the end of being able to enjoy food like everyone else. Thank you so much for sharing!

  295. Nicole says

    Katie, I LOVE your blog!! It’s so wonderful, and I’m always excited to find healthy ways to make SUPER yummy treats!! I can’t wait to try your recipes 🙂

  296. Nicole says

    Katie, I LOVE your blog!! It’s so wonderful, and I’m always excited to find healthy ways to make SUPER yummy treats!! I can’t wait to try your recipes 🙂

  297. Fluffernut says

    Hey Katie! I just wanted to say that your website is absolutely spectacular and inspiring…why aren’t the food network people trying to steal you? lol
    Anyways, I want to thank-you for the collection of healthy recipes because they’ve really helped me in recovering from my eating disorder and to not feel guilty about eating food that tastes good.
    I look forward to your blog updates, best of luck!!

  298. Fluffernut says

    Hey Katie! I just wanted to say that your website is absolutely spectacular and inspiring…why aren’t the food network people trying to steal you? lol
    Anyways, I want to thank-you for the collection of healthy recipes because they’ve really helped me in recovering from my eating disorder and to not feel guilty about eating food that tastes good.
    I look forward to your blog updates, best of luck!!

  299. Cathy says

    Wow…I wish I had found you YESTERDAY…I was DYING for a HEALTHY chocolate baked good!!! Well, better late than never, right! Excited to get your emails!

  300. Cathy says

    Wow…I wish I had found you YESTERDAY…I was DYING for a HEALTHY chocolate baked good!!! Well, better late than never, right! Excited to get your emails!

  301. Annabel says

    Brilliant. You are absolutely brilliant and your blog is amazing! I’ve only been here for about 10 minutes and I’ve already posted your link to several people, and I can’t wait to start trying your recipes. Thank you!!

  302. Annabel says

    Brilliant. You are absolutely brilliant and your blog is amazing! I’ve only been here for about 10 minutes and I’ve already posted your link to several people, and I can’t wait to start trying your recipes. Thank you!!

  303. Jill says

    Hi this may be completely off and totally random but I feel like you were my camp counselor at some point; if not think I’m crazy and I will, silently, continue to enjoy your blog.

  304. Jill says

    Hi this may be completely off and totally random but I feel like you were my camp counselor at some point; if not think I’m crazy and I will, silently, continue to enjoy your blog.

  305. Tara says

    Katie,
    I am very excited that i have found your website…. a friend had a link to one of your recipes posted on her facebook page. I have a 5 month old that is allergic to milk and eggs, and as long as i want to continue to breastfeed i need to cut those foods out of my diet. This was a huge challege to me, for i lived on cheese and milk. I have to say, not only have i lost weight by eliminating these foods from my diet, but i feel better. I am enjoying your recipes, for i was truly getting tired of eating potatoes, rice and chicken all the time. I am not sure what inspired you to share all of your recipes and ideas, but you have made me excited about food again. I absolutly love the single serving too!!!! Keep up the great work and some of these recipes will be making it into my husband diet too! 🙂

    ps.. you have inspired me to start baking again. My current quest is to find a cake recipe so i can make my little guy a birthday cake for his first birthday! 🙂

  306. Tara says

    Katie,
    I am very excited that i have found your website…. a friend had a link to one of your recipes posted on her facebook page. I have a 5 month old that is allergic to milk and eggs, and as long as i want to continue to breastfeed i need to cut those foods out of my diet. This was a huge challege to me, for i lived on cheese and milk. I have to say, not only have i lost weight by eliminating these foods from my diet, but i feel better. I am enjoying your recipes, for i was truly getting tired of eating potatoes, rice and chicken all the time. I am not sure what inspired you to share all of your recipes and ideas, but you have made me excited about food again. I absolutly love the single serving too!!!! Keep up the great work and some of these recipes will be making it into my husband diet too! 🙂

    ps.. you have inspired me to start baking again. My current quest is to find a cake recipe so i can make my little guy a birthday cake for his first birthday! 🙂

  307. Natalie Wright says

    I love your blog!!!! I wish I could make everything in one day! I really like how all your desserts are healthy and easy to make. I also have tried to gain weight by trying to eat a lot of fattening sugary desserts. It just makes me feel awful and gross, so I love that I can eat these desserts and know that they are nutritional. I recently made the nutella, and it was amazing! I also love all your single lady cupcakes. Don’t ever stop posting!

  308. Natalie Wright says

    I love your blog!!!! I wish I could make everything in one day! I really like how all your desserts are healthy and easy to make. I also have tried to gain weight by trying to eat a lot of fattening sugary desserts. It just makes me feel awful and gross, so I love that I can eat these desserts and know that they are nutritional. I recently made the nutella, and it was amazing! I also love all your single lady cupcakes. Don’t ever stop posting!

  309. Keesha says

    Oh, I’m so excited about finding this site! Thank you so much for putting together this! I am lactose intolerant and a lot of your desserts… I CAN EAT! :o) Sometimes I give up being “lactose-free” and majorly regret it later w/ a stomach ache. BUUUUT, now I have a newborn that we’ve figured out is lactose-intolerant, also, and he screams if I eat anything w/ lactose in it… so I haven’t had milk product in 5 months. You know how hard that is? Lol! But this blog I can have sweets… YUMMY SWEETS… without hurting either him or me!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :o) I think you’ve just brought me back from the brink of insanity! Bahaha!! (I’m a chocoholic) Lol! 😉 Thank you!!

  310. Keesha says

    Oh, I’m so excited about finding this site! Thank you so much for putting together this! I am lactose intolerant and a lot of your desserts… I CAN EAT! :o) Sometimes I give up being “lactose-free” and majorly regret it later w/ a stomach ache. BUUUUT, now I have a newborn that we’ve figured out is lactose-intolerant, also, and he screams if I eat anything w/ lactose in it… so I haven’t had milk product in 5 months. You know how hard that is? Lol! But this blog I can have sweets… YUMMY SWEETS… without hurting either him or me!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :o) I think you’ve just brought me back from the brink of insanity! Bahaha!! (I’m a chocoholic) Lol! 😉 Thank you!!

  311. Allison says

    This blog is amazing! I can’t wait to try the cookie dough dip! My boyfriend recently developed lactose intolerance, and I became a vegetarian again, so I’ve been cooking lots of vegan food. I will be visiting your blog a lot in the future! You are so rad!

  312. Allison says

    This blog is amazing! I can’t wait to try the cookie dough dip! My boyfriend recently developed lactose intolerance, and I became a vegetarian again, so I’ve been cooking lots of vegan food. I will be visiting your blog a lot in the future! You are so rad!

  313. Darrah says

    Katie,
    I love your recipes, and I love who you are. You are gorgeous, inside and out and you emanate such health and purity in your recipes! They have inspired me, and brought me happiness! Keep up the good work in your life and on your blog. You are affecting people in a very positive way.

    Darrah

  314. Darrah says

    Katie,
    I love your recipes, and I love who you are. You are gorgeous, inside and out and you emanate such health and purity in your recipes! They have inspired me, and brought me happiness! Keep up the good work in your life and on your blog. You are affecting people in a very positive way.

    Darrah

  315. NessyS says

    Hiya Katie – I had seen some of your recipes on Pinterest before and today I headed over to this, your lovely blog. I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your recipes because I can’t eat wheat (and don’t eat meat) and from what I can see your recipes seem to be wheat free. I have chronic tum problems and have been on the FODMAPS diet for a while now. It is really hard to find tasty, sweet and healthy treats to fit in with this diet but yours seem just right, and if not (dried fruit) you suggest alternatives like nuts or chocolate which I can eat (triple yay!) along with spelt and oats. A lot of other similar recipes I found have been loaded with sugar (not good). A HUGE thank you! xxxx

  316. NessyS says

    Hiya Katie – I had seen some of your recipes on Pinterest before and today I headed over to this, your lovely blog. I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your recipes because I can’t eat wheat (and don’t eat meat) and from what I can see your recipes seem to be wheat free. I have chronic tum problems and have been on the FODMAPS diet for a while now. It is really hard to find tasty, sweet and healthy treats to fit in with this diet but yours seem just right, and if not (dried fruit) you suggest alternatives like nuts or chocolate which I can eat (triple yay!) along with spelt and oats. A lot of other similar recipes I found have been loaded with sugar (not good). A HUGE thank you! xxxx

  317. Joan says

    Thank you so much, Katie, for the Vegan Whippped Cream recipe. I can’t wait to try it. The desserts sound so delicious – and like you, I am a chocoholic. I gave up sweets for Lent, but on April 8th – – – – watch out! Who needs regular food? I’ll just have dessert for breakfast, lunch and dinner that day – thanks to you!

  318. Joan says

    Thank you so much, Katie, for the Vegan Whippped Cream recipe. I can’t wait to try it. The desserts sound so delicious – and like you, I am a chocoholic. I gave up sweets for Lent, but on April 8th – – – – watch out! Who needs regular food? I’ll just have dessert for breakfast, lunch and dinner that day – thanks to you!

  319. Maddy says

    Hi Katie,

    I couldn’t figure out how to send you an email from your blog so I found you on FB. I just wanted to let you know you might want to check out this link…

    http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/02/cookie-dough-hummus-5-minute-recipe/

    and maybe send her a polite email asking her to give credit where credit is due. I posted a very nice comment “Yum! I love Katie’s recipes too! When I tried this I didn’t love the texture. Maybe more processing next time.” She deleted it right away. I was just trying to drop her a hint.

    Anyway, if it were something like spinach ice cream I wouldn’t have thought twice about her claiming it as that’s more common that everyone does, but this recipe is definitely uniquely yours and I thought you should know. Not to mention, she didn’t even really change up the ingredients.

    Thanks for all your tasty recipes

  320. Maddy says

    Hi Katie,

    I couldn’t figure out how to send you an email from your blog so I found you on FB. I just wanted to let you know you might want to check out this link…

    http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/02/cookie-dough-hummus-5-minute-recipe/

    and maybe send her a polite email asking her to give credit where credit is due. I posted a very nice comment “Yum! I love Katie’s recipes too! When I tried this I didn’t love the texture. Maybe more processing next time.” She deleted it right away. I was just trying to drop her a hint.

    Anyway, if it were something like spinach ice cream I wouldn’t have thought twice about her claiming it as that’s more common that everyone does, but this recipe is definitely uniquely yours and I thought you should know. Not to mention, she didn’t even really change up the ingredients.

    Thanks for all your tasty recipes

  321. Maddy says

    Hi Katie,

    I couldn’t figure out how to send you an email from your blog so I have to post as a comment. I just wanted to let you know you might want to check out this link…

    http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/02/cookie-dough-hummus-5-minute-recipe/

    and maybe send her a polite email asking her to give credit where credit is due. I posted a very nice comment “Yum! I love Katie’s recipes too! When I tried this I didn’t love the texture. Maybe more processing next time.” She deleted it right away. I was just trying to drop her a hint.

    Anyway, if it were something like spinach ice cream I wouldn’t have thought twice about her claiming it as that’s more common that everyone does, but this recipe is definitely uniquely yours and I thought you should know. Not to mention, she didn’t even really change up the ingredients.

    Thanks for all your tasty recipes

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Wow, that’s incredibly disappointing :(.
      Unfortunately, it’s not nearly the first instance of someone blatantly copying my recipe without credit… I find instances like that (or even worse!) every single day. I just can’t figure out why so many people didn’t learn not to plaigarize in kindergarten!

      • Mary says

        Woah, I was just about to tell you the same thing and then I saw someone else noticed it too! I, too, left a comment for the blogger telling her I think it’s sad she went and posted your recipe and pretended it was hers. It said my comment was “awaiting moderation” but of course it never got posted :(.
        Isn’t there a way to get this blogger’s site shut down? If she stole your recipe, I wonder how many other bloggers she’s stolen from. Plaigarism is NOT right, and she shouldn’t be allowed to make a living off stealing other peoples’ content.

      • Mary says

        Woah, I was just about to tell you the same thing and then I saw someone else noticed it too! I, too, left a comment for the blogger telling her I think it’s sad she went and posted your recipe and pretended it was hers. It said my comment was “awaiting moderation” but of course it never got posted :(.
        Isn’t there a way to get this blogger’s site shut down? If she stole your recipe, I wonder how many other bloggers she’s stolen from. Plaigarism is NOT right, and she shouldn’t be allowed to make a living off stealing other peoples’ content.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Wow, that’s incredibly disappointing :(.
      Unfortunately, it’s not nearly the first instance of someone blatantly copying my recipe without credit… I find instances like that (or even worse!) every single day. I just can’t figure out why so many people didn’t learn not to plaigarize in kindergarten!

  322. Maddy says

    Hi Katie,

    I couldn’t figure out how to send you an email from your blog so I have to post as a comment. I just wanted to let you know you might want to check out this link…

    http://www.damyhealth.com/2012/02/cookie-dough-hummus-5-minute-recipe/

    and maybe send her a polite email asking her to give credit where credit is due. I posted a very nice comment “Yum! I love Katie’s recipes too! When I tried this I didn’t love the texture. Maybe more processing next time.” She deleted it right away. I was just trying to drop her a hint.

    Anyway, if it were something like spinach ice cream I wouldn’t have thought twice about her claiming it as that’s more common that everyone does, but this recipe is definitely uniquely yours and I thought you should know. Not to mention, she didn’t even really change up the ingredients.

    Thanks for all your tasty recipes

  323. Anonymous says

    Honestly, I found your site by accident and am thrilled! My husband and I “eat clean” after he had cancer last year, and we both LOVE desserts! You have brought more joy into our kitchen and for that we are both very thankful! Please keep up the good work and we’ll be following right along!

  324. Anonymous says

    Honestly, I found your site by accident and am thrilled! My husband and I “eat clean” after he had cancer last year, and we both LOVE desserts! You have brought more joy into our kitchen and for that we are both very thankful! Please keep up the good work and we’ll be following right along!

  325. Julie says

    KATIE! Like many others have said – I believe you are my new hero!! As an avid choco-holic it has been hard to diet and leave my favorite thing out of my life. Thank you so much for creating this blog – I look forward to making many of your recipes! And thank you for sharing more info about being vegan. It is a fascinating lifestyle that I would love to learn more about. Please keep the tips and yummy desserts coming :)! Cheers!!

  326. Julie says

    KATIE! Like many others have said – I believe you are my new hero!! As an avid choco-holic it has been hard to diet and leave my favorite thing out of my life. Thank you so much for creating this blog – I look forward to making many of your recipes! And thank you for sharing more info about being vegan. It is a fascinating lifestyle that I would love to learn more about. Please keep the tips and yummy desserts coming :)! Cheers!!

  327. Bella says

    I’m a huge health-nut and chocolate lover. I have yet to find a blog that combines both, until now :] I can’t wait to try some of your recipes!

  328. Bella says

    I’m a huge health-nut and chocolate lover. I have yet to find a blog that combines both, until now :] I can’t wait to try some of your recipes!

  329. Andrea says

    Hey Katie!

    Question– what kind of vegan chocolate chips do you use? What would you recommend? I’ve only ever used regular (not-vegan) chocolate chips before.

    Thanks!!

  330. Andrea says

    Hey Katie!

    Question– what kind of vegan chocolate chips do you use? What would you recommend? I’ve only ever used regular (not-vegan) chocolate chips before.

    Thanks!!

  331. Krista says

    Hi Katie,

    So glad I found this site! I decided to go vegan for 30 days and in the beginning would have thought no way could I do this forever. After educating myself some and seeing this site, there may be hope as I discover more and more delicious food out there – all natural!

    Thanks for sharing!!!

  332. Krista says

    Hi Katie,

    So glad I found this site! I decided to go vegan for 30 days and in the beginning would have thought no way could I do this forever. After educating myself some and seeing this site, there may be hope as I discover more and more delicious food out there – all natural!

    Thanks for sharing!!!

  333. Dave Cloutier says

    Hello! I just wanted to say I’m REALLY grateful, as a vegetarian who can’t eat wheat or dairy, that almost ALL your recipes have ingredients that I can substitute to make my way. Thanks for all the creative ideas! Keep it up!

  334. Dave Cloutier says

    Hello! I just wanted to say I’m REALLY grateful, as a vegetarian who can’t eat wheat or dairy, that almost ALL your recipes have ingredients that I can substitute to make my way. Thanks for all the creative ideas! Keep it up!

  335. Kelly says

    I just discovered your blog today, and I’m blown away! I have a huge “sweet tooth” and I don’t believe in giving up dessert, although I am on a quest to become healthier so I can feel better. I’ve been a vegetarian for 2 years now, and I love it so much, but I don’t think I could ever be vegan…Anyway, thank you for this inspiring website. I can’t wait to try your recipes! (:

  336. Kelly says

    I just discovered your blog today, and I’m blown away! I have a huge “sweet tooth” and I don’t believe in giving up dessert, although I am on a quest to become healthier so I can feel better. I’ve been a vegetarian for 2 years now, and I love it so much, but I don’t think I could ever be vegan…Anyway, thank you for this inspiring website. I can’t wait to try your recipes! (:

  337. Sue says

    Oh my, Katie! You are my hero! I can’t stop myself…..every recipe leads me to another recipe….all look so good! I’ve been so busy reading the recipes I haven’t had time to make anything! You are a genius! I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of The P.I.N.K Method program…..but all the recipes I’ve looked at are totally PINK friendly. I don’t know where you find the time to create all these. Thank goodness you do! I’m going to share your website with my Facebook PINK support group! They will love you. Keep on creating!

  338. Sue says

    Oh my, Katie! You are my hero! I can’t stop myself…..every recipe leads me to another recipe….all look so good! I’ve been so busy reading the recipes I haven’t had time to make anything! You are a genius! I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of The P.I.N.K Method program…..but all the recipes I’ve looked at are totally PINK friendly. I don’t know where you find the time to create all these. Thank goodness you do! I’m going to share your website with my Facebook PINK support group! They will love you. Keep on creating!

  339. Susie Taylor says

    Hi katie,

    I just wanted to say that I am besides myself happy that I found your web site. Thank you for all your time and effort in putting these delicious recipes in writing to share with the world. The only problem I am having is getting just the recipes to print. There is no print key available on your web site and I have to use a lot of (expensive) ink to print the complete recipe pages. Can you offer a solution. Please let me know via my e-mail note above.

  340. Susie Taylor says

    Hi katie,

    I just wanted to say that I am besides myself happy that I found your web site. Thank you for all your time and effort in putting these delicious recipes in writing to share with the world. The only problem I am having is getting just the recipes to print. There is no print key available on your web site and I have to use a lot of (expensive) ink to print the complete recipe pages. Can you offer a solution. Please let me know via my e-mail note above.

  341. Randi says

    Just found your blog! I’m a dessert freak who is on a vegan, gluten-free diet for Lent. Can I call you my lifesaver?!?!

  342. Randi says

    Just found your blog! I’m a dessert freak who is on a vegan, gluten-free diet for Lent. Can I call you my lifesaver?!?!

  343. Nupur says

    Hey Katie, U’ve been a long-time silent follwer and absolutely love your site. I remember seeing a Blogroll page on your blog before but don’t find it anymore. Am I missing something or does it really not exist anymore?

  344. Nupur says

    Hey Katie, U’ve been a long-time silent follwer and absolutely love your site. I remember seeing a Blogroll page on your blog before but don’t find it anymore. Am I missing something or does it really not exist anymore?

  345. Laura says

    I just found your blog and I love what you are doing! I just wish you would make a cookbook and sell it. Sometimes it’s a pain to always have to look it up online, but I’ve got you bookmarked now and I love your desserts!

  346. Laura says

    I just found your blog and I love what you are doing! I just wish you would make a cookbook and sell it. Sometimes it’s a pain to always have to look it up online, but I’ve got you bookmarked now and I love your desserts!

  347. Nupur says

    Hey Katie, I posted yesterday but for some reason don’t see my post tdy 😛 Been your long time fan & silent follower. Was just browsing through your blog and realised I couldn’t locate the “Blogroll” page anymore. Does it still exist? If yes, could you send me the link please. Thanks Katie!

  348. Nupur says

    Hey Katie, I posted yesterday but for some reason don’t see my post tdy 😛 Been your long time fan & silent follower. Was just browsing through your blog and realised I couldn’t locate the “Blogroll” page anymore. Does it still exist? If yes, could you send me the link please. Thanks Katie!

  349. angie says

    Just want to say I’m SO glad I have found your blog!!!!!! I’ve always been a huge baker but recently decided I needed to make healthier choices for myself and the foods I’m feeding my family. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes! I have tried a few so far and have not been disappointed!
    thank you, thank you!!!

  350. angie says

    Just want to say I’m SO glad I have found your blog!!!!!! I’ve always been a huge baker but recently decided I needed to make healthier choices for myself and the foods I’m feeding my family. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes! I have tried a few so far and have not been disappointed!
    thank you, thank you!!!

  351. Laura says

    Katie, I am so impressed with your blog and your creative talent to make these awesome desserts! I am having of day of “making Katie desserts” so far I have loved them ALL. I just finished the fudge brownie Lara Bar and decided to roll them into 1″ balls for little snack bites, turned out great! So fudgey and chewy. You are one talented gal!
    Thanks for taking the time to blog your recipes and I can’t wait for you to make a cookbook, I would buy one for everyone I know!

  352. Laura says

    Katie, I am so impressed with your blog and your creative talent to make these awesome desserts! I am having of day of “making Katie desserts” so far I have loved them ALL. I just finished the fudge brownie Lara Bar and decided to roll them into 1″ balls for little snack bites, turned out great! So fudgey and chewy. You are one talented gal!
    Thanks for taking the time to blog your recipes and I can’t wait for you to make a cookbook, I would buy one for everyone I know!

  353. Tiffany says

    Your webpage is fantastic! After seeing multiple guilt-free dessert recipes of yours on pinterest I decided it was time to check out the webpage. Looks like I will be visiting more often 🙂 Thanks for all the wonderful ideas and simplified recipes coupled with witty and entertaining blog posts. keep it up.

  354. Tiffany says

    Your webpage is fantastic! After seeing multiple guilt-free dessert recipes of yours on pinterest I decided it was time to check out the webpage. Looks like I will be visiting more often 🙂 Thanks for all the wonderful ideas and simplified recipes coupled with witty and entertaining blog posts. keep it up.

  355. Kara says

    I cannot begin to express how thrilled I am to have found this blog! I am not vegan, but have seen the light– vegan desserts really are better tasting and better for you! I’ve only made a couple of recipes so far, but I can already tell it’s the beginning of a be-YOU-tiful thing. Thank you, Katie, for helping me satisfy my sweet tooth without sacrificing healthy eating.

  356. Kara says

    I cannot begin to express how thrilled I am to have found this blog! I am not vegan, but have seen the light– vegan desserts really are better tasting and better for you! I’ve only made a couple of recipes so far, but I can already tell it’s the beginning of a be-YOU-tiful thing. Thank you, Katie, for helping me satisfy my sweet tooth without sacrificing healthy eating.

  357. Hazel the Fencer says

    Thank you so much for blogging such low calorie, low fat and for a fellow soy lover, lactous free recipes, with of course lots of chocolate! You should post breakfasts, lunches and deserts. No wonder you keep so skinny, you can have all the chocolate you want and just use better and healthier ingredents. Cause it’s no the chocolate all the time, it’s the other stuff! Thanks.

  358. Hazel the Fencer says

    Thank you so much for blogging such low calorie, low fat and for a fellow soy lover, lactous free recipes, with of course lots of chocolate! You should post breakfasts, lunches and deserts. No wonder you keep so skinny, you can have all the chocolate you want and just use better and healthier ingredents. Cause it’s no the chocolate all the time, it’s the other stuff! Thanks.

  359. Anonymous says

    LUV UR RECIPES! I found this site by random! I have a ton of leftover chocolate frosting and was serching for something to use it for! Could you help? Thx

  360. Anonymous says

    LUV UR RECIPES! I found this site by random! I have a ton of leftover chocolate frosting and was serching for something to use it for! Could you help? Thx

  361. Cassie says

    Hi Katie! I love your blog! I have a question about the deal dish cookie pie. I have made it and it was delicious! I want to make it for a party but I think it would be better in bar form. Do you think the recipe will work in a regular pan? What size do you think?
    Thanks!!!

  362. Cassie says

    Hi Katie! I love your blog! I have a question about the deal dish cookie pie. I have made it and it was delicious! I want to make it for a party but I think it would be better in bar form. Do you think the recipe will work in a regular pan? What size do you think?
    Thanks!!!

  363. Monica says

    Where did you learn to cool/bake? You seem to have mastered the art of “food chemistry” to a tee! I’m a kitchen warrior, in the sense that when I go into the kitchen I feel like I’m going into a war zone–and I usually lose the battle! No matter how many Food Channel shows I watch (particularly those that have to do with baking and sweet treats), I feel I can never quite “get it.” Thank God I found your blog, because now all I have to do is just go there and make those scrumptious things and be happy! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Oh girl, I wish you could spend just one day in the kitchen with me… it would make you feel so much better about your baking skills! 😉
      I haven’t mastered it at all! I can’t tell you how many mess ups I usually have before a recipe will be good! My cinnamon rolls (still a work in progress) have gone through at least 8 trials. Really, I’m sick of making cinnamon rolls ;).
      Through trial and error, I’ve been able to teach myself a lot (for example, I am now good at knowing how much baking soda, salt, etc. to put in a recipe based on the other ingredients). But I still have a lot of failures! I lose the battle quite often. You’re not alone!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Oh girl, I wish you could spend just one day in the kitchen with me… it would make you feel so much better about your baking skills! 😉
      I haven’t mastered it at all! I can’t tell you how many mess ups I usually have before a recipe will be good! My cinnamon rolls (still a work in progress) have gone through at least 8 trials. Really, I’m sick of making cinnamon rolls ;).
      Through trial and error, I’ve been able to teach myself a lot (for example, I am now good at knowing how much baking soda, salt, etc. to put in a recipe based on the other ingredients). But I still have a lot of failures! I lose the battle quite often. You’re not alone!

  364. Monica says

    Where did you learn to cool/bake? You seem to have mastered the art of “food chemistry” to a tee! I’m a kitchen warrior, in the sense that when I go into the kitchen I feel like I’m going into a war zone–and I usually lose the battle! No matter how many Food Channel shows I watch (particularly those that have to do with baking and sweet treats), I feel I can never quite “get it.” Thank God I found your blog, because now all I have to do is just go there and make those scrumptious things and be happy! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

  365. Millie K says

    Can I just say how fantastic you are?? Not only is your blog full of yummy delicious and EASY recipes but you are also this sweet, humble and gracious girl who is an awesome role model for young women. I do a lot of work with groups that address health issues and body image for young women and I LOVE that you emphasize health and nutrition via a well rounded diet and active lifestyle not counting calories. I also think its fantastic that you politely engage with people who throw dangerous claims about you around so as to make perfectly clear the difference between healthy n fit and obsessed. One request – Please please please can you do more tiramisu recipes!

  366. Millie K says

    Can I just say how fantastic you are?? Not only is your blog full of yummy delicious and EASY recipes but you are also this sweet, humble and gracious girl who is an awesome role model for young women. I do a lot of work with groups that address health issues and body image for young women and I LOVE that you emphasize health and nutrition via a well rounded diet and active lifestyle not counting calories. I also think its fantastic that you politely engage with people who throw dangerous claims about you around so as to make perfectly clear the difference between healthy n fit and obsessed. One request – Please please please can you do more tiramisu recipes!

  367. Bill says

    Katie-

    I have a friend who is addicted to a particular Peanut Butter Rice Krispie treat recipe he’s been using for years. The problem with the recipe is that it uses Corn Syrup as a binder. What would you suggest as an alternative?

    Great Blog!

    Bill

  368. Bill says

    Katie-

    I have a friend who is addicted to a particular Peanut Butter Rice Krispie treat recipe he’s been using for years. The problem with the recipe is that it uses Corn Syrup as a binder. What would you suggest as an alternative?

    Great Blog!

    Bill

  369. Alanna says

    Hi just found out I need to eat gluten free and vegan due to health reasons and I have such a sweet tooth, chcolate cravings, i need sugar sugar sugar…Its so nice to see all these awsome vegan and gluten free recipes. I have made many of them and they are sooooo good! Even the savory ones…I’m so glad I came across your blog 🙂 especially when I have a desert craving..also I like how simple your recipes are and that they don’t usually have many ingrediants which is great. Thanks again and keep them coming!!

  370. Alanna says

    Hi just found out I need to eat gluten free and vegan due to health reasons and I have such a sweet tooth, chcolate cravings, i need sugar sugar sugar…Its so nice to see all these awsome vegan and gluten free recipes. I have made many of them and they are sooooo good! Even the savory ones…I’m so glad I came across your blog 🙂 especially when I have a desert craving..also I like how simple your recipes are and that they don’t usually have many ingrediants which is great. Thanks again and keep them coming!!

  371. Michelle says

    I have Ulceritve Colitis/Crohn’s and Splenda and Stevia seem to bother my system. Agave is okay sometimes but sometimes it changes the flavor just a bit. My solution is Coconut Crystals. I stumbled on them at Whole Foods and did a little more digging and found their site. They also offer Coconut Flour and Coconut Oil and such. I’ve been using lite coconut milk along with my unsweetened Vanilla almond milk for shakes and such. But I’m wondering if you have any experience baking with any of these products? Coconut has all sorts of health benefits and I’ve definitely noticed a positive difference. Here’s the site:
    http://www.coconutsecret.com/crystals2.html

    Thanks!

  372. Michelle says

    I have Ulceritve Colitis/Crohn’s and Splenda and Stevia seem to bother my system. Agave is okay sometimes but sometimes it changes the flavor just a bit. My solution is Coconut Crystals. I stumbled on them at Whole Foods and did a little more digging and found their site. They also offer Coconut Flour and Coconut Oil and such. I’ve been using lite coconut milk along with my unsweetened Vanilla almond milk for shakes and such. But I’m wondering if you have any experience baking with any of these products? Coconut has all sorts of health benefits and I’ve definitely noticed a positive difference. Here’s the site:
    http://www.coconutsecret.com/crystals2.html

    Thanks!

  373. Laura says

    What an amazing website. I am gluten intolerant and really struggle finding nice dessert ideas. I am currantly building my own website called itsawheatworld.com as soon as it has set up i will link up with you!

  374. Laura says

    What an amazing website. I am gluten intolerant and really struggle finding nice dessert ideas. I am currantly building my own website called itsawheatworld.com as soon as it has set up i will link up with you!

  375. Stacey says

    Hi Katie-
    I just wanted to thank you for this amazing blog! I am new to cooking (which I started doing when I decided to start eating more healthy), and every single recipe of yours that I have tried has been amazing! I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I do have a huge sweet tooth, so I definitely have to watch to make sure I am not eating too much junk-and this website solves those problems for me! Thank you thank you 🙂 I’ve been making your chocolate chip cookie dough dip, and I have to tell you, my most favorite thing to do with it is put a spoonful (or two) in my oatmeal in the morning-chocolate chip cookie dough oatmeal is an amazing thing to wake up to 🙂 Thanks!
    Stacey

  376. Stacey says

    Hi Katie-
    I just wanted to thank you for this amazing blog! I am new to cooking (which I started doing when I decided to start eating more healthy), and every single recipe of yours that I have tried has been amazing! I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I do have a huge sweet tooth, so I definitely have to watch to make sure I am not eating too much junk-and this website solves those problems for me! Thank you thank you 🙂 I’ve been making your chocolate chip cookie dough dip, and I have to tell you, my most favorite thing to do with it is put a spoonful (or two) in my oatmeal in the morning-chocolate chip cookie dough oatmeal is an amazing thing to wake up to 🙂 Thanks!
    Stacey

  377. Anonymous says

    Hi!
    I just took this cookie dough dip to a staff potluck and oh my goodness. I must have written out the recipie a half a dozen times or refered them to your website. It is delish! Thanks for your blog 🙂

    Delaney

  378. Anonymous says

    Hi!
    I just took this cookie dough dip to a staff potluck and oh my goodness. I must have written out the recipie a half a dozen times or refered them to your website. It is delish! Thanks for your blog 🙂

    Delaney

  379. Renee says

    Hi Katie ! I am new to your site and I love it! I adore coconut and chocolate and have been striving to make the best healthier desserts for a while. You gave me some great ideas. My husband loved the choc chip cookie boat meal ( added coconut flakes) and the ice cream sandwhich. I kept the volume ice cream w added vegan choc chips for myself and made him the coconut whip cream for a topping.
    Today I tried the oatmeal raisin larabars but w golden raisins. Came out great! I topped one half w mini choc chips and the other half w coconut shreds. Yum
    Thanks for all the inspiration. I tried the blondies bc I stumbled upon your site looking for socca recipes. They did not come out great but I ate it in the cookie dough form before baking and was in heaven! The. I realized that this is already one of your top reccomendations!
    Question- have you ever use soy lecithin or sunflower lechitin in your shakes or smoothies to thicken?

  380. Renee says

    Hi Katie ! I am new to your site and I love it! I adore coconut and chocolate and have been striving to make the best healthier desserts for a while. You gave me some great ideas. My husband loved the choc chip cookie boat meal ( added coconut flakes) and the ice cream sandwhich. I kept the volume ice cream w added vegan choc chips for myself and made him the coconut whip cream for a topping.
    Today I tried the oatmeal raisin larabars but w golden raisins. Came out great! I topped one half w mini choc chips and the other half w coconut shreds. Yum
    Thanks for all the inspiration. I tried the blondies bc I stumbled upon your site looking for socca recipes. They did not come out great but I ate it in the cookie dough form before baking and was in heaven! The. I realized that this is already one of your top reccomendations!
    Question- have you ever use soy lecithin or sunflower lechitin in your shakes or smoothies to thicken?

  381. Rikki says

    Ok, so I stumbled upon your website while trying to find pumpkin brownies (Dr. Oz) and so I saw you had a pinterest. When I went to check it out, I was like HEY I recognize that desert I wanted to try! So I went to my sweets board and it looks like I already had 3 of yours pinned! SMALL world lol!! I just made the Healthy Blondie and it was AMAZING! (I added a little cinnamon applesauce to it and it added SO MUCH to it). Thanks for all your creative creations 🙂

  382. Rikki says

    Ok, so I stumbled upon your website while trying to find pumpkin brownies (Dr. Oz) and so I saw you had a pinterest. When I went to check it out, I was like HEY I recognize that desert I wanted to try! So I went to my sweets board and it looks like I already had 3 of yours pinned! SMALL world lol!! I just made the Healthy Blondie and it was AMAZING! (I added a little cinnamon applesauce to it and it added SO MUCH to it). Thanks for all your creative creations 🙂

  383. Angela says

    Hi there Katie,

    I’m a recent subscriber (only the past couple of months) and fellow Texan; I love all your delicious vegan recipes! I was wondering if you could list out some baking staples that you keep on hand to whip up some goodies. Everything you make looks delicious and I want to try and stock up to satisfy my sweet tooth.

    Thanks! And keep up the good work! 🙂

  384. Angela says

    Hi there Katie,

    I’m a recent subscriber (only the past couple of months) and fellow Texan; I love all your delicious vegan recipes! I was wondering if you could list out some baking staples that you keep on hand to whip up some goodies. Everything you make looks delicious and I want to try and stock up to satisfy my sweet tooth.

    Thanks! And keep up the good work! 🙂

  385. Olivia says

    Your website is amazing and you’ve inspired me to start making more desserts! I am not a vegan or even a vegetarian (I am a teenager and don’t want to make it hard for my parents to cook for me) but I eat very little meat and I try to keep my diet balanced and healthy. About a half a year ago, I was underweight and unhealthy and had to put on some pounds, but now I’m at a healthy weight and a lot more athletic, and so happy about that :). Also, as a result I am a lot more motivated to STAY healthy and active and the recipes on your site are perfect for me. I’ve already tried the chocolate chip cookie dough (yum!) and the ice cream (which even my brother loved – and he hates anything “healthy” tasting!). I don’t do well with either too much sugar or artificial sugar so that’s a plus, too 😉 Anyway, thanks so much, and I can’t wait to see what else you cook up!

    Olivia

  386. Olivia says

    Your website is amazing and you’ve inspired me to start making more desserts! I am not a vegan or even a vegetarian (I am a teenager and don’t want to make it hard for my parents to cook for me) but I eat very little meat and I try to keep my diet balanced and healthy. About a half a year ago, I was underweight and unhealthy and had to put on some pounds, but now I’m at a healthy weight and a lot more athletic, and so happy about that :). Also, as a result I am a lot more motivated to STAY healthy and active and the recipes on your site are perfect for me. I’ve already tried the chocolate chip cookie dough (yum!) and the ice cream (which even my brother loved – and he hates anything “healthy” tasting!). I don’t do well with either too much sugar or artificial sugar so that’s a plus, too 😉 Anyway, thanks so much, and I can’t wait to see what else you cook up!

    Olivia

  387. Patrick says

    Just found your website this weekend and I have to say I love it! I am really excited to try some of these desserts! I am definitely a health junky but I believe that treats in moderation is a good thing! I tried the cookie dough truffles and think they are really tasty. I am looking forward to trying out some more of your recipes within the coming weeks.

    Great job on the site, and what a cool idea! By the way – your ‘About Me’ picture = gorgeous!

  388. Patrick says

    Just found your website this weekend and I have to say I love it! I am really excited to try some of these desserts! I am definitely a health junky but I believe that treats in moderation is a good thing! I tried the cookie dough truffles and think they are really tasty. I am looking forward to trying out some more of your recipes within the coming weeks.

    Great job on the site, and what a cool idea! By the way – your ‘About Me’ picture = gorgeous!

  389. Anita says

    Hi Katie, You have the most amazing recipes. I have been reading an awesome book… Eat To Live and it promotes a vegan diet. The author, a doctor, doesn’t say be vegan or do nothing he offers ways to cut back on animal so you can live a healthy life. I am slowly working my way into it. I don’t miss meat. However, I wanted to mention to you something Dr. Fuhrman reiterates in his book. If you follow his diet as he does it he says you will become thin… thinner than you may think is healthy and thinner than people who care about think is healthy. Don’t worry about that, he states your body will stop losing weight when it gets to your healthy weight. Unless you are very athletic you don’t need to worry. Increase nuts and other fats if you are worried. His book is very informative and has opened my eyes to a new way of looking at food. Anyway, I just wanted to share that with you, and thank you for the yummy recipes and thank you for being willing to share with the whole world. Chocolate OOOOO to you Anita

  390. Anita says

    Hi Katie, You have the most amazing recipes. I have been reading an awesome book… Eat To Live and it promotes a vegan diet. The author, a doctor, doesn’t say be vegan or do nothing he offers ways to cut back on animal so you can live a healthy life. I am slowly working my way into it. I don’t miss meat. However, I wanted to mention to you something Dr. Fuhrman reiterates in his book. If you follow his diet as he does it he says you will become thin… thinner than you may think is healthy and thinner than people who care about think is healthy. Don’t worry about that, he states your body will stop losing weight when it gets to your healthy weight. Unless you are very athletic you don’t need to worry. Increase nuts and other fats if you are worried. His book is very informative and has opened my eyes to a new way of looking at food. Anyway, I just wanted to share that with you, and thank you for the yummy recipes and thank you for being willing to share with the whole world. Chocolate OOOOO to you Anita

  391. Susan Langford says

    Dear dear Katie! I have been working my way through your phenomenal recipes, and–being more of a “silent” web user–I have left nary a comment. SO, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU so much for these wonderful recipes… of my favorites so far are the secret PB cookies (I added some oatmeal, cinnamon, and chocolate chips and they were to DIE for), the chickpea blondies and snickerdoodles (my favorite party trick now is to feed people chickpea dessert!) and the 3 ingredient peanut butter balls (I freeze them with your hot chocolate butter on top). Tonight I made the good girl fudge, plain and gingerbread flavors, and I am happily munching away! Again…many many thanks you talented chef-i-nista, and keep it coming!

  392. Susan Langford says

    Dear dear Katie! I have been working my way through your phenomenal recipes, and–being more of a “silent” web user–I have left nary a comment. SO, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU so much for these wonderful recipes… of my favorites so far are the secret PB cookies (I added some oatmeal, cinnamon, and chocolate chips and they were to DIE for), the chickpea blondies and snickerdoodles (my favorite party trick now is to feed people chickpea dessert!) and the 3 ingredient peanut butter balls (I freeze them with your hot chocolate butter on top). Tonight I made the good girl fudge, plain and gingerbread flavors, and I am happily munching away! Again…many many thanks you talented chef-i-nista, and keep it coming!

  393. Diana says

    Katie!!
    Love the blog!! It´s amazing, and I´m glad to have found so many Larabar-style recipes while living here in Central America where you can´t get them 🙂 I am already hooked on the different cookie dough dips–what a tasty way to eat more beans! Just wanted to leave some LOVE and say keep up the great work, and your positive attitude and adventurous nature are just contagious. Keep smiling and God bless you!!!

  394. Diana says

    Katie!!
    Love the blog!! It´s amazing, and I´m glad to have found so many Larabar-style recipes while living here in Central America where you can´t get them 🙂 I am already hooked on the different cookie dough dips–what a tasty way to eat more beans! Just wanted to leave some LOVE and say keep up the great work, and your positive attitude and adventurous nature are just contagious. Keep smiling and God bless you!!!

  395. NessyS says

    Hey Katie Honey – still loving your work! I noticed when I looked at today’s post “Here is what happened on Saturday…” down the bottom of the page it has a “something else you may like” bit there is a picture of something delicious in a bowl with the words “my vegan photo shoot” but when I click on it I get a 440 error or something…. I MUST KNOW WHAT THIS DELICIOUS BOWL OF GOODNESS IS! Thanks again for a FAB blog (making choc pie this weekend!!!) xxxx

  396. NessyS says

    Hey Katie Honey – still loving your work! I noticed when I looked at today’s post “Here is what happened on Saturday…” down the bottom of the page it has a “something else you may like” bit there is a picture of something delicious in a bowl with the words “my vegan photo shoot” but when I click on it I get a 440 error or something…. I MUST KNOW WHAT THIS DELICIOUS BOWL OF GOODNESS IS! Thanks again for a FAB blog (making choc pie this weekend!!!) xxxx

  397. Andrea says

    Hey Katie!

    So I started reading your blog on like August 10, so I literally JUST missed your blog bake sale. I’m so bummed, I would have loved to bake something! Over the last month or so, you’ve totally changed the way I cook/bake– not only in that I literally make at least one thing from your blog almost every day, but also because I’ve totally started “vegan-izing,” all the recipes I see, based on your ideas! We’ve been not eating meat for a while, but we were using eggs and dairy at least some of the time, until we realized how easy it was to omit them, through all of your suggestions.

    Anyway- I wanted to donate to Red Cross, in your name, since I didn’t participate in the bake sale. Two questions- 1) Would it be easier for you if I sent the money to you, or did you already send in your donation, in which case I’ll send it to the red cross. 2) If the latter, should I (did you, I guess) specify you wanted it to go to efforts in Japan, or just donate it to the Red Cross, to use at their discretion?

    Thanks, Katie!

    • Andrea says

      Sorry, when i said August 10, I meant April 10. But I just realized your bake sale for Japan was LAST April, not this April, lol! But, I’d totally still love to make a Red Cross donation in your name!

      • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

        Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. I’d just send it to Red Cross, since I don’t know if they even have a separate space for the Japan relief anymore (although I’m 100% sure there is still a need in Japan).

      • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

        Thank you so much. That really means a lot to me. I’d just send it to Red Cross, since I don’t know if they even have a separate space for the Japan relief anymore (although I’m 100% sure there is still a need in Japan).

    • Andrea says

      Sorry, when i said August 10, I meant April 10. But I just realized your bake sale for Japan was LAST April, not this April, lol! But, I’d totally still love to make a Red Cross donation in your name!

  398. Andrea says

    Hey Katie!

    So I started reading your blog on like August 10, so I literally JUST missed your blog bake sale. I’m so bummed, I would have loved to bake something! Over the last month or so, you’ve totally changed the way I cook/bake– not only in that I literally make at least one thing from your blog almost every day, but also because I’ve totally started “vegan-izing,” all the recipes I see, based on your ideas! We’ve been not eating meat for a while, but we were using eggs and dairy at least some of the time, until we realized how easy it was to omit them, through all of your suggestions.

    Anyway- I wanted to donate to Red Cross, in your name, since I didn’t participate in the bake sale. Two questions- 1) Would it be easier for you if I sent the money to you, or did you already send in your donation, in which case I’ll send it to the red cross. 2) If the latter, should I (did you, I guess) specify you wanted it to go to efforts in Japan, or just donate it to the Red Cross, to use at their discretion?

    Thanks, Katie!

  399. Ashley says

    Katie- Your blog is amazing!!! I monitor what I eat with weight watchers, and my downfall is always desserts! Late at night I would always make a chocolate chip cookie batter concoction however seeing your healthy dips, I no longer have to succumb to my unhealthy addiction! Your substitutions look amazing. I cannot wait to get the ingredients to try them!

  400. Ashley says

    Katie- Your blog is amazing!!! I monitor what I eat with weight watchers, and my downfall is always desserts! Late at night I would always make a chocolate chip cookie batter concoction however seeing your healthy dips, I no longer have to succumb to my unhealthy addiction! Your substitutions look amazing. I cannot wait to get the ingredients to try them!

  401. Nancy says

    Hi Katie,
    You have a bunch of people drooling over your desserts on Clipix.com today. Not sure if you posted them yourself, but if you did, please post more!!
    Thanks,
    a new drooling reader

  402. Nancy says

    Hi Katie,
    You have a bunch of people drooling over your desserts on Clipix.com today. Not sure if you posted them yourself, but if you did, please post more!!
    Thanks,
    a new drooling reader

  403. Arlene says

    I’ve been following your blog for a while and thought I should just stop in to say thanks. I love the recipes, creativity and perspective you give. Like most people, I struggle with weight. I’m not overweight technically, though I go through periods where I feel like I could or should be thinner. I love your blog because it reminds me that balance is whats most important. When I was thinner, I wasn’t eating well, surely wasn’t eating chocolate and was miserable. Now, I’m still a healthy weight- but I love to enjoy your healthy recipes of food that is just delicious and I enjoy making. To me love, food and passion are all one and the same and you have done a beautiful job at expressing that here. Thanks again 🙂

  404. Arlene says

    I’ve been following your blog for a while and thought I should just stop in to say thanks. I love the recipes, creativity and perspective you give. Like most people, I struggle with weight. I’m not overweight technically, though I go through periods where I feel like I could or should be thinner. I love your blog because it reminds me that balance is whats most important. When I was thinner, I wasn’t eating well, surely wasn’t eating chocolate and was miserable. Now, I’m still a healthy weight- but I love to enjoy your healthy recipes of food that is just delicious and I enjoy making. To me love, food and passion are all one and the same and you have done a beautiful job at expressing that here. Thanks again 🙂

  405. Mike says

    Yes! By far totally the best hing to come across now. Newly vegan, two months, loving the results of health, but the carnivores I know will not let it go. I’m starting to see some ideas that will make them think twice, especially since i’m now covert vegan (claiming to quit) who just happens to love taste of nonfat soy milk. I have a feeling they will come around when there’s amazing food in these four walls again.

  406. Mike says

    Yes! By far totally the best hing to come across now. Newly vegan, two months, loving the results of health, but the carnivores I know will not let it go. I’m starting to see some ideas that will make them think twice, especially since i’m now covert vegan (claiming to quit) who just happens to love taste of nonfat soy milk. I have a feeling they will come around when there’s amazing food in these four walls again.

  407. Lauwchen says

    I love love love your blog! I just discovered it and I can’t stop reading! I’m still deciding which recepy to try first but I can’t make up my mind ;D

  408. Lauwchen says

    I love love love your blog! I just discovered it and I can’t stop reading! I’m still deciding which recepy to try first but I can’t make up my mind ;D

  409. Alexy says

    can I cover you in chocolate? NO? Ok…anyway, to address the vegan issue; Vegan does not always translate to “healthy”. In fact most OTC Vegan foods are very high in saturated fats. Why you ask? Because fat is flavor, and most vegan food is very shy on flavor. Vegan food tend to substitute whole veggy based fats fro the less saturated animal fats, like butter.

    Ray foodies, as opposed to vegans, who sub a bit of hig quality, organic, minimally processed animal protien are far healthier, with fewer holes in their nutrient profile.

  410. Alexy says

    can I cover you in chocolate? NO? Ok…anyway, to address the vegan issue; Vegan does not always translate to “healthy”. In fact most OTC Vegan foods are very high in saturated fats. Why you ask? Because fat is flavor, and most vegan food is very shy on flavor. Vegan food tend to substitute whole veggy based fats fro the less saturated animal fats, like butter.

    Ray foodies, as opposed to vegans, who sub a bit of hig quality, organic, minimally processed animal protien are far healthier, with fewer holes in their nutrient profile.

  411. Maria V says

    Here are my entries: like your facebook page,,,posted two of your dessert recipes on my facebook,,,already registered as an email recipient of your recipe emails.
    Again our family has experienced better feeling tummies with your wonderful recipes and has helped us convert over with the vegan diet…yeah!

  412. Maria V says

    Here are my entries: like your facebook page,,,posted two of your dessert recipes on my facebook,,,already registered as an email recipient of your recipe emails.
    Again our family has experienced better feeling tummies with your wonderful recipes and has helped us convert over with the vegan diet…yeah!

  413. Maria V says

    Here are my entries: like your facebook page,,,posted two of your dessert recipes on my facebook,,,already registered as an email recipient of your recipe emails.

  414. Maria V says

    Here are my entries: like your facebook page,,,posted two of your dessert recipes on my facebook,,,already registered as an email recipient of your recipe emails.

  415. Shellie says

    I have been trying to friend you on facebook but it says you have too many friend request….bummer

  416. Shellie says

    I have been trying to friend you on facebook but it says you have too many friend request….bummer

  417. Laura Healy says

    How about a brownie recipe that subs black beans for flour, sorta like you fabulous chocolate chip cookie pie. Can you come up with something? By the way, I made your chocolate chip cookie pie for a party. Everyone was saying “This is soo good” and stuffing their faces and I said “thanks…it’s chickpeas” Of course I told everyone about your blog. Love it.

  418. Laura Healy says

    How about a brownie recipe that subs black beans for flour, sorta like you fabulous chocolate chip cookie pie. Can you come up with something? By the way, I made your chocolate chip cookie pie for a party. Everyone was saying “This is soo good” and stuffing their faces and I said “thanks…it’s chickpeas” Of course I told everyone about your blog. Love it.

  419. Chelan Shepherd says

    Hi Katie,

    I was wondering if you’d consider adding a few more links to your special diet page? I have a friend who just became Vegan and has a severe nut allergy. I want to send her your way but am having trouble finding nut-free recipes (including coconut).

    I’d also like to beg for a banana-free link on that page, since that’s my allergy. But it’s mild; not nearly as dramatic as nut-induced anaphylactic shock 🙂

    Much Thanks,

    Chelan

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Chelan,

      I decided against doing a nut-free tag because I don’t know about cross-contamination in products that say “processed in a factory where peanuts are produced” or something like that. I didn’t want to confuse anyone or mislead them. Also, I didn’t know if people would count coconut as a nut.

      As for banana, I usually offer substitutions in every recipe that calls for banana :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Chelan,

      I decided against doing a nut-free tag because I don’t know about cross-contamination in products that say “processed in a factory where peanuts are produced” or something like that. I didn’t want to confuse anyone or mislead them. Also, I didn’t know if people would count coconut as a nut.

      As for banana, I usually offer substitutions in every recipe that calls for banana :).

  420. Chelan Shepherd says

    Hi Katie,

    I was wondering if you’d consider adding a few more links to your special diet page? I have a friend who just became Vegan and has a severe nut allergy. I want to send her your way but am having trouble finding nut-free recipes (including coconut).

    I’d also like to beg for a banana-free link on that page, since that’s my allergy. But it’s mild; not nearly as dramatic as nut-induced anaphylactic shock 🙂

    Much Thanks,

    Chelan

  421. Justine says

    Katie- I have been working hard to get fit and lose weight. I started 9 months ago and spent like 8 of those months depriving myself of sweets etc. I’ve lost 50lbs and gone down 5 pants sizes. I came across your blog about a month ago and I have to say, I make pretty much a different recipe from here every day. I’ve found a way to enjoy great things without destroying my hard work. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!! I’m planning to take the Cookie Dough Dip to a potluck and can’t wait to share it with my coworkers. Again, thank you! Your blog is truly wonderful. 🙂

  422. Justine says

    Katie- I have been working hard to get fit and lose weight. I started 9 months ago and spent like 8 of those months depriving myself of sweets etc. I’ve lost 50lbs and gone down 5 pants sizes. I came across your blog about a month ago and I have to say, I make pretty much a different recipe from here every day. I’ve found a way to enjoy great things without destroying my hard work. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart!! I’m planning to take the Cookie Dough Dip to a potluck and can’t wait to share it with my coworkers. Again, thank you! Your blog is truly wonderful. 🙂

  423. Tracie Meier says

    I am loving this blog…my husband is on a strict no dairy, no sugar gluten free diet and I love treats more than I can tell you! I experiment with a lot of recipes ( not usually
    Desserts) with making them into something he can eat. You make my life so much easier because all the work is Already done for me. Thank you you’re work is much appreciated 🙂 keep the recipes coming!!

  424. Tracie Meier says

    I am loving this blog…my husband is on a strict no dairy, no sugar gluten free diet and I love treats more than I can tell you! I experiment with a lot of recipes ( not usually
    Desserts) with making them into something he can eat. You make my life so much easier because all the work is Already done for me. Thank you you’re work is much appreciated 🙂 keep the recipes coming!!

  425. Lia says

    Hey there! I just discovered your blog and am really excited about it since I love healthy desserts!

    You should know: the link to your facebook page at the bottom of your “about” page goes to your recipes, not to your facebook.

  426. Lia says

    Hey there! I just discovered your blog and am really excited about it since I love healthy desserts!

    You should know: the link to your facebook page at the bottom of your “about” page goes to your recipes, not to your facebook.

  427. Miriam says

    Katie, since I found your recipes and assaulted my blender making the amazing coconut butter, things have gotten very tasty here in Christchurch New Zealand. The nutella is already a hit with my friends (and me of course) and one of my Latvian friends who has decided to eat vegan has now been pointed in the direction of your blog. My cat may not like the blender usage (she’s terrified), but I am so happy! Thank you for being a food genius. Soon NZ AND Latvia will be all chocified.
    Regards
    Miriam

  428. Miriam says

    Katie, since I found your recipes and assaulted my blender making the amazing coconut butter, things have gotten very tasty here in Christchurch New Zealand. The nutella is already a hit with my friends (and me of course) and one of my Latvian friends who has decided to eat vegan has now been pointed in the direction of your blog. My cat may not like the blender usage (she’s terrified), but I am so happy! Thank you for being a food genius. Soon NZ AND Latvia will be all chocified.
    Regards
    Miriam

  429. MissionAbspossible says

    Katie,

    We might need to break up. Every time I make one of your amazing desserts, I can’t stop eating whatever it is that I make! I always have good intentions of saving the food for a few days, but that doesn’t seem to work. 🙂

    Keep up the great work!

  430. MissionAbspossible says

    Katie,

    We might need to break up. Every time I make one of your amazing desserts, I can’t stop eating whatever it is that I make! I always have good intentions of saving the food for a few days, but that doesn’t seem to work. 🙂

    Keep up the great work!

  431. Cheryl says

    Hi Katie,
    I have recently discovered your website and I am so excited! I already can’t wait for your recipe book. I’m new to veganism and your recipes will really help. I’d love 1 or 2 really good mexican food recipes, if you are taking requests? Thanks for sharing so much!
    Cheryl

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I do have the Tortilla Soup recipe… and the Avocado-Free Guacamole (if you can even call that Mexican!) but other than that, I don’t think I have any. Maybe I need to make some spicy Mexican Chocolate recipes ;).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I do have the Tortilla Soup recipe… and the Avocado-Free Guacamole (if you can even call that Mexican!) but other than that, I don’t think I have any. Maybe I need to make some spicy Mexican Chocolate recipes ;).

  432. Cheryl says

    Hi Katie,
    I have recently discovered your website and I am so excited! I already can’t wait for your recipe book. I’m new to veganism and your recipes will really help. I’d love 1 or 2 really good mexican food recipes, if you are taking requests? Thanks for sharing so much!
    Cheryl

  433. patricia says

    Hi Katie.

    I think it’s great that you are doing a website geared towards guilt free indulgences that everyone loves, and it looks like you have a lot of great recipes that people love, but I as an aspiring Dietician, have some questions for you:

    – Where do you get your nutritional information from?
    -Do you research it?
    -Do you have someone analyze it?
    -How do we [the people making these recipes] know that this nutrition information is accurate?
    -Are you trained in the Health Sciences as a Nutritionist or Dietician?

    Thanks!

  434. patricia says

    Hi Katie.

    I think it’s great that you are doing a website geared towards guilt free indulgences that everyone loves, and it looks like you have a lot of great recipes that people love, but I as an aspiring Dietician, have some questions for you:

    – Where do you get your nutritional information from?
    -Do you research it?
    -Do you have someone analyze it?
    -How do we [the people making these recipes] know that this nutrition information is accurate?
    -Are you trained in the Health Sciences as a Nutritionist or Dietician?

    Thanks!

  435. Stephanie says

    I made your chocolate chip cookie dough mini-muffins and my kids devoured them! I love that they are made out of chickpeas and rolled oats!! Thank you for this healthy and delicious recipe.

  436. Stephanie says

    I made your chocolate chip cookie dough mini-muffins and my kids devoured them! I love that they are made out of chickpeas and rolled oats!! Thank you for this healthy and delicious recipe.

  437. Angie says

    Hi! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
    You can find the picture at http://www.angiebullock.com.
    Rules for the Sunshine Award:
    Link the award to the person who gave it to you.
    Answer the questions that come with it.
    Pass it along to 10 people and let them know they have received it.
    Questions:
    Favorite Color
    Favorite Animal
    Favorite number
    Favorite Non-alcoholic drink
    Facebook or Twitter
    My Passion
    Prefer getting or giving presents
    Favorite pattern
    Favorite Day of the Week
    Favorite Flower

  438. Angie says

    Hi! I nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
    You can find the picture at http://www.angiebullock.com.
    Rules for the Sunshine Award:
    Link the award to the person who gave it to you.
    Answer the questions that come with it.
    Pass it along to 10 people and let them know they have received it.
    Questions:
    Favorite Color
    Favorite Animal
    Favorite number
    Favorite Non-alcoholic drink
    Facebook or Twitter
    My Passion
    Prefer getting or giving presents
    Favorite pattern
    Favorite Day of the Week
    Favorite Flower

  439. Mariel says

    aw Katie I just love you. like seriously. you have turned me on to creating some of the best vegan baked chocolate chip cookies ever—- and it tastes so UNhealthy its not even funny!!!
    your amazing!

  440. Mariel says

    aw Katie I just love you. like seriously. you have turned me on to creating some of the best vegan baked chocolate chip cookies ever—- and it tastes so UNhealthy its not even funny!!!
    your amazing!

  441. Sherlock says

    Love you and your site girly! I use it everyday, several times a day actually. Thee best vegan site, dessert site and healthy food site, hands down!

  442. Sherlock says

    Love you and your site girly! I use it everyday, several times a day actually. Thee best vegan site, dessert site and healthy food site, hands down!

  443. Andrew says

    I found you recently through VegNews article with choc chip muffins. You are a savior to the vegans out there who want to be HEALTHY if they are going to eat cooked vegan desserts, a battle we co-fight 🙂 I’m impressed at the simplicity of combinations, the use of a LOT of gluten and allergy free ingredients. My wife is not a sweet tooth, but I had to chain her to the stairs after making the above muffins. Words are only part of the thanks and gratitude we send you Katie. keep on.

  444. Andrew says

    I found you recently through VegNews article with choc chip muffins. You are a savior to the vegans out there who want to be HEALTHY if they are going to eat cooked vegan desserts, a battle we co-fight 🙂 I’m impressed at the simplicity of combinations, the use of a LOT of gluten and allergy free ingredients. My wife is not a sweet tooth, but I had to chain her to the stairs after making the above muffins. Words are only part of the thanks and gratitude we send you Katie. keep on.

  445. fe says

    Katie! your sight is amazing! I just stumbled on it while searching for some good chocolate vegan desserts! thanks so much for your creativity and beautiful photos!

  446. fe says

    Katie! your sight is amazing! I just stumbled on it while searching for some good chocolate vegan desserts! thanks so much for your creativity and beautiful photos!

  447. Shilpa says

    This is my kind of world you are talking about! I just stumbled here today in search for some nature valley like recipe and I am so glad I hit this page link. I’m a BIG chocolate fan too and it would be great reading all your posts!

  448. Shilpa says

    This is my kind of world you are talking about! I just stumbled here today in search for some nature valley like recipe and I am so glad I hit this page link. I’m a BIG chocolate fan too and it would be great reading all your posts!

  449. HelenaHoney says

    My dear, your blog is an incredible encouragement for me. I’m a proud vegan and am recovering from anorexia (some days minus the recovering). Something I struggle immensely with is dessert-y, indulgent sounding foods, as well as finding healthy things that fit my meal plan (I’m a health nut as well). A friend sent my a link to your blog and I was hooked – Healthy, vegan, single-serving… AND with nutritional info provided? Alright, everyone can go home now, Chocolate Covered Katie has won the internet 🙂

    Keep up the greatness, and thank you!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aw thanks, Helena. And good luck on the road to recovery. Life is short, and EVERYone deserves to eat what their bodies truly crave, to nourish our souls and spirits. Remind yourself that you don’t want to be 80 years old and saying, “I wish I’d allowed myself to eat more chocolate during my life.” 😉

      Chocolate hugs!!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aw thanks, Helena. And good luck on the road to recovery. Life is short, and EVERYone deserves to eat what their bodies truly crave, to nourish our souls and spirits. Remind yourself that you don’t want to be 80 years old and saying, “I wish I’d allowed myself to eat more chocolate during my life.” 😉

      Chocolate hugs!!

  450. HelenaHoney says

    My dear, your blog is an incredible encouragement for me. I’m a proud vegan and am recovering from anorexia (some days minus the recovering). Something I struggle immensely with is dessert-y, indulgent sounding foods, as well as finding healthy things that fit my meal plan (I’m a health nut as well). A friend sent my a link to your blog and I was hooked – Healthy, vegan, single-serving… AND with nutritional info provided? Alright, everyone can go home now, Chocolate Covered Katie has won the internet 🙂

    Keep up the greatness, and thank you!

  451. Melina says

    Katie, I’m so so happy I found your blog!!!
    I’m from Germany and I’m vegan since three months now, not because of animals (don’t get me wrong, I love animals) but because of my skin. I’ve got neurodermatitis and it was really bad. No one could help me so I found a blog in the internet were other affected people told their stories and most of them said they were cured because of going vegan. So I tried it and I’m very very happy because now my skin is so much better! It’s not entirely gone, but on a good way to that!
    I also omit sugar and wheat flour (I do that for 4 month now) and in the beginning it was very very hard because I have a really BIG sweet tooth (I love everything that is sweet, but especially chocolate and I really love recipes from the US (I just love your whole country (: !)), but after a while I got used to it.
    And now, last week, I found your incredible blog an realized, I don’t have to give up chocolate, chocolate cake, sweets etc.! And I am so so happy! THANK YOU, Katie! Thank you so much!!

  452. Melina says

    Katie, I’m so so happy I found your blog!!!
    I’m from Germany and I’m vegan since three months now, not because of animals (don’t get me wrong, I love animals) but because of my skin. I’ve got neurodermatitis and it was really bad. No one could help me so I found a blog in the internet were other affected people told their stories and most of them said they were cured because of going vegan. So I tried it and I’m very very happy because now my skin is so much better! It’s not entirely gone, but on a good way to that!
    I also omit sugar and wheat flour (I do that for 4 month now) and in the beginning it was very very hard because I have a really BIG sweet tooth (I love everything that is sweet, but especially chocolate and I really love recipes from the US (I just love your whole country (: !)), but after a while I got used to it.
    And now, last week, I found your incredible blog an realized, I don’t have to give up chocolate, chocolate cake, sweets etc.! And I am so so happy! THANK YOU, Katie! Thank you so much!!

  453. Sarah Colbert says

    Hi Katie, I absolutely love your blog! I made pumpkin pie boatmeal for breakfast and it was delicious! Oatmeal is my favorite food! Can’t wait to try more recipes!

  454. Sarah Colbert says

    Hi Katie, I absolutely love your blog! I made pumpkin pie boatmeal for breakfast and it was delicious! Oatmeal is my favorite food! Can’t wait to try more recipes!

  455. Jane says

    I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award and hope you will accept my appreciation. If you choose not to go ahead with the award process, please feel free. It was important for me to help others find their way to your wonderful blog and my way of saying “thank you” for taking the time to share. 🙂
    with love light and JOY

  456. Jane says

    I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award and hope you will accept my appreciation. If you choose not to go ahead with the award process, please feel free. It was important for me to help others find their way to your wonderful blog and my way of saying “thank you” for taking the time to share. 🙂
    with love light and JOY

  457. Gloria says

    Just discovered your blog and am loving your recipes.

    I want to try to make your Hot Cocoa Fudge babies, but I don’t have a scale. How many Tbsp or cups is 30 grams of cashews. Also, do I add these ingredients to the orginal Fudge baby recipe that’s posted or does the Hot Coca ones just have the 3 ingredients in them?

    Thanks for all your sharing!

  458. Gloria says

    Just discovered your blog and am loving your recipes.

    I want to try to make your Hot Cocoa Fudge babies, but I don’t have a scale. How many Tbsp or cups is 30 grams of cashews. Also, do I add these ingredients to the orginal Fudge baby recipe that’s posted or does the Hot Coca ones just have the 3 ingredients in them?

    Thanks for all your sharing!

  459. Kristi says

    I have the worst sweet tooth and can’t cook to save my life. I have starting printing recipes and making them and read everything you write and love it. Your recipes are so great and I love that you have healthier desserts. Katie, I’ve seen people comment saying you are a genius, and I have to agree with them. Now I just have to get rid of the candy supplies…If only I had a job that I didn’t have to sit all day at. I think I love coconut more than candy though, so you have a lot of recipes that I can’t wait to make (if I haven’t already.)

  460. Kristi says

    I have the worst sweet tooth and can’t cook to save my life. I have starting printing recipes and making them and read everything you write and love it. Your recipes are so great and I love that you have healthier desserts. Katie, I’ve seen people comment saying you are a genius, and I have to agree with them. Now I just have to get rid of the candy supplies…If only I had a job that I didn’t have to sit all day at. I think I love coconut more than candy though, so you have a lot of recipes that I can’t wait to make (if I haven’t already.)

  461. Charlsie says

    You have NO IDEA how much I look forward to your posts! I have made great strides in having healthier foods for me and my family (65 lbs down and 25 to go!). My husband doesn’t have the same convictions that I do, which is ok. It can sometimes be discouraging eating another salad while my boys decide to run through the drive thru. Not only do you have fabulous recipes but I I feel like I have a girlfriend in my corner cheering my on! Thanks for rescuing me from salad purgatory!

  462. Charlsie says

    You have NO IDEA how much I look forward to your posts! I have made great strides in having healthier foods for me and my family (65 lbs down and 25 to go!). My husband doesn’t have the same convictions that I do, which is ok. It can sometimes be discouraging eating another salad while my boys decide to run through the drive thru. Not only do you have fabulous recipes but I I feel like I have a girlfriend in my corner cheering my on! Thanks for rescuing me from salad purgatory!

  463. Shannon says

    Katie- I absolutely adore your blog! You have no idea just how much of a life saver you are (I’m gluten intolerant). Keep up the delicious recipes!

  464. Shannon says

    Katie- I absolutely adore your blog! You have no idea just how much of a life saver you are (I’m gluten intolerant). Keep up the delicious recipes!

  465. Jaime says

    LOVE YOUR SITE!!!!!!! I love chocolate and really don’t eat much meat, kind of a part time vegan/vegetarian. I am in love. Thank you SO much for these wonderful recipes.

  466. Jaime says

    LOVE YOUR SITE!!!!!!! I love chocolate and really don’t eat much meat, kind of a part time vegan/vegetarian. I am in love. Thank you SO much for these wonderful recipes.

  467. Meredith says

    I am really curious how old you are. You look like you could be a teenager, or much older. I’m just so curious!

  468. Meredith says

    I am really curious how old you are. You look like you could be a teenager, or much older. I’m just so curious!

  469. Annie Eadie says

    Katie, JUST WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE?!!! My six year old twins and I are going to make your cauliflower chocolate cake and Reese’s pieces frosting for one of my best friends graduation from college party. Thank you Dear Heart. Thank you.

  470. Annie Eadie says

    Katie, JUST WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE?!!! My six year old twins and I are going to make your cauliflower chocolate cake and Reese’s pieces frosting for one of my best friends graduation from college party. Thank you Dear Heart. Thank you.

  471. michael dale pickrel says

    I am very disappointed in your “About Me” section, I did not learn anything about you. Like whats your favorite color? Or how did you get into such a fascination with ‘healthy’ chocolate. What get you going? I want to know more about your real background.

  472. michael dale pickrel says

    I am very disappointed in your “About Me” section, I did not learn anything about you. Like whats your favorite color? Or how did you get into such a fascination with ‘healthy’ chocolate. What get you going? I want to know more about your real background.

  473. Tori says

    Hi Katie,
    I’m pretty new to the blogging community so I’m not totally sure if there are “rules” about this award, but I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award over at my lil’ blog here: http://toriteachesfitness.com/2012/07/03/inspiration/
    You don’t have to write a post or go by the “rules” or anything, but I did want to let you know. Thank you so much for inspiring me!!
    ~Tori

  474. Tori says

    Hi Katie,
    I’m pretty new to the blogging community so I’m not totally sure if there are “rules” about this award, but I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award over at my lil’ blog here: http://toriteachesfitness.com/2012/07/03/inspiration/
    You don’t have to write a post or go by the “rules” or anything, but I did want to let you know. Thank you so much for inspiring me!!
    ~Tori

  475. Roma says

    My daughter forwarded this to me & I’m sure glad! This is all so great! Thank you for your good stuff & great attitude toward healthy GOOD tasting foods!

  476. Roma says

    My daughter forwarded this to me & I’m sure glad! This is all so great! Thank you for your good stuff & great attitude toward healthy GOOD tasting foods!

  477. Cassie says

    Did you know that you run at least 1872 miles a year! You are an inspiration I have taken up running. (no where near as good as you!)

  478. Cassie says

    Did you know that you run at least 1872 miles a year! You are an inspiration I have taken up running. (no where near as good as you!)

  479. April says

    I was ‘chasing rabbits’ online and came across your website. Originally coming here for the larabar recipes and realized your WHOLE site is full of delicious recipes for me to try! I have been mostly vegan for a little less than a year now but my family (children) refuse to follow along. So, I do what I can to make things vegan without them knowing. Think ‘sneaky VEGAN chef’ ! My oldest son is allergic to eggs and pork so I have been altering our diet to suit him for 10 years already. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that there is so much out there now for support and resources for vegans! You are part of that for me. Thank you very much. Blog on sista! : )

  480. April says

    I was ‘chasing rabbits’ online and came across your website. Originally coming here for the larabar recipes and realized your WHOLE site is full of delicious recipes for me to try! I have been mostly vegan for a little less than a year now but my family (children) refuse to follow along. So, I do what I can to make things vegan without them knowing. Think ‘sneaky VEGAN chef’ ! My oldest son is allergic to eggs and pork so I have been altering our diet to suit him for 10 years already. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that there is so much out there now for support and resources for vegans! You are part of that for me. Thank you very much. Blog on sista! : )

  481. Sam says

    My daughter has a ton of food allergies (the toughest has to be eggs, gluten, soy, oats….. who am I kidding, they’re pretty much all tough!!) This website has helped me to be able to make things for her that other kids are eating!! Thanks soooo much

  482. Sam says

    My daughter has a ton of food allergies (the toughest has to be eggs, gluten, soy, oats….. who am I kidding, they’re pretty much all tough!!) This website has helped me to be able to make things for her that other kids are eating!! Thanks soooo much

  483. Rosie says

    I just want to say thank you! I just recently went gluten and dairy free due to stomach problems. I also am very invested in keeping healthy, although we all get our cravings! Your blog and recipes has been so helpful. I’ve made and plan to make so many of your creations. I also have been using your substitution guidelines throughout my cooking. It has all been so helpful and useful, and I just thought you ought to know! So thanks!

  484. Rosie says

    I just want to say thank you! I just recently went gluten and dairy free due to stomach problems. I also am very invested in keeping healthy, although we all get our cravings! Your blog and recipes has been so helpful. I’ve made and plan to make so many of your creations. I also have been using your substitution guidelines throughout my cooking. It has all been so helpful and useful, and I just thought you ought to know! So thanks!

  485. Rachel Rothstein says

    Hi Katie,

    My name’s Rachel Rothstein and I am an animal advocacy intern at Animal Place, a sanctuary for farmed animals in Grass Valley, CA. I have a favor to ask of you and I was wondering if you could email me at Rachel@animalplace.org?

    Thanks for your time!

  486. Rachel Rothstein says

    Hi Katie,

    My name’s Rachel Rothstein and I am an animal advocacy intern at Animal Place, a sanctuary for farmed animals in Grass Valley, CA. I have a favor to ask of you and I was wondering if you could email me at Rachel@animalplace.org?

    Thanks for your time!

  487. Kelly Krueger says

    Hi Katie,

    I really enjoyed your post about Cake Batter Dip. I thought I’d reach out to you about some fun, unique and tasty giveaways for your blog!

    Chocolate isn’t just for eating. Chocolate lovers and sweet tooths alike will love the smell and taste of dark chocolate and sweet raspberries in Yume (pronounced you-may) Blush’s line of organic and vegan edible line of body care. As if the name doesn’t say it all, this scrumptious body butter glides, slides, smoothes, and soothes skin just like massage oil. These products are pure and safe and even edible! Yume can soothe and soften irritated skin, treat burns, stretch marks, is anti-aging, and rejuvenates the skin!

    I’d like to offer you a Yume Blush gift pack comprised of four ½ jars of Yume Blush in assorted flavors – you can choose from assorted chocolate flavors including chocolate raspberry, chocolate spearmint, chocolate orange or other custom chocolate blends. You can review it, offer it as a prize on your blog for your readers or keep it for yourself! We can even offer your readers the chance to win a special custom flavor of their choice. For more information, visit YumeBlush.com.

    Please get back to me as soon as you can if you’re interested and we’ll send you some samples!

    Kelly

  488. Kelly Krueger says

    Hi Katie,

    I really enjoyed your post about Cake Batter Dip. I thought I’d reach out to you about some fun, unique and tasty giveaways for your blog!

    Chocolate isn’t just for eating. Chocolate lovers and sweet tooths alike will love the smell and taste of dark chocolate and sweet raspberries in Yume (pronounced you-may) Blush’s line of organic and vegan edible line of body care. As if the name doesn’t say it all, this scrumptious body butter glides, slides, smoothes, and soothes skin just like massage oil. These products are pure and safe and even edible! Yume can soothe and soften irritated skin, treat burns, stretch marks, is anti-aging, and rejuvenates the skin!

    I’d like to offer you a Yume Blush gift pack comprised of four ½ jars of Yume Blush in assorted flavors – you can choose from assorted chocolate flavors including chocolate raspberry, chocolate spearmint, chocolate orange or other custom chocolate blends. You can review it, offer it as a prize on your blog for your readers or keep it for yourself! We can even offer your readers the chance to win a special custom flavor of their choice. For more information, visit YumeBlush.com.

    Please get back to me as soon as you can if you’re interested and we’ll send you some samples!

    Kelly

  489. Ali says

    Hi, these recipes look great, though I do not have many of the special diet ingredients in my pantry…. just wondering what motivated you to make ‘healthy’ desserts? You haven’t mentioned why…?

  490. Ali says

    Hi, these recipes look great, though I do not have many of the special diet ingredients in my pantry…. just wondering what motivated you to make ‘healthy’ desserts? You haven’t mentioned why…?

  491. Misty says

    OMG your blog is awesome and so glad I found it today 🙂 I even talked about your Nutella Pop’s today on my blog (I hope you don’t mind) I will defiantly be reading more! Thanks for such an awesome blog!

  492. Misty says

    OMG your blog is awesome and so glad I found it today 🙂 I even talked about your Nutella Pop’s today on my blog (I hope you don’t mind) I will defiantly be reading more! Thanks for such an awesome blog!

  493. Sarah says

    Oh my goodness. I am in LOVE with your blog! I just found it and I can’t WAIT to try out your recipes!! I want to try them all! Right NOW!! lol Where did you get your inspiration for all of these? They are you so creative!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I wish I could say that I had an organized little book of recipe ideas. The truth is that I have tiny sheets of scrap paper floating throughout the house… Ideas come up at random times (while I’m eating, sleeping, watching tv, or sometimes when I’m in the grocery store and see a picture in a magazine or even an ice cream flavor). The organized recipe book isn’t always around. 😉

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I wish I could say that I had an organized little book of recipe ideas. The truth is that I have tiny sheets of scrap paper floating throughout the house… Ideas come up at random times (while I’m eating, sleeping, watching tv, or sometimes when I’m in the grocery store and see a picture in a magazine or even an ice cream flavor). The organized recipe book isn’t always around. 😉

  494. Sarah says

    Oh my goodness. I am in LOVE with your blog! I just found it and I can’t WAIT to try out your recipes!! I want to try them all! Right NOW!! lol Where did you get your inspiration for all of these? They are you so creative!

  495. Elle Beautiful says

    I just found your blog and I am sooo excited to try your recipes! I’m transitioning into a more raw/vegetarian diet and have been looking for a source of recipes like this! They look amazing! You have a new fan!! 🙂

    xo

  496. Elle Beautiful says

    I just found your blog and I am sooo excited to try your recipes! I’m transitioning into a more raw/vegetarian diet and have been looking for a source of recipes like this! They look amazing! You have a new fan!! 🙂

    xo

  497. Jacque Foster says

    Katie, you’re not only amazing in the kitchen, but your photography is excellent. I’m always impressed by the small details you include in your photos, which make them look completely professional! (Maybe I’m sounding really dumb here and you actually have a professional photographer but somehow I seriously doubt that…) Anyway kudos to you for taking as much time to make beautiful photos as you do making delicious recipes. (PS Thanks for saving my son…our homeopathic doctor suggested we take him off sugar due to a weak pancreas, thus a threat of Type 1 Diabetes. It’s been hard because he has a major sweet tooth, thanks to me, but your site has saved us both! We make several recipes a week and he doesn’t know he isn’t getting a huge “treat” every time!) Even my won’t-touch-a-fat-gram-ever husband loves them all. If a grown woman ever runs up and kisses you, you will know it’s me!! Thanks so much.

  498. Jacque Foster says

    Katie, you’re not only amazing in the kitchen, but your photography is excellent. I’m always impressed by the small details you include in your photos, which make them look completely professional! (Maybe I’m sounding really dumb here and you actually have a professional photographer but somehow I seriously doubt that…) Anyway kudos to you for taking as much time to make beautiful photos as you do making delicious recipes. (PS Thanks for saving my son…our homeopathic doctor suggested we take him off sugar due to a weak pancreas, thus a threat of Type 1 Diabetes. It’s been hard because he has a major sweet tooth, thanks to me, but your site has saved us both! We make several recipes a week and he doesn’t know he isn’t getting a huge “treat” every time!) Even my won’t-touch-a-fat-gram-ever husband loves them all. If a grown woman ever runs up and kisses you, you will know it’s me!! Thanks so much.

  499. Ana says

    Hey! We just found your blog… the cookies are AMAZING!! My husband has non-alcoholic fatty liver and we’ve been working on watching what he eats. This recipe fits in perfect for us! Thank you so much.

    I did have one question. How long have you been cooking? You seem so young in your pictures but so mature and knowledgable in your blog comments.

  500. Ana says

    Hey! We just found your blog… the cookies are AMAZING!! My husband has non-alcoholic fatty liver and we’ve been working on watching what he eats. This recipe fits in perfect for us! Thank you so much.

    I did have one question. How long have you been cooking? You seem so young in your pictures but so mature and knowledgable in your blog comments.

  501. Kathleen says

    I realize this probably has been said before, but have you thought of putting your recipes all in one handy dandy book? You could use a website even like lulu.com where people can buy them one at a time–I did this with some blogs that I wanted to publish for some friends and family and it worked out great!

    Anyways, your recipes are wonderful and I thank you for them! I have been a diabetic for 6 years now and have always loved baking. One day I hope to open up an alternative bakery/coffee shop using different flours/sugars/etc as there seems to be a lack of them. The last three years this really has hit home as I have a friend who has been house ridden because she is so sick and the doctors don’t know what is wrong with her. She has an extremely restricted dieted and I am always baking and cooking for her–your recipes have given me new ideas and her some new (and much needed excitement) in her life. So thank you!

  502. Kathleen says

    I realize this probably has been said before, but have you thought of putting your recipes all in one handy dandy book? You could use a website even like lulu.com where people can buy them one at a time–I did this with some blogs that I wanted to publish for some friends and family and it worked out great!

    Anyways, your recipes are wonderful and I thank you for them! I have been a diabetic for 6 years now and have always loved baking. One day I hope to open up an alternative bakery/coffee shop using different flours/sugars/etc as there seems to be a lack of them. The last three years this really has hit home as I have a friend who has been house ridden because she is so sick and the doctors don’t know what is wrong with her. She has an extremely restricted dieted and I am always baking and cooking for her–your recipes have given me new ideas and her some new (and much needed excitement) in her life. So thank you!

  503. Bella says

    I absolutely ADORE this website. it is exactly what i have been looking for! I, as a dancer am always pushed to be in perfect form and maintain my weight. I love desserts and baking and am SO excited to try all of these recipes. IM IN LOVE 😉

  504. Bella says

    I absolutely ADORE this website. it is exactly what i have been looking for! I, as a dancer am always pushed to be in perfect form and maintain my weight. I love desserts and baking and am SO excited to try all of these recipes. IM IN LOVE 😉

  505. Lara says

    I have spent a few HOURS on your blog since I discovered it (yesterday? the day before?) and I’ve made one recipe. (Single Lady coffee cake–delicious!) I’ve just added your link to my blogroll–not that my blog has anything to do with food, but just because I want to share it! Also sent the link to my favorite foodies.
    Wonderful recipes, charming personality, careful writing, and good grammar. A perfect combination!

  506. Lara says

    I have spent a few HOURS on your blog since I discovered it (yesterday? the day before?) and I’ve made one recipe. (Single Lady coffee cake–delicious!) I’ve just added your link to my blogroll–not that my blog has anything to do with food, but just because I want to share it! Also sent the link to my favorite foodies.
    Wonderful recipes, charming personality, careful writing, and good grammar. A perfect combination!

  507. Justine says

    Katie,
    Have you thought of making a brownie recipe using Almond Butter? I really want to make almond butter brownies but have no idea where to start!

  508. Justine says

    Katie,
    Have you thought of making a brownie recipe using Almond Butter? I really want to make almond butter brownies but have no idea where to start!

  509. Anna says

    hi, I like to watch MasterChef and saw that they made something called a triffle? The whole ladyfingers and pudding, thought you might enjoy the challenge since I couldn’t figure it out, =)
    I love your recipes, thank you so much!

  510. Anna says

    hi, I like to watch MasterChef and saw that they made something called a triffle? The whole ladyfingers and pudding, thought you might enjoy the challenge since I couldn’t figure it out, =)
    I love your recipes, thank you so much!

  511. Rachael says

    Hey Katie,

    This is my first time on your site, and I am blown away – I am vegetarian, addicted to baking, and always looking for healthier alternatives! I read a lot about your story, and I’m curious have you ever approached Food Network or any other cooking channel? I would love to see you have your own show one day! 🙂

  512. Rachael says

    Hey Katie,

    This is my first time on your site, and I am blown away – I am vegetarian, addicted to baking, and always looking for healthier alternatives! I read a lot about your story, and I’m curious have you ever approached Food Network or any other cooking channel? I would love to see you have your own show one day! 🙂

  513. Susie says

    Hi Katie!!!!! I love your blog! Like you I LOVE chocolate and sweets and I have a hard time giving them up now that I am trying to be healthy. But, now I don’t have to!!!!! I just made your chocolate tofu pie and it is TO DIE FOR!!!!! It is so creamy, rich, thick and decadent!!!! I have tried to make tofu chocolate mousse and pie before and I can never find a recipe that I really like. Keep up the amazing blog and I cant wait to try some more of your amazing recipes!!!!!

  514. Susie says

    Hi Katie!!!!! I love your blog! Like you I LOVE chocolate and sweets and I have a hard time giving them up now that I am trying to be healthy. But, now I don’t have to!!!!! I just made your chocolate tofu pie and it is TO DIE FOR!!!!! It is so creamy, rich, thick and decadent!!!! I have tried to make tofu chocolate mousse and pie before and I can never find a recipe that I really like. Keep up the amazing blog and I cant wait to try some more of your amazing recipes!!!!!

  515. Randi says

    Hi Katie!
    I used to run cross country, then got injured and really want to get back into running but just can’t find the motivation. What did you do to gradually work your miles up to a 10 mile run??

  516. Randi says

    Hi Katie!
    I used to run cross country, then got injured and really want to get back into running but just can’t find the motivation. What did you do to gradually work your miles up to a 10 mile run??

  517. Lisa says

    Im so very happy to have found your site. Im a chocaholic that can not eat cane sugar and I will be very busy making your recipes this afternoon.
    Thank you for sharing all of your creative ideas and wonderful sounding recipes.

  518. Lisa says

    Im so very happy to have found your site. Im a chocaholic that can not eat cane sugar and I will be very busy making your recipes this afternoon.
    Thank you for sharing all of your creative ideas and wonderful sounding recipes.

  519. Christin says

    You’re the Bomb! I love love love your recipes!
    To create such pleasant cakes and hearty sweets you must be
    a soul- reader :-))
    I just tasted your peanut-butter-oat pudding- makes me mad
    and saved my Wednesday.

    Go head with your blog!

    Love from Germany,
    Christin

  520. Christin says

    You’re the Bomb! I love love love your recipes!
    To create such pleasant cakes and hearty sweets you must be
    a soul- reader :-))
    I just tasted your peanut-butter-oat pudding- makes me mad
    and saved my Wednesday.

    Go head with your blog!

    Love from Germany,
    Christin

  521. Sarah says

    I have just discovered your website and am so excited to try EVERY recipe on here!! And as much as I want to share this great find, I kind of want to keep it a secret just for me! 🙂 Though im sure I won’t be able to help myself from sharing when people taste these amazing recipes. Thank you for all your hard work!

  522. Sarah says

    I have just discovered your website and am so excited to try EVERY recipe on here!! And as much as I want to share this great find, I kind of want to keep it a secret just for me! 🙂 Though im sure I won’t be able to help myself from sharing when people taste these amazing recipes. Thank you for all your hard work!

  523. Amanda K. Cardwell says

    Katie,
    Due to an accident 10+ years ago, I’m left w/out a right hip. Makes it a bit hard to excerise, but I’m crazy about chocolate, and I’m guilty as the next when it comes to WANTING some chocolate everyday, I know everyone hears workout, keep yourself healthy but w/out being able to walk alot of miles, go to the gym and the fact that I constantly have to watch myself so my hip(whats left of it) doesnt start the bad cycle of possibly breaking again, and restarting my bone disease called Gorhams Diease, or AKA vanishing bone disease I definetly have to watch the calories. So the point of my comment, I’m grateful I got on here today and discovered your page. Many thanks, and here’s to continuing onto reading what you have posted/pinned. Thanks for showing how yummy these healthy reciepes can be. With gratitude, Amanda K. Cardwell

  524. Amanda K. Cardwell says

    Katie,
    Due to an accident 10+ years ago, I’m left w/out a right hip. Makes it a bit hard to excerise, but I’m crazy about chocolate, and I’m guilty as the next when it comes to WANTING some chocolate everyday, I know everyone hears workout, keep yourself healthy but w/out being able to walk alot of miles, go to the gym and the fact that I constantly have to watch myself so my hip(whats left of it) doesnt start the bad cycle of possibly breaking again, and restarting my bone disease called Gorhams Diease, or AKA vanishing bone disease I definetly have to watch the calories. So the point of my comment, I’m grateful I got on here today and discovered your page. Many thanks, and here’s to continuing onto reading what you have posted/pinned. Thanks for showing how yummy these healthy reciepes can be. With gratitude, Amanda K. Cardwell

  525. LizzyB says

    I Love your blog so much mostly because I could not live without chocolate but I also have to follow a strict absolutely gluten free diet. I have been missing so many things in the past 6 years and up until last year when I found your blog I was convinced there were no healthy and awesome tasting desserts out there for me that I could make at home that didn’t include gobs of sugar!

    I just wanted to say thanks and that I have now successfully tried 30 of your recipes as gluten free in the past year and have shared them all with my friends!

  526. LizzyB says

    I Love your blog so much mostly because I could not live without chocolate but I also have to follow a strict absolutely gluten free diet. I have been missing so many things in the past 6 years and up until last year when I found your blog I was convinced there were no healthy and awesome tasting desserts out there for me that I could make at home that didn’t include gobs of sugar!

    I just wanted to say thanks and that I have now successfully tried 30 of your recipes as gluten free in the past year and have shared them all with my friends!

  527. Ari says

    Hi there!

    I love your blog, especially the recipes with chocolate!

    I’m a student at Oberlin College, and I have recently done a lot of research into Fair Trade/fairly traded chocolate. After learning that the majority of the chocolate in production comes from slavery, including child slavery and trafficking, I became very committed to this cause. I love baking, especially with chocolate, and I have collection of food blogs that I love. I’m beginning to contact my favorite bloggers, one by one, and recommend Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, or other fairly traded chocolates, if you don’t know about or use them already.

    Some of the “Big Chocolate” companies that use slavery in the production of its cocoa products include Hershey, Nestle, Godiva, Lindt, and many, many more. This documentary has absolutely changed my life. If you’re interested in knowing more about the horrible abuse and slavery happening right now on Africa’s Ivory Coast, please check it out!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vfbv6hNeng

    Thank you so much for your time, and for your beautiful blog. If you would like any resources about where you can buy slave-free chocolate, please let me know!

    Sincerely,

    Ari Mason

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Ari,

      Thanks for the link. To be honest, I just recently (like a few months ago) started paying more attention to the idea of fair-trade chocolate. Yes, in the back of my mind I knew that there was such thing as the chocolate slave trade… but I’m ashamed to admit that, like many other people, I just put it out of my mind and didn’t seek more information on it.

      Finally, when I did come to my senses and read up about it, I was appalled and disgusted that such things really still take place, and I vowed to never buy non-fair-trade chocolate again. So as of the last few months, all my cocoa and chocolate chips are fair-trade ONLY. (I didn’t have a problem with the bars- my favorite companies were already fair-trade!)

      I was actually thinking of writing a post about it sometime in the near future. As a vegan, I’m concerned with the ethical treatment of all creatures, and that includes humans! Fair-trade cocoa might be a little more expensive (ok, a lot), but I’m guessing that’s because they actually PAY their workers! In any case, thank you for spreading the word, because people like me really shouldn’t continue to turn a blind eye as I did for too long.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Ari,

      Thanks for the link. To be honest, I just recently (like a few months ago) started paying more attention to the idea of fair-trade chocolate. Yes, in the back of my mind I knew that there was such thing as the chocolate slave trade… but I’m ashamed to admit that, like many other people, I just put it out of my mind and didn’t seek more information on it.

      Finally, when I did come to my senses and read up about it, I was appalled and disgusted that such things really still take place, and I vowed to never buy non-fair-trade chocolate again. So as of the last few months, all my cocoa and chocolate chips are fair-trade ONLY. (I didn’t have a problem with the bars- my favorite companies were already fair-trade!)

      I was actually thinking of writing a post about it sometime in the near future. As a vegan, I’m concerned with the ethical treatment of all creatures, and that includes humans! Fair-trade cocoa might be a little more expensive (ok, a lot), but I’m guessing that’s because they actually PAY their workers! In any case, thank you for spreading the word, because people like me really shouldn’t continue to turn a blind eye as I did for too long.

  528. Ari says

    Hi there!

    I love your blog, especially the recipes with chocolate!

    I’m a student at Oberlin College, and I have recently done a lot of research into Fair Trade/fairly traded chocolate. After learning that the majority of the chocolate in production comes from slavery, including child slavery and trafficking, I became very committed to this cause. I love baking, especially with chocolate, and I have collection of food blogs that I love. I’m beginning to contact my favorite bloggers, one by one, and recommend Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, or other fairly traded chocolates, if you don’t know about or use them already.

    Some of the “Big Chocolate” companies that use slavery in the production of its cocoa products include Hershey, Nestle, Godiva, Lindt, and many, many more. This documentary has absolutely changed my life. If you’re interested in knowing more about the horrible abuse and slavery happening right now on Africa’s Ivory Coast, please check it out!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vfbv6hNeng

    Thank you so much for your time, and for your beautiful blog. If you would like any resources about where you can buy slave-free chocolate, please let me know!

    Sincerely,

    Ari Mason

  529. Ari says

    Thank you so much for your reply, Katie!

    I’m so glad you know about Fair Trade and the slavery in chocolate. I totally understand about turning a blind eye at first…I had no idea what Fair Trade meant, and I thought that it just meant that people got paid more money. I’m so glad that I know now! And I think it would be SO awesome to do a post about it!!!
    I love to see food bloggers up on this stuff. Thanks for being awesome! <3

    Ari

  530. Ari says

    Thank you so much for your reply, Katie!

    I’m so glad you know about Fair Trade and the slavery in chocolate. I totally understand about turning a blind eye at first…I had no idea what Fair Trade meant, and I thought that it just meant that people got paid more money. I’m so glad that I know now! And I think it would be SO awesome to do a post about it!!!
    I love to see food bloggers up on this stuff. Thanks for being awesome! <3

    Ari

  531. Maddy says

    You need to make a cookbook with all of your recipes and pictures in it. They are so good. You are very creative 🙂

  532. Maddy says

    You need to make a cookbook with all of your recipes and pictures in it. They are so good. You are very creative 🙂

  533. Tracie says

    I have been delighting in reading through these recipes….Last week I was diagnosed diabetic. I know these don’t totally meet the requirements but some of them will be wonderful when i am craving chocolate. Thanks for these options.

  534. Tracie says

    I have been delighting in reading through these recipes….Last week I was diagnosed diabetic. I know these don’t totally meet the requirements but some of them will be wonderful when i am craving chocolate. Thanks for these options.

  535. Steve says

    Someone told me to check out this site, and honestly Ithought it was an “adult” website. After seeing Katie’s picture, I admit, I was a bit dissapointed that it wasn’t. But great website.

  536. Steve says

    Someone told me to check out this site, and honestly Ithought it was an “adult” website. After seeing Katie’s picture, I admit, I was a bit dissapointed that it wasn’t. But great website.

  537. Rachel says

    Thank you Katie – you are Brilliant! And I love coconut milk/oil, etc. for replacements, it is a tasty and healthy way to go. Aw, I love this blog – making one of your recipe’s can turn any blah day into chocolate/dessert decadence!

  538. Rachel says

    Thank you Katie – you are Brilliant! And I love coconut milk/oil, etc. for replacements, it is a tasty and healthy way to go. Aw, I love this blog – making one of your recipe’s can turn any blah day into chocolate/dessert decadence!

  539. selina@creativejuicesdecor says

    oh Katie, I haven’t found a blog this amazing for ages! Your blog rocks!!! I am a fan of healthy desserts for sure 😉 I looked around for way too long (sigh, i suppose three kids and a husband keeps me from drooling over food all day long) Anyways back to reality. I entered Zucchini in the search bar looking for an amazing zucchini desset (cookies?) and I didn’t see any…..so I thought you might want to experiment with that one! Right now, people have zucchini coming out their ears.

    Best of luck! Wonderful amazing blog! Also, another idea….could you post YOUR top 10 favorite recipes in a post??? I’d love to see that….

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I have two recipes (zucchini bread an zucchini cupcakes), but I’m not sure yet which will go into the cookbook, so I haven’t been able to post either. Maybe I need to do zucchini brownies as well!

      Not sure why it didn’t come up, but the Raw Coconut Cream Pie has zucchini! 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I have two recipes (zucchini bread an zucchini cupcakes), but I’m not sure yet which will go into the cookbook, so I haven’t been able to post either. Maybe I need to do zucchini brownies as well!

      Not sure why it didn’t come up, but the Raw Coconut Cream Pie has zucchini! 🙂

  540. selina@creativejuicesdecor says

    oh Katie, I haven’t found a blog this amazing for ages! Your blog rocks!!! I am a fan of healthy desserts for sure 😉 I looked around for way too long (sigh, i suppose three kids and a husband keeps me from drooling over food all day long) Anyways back to reality. I entered Zucchini in the search bar looking for an amazing zucchini desset (cookies?) and I didn’t see any…..so I thought you might want to experiment with that one! Right now, people have zucchini coming out their ears.

    Best of luck! Wonderful amazing blog! Also, another idea….could you post YOUR top 10 favorite recipes in a post??? I’d love to see that….

  541. rachel says

    Vegetarian and aspiring vegan since december 2012. Loving my new lifestyle, and always looking to expand my recipe collection. Excited to have stumbled upon your blog! Thanks for all you share.

  542. rachel says

    Vegetarian and aspiring vegan since december 2012. Loving my new lifestyle, and always looking to expand my recipe collection. Excited to have stumbled upon your blog! Thanks for all you share.

  543. lina says

    Hi Katie,

    First of all I love all of the recipes I have tried so far!! It still amazes me yout stuff taste “real” 🙂 ….I was wondering if there is a easy way to make coconut flour and also where to buy unsweetened shredded coconut?

    Thank you 🙂

  544. lina says

    Hi Katie,

    First of all I love all of the recipes I have tried so far!! It still amazes me yout stuff taste “real” 🙂 ….I was wondering if there is a easy way to make coconut flour and also where to buy unsweetened shredded coconut?

    Thank you 🙂

  545. Christina says

    So excited to find you! I have recently decided to switch my family to whole foods and I’m so excited that our love of treats won’t have to suffer! I’m going to try “sneaking” your cookie dough dip in for an event coming up and see how it goes. Can’t wait to try it!

  546. Christina says

    So excited to find you! I have recently decided to switch my family to whole foods and I’m so excited that our love of treats won’t have to suffer! I’m going to try “sneaking” your cookie dough dip in for an event coming up and see how it goes. Can’t wait to try it!

  547. jen says

    hi katie, you have a great blog for someone with alot of food restrictions from allergies! can i ask how old are you and how do you get to blog all day and get paid? i was just wondering because i am alot like you, i look young and small but am 24 and figure you have done quite alot for your young age i am sure! nice to relate to someone who loves chocolate 🙂

  548. jen says

    hi katie, you have a great blog for someone with alot of food restrictions from allergies! can i ask how old are you and how do you get to blog all day and get paid? i was just wondering because i am alot like you, i look young and small but am 24 and figure you have done quite alot for your young age i am sure! nice to relate to someone who loves chocolate 🙂

  549. Mary says

    I too love my chocolate! Thank you for your abundant effort in creating wonderful and delicious recipes for all to enjoy. You are precious and use your talents and gifts well!!! I am so happy I found your site!!

  550. Mary says

    I too love my chocolate! Thank you for your abundant effort in creating wonderful and delicious recipes for all to enjoy. You are precious and use your talents and gifts well!!! I am so happy I found your site!!

  551. Betsy DiFabio says

    I pinned Homemade Cashew Cookie Larabars recipe, My Pinterest name is Betsy DiFabio.
    I love your recipes. Fun, healthy, not too difficult.

  552. Betsy DiFabio says

    I pinned Homemade Cashew Cookie Larabars recipe, My Pinterest name is Betsy DiFabio.
    I love your recipes. Fun, healthy, not too difficult.

  553. Audra says

    Katie, I repinned your peanut butter pie because I cannot wait to make this and awe people with how yummy it is AND it’s healthy! 🙂

  554. Audra says

    Katie, I repinned your peanut butter pie because I cannot wait to make this and awe people with how yummy it is AND it’s healthy! 🙂

  555. Paulette Kydd says

    I love your site. I am a holistic nutritionist and I bake healthy desserts for a living, serving them to students and teachers at the school where I work.
    I frequently come to your site to look for recipes, and I have yet to try one that I didn’t like.
    I am interested in winning the food processor. I am now a Pinterest Follower and just repinned your chocolate chip cookie dough dip. Can’t wait to try it!!

  556. Paulette Kydd says

    I love your site. I am a holistic nutritionist and I bake healthy desserts for a living, serving them to students and teachers at the school where I work.
    I frequently come to your site to look for recipes, and I have yet to try one that I didn’t like.
    I am interested in winning the food processor. I am now a Pinterest Follower and just repinned your chocolate chip cookie dough dip. Can’t wait to try it!!

  557. Sarah says

    Hello Katie,

    So thrilled to have found your site. I too love, love, love chocolate! I reprinted three of your recipes the cookie dough, the green lemonade, and the larimer (sp) bar. I would be honored to have a chance at the cuisinart. Our family is embarking on a new healthy path and your recipes fit the bill. Keep up the good work!

  558. Sarah says

    Hello Katie,

    So thrilled to have found your site. I too love, love, love chocolate! I reprinted three of your recipes the cookie dough, the green lemonade, and the larimer (sp) bar. I would be honored to have a chance at the cuisinart. Our family is embarking on a new healthy path and your recipes fit the bill. Keep up the good work!

  559. Karly Brunner says

    Hi Katie! I am absolutely CRAZY about your blog and am constantly checking your website for new recipes! I love your healthy tips and desserts and hope your blogging is going well!

  560. Karly Brunner says

    Hi Katie! I am absolutely CRAZY about your blog and am constantly checking your website for new recipes! I love your healthy tips and desserts and hope your blogging is going well!

  561. Natasha Cobb says

    Hi Katie! I’m laughing about your post today saying you got so many pins recently! I became a little obsessed with your blog although I already had you pinned to my pinterest as a favorite (I’d done it months ago but haven’t been pinning regularly…boy I got on a tangent yesterday though)! I’m staring my own blog which is http://outsideoftheboxeats.blogspot.com/. Feel free to drop by & offer any suggestions you may have. I read your advice already about blogging. I hope mine can be at least half as good as yours. I am inspired by special diets because my son has to eat vegan basically. He can’t properly digest certain animal (& some plant) proteins. You have some WONDERFUL recipes, so I keep coming back. I don’t think I need to look any further than your blog (& decided that yesterday!) 🙂 Keep them coming!

  562. Natasha Cobb says

    Hi Katie! I’m laughing about your post today saying you got so many pins recently! I became a little obsessed with your blog although I already had you pinned to my pinterest as a favorite (I’d done it months ago but haven’t been pinning regularly…boy I got on a tangent yesterday though)! I’m staring my own blog which is http://outsideoftheboxeats.blogspot.com/. Feel free to drop by & offer any suggestions you may have. I read your advice already about blogging. I hope mine can be at least half as good as yours. I am inspired by special diets because my son has to eat vegan basically. He can’t properly digest certain animal (& some plant) proteins. You have some WONDERFUL recipes, so I keep coming back. I don’t think I need to look any further than your blog (& decided that yesterday!) 🙂 Keep them coming!

  563. Tirzah says

    Absolutely LOVE your website. Seriously. When I found your site I didn’t realize it was vegan! It took me half an hour ( and in the mean time trying the No-bake PB& chocolate cookie dough, and loving it!) before I realized what this site was! You have rid me of all prejudices about vegan recipes, and I thank you for it. Also thank you for the chocolate! 🙂

  564. Tirzah says

    Absolutely LOVE your website. Seriously. When I found your site I didn’t realize it was vegan! It took me half an hour ( and in the mean time trying the No-bake PB& chocolate cookie dough, and loving it!) before I realized what this site was! You have rid me of all prejudices about vegan recipes, and I thank you for it. Also thank you for the chocolate! 🙂

  565. Laura says

    I don’t usually comment on blogs as I’m not a very social network-y person. But I think there is a market for your recipes that perhaps you haven’t yet tapped–people with children. I found your blog because I was looking for almond milk ice cream recipes. My 3 year old’s favorite food is ice cream, and while I don’t forbid him to have dairy, I do like to limit how much he eats, because my feeling is that a ton of dairy is not so healthy. And since in the summer time, he can eat a lot of ice cream, I was finding that the store-bought vegan ice creams got very pricey, with not much nutrition in them. Anyway, I’ve made the 1 minute chocolate cake for him a couple of times. He loves it because he can “help” me make it and he can get almost instant gratification. And it actually has nutrition in it, which makes me very happy. The crazy ingredient chocolate cake is in the oven as we speak. I like the idea of serving up some veggies with his cake. Anyway, this is a long-winded way of saying that you could market your recipes to parents. Just an idea.

    Also, on another note, I think you look good just the way you are, but if you do want to gain weight you might check out the book “Eating for your Type.” If you want to know more, feel free to email me.

  566. Laura says

    I don’t usually comment on blogs as I’m not a very social network-y person. But I think there is a market for your recipes that perhaps you haven’t yet tapped–people with children. I found your blog because I was looking for almond milk ice cream recipes. My 3 year old’s favorite food is ice cream, and while I don’t forbid him to have dairy, I do like to limit how much he eats, because my feeling is that a ton of dairy is not so healthy. And since in the summer time, he can eat a lot of ice cream, I was finding that the store-bought vegan ice creams got very pricey, with not much nutrition in them. Anyway, I’ve made the 1 minute chocolate cake for him a couple of times. He loves it because he can “help” me make it and he can get almost instant gratification. And it actually has nutrition in it, which makes me very happy. The crazy ingredient chocolate cake is in the oven as we speak. I like the idea of serving up some veggies with his cake. Anyway, this is a long-winded way of saying that you could market your recipes to parents. Just an idea.

    Also, on another note, I think you look good just the way you are, but if you do want to gain weight you might check out the book “Eating for your Type.” If you want to know more, feel free to email me.

  567. Alexa says

    Hi, I had a random recipe question and wasn’t quite sure where to ask it, so I guess here is as good a place as any. My sister found this recipe for a cauliflower pizza crust on another blog and we tried it the other night (http://stickafork.net/2012/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza/). It’s a wonderful idea and very tasty but I was wondering if you had any vegan ideas of how to make it and still have it hold together (her recipe has some egg and a lot of cheese as a binder 😉

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I never know how something will work unless I’ve tried it, so I really don’t have any ideas. But if you google “vegan cauliflower pizza crust” I do think I remember seeing a vegan cauliflower pizza crust on Pinterest a few months back! Good luck!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I never know how something will work unless I’ve tried it, so I really don’t have any ideas. But if you google “vegan cauliflower pizza crust” I do think I remember seeing a vegan cauliflower pizza crust on Pinterest a few months back! Good luck!

  568. Alexa says

    Hi, I had a random recipe question and wasn’t quite sure where to ask it, so I guess here is as good a place as any. My sister found this recipe for a cauliflower pizza crust on another blog and we tried it the other night (http://stickafork.net/2012/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza/). It’s a wonderful idea and very tasty but I was wondering if you had any vegan ideas of how to make it and still have it hold together (her recipe has some egg and a lot of cheese as a binder 😉

  569. dominique says

    Katie,
    Love your blog, your pictures are the best in the world. I often re-tweet your recipes and also post links to your blog on facebook. I am a nutritionist and everyone is always asking me about desserts. You have become my online resources for healthy desserts.

    Thank you for all the efforts you put into this oeuvre d’art to provide us with free amazing recipes.
    Can you please like our FB page facebook.com/zizania.nutrition. I want all my connections to know about you.

  570. dominique says

    Katie,
    Love your blog, your pictures are the best in the world. I often re-tweet your recipes and also post links to your blog on facebook. I am a nutritionist and everyone is always asking me about desserts. You have become my online resources for healthy desserts.

    Thank you for all the efforts you put into this oeuvre d’art to provide us with free amazing recipes.
    Can you please like our FB page facebook.com/zizania.nutrition. I want all my connections to know about you.

  571. Ilene says

    You are adorable so whatever new blog title you put on, as long as there is a picture of you, it will be great. Your recipes are our favorites and especially with my granddaughter who has celiac.
    Every recipe we try, we LOVE (except the ones with Nutella – please try to creat a lower fat and sugar substitute). You are amazing. Keep up the good work. And I LOVE your comments/narration. You are gorgeous – why aren’t you married yet? (I am a matchmaker on the side 🙂 )

  572. Ilene says

    You are adorable so whatever new blog title you put on, as long as there is a picture of you, it will be great. Your recipes are our favorites and especially with my granddaughter who has celiac.
    Every recipe we try, we LOVE (except the ones with Nutella – please try to creat a lower fat and sugar substitute). You are amazing. Keep up the good work. And I LOVE your comments/narration. You are gorgeous – why aren’t you married yet? (I am a matchmaker on the side 🙂 )

  573. Kim says

    I am so happy I stumbled across your blog. I am not a vegan (or even a vegetarian), but I’ve lost over 120 pounds by trying to eat healthier and expand the variety of foods I try. But I still love desserts and your recipes are so interesting and sound tasty. I have tried a couple and am looking forward to doing even more. Especially love the ones that make only one or two servings, which helps prevent OVER-indulging. Thanks again for all your work and fun ideas!

  574. Kim says

    I am so happy I stumbled across your blog. I am not a vegan (or even a vegetarian), but I’ve lost over 120 pounds by trying to eat healthier and expand the variety of foods I try. But I still love desserts and your recipes are so interesting and sound tasty. I have tried a couple and am looking forward to doing even more. Especially love the ones that make only one or two servings, which helps prevent OVER-indulging. Thanks again for all your work and fun ideas!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Originally it wasn’t a food blog! I actually started it while in college at Bryn Mawr, as a means of keeping up with friends back in Texas. However, as I wrote about my vegan adventures through Philadelphia, other food bloggers began commenting on my site. I made friends with them and soon started writing more of a food blog… somewhere along the way, I realized that the posts I enjoyed writing (and photographing) the most were the posts about dessert!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Originally it wasn’t a food blog! I actually started it while in college at Bryn Mawr, as a means of keeping up with friends back in Texas. However, as I wrote about my vegan adventures through Philadelphia, other food bloggers began commenting on my site. I made friends with them and soon started writing more of a food blog… somewhere along the way, I realized that the posts I enjoyed writing (and photographing) the most were the posts about dessert!

  575. Siobhan Gallagher says

    Thanks so much for your recipes!!! I’m a triathlete and dessert fiend (a difficult combo), and this is exactly what I needed!!!

  576. Siobhan Gallagher says

    Thanks so much for your recipes!!! I’m a triathlete and dessert fiend (a difficult combo), and this is exactly what I needed!!!

  577. Rebecca Wright says

    I have a kind of random question. I’ve been reading some on vegan diets and found a recipe for cashew cream, but I’m allergic to cashews so I was wondering do you know if it would work with macadamia nuts? If so have you ever tried it?

    I had a delayed food allergy test & discovered I was severely allergic to milk, and mildly to almonds, peanuts, cashews, & sunflower (the almond & peanut probably because I consumed so much of them lol). I’m hoping if I lay off these nuts for a time I’ll be able to reintroduce them eventually so I’m trying to figure out things in the meantime! I love your recipes and just wondered your opinion!

  578. Rebecca Wright says

    I have a kind of random question. I’ve been reading some on vegan diets and found a recipe for cashew cream, but I’m allergic to cashews so I was wondering do you know if it would work with macadamia nuts? If so have you ever tried it?

    I had a delayed food allergy test & discovered I was severely allergic to milk, and mildly to almonds, peanuts, cashews, & sunflower (the almond & peanut probably because I consumed so much of them lol). I’m hoping if I lay off these nuts for a time I’ll be able to reintroduce them eventually so I’m trying to figure out things in the meantime! I love your recipes and just wondered your opinion!

  579. Kerry says

    Katie, I love your recipe ideas. I think they will work for my diabetes so I can still have some yummy deserts. Thank you for your healthy recipes.

  580. Kerry says

    Katie, I love your recipe ideas. I think they will work for my diabetes so I can still have some yummy deserts. Thank you for your healthy recipes.

  581. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom says

    Hi katie.

    I couldn’t find a way to contact you – could I have permission to share your photos on my blog / FB page? With credit of course.

    Thanks in advance. You can reach me at wholenewmom at gmail dot com.

    – Adrienne

  582. Adrienne @ Whole New Mom says

    Hi katie.

    I couldn’t find a way to contact you – could I have permission to share your photos on my blog / FB page? With credit of course.

    Thanks in advance. You can reach me at wholenewmom at gmail dot com.

    – Adrienne

  583. Patricia T. says

    I just found your blog site. And I`ve been reading your recipes and laughing for 2 hrs. now. You are very funny. I too love, love, love chocolate. With these healthier versions I can enjoy without much guilt. Thank You for sharing. Can`t wait to try some of them.

  584. Patricia T. says

    I just found your blog site. And I`ve been reading your recipes and laughing for 2 hrs. now. You are very funny. I too love, love, love chocolate. With these healthier versions I can enjoy without much guilt. Thank You for sharing. Can`t wait to try some of them.

  585. Lillian says

    Hey Katie! I am SO glad that I ran into your blog!!! I don’t know HOW you come up with yummy, healthy recipes, but that doesn’t matter. You truly ARE a miracle and I can’t wait to try these recipes guilt-free.

    I’ve got to tell you though, there’s only ONE problem with this blog. A Big problem. Very big. So big that it can even be called huge, enormous, gigantic… I’ll stop now and hopefully you get the point. The problem is… I spent a total of FIVE hours on this blog. Guess what the problem is yet? No? M’kay, it’s that your blog is ADDICTING!!! No, seriously, like chocolate. (Awesome, beautiful, ah-ma-zinggg chocolate.) I don’t know if there’s anyway that you can fix this ‘problem’, but if there is, I want you to promise me that you, under any circumstances, will not FIX this problem. It’s a big, beautiful problem, okay? Thank you. *end rant* XD So that was my sad attempt at trying to get you to fix the ‘problem’ but at the end, my true feelings about this ‘problem’ (that I didn’t want it to be fixed) won over. 🙂

    Hope to see more recipes! 🙂

    ~Lillian

  586. Lillian says

    Hey Katie! I am SO glad that I ran into your blog!!! I don’t know HOW you come up with yummy, healthy recipes, but that doesn’t matter. You truly ARE a miracle and I can’t wait to try these recipes guilt-free.

    I’ve got to tell you though, there’s only ONE problem with this blog. A Big problem. Very big. So big that it can even be called huge, enormous, gigantic… I’ll stop now and hopefully you get the point. The problem is… I spent a total of FIVE hours on this blog. Guess what the problem is yet? No? M’kay, it’s that your blog is ADDICTING!!! No, seriously, like chocolate. (Awesome, beautiful, ah-ma-zinggg chocolate.) I don’t know if there’s anyway that you can fix this ‘problem’, but if there is, I want you to promise me that you, under any circumstances, will not FIX this problem. It’s a big, beautiful problem, okay? Thank you. *end rant* XD So that was my sad attempt at trying to get you to fix the ‘problem’ but at the end, my true feelings about this ‘problem’ (that I didn’t want it to be fixed) won over. 🙂

    Hope to see more recipes! 🙂

    ~Lillian

  587. Shiela says

    I LOVE your blog!!!! This came at just the right time when I am trying to reduce my sugar intake but still make LOTS of desserts and snacks! Thank you so much and I can’t wait to try them all!!!

  588. Shiela says

    I LOVE your blog!!!! This came at just the right time when I am trying to reduce my sugar intake but still make LOTS of desserts and snacks! Thank you so much and I can’t wait to try them all!!!

  589. Shawnda says

    THANK U GOOGLE! I wasn’t even looking for you, but Google suggested you, and I am THRILLED that I have found you!!! 🙂 Can’t wait to try some yummy recipes!!!

  590. Shawnda says

    THANK U GOOGLE! I wasn’t even looking for you, but Google suggested you, and I am THRILLED that I have found you!!! 🙂 Can’t wait to try some yummy recipes!!!

  591. Ericka Bakkom says

    OMG … I found you on Pinterest Thank God!
    I have been needing to go off sugar but having such a hard time… =(
    What is xylitol and how does it compare to Stevia?
    That is what I try to use the most cuz it is natural so it is not too bad for you compared to all the other artificial sweetners but doesn’t always taste great in baked stuff.

    I am sooooo extremely excited to find YOU and your recipes …
    Can’t wait to try them out!!!!!!

  592. Ericka Bakkom says

    OMG … I found you on Pinterest Thank God!
    I have been needing to go off sugar but having such a hard time… =(
    What is xylitol and how does it compare to Stevia?
    That is what I try to use the most cuz it is natural so it is not too bad for you compared to all the other artificial sweetners but doesn’t always taste great in baked stuff.

    I am sooooo extremely excited to find YOU and your recipes …
    Can’t wait to try them out!!!!!!

  593. Chynna says

    Katie, you are amazing. Keep doing what you are doing, because you make the world a happier, healthier, and ,best of all, a chocolatier place!

  594. Chynna says

    Katie, you are amazing. Keep doing what you are doing, because you make the world a happier, healthier, and ,best of all, a chocolatier place!

  595. Taylor says

    Katie,
    I am 15 years old and as the saying gos you are a girl after my own heart. I could not live with out chocolate. I feel like all my teeth were chocolate sweet teeth. Now I folow you on pintrest instead of hopeing my mom uses more of your recepies.

  596. Taylor says

    Katie,
    I am 15 years old and as the saying gos you are a girl after my own heart. I could not live with out chocolate. I feel like all my teeth were chocolate sweet teeth. Now I folow you on pintrest instead of hopeing my mom uses more of your recepies.

  597. Melissa Hayes says

    Katie

    Just checking – have you ever thought about sending in a video for “Next Food Network Star”? You have such a unique niche and such great recipes – I think you would be great on this show.

    Thanks for all your recipes – most all work for my diet. I had gastric bypass 6 years ago – have lost 226 lbs and kept it off (never gained any back) with recipes like yours! I appreciate all your creativity!

    Thanks
    Melissa

  598. Melissa Hayes says

    Katie

    Just checking – have you ever thought about sending in a video for “Next Food Network Star”? You have such a unique niche and such great recipes – I think you would be great on this show.

    Thanks for all your recipes – most all work for my diet. I had gastric bypass 6 years ago – have lost 226 lbs and kept it off (never gained any back) with recipes like yours! I appreciate all your creativity!

    Thanks
    Melissa

  599. shani says

    helloooo from australia!
    your blog is amazing katie! just discovered it… and it looks like I have at least 100 recipes to try!
    i’ve spent a good hour browsing the site, and must say you are not only a talented cook, but you seem like such a friendly, kind and down-to -earth person

    thank you a million times over for sharing your recipes with us – you clearly have many fans!!!
    is there a cook book in the making? hehe

  600. shani says

    helloooo from australia!
    your blog is amazing katie! just discovered it… and it looks like I have at least 100 recipes to try!
    i’ve spent a good hour browsing the site, and must say you are not only a talented cook, but you seem like such a friendly, kind and down-to -earth person

    thank you a million times over for sharing your recipes with us – you clearly have many fans!!!
    is there a cook book in the making? hehe

  601. Brandy says

    I absolutely love your concept of healthy desserts! I’m a health, exercise, calorie counting guru! But I absolutely love sweets and I’m always in search for healthier versions that taste….well good! Thanks for doing this!

  602. Brandy says

    I absolutely love your concept of healthy desserts! I’m a health, exercise, calorie counting guru! But I absolutely love sweets and I’m always in search for healthier versions that taste….well good! Thanks for doing this!

  603. wendy says

    Thanks for the delicious healthy recipes. i love having healthier and dairy free versions to the deserts i love. and the chocolate pie is really really good…

  604. wendy says

    Thanks for the delicious healthy recipes. i love having healthier and dairy free versions to the deserts i love. and the chocolate pie is really really good…

  605. Mary Beth says

    Hi Katie,

    I just learned that my son is allergic to egg, dairy and wheat. His first birthday is coming up and I want to make him a delicous but healthy cake that my very non-vegan family could also enjoy. Do you have any suggestions? I am addicted to all of your recipes but was wondering if you have one in mind that would work best for a birthday cake.

    Thank you!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Sorry to just be getting back to you now… I’m afraid my answer might not be helpful anymore :(.
      But just in case, the Crazy Ingredient Chocolate Cake, Deep Dish Cookie Pie, or the Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are always well-received.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Sorry to just be getting back to you now… I’m afraid my answer might not be helpful anymore :(.
      But just in case, the Crazy Ingredient Chocolate Cake, Deep Dish Cookie Pie, or the Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are always well-received.

  606. Mary Beth says

    Hi Katie,

    I just learned that my son is allergic to egg, dairy and wheat. His first birthday is coming up and I want to make him a delicous but healthy cake that my very non-vegan family could also enjoy. Do you have any suggestions? I am addicted to all of your recipes but was wondering if you have one in mind that would work best for a birthday cake.

    Thank you!

  607. Carrie says

    Oh My God!! I am so ecstatic that I stumbled upon your blog,Katie!! I am diabetic and am always looking for a healthier alternative for sweets. I made your pumpkin pie filled muffins last night for thanksgiving. Everyone loved them!! I can’t wait to make more of your recipes!!!

  608. Carrie says

    Oh My God!! I am so ecstatic that I stumbled upon your blog,Katie!! I am diabetic and am always looking for a healthier alternative for sweets. I made your pumpkin pie filled muffins last night for thanksgiving. Everyone loved them!! I can’t wait to make more of your recipes!!!

  609. Jenny Emerson says

    Katie,
    Do you have a cookbook for sale anywhere? My mom who loves everything meat and non vegan loves your recipes that I have made. She is intrigued but I am not sure if she even knows what a blog is. I was hoping to give her a cookbook as a Christmas present. Thanks!

  610. Jenny Emerson says

    Katie,
    Do you have a cookbook for sale anywhere? My mom who loves everything meat and non vegan loves your recipes that I have made. She is intrigued but I am not sure if she even knows what a blog is. I was hoping to give her a cookbook as a Christmas present. Thanks!

  611. Jessica says

    I didn’t see it in the “about me” section, and I’m wondering…are you vegetarian? vegan? gluten-free? If so, for what reasons? Just want to learn more about you.

    I’m guessing on the vegan thing, but am pretty sure you’re a vegetarian based on your adopting a turkey. That’s a cute photo. I appreciate your overall care and concern for others, and desire to help them in real ways through your blog here. And of course love your recipes. 🙂

  612. Jessica says

    I didn’t see it in the “about me” section, and I’m wondering…are you vegetarian? vegan? gluten-free? If so, for what reasons? Just want to learn more about you.

    I’m guessing on the vegan thing, but am pretty sure you’re a vegetarian based on your adopting a turkey. That’s a cute photo. I appreciate your overall care and concern for others, and desire to help them in real ways through your blog here. And of course love your recipes. 🙂

  613. Maddie says

    How do you take such beautiful pictures of your creations? I’d like to do the same with mine to create a recipe book to help myself get more organized, and I want the pictures to look amazing like yours!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      That means a lot to me… because I am always working to try and take better pictures! I think the most important thing you can do is read your camera manual cover to cover. It’s also a good idea to not use the flash with food photography. And natural lighting is best if at all possible :).

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      That means a lot to me… because I am always working to try and take better pictures! I think the most important thing you can do is read your camera manual cover to cover. It’s also a good idea to not use the flash with food photography. And natural lighting is best if at all possible :).

  614. Maddie says

    How do you take such beautiful pictures of your creations? I’d like to do the same with mine to create a recipe book to help myself get more organized, and I want the pictures to look amazing like yours!

  615. Shelly says

    Made the “Monster mint chocolate cupcakes” for a girls night. Everyone loved them. I used red & green icing, swirled, as we are in the holiday season.

    Love your recipes!

  616. Shelly says

    Made the “Monster mint chocolate cupcakes” for a girls night. Everyone loved them. I used red & green icing, swirled, as we are in the holiday season.

    Love your recipes!

  617. C says

    Katie, you are beautiful! You are VERY thin though, almost to an unhealthy extent. I know you posted something before about eating disorders, which was great, but you have posted a lot of pictures of yourself that do not look healthy. It may send the wrong message to young girls.

    • rebecca ebert says

      i just want to say that i absolutely DO NOT agree!! katie, you simply look like someone that eats healthy, doesnt overindulge and enjoys exercise…..actually very rare in our current culture. thank you sooooo much for everything!!!!

    • rebecca ebert says

      i just want to say that i absolutely DO NOT agree!! katie, you simply look like someone that eats healthy, doesnt overindulge and enjoys exercise…..actually very rare in our current culture. thank you sooooo much for everything!!!!

  618. C says

    Katie, you are beautiful! You are VERY thin though, almost to an unhealthy extent. I know you posted something before about eating disorders, which was great, but you have posted a lot of pictures of yourself that do not look healthy. It may send the wrong message to young girls.

  619. Kitty Bea says

    If you haven’t made this other people MAKE IT NOW. 🙂 I just ate a big piece of it and had to make myself stop.

    I was actually worried that with very little sweetener (just a few packets of stevia) that it wouldn’t be sweet. But the dates must work magic, and with the cup of 85% chocolate chunks I put in, it was divine. Eating healthy desserts is so easy.

    Thank you so SO much Katie! I really appreciate all your hard work.

  620. Kitty Bea says

    If you haven’t made this other people MAKE IT NOW. 🙂 I just ate a big piece of it and had to make myself stop.

    I was actually worried that with very little sweetener (just a few packets of stevia) that it wouldn’t be sweet. But the dates must work magic, and with the cup of 85% chocolate chunks I put in, it was divine. Eating healthy desserts is so easy.

    Thank you so SO much Katie! I really appreciate all your hard work.

  621. simone says

    OMW thank you for all the amaaaazing chocolate recipes, I found you via a pin of one of your recipes on pinterest and now I am hooked, I have to try these recipes. I am also a HUGE chocolate fan, my mouth literally watered as I read through a few of your recipes hehe

  622. simone says

    OMW thank you for all the amaaaazing chocolate recipes, I found you via a pin of one of your recipes on pinterest and now I am hooked, I have to try these recipes. I am also a HUGE chocolate fan, my mouth literally watered as I read through a few of your recipes hehe

  623. Lisa says

    Okay…..our FAVORITE food in this house is pancakes. I have learned to make your pancakes gluten free….but here is the one that I would LOVE to see you make. A CINNAMON BUN PANCAKE…I see them everywhere. So….your mission…should you choose to accept it…is to come up with a cinnamon bun pancake that is healthy. Thank you!

  624. Lisa says

    Okay…..our FAVORITE food in this house is pancakes. I have learned to make your pancakes gluten free….but here is the one that I would LOVE to see you make. A CINNAMON BUN PANCAKE…I see them everywhere. So….your mission…should you choose to accept it…is to come up with a cinnamon bun pancake that is healthy. Thank you!

  625. rebecca ebert says

    hey katie, first i just want to tell you the i love everything you do! i always add flaxseed meal to your recipes and make adjustments as needed. well, on the last bag i bought it said this…..”flaxseed meal makes a great egg substitute. for one egg mix 1 tbsp flaxseed meal with 3 tbsp water and let sit for 2 minutes, then add to any recipe as you would an egg. ” i cant wait to try this and i thought you would also find it interesting and worth trying. thanks so much for all you do!

  626. rebecca ebert says

    hey katie, first i just want to tell you the i love everything you do! i always add flaxseed meal to your recipes and make adjustments as needed. well, on the last bag i bought it said this…..”flaxseed meal makes a great egg substitute. for one egg mix 1 tbsp flaxseed meal with 3 tbsp water and let sit for 2 minutes, then add to any recipe as you would an egg. ” i cant wait to try this and i thought you would also find it interesting and worth trying. thanks so much for all you do!

  627. Kelley says

    God sure did make you stunningly beautiful… I am sure just as much on the inside too. I don’t say that to women at all. You should pose for clean advertisements and maybe even do some acting.

  628. Kelley says

    God sure did make you stunningly beautiful… I am sure just as much on the inside too. I don’t say that to women at all. You should pose for clean advertisements and maybe even do some acting.

  629. Geraldine says

    Hi,

    I ran into your blog looking for recipes on how to make oatmilk. I have tried a few recipes since and I love them! I have some chocolate chip cookies waiting for me right now, just out of the oven 😉
    Thanks for taking your time and sharing the recipes, and for making life on this planet a little bit easier for the animals, go vegan!
    Big hug from Ireland

  630. Geraldine says

    Hi,

    I ran into your blog looking for recipes on how to make oatmilk. I have tried a few recipes since and I love them! I have some chocolate chip cookies waiting for me right now, just out of the oven 😉
    Thanks for taking your time and sharing the recipes, and for making life on this planet a little bit easier for the animals, go vegan!
    Big hug from Ireland

  631. Claude says

    Hello!
    I was wondering if you would say that your recipes are something diabetics should follow? I made your deep dish choc chip cookie and my blood sugars did not spike. What do you think?

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I think it depends on the recipe. I know many diabetics have made some of my recipes. I honestly don’t know enough about the restrictions to give recommendations, but I do know (from people’s comments) that some of the recipes are suitable for most diabetics.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I think it depends on the recipe. I know many diabetics have made some of my recipes. I honestly don’t know enough about the restrictions to give recommendations, but I do know (from people’s comments) that some of the recipes are suitable for most diabetics.

  632. Claude says

    Hello!
    I was wondering if you would say that your recipes are something diabetics should follow? I made your deep dish choc chip cookie and my blood sugars did not spike. What do you think?

  633. Randy says

    I’ve only just come across this website which is terrible as it is amazing, I haven’t had the chance to see everything but have you tried beetroot for chocolate cakes? It works really well and keeps the cake moist and rich!!

  634. Randy says

    I’ve only just come across this website which is terrible as it is amazing, I haven’t had the chance to see everything but have you tried beetroot for chocolate cakes? It works really well and keeps the cake moist and rich!!

  635. Mari says

    Hey Katie thank you for your site. These recipes are wonderful! Today I tried the single serve chocolate cake with my own chocolate butter cream frosting and it was awesome! I couldn’t believe I made it in a microwave!!! It was really to much though. Probably more like a serving and a half!! How do you do it without eggs I wonder??

  636. Mari says

    Hey Katie thank you for your site. These recipes are wonderful! Today I tried the single serve chocolate cake with my own chocolate butter cream frosting and it was awesome! I couldn’t believe I made it in a microwave!!! It was really to much though. Probably more like a serving and a half!! How do you do it without eggs I wonder??

  637. Samna Chowdry says

    Hi Katie:

    I came across your website while searching for healthy cookies,. I just love your creations. My 8 year old sweet little one is diabetic(Typ 1) and i would love to bake some cookies and tarts with low carbs.
    Can you please share some low carb chocolate cookies, muffins and tarts recipes?

    Thanks and appreciate.

  638. Samna Chowdry says

    Hi Katie:

    I came across your website while searching for healthy cookies,. I just love your creations. My 8 year old sweet little one is diabetic(Typ 1) and i would love to bake some cookies and tarts with low carbs.
    Can you please share some low carb chocolate cookies, muffins and tarts recipes?

    Thanks and appreciate.

  639. Rose says

    Katie this website is amazing! It is just what ive been looking for! Healthy but delicious chocolate gooey goodness. I have no idea who you are but i love you! Im going to go and buy some ingredients and make the cookie dough dip and your choc pie tomorrow… Absolutely cant wait 😀 thank you so much for sharing all these recipes, im sure im not the only one who is really insanely grateful 🙂 thank you so much!!!!! Xxx

  640. Rose says

    Katie this website is amazing! It is just what ive been looking for! Healthy but delicious chocolate gooey goodness. I have no idea who you are but i love you! Im going to go and buy some ingredients and make the cookie dough dip and your choc pie tomorrow… Absolutely cant wait 😀 thank you so much for sharing all these recipes, im sure im not the only one who is really insanely grateful 🙂 thank you so much!!!!! Xxx

  641. Tina Pachniak says

    Katie- I just found your website a few months ago. I have been baking (or should I say, microwaving) your single serve chocolate cake every day. (YES, I said every day- a ‘cheap’ indulgence!) I love your website, and recipes!
    I saw your post about cookies for christmas time, and I would love to see the ■Flourless Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs!
    Thanks for all your hard work and wonderful recipes.

  642. Tina Pachniak says

    Katie- I just found your website a few months ago. I have been baking (or should I say, microwaving) your single serve chocolate cake every day. (YES, I said every day- a ‘cheap’ indulgence!) I love your website, and recipes!
    I saw your post about cookies for christmas time, and I would love to see the ■Flourless Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs!
    Thanks for all your hard work and wonderful recipes.

  643. Rebecca says

    Wow you are AMAZING. I love the blog and want to make every single thing on it! Where to start… I think I’ll start with the ultimate chocolate fudge pie. I’ve been waiting for exams to finish, and now I have time to cook!

    With this website, people can indulge during the holidays without feeling guilty!

    Thank you!

  644. Rebecca says

    Wow you are AMAZING. I love the blog and want to make every single thing on it! Where to start… I think I’ll start with the ultimate chocolate fudge pie. I’ve been waiting for exams to finish, and now I have time to cook!

    With this website, people can indulge during the holidays without feeling guilty!

    Thank you!

  645. Sydney Barton says

    OMG this is the best website EVER invented!!!! Love you Katie, especially your deep dish cookie cake! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

  646. Sydney Barton says

    OMG this is the best website EVER invented!!!! Love you Katie, especially your deep dish cookie cake! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

  647. Julia Benson says

    Just wanted to say I love your blog! It helped convince me I could actually be a vegan and now I have been one for a month!

  648. Julia Benson says

    Just wanted to say I love your blog! It helped convince me I could actually be a vegan and now I have been one for a month!

  649. Tanya says

    Hi Katie, I’m a vegan in the Dallas area too! I became vegetarian 19 years ago and both my kids have been vegetarian since birth. My 8 year old son decided to become vegan on his own this summer and I joined him. (My 5 year old daughter eats “mostly vegan” now.) My brother inspired me first when he became vegetarian and then went vegan after one year. He’s been vegan for over 22 years now. He and his girlfriend–also a longtime vegan–own an online vegan grocery store in Austin–Rabbit Food Grocery. I had been wanting to go vegan for a long time, but was a little afraid of how hard it might be. Now that I made the plunge–thanks to my son–it was actually a really easy transition, in part because I had been eating mostly vegan for so long. I do wish there were more vegan-friendly or all-vegan restaurants here, like in Austin though. Spiral diner is yummy though. 🙂

  650. Tanya says

    Hi Katie, I’m a vegan in the Dallas area too! I became vegetarian 19 years ago and both my kids have been vegetarian since birth. My 8 year old son decided to become vegan on his own this summer and I joined him. (My 5 year old daughter eats “mostly vegan” now.) My brother inspired me first when he became vegetarian and then went vegan after one year. He’s been vegan for over 22 years now. He and his girlfriend–also a longtime vegan–own an online vegan grocery store in Austin–Rabbit Food Grocery. I had been wanting to go vegan for a long time, but was a little afraid of how hard it might be. Now that I made the plunge–thanks to my son–it was actually a really easy transition, in part because I had been eating mostly vegan for so long. I do wish there were more vegan-friendly or all-vegan restaurants here, like in Austin though. Spiral diner is yummy though. 🙂

  651. Kayla says

    This is an AMAZING website. I found it while looking for recipies for coconut butter and I struck gold, not just for the recipie. Everyone nowdays is into dieting, but there aren’t many good websites for healthier versions of all of the treats. This is a fantastic website

  652. Kayla says

    This is an AMAZING website. I found it while looking for recipies for coconut butter and I struck gold, not just for the recipie. Everyone nowdays is into dieting, but there aren’t many good websites for healthier versions of all of the treats. This is a fantastic website

  653. gracy says

    Awesome, I loved it. I lost 75 pounds and I am always looking for something delicious and health to make for my family. Thank you!

  654. gracy says

    Awesome, I loved it. I lost 75 pounds and I am always looking for something delicious and health to make for my family. Thank you!

  655. Rachel says

    Hello Katie!

    A year ago, I was sick. well, actually I had been having major GI troubles for years. Doctors told me they just couldn’t do anything. My intestines pretty much didn’t function and i was miserable. So, I decided that food was probably a cause…more than doctors think. I tried different diets, starting with gluten and dairy free. That’s when I found your blog! Since then, I’ve found a good doctor who tested me for food allergies. Turns out, I had every major allergen in the book! through vitamins, whole foods living, exercise, and avoiding 15 food allergens at once, I’m now doing great! Almost healed! And I grew up in GA, where most people think fried chicken is a healthy meal. It’s been a huge change. My family though I was insane when I made a garbanzo bean pie. LOL. And I don’t think I could have done it wihtout some of your recipes. I’ve been able to easily adapt them to fit my dietary needs and feel like I don’t have to do without dessert. Thanks so much, God bless you!

    • Rachel says

      oh, and I meant to ask….
      I’m starting my own blog to help people experiencing food allergies. I want to teach how to adapt recipes and also about the importance of nutrition. I’d like to post some of your recipes, with a link to your blog. Would this be okay with you?

      • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

        Hi Rachel,
        Thanks for such a sweet comment. Please feel free to use any photos you wish. I only ask that people link to the actual recipe on my site instead of writing it out in full.

        Good luck with your new blog!

      • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

        Hi Rachel,
        Thanks for such a sweet comment. Please feel free to use any photos you wish. I only ask that people link to the actual recipe on my site instead of writing it out in full.

        Good luck with your new blog!

    • Rachel says

      oh, and I meant to ask….
      I’m starting my own blog to help people experiencing food allergies. I want to teach how to adapt recipes and also about the importance of nutrition. I’d like to post some of your recipes, with a link to your blog. Would this be okay with you?

  656. Rachel says

    Hello Katie!

    A year ago, I was sick. well, actually I had been having major GI troubles for years. Doctors told me they just couldn’t do anything. My intestines pretty much didn’t function and i was miserable. So, I decided that food was probably a cause…more than doctors think. I tried different diets, starting with gluten and dairy free. That’s when I found your blog! Since then, I’ve found a good doctor who tested me for food allergies. Turns out, I had every major allergen in the book! through vitamins, whole foods living, exercise, and avoiding 15 food allergens at once, I’m now doing great! Almost healed! And I grew up in GA, where most people think fried chicken is a healthy meal. It’s been a huge change. My family though I was insane when I made a garbanzo bean pie. LOL. And I don’t think I could have done it wihtout some of your recipes. I’ve been able to easily adapt them to fit my dietary needs and feel like I don’t have to do without dessert. Thanks so much, God bless you!

  657. Libby Oed says

    Hey Katie =)
    I love your blog. You seem absolutely lovely, are stunningly beautiful and you have such fresh and creative ideas. I’m scared for you though. I know this is probably none of my business so feel free to just delete this, but in your photos you look extremely underweight and I am really worried. I know you say you eat what your body desires, but sometimes when someone has under eaten for a while the body doesn’t recognise hunger normally. Please consider receiving help and gaining some weight. You would appear so much healthier.
    I hope I haven’t offended you! That really wasn’t my intention!
    Kind regards,
    Libby

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Thanks for expressing your concern in such a respectful manner. But please do not worry; I am very healthy and am taking in the proper amount of fuel for optimum health. It’s not always easy to tell if someone is healthy from looking at photos, but my weight is just fine for my body.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Thanks for expressing your concern in such a respectful manner. But please do not worry; I am very healthy and am taking in the proper amount of fuel for optimum health. It’s not always easy to tell if someone is healthy from looking at photos, but my weight is just fine for my body.

  658. Libby Oed says

    Hey Katie =)
    I love your blog. You seem absolutely lovely, are stunningly beautiful and you have such fresh and creative ideas. I’m scared for you though. I know this is probably none of my business so feel free to just delete this, but in your photos you look extremely underweight and I am really worried. I know you say you eat what your body desires, but sometimes when someone has under eaten for a while the body doesn’t recognise hunger normally. Please consider receiving help and gaining some weight. You would appear so much healthier.
    I hope I haven’t offended you! That really wasn’t my intention!
    Kind regards,
    Libby

  659. Sara says

    I cannot believe I only just found your blog–I love running and eating healthily, and I love dessert! This website is perfect! I am so excited to try your baked oatmeal tomorrow morning 🙂 Thank you!

  660. Sara says

    I cannot believe I only just found your blog–I love running and eating healthily, and I love dessert! This website is perfect! I am so excited to try your baked oatmeal tomorrow morning 🙂 Thank you!

  661. Ibby says

    I just discovered your website and OMG!!! I decided to make the flourless chocolate chip cookies. I must admit that I had to improvise since I didn’t have all of the ingredients and wow they are amazing cookies. I used half oatmeal and half raw pecans instead of all oatmeal since that was what was available in my pantry. I also used macerated dates instead of the brown sugar. The husband is on a caffeine free, sugar free diet for a while. Everything else I kept the same and the cookies were soft, sweet and just plain delicious. I will be recommending your site to everyone from now on. Bravo.

  662. Ibby says

    I just discovered your website and OMG!!! I decided to make the flourless chocolate chip cookies. I must admit that I had to improvise since I didn’t have all of the ingredients and wow they are amazing cookies. I used half oatmeal and half raw pecans instead of all oatmeal since that was what was available in my pantry. I also used macerated dates instead of the brown sugar. The husband is on a caffeine free, sugar free diet for a while. Everything else I kept the same and the cookies were soft, sweet and just plain delicious. I will be recommending your site to everyone from now on. Bravo.

  663. Emma says

    hi im 15 and i do ALOT of cooking i love your blog…. btw how old are you? i cant tell XD anyways keep up the good work!

  664. Emma says

    hi im 15 and i do ALOT of cooking i love your blog…. btw how old are you? i cant tell XD anyways keep up the good work!

  665. Caroline says

    Wow! Just made the flour less black bean brownies! They are so great! I know my family would have no idea that they are Vegan and made with black beans. I have so many diet concerns and this blog is such a god send! Thank you – keep writing it all down for us!!! I want to try substituting avacado for the coconut oil or as you said, a nut butter! Yummmm.

  666. Caroline says

    Wow! Just made the flour less black bean brownies! They are so great! I know my family would have no idea that they are Vegan and made with black beans. I have so many diet concerns and this blog is such a god send! Thank you – keep writing it all down for us!!! I want to try substituting avacado for the coconut oil or as you said, a nut butter! Yummmm.

  667. Roberta says

    Hi Katie, a friend of mine shared a recipe of yours with me and I had to come and check out your page! I AM IN LOVE NOW!!!! I love chocolate and your recipes are all vegan on top of it, so no more trying to figure out a substitution !!!! THANK YOU!!!! Keep on doing what you’re doing!!!!!
    Veg on ,
    Roberta.

  668. Roberta says

    Hi Katie, a friend of mine shared a recipe of yours with me and I had to come and check out your page! I AM IN LOVE NOW!!!! I love chocolate and your recipes are all vegan on top of it, so no more trying to figure out a substitution !!!! THANK YOU!!!! Keep on doing what you’re doing!!!!!
    Veg on ,
    Roberta.

  669. Lindsay Jo Burden says

    Hello! It’s lovely to meet you. I’m a pretty new vegan, but the kitchen is my favorite place to be and I’m constantly trying new recipes, making new recipes, tweaking old recipes, you know what I mean. My kids will be thrilled tomorrow when they come home to some fresh peanut butter cookies, thanks to you! I’ll be checking back often, thanks so much!

  670. Lindsay Jo Burden says

    Hello! It’s lovely to meet you. I’m a pretty new vegan, but the kitchen is my favorite place to be and I’m constantly trying new recipes, making new recipes, tweaking old recipes, you know what I mean. My kids will be thrilled tomorrow when they come home to some fresh peanut butter cookies, thanks to you! I’ll be checking back often, thanks so much!

  671. Exandra says

    Hey, love it! All the recipes are beyond yummy, and adding the health makes it all the better. My friend and I have tried a lot of them, and they are SOOO good. The pictures you take rock, too. The single serve recipes are my favorite. One-minute chocolate cake is past genius!

  672. Exandra says

    Hey, love it! All the recipes are beyond yummy, and adding the health makes it all the better. My friend and I have tried a lot of them, and they are SOOO good. The pictures you take rock, too. The single serve recipes are my favorite. One-minute chocolate cake is past genius!

  673. Rachel says

    Katie! Your dessert blog is awesome – thanks so much for doing this 🙂 I was wondering (and I’ll need to look through the comments to see if anyone else has asked for this) if you would tag your recipes or collect them under a high in healthy fats tag. I lost a bunch of weight, but one of the side effects has been hair loss, which I am trying to rectify with increasing my healthy fat intake.

  674. Rachel says

    Katie! Your dessert blog is awesome – thanks so much for doing this 🙂 I was wondering (and I’ll need to look through the comments to see if anyone else has asked for this) if you would tag your recipes or collect them under a high in healthy fats tag. I lost a bunch of weight, but one of the side effects has been hair loss, which I am trying to rectify with increasing my healthy fat intake.

  675. Lisa Marie says

    This website is awesome! I am from Germany and so I can’t get all ingredients for some recipes, but I can’t wait to try the other ones. I am so happy you post so many pumpkin recipes! Keep on doing this, it’s great!

  676. Lisa Marie says

    This website is awesome! I am from Germany and so I can’t get all ingredients for some recipes, but I can’t wait to try the other ones. I am so happy you post so many pumpkin recipes! Keep on doing this, it’s great!

  677. Hannah says

    Thank you for all these awesome recipes!
    No one in my family is vegan, but I love how your recipes are dairy free (sister’s allergies)!
    You’re so funny, and very pretty. I’m so glad I found your blog!
    Thank you, from a fellow chocoholic!

  678. Hannah says

    Thank you for all these awesome recipes!
    No one in my family is vegan, but I love how your recipes are dairy free (sister’s allergies)!
    You’re so funny, and very pretty. I’m so glad I found your blog!
    Thank you, from a fellow chocoholic!

  679. Juli says

    LoveloveLOVE this site, it’s my first line of defense in a healthy diet (a HUGE switch from last year for me) Do you have any recipe ideas for a coffee creamer substitute? This time of year, the holiday flavors are my main downfall!

  680. Juli says

    LoveloveLOVE this site, it’s my first line of defense in a healthy diet (a HUGE switch from last year for me) Do you have any recipe ideas for a coffee creamer substitute? This time of year, the holiday flavors are my main downfall!

  681. Kelsey says

    Katie,
    This is the BEST website I have found for making healthy desserts!!! I love baking, and I try to eat healthy, but my two passions have always been enemies until now! I love the website and am very excited to try several recipes! 🙂

  682. Kelsey says

    Katie,
    This is the BEST website I have found for making healthy desserts!!! I love baking, and I try to eat healthy, but my two passions have always been enemies until now! I love the website and am very excited to try several recipes! 🙂

  683. Meredith Bullock says

    Hi Katie!

    Firstly, let me just say how lovely, informative and delicious your blog is. I have tried several recipes and loved each and every one I am inspired by your recipes and success and am grateful for you sharing your talent!

    I follow your blog and saw your post today about how much your photography transformed. I can relate!

    Your post reminded me I wanted to reach out to you. I am an artist, graphic designer, illustrator and visual composer. I specialize in Branding & Identity for creative entrepreneurs like you! Why am I telling you all of this? I would love to work with you!

    If setting yourself apart from others and having a brand that speaks your mission, style and aesthetic sounds like something you would like to learn more about and perhaps try, I would love to talk more.

    I anticipate your response and next blog post!

    Sincerely,
    Meredith

    Meredith C Bullock
    Artist & Founder of Hazel Wonderland
    http://www.hazelwonderland.com
    http://www.hazelwonderlandblog.com

  684. Meredith Bullock says

    Hi Katie!

    Firstly, let me just say how lovely, informative and delicious your blog is. I have tried several recipes and loved each and every one I am inspired by your recipes and success and am grateful for you sharing your talent!

    I follow your blog and saw your post today about how much your photography transformed. I can relate!

    Your post reminded me I wanted to reach out to you. I am an artist, graphic designer, illustrator and visual composer. I specialize in Branding & Identity for creative entrepreneurs like you! Why am I telling you all of this? I would love to work with you!

    If setting yourself apart from others and having a brand that speaks your mission, style and aesthetic sounds like something you would like to learn more about and perhaps try, I would love to talk more.

    I anticipate your response and next blog post!

    Sincerely,
    Meredith

    Meredith C Bullock
    Artist & Founder of Hazel Wonderland
    http://www.hazelwonderland.com
    http://www.hazelwonderlandblog.com

  685. Judy Cote says

    Hi Katie – my Early Childhood PTA group in Allen Texas is looking for a chocolate related speaker for our February meeting – Valentines day makes us think chocolate – funny how that works! We moms really really appreciate your fantastic chocolate and beyond recipes that are healthy too. Would you be interested? Feb 8th is the date – I know it is short notice. Appreciate your consideration.
    Judy

      • judy says

        Thanks for the reply Katie. if you would ever be interested we’d love to have you as a speaker. We are a small group so its very informal and low key. Going on small group speaking engagements would be good training for your future book tours. I’m guessing you have that in your near future. We love supporting entrepreneurs and the topic of healthy desserts is one that interests moms very much. Love your creativity! Best of luck to you! Judy

      • judy says

        Thanks for the reply Katie. if you would ever be interested we’d love to have you as a speaker. We are a small group so its very informal and low key. Going on small group speaking engagements would be good training for your future book tours. I’m guessing you have that in your near future. We love supporting entrepreneurs and the topic of healthy desserts is one that interests moms very much. Love your creativity! Best of luck to you! Judy

  686. Judy Cote says

    Hi Katie – my Early Childhood PTA group in Allen Texas is looking for a chocolate related speaker for our February meeting – Valentines day makes us think chocolate – funny how that works! We moms really really appreciate your fantastic chocolate and beyond recipes that are healthy too. Would you be interested? Feb 8th is the date – I know it is short notice. Appreciate your consideration.
    Judy

  687. LauraJo says

    Wow, I love your site! I too am constantly looking for ways to make traditionally fatty/sugary desserts more healthy, and you are my godsend! Thanks!

  688. LauraJo says

    Wow, I love your site! I too am constantly looking for ways to make traditionally fatty/sugary desserts more healthy, and you are my godsend! Thanks!

  689. Virginia says

    hello, I have just stumbled upon your site and love it! I am already going to make some recipes in a minute but first I wanted to know if you had a conversion for Jam Drop cookies http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7317/jam+drops
    I think you guys call them jam thumbprint? It is my husbands favourite cookie but I would like a healthier version. TIA
    Virginia

  690. Virginia says

    hello, I have just stumbled upon your site and love it! I am already going to make some recipes in a minute but first I wanted to know if you had a conversion for Jam Drop cookies http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7317/jam+drops
    I think you guys call them jam thumbprint? It is my husbands favourite cookie but I would like a healthier version. TIA
    Virginia

  691. Audrey says

    Hello Katie, I just wanted to tell you thanks so much for sharing your incredible recipes, I absolutely love you! You are so inspiring and creative, not to mention INSANELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Your blog is the coolest out there. Again thanks Katie…keep on being incredible 😀

  692. Audrey says

    Hello Katie, I just wanted to tell you thanks so much for sharing your incredible recipes, I absolutely love you! You are so inspiring and creative, not to mention INSANELY GORGEOUS!!!!! Your blog is the coolest out there. Again thanks Katie…keep on being incredible 😀

  693. Kelly says

    Hi, just wanted to say I absolutely love your blog! I am recovering from an eating disorder, and am part of a facebook group where girls who are recovering post recipes-your recipes are an absolute hit!!! Today for “Fear Food Friday” (a day where we all challenge ourselves to eat a food we have a hard time with or makes us anxious) I made your baked coconut cookie dough oatmeal- it was phenomenal!!!! Thank you for providing healthy recipes for a healthy life!

  694. Kelly says

    Hi, just wanted to say I absolutely love your blog! I am recovering from an eating disorder, and am part of a facebook group where girls who are recovering post recipes-your recipes are an absolute hit!!! Today for “Fear Food Friday” (a day where we all challenge ourselves to eat a food we have a hard time with or makes us anxious) I made your baked coconut cookie dough oatmeal- it was phenomenal!!!! Thank you for providing healthy recipes for a healthy life!

  695. Mary says

    I know the answer is somewhere on this site to be found, but just spent 30 min looking and out of time. How can I print a recipe? I try to copy and paste into Word on my iMac, but most often get a jumble. I know it wastes ink and paper, but I love to bring a recipe to the store to buy supplies & then use in the kitchen to follow. Then I save for another day or share. Am I missing something obvious. Thanks for your time – and an awesome bunch of recipes that you gift us!

  696. Mary says

    I know the answer is somewhere on this site to be found, but just spent 30 min looking and out of time. How can I print a recipe? I try to copy and paste into Word on my iMac, but most often get a jumble. I know it wastes ink and paper, but I love to bring a recipe to the store to buy supplies & then use in the kitchen to follow. Then I save for another day or share. Am I missing something obvious. Thanks for your time – and an awesome bunch of recipes that you gift us!

  697. Kelly says

    Hi Katie, I would love to see a single serving chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal choc chip cookie, and something chocolate peppermint. Not a huge fan of no bake but anxious to see what you have in store!

  698. Kelly says

    Hi Katie, I would love to see a single serving chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal choc chip cookie, and something chocolate peppermint. Not a huge fan of no bake but anxious to see what you have in store!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I think the majority of my recipes are already corn-free. Maybe I’m overlooking a hidden source of corn, but I’d think the only ones you’d need to watch out for would be any that call for cornstarch (there aren’t many, and you can usually sub arrowroot anyway), cornmeal, or actual corn. But, as I said, maybe I am overlooking an ingredient. I am admittedly not very knowledgeable about that particular allergy.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I think the majority of my recipes are already corn-free. Maybe I’m overlooking a hidden source of corn, but I’d think the only ones you’d need to watch out for would be any that call for cornstarch (there aren’t many, and you can usually sub arrowroot anyway), cornmeal, or actual corn. But, as I said, maybe I am overlooking an ingredient. I am admittedly not very knowledgeable about that particular allergy.

  699. Madelene says

    I am doing a project for school and would like to send you a persuasive letter. Could you please send me your mailing address?
    Thanks so much!!

  700. Madelene says

    I am doing a project for school and would like to send you a persuasive letter. Could you please send me your mailing address?
    Thanks so much!!

  701. Peggy says

    Where have you been all my life??!! Or rather . . . all my VEGAN life??!! Which hasn’t been that long really but oh how I miss desserts, REAL desserts. NOT ANY MORE! My vegan-leery husband loved the Fake Vita Tops and tonight we are trying the Tater Like Tots.

    One questions, can I use your recipes in my B&B and pass them on to my guests, giving you full credit of course?

    I already recommended you on my inn’s FB page and my friends are lovin’ ya big time 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aw thanks, Peggy :).

      I’m working on a cookbook, and I’m not sure about copyright laws with the recipes that are going in the book. I think the publisher would rather the recipes not be reprinted… I think one would be ok, but for more than that could you possibly just give them the link?

      • Peggy says

        I wasn’t going to print recipes out and giving them to people, I don’t think that would be right….I’ll just say where I got them and they can go check-out your website and fall in love with it too! BTW…the Tater Like Tots were a hit. The Mr. didn’t even know they weren’t made with potatoes…too funny 🙂

      • Peggy says

        I wasn’t going to print recipes out and giving them to people, I don’t think that would be right….I’ll just say where I got them and they can go check-out your website and fall in love with it too! BTW…the Tater Like Tots were a hit. The Mr. didn’t even know they weren’t made with potatoes…too funny 🙂

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Aw thanks, Peggy :).

      I’m working on a cookbook, and I’m not sure about copyright laws with the recipes that are going in the book. I think the publisher would rather the recipes not be reprinted… I think one would be ok, but for more than that could you possibly just give them the link?

  702. Peggy says

    Where have you been all my life??!! Or rather . . . all my VEGAN life??!! Which hasn’t been that long really but oh how I miss desserts, REAL desserts. NOT ANY MORE! My vegan-leery husband loved the Fake Vita Tops and tonight we are trying the Tater Like Tots.

    One questions, can I use your recipes in my B&B and pass them on to my guests, giving you full credit of course?

    I already recommended you on my inn’s FB page and my friends are lovin’ ya big time 🙂

  703. Bundi Sunn says

    Thank you so much for creating this website! I happened to stumble upon it and your recipes look incredible! 🙂 Can’t wait to try some!

  704. Bundi Sunn says

    Thank you so much for creating this website! I happened to stumble upon it and your recipes look incredible! 🙂 Can’t wait to try some!

  705. Chelsea says

    THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF HEALTHY BAKING EXCELLENCE! I can’t believe how utterly delicious your recipes are, and the people I trick into eating them can’t believe how utterly healthy they are! Thank you for sharing all this awesomeness, you make lives peachy!

  706. Chelsea says

    THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL OF HEALTHY BAKING EXCELLENCE! I can’t believe how utterly delicious your recipes are, and the people I trick into eating them can’t believe how utterly healthy they are! Thank you for sharing all this awesomeness, you make lives peachy!

  707. Bonnie says

    I would love for you to come up with some tartlet recipes. I just got a tartlet pan from Williams & Sonoma and was horrified at the 12 tablespoons of butter required for the crust. Now I’m thinking your pie crust would be great for most dessert-ish recipes, but do you have any thoughts on eggy, quiche like tartlets? I’m also thinking your strawberry frosting would be good in these mini tarts topped with fresh berries. Perhaps a chocolate frosting topped with chocolates shavings? I love your blog. I recommend it to everyone!!

  708. Bonnie says

    I would love for you to come up with some tartlet recipes. I just got a tartlet pan from Williams & Sonoma and was horrified at the 12 tablespoons of butter required for the crust. Now I’m thinking your pie crust would be great for most dessert-ish recipes, but do you have any thoughts on eggy, quiche like tartlets? I’m also thinking your strawberry frosting would be good in these mini tarts topped with fresh berries. Perhaps a chocolate frosting topped with chocolates shavings? I love your blog. I recommend it to everyone!!

  709. Christine Moore says

    I was thinking about this the other day: what do you do with the recipe products that “don’t make the cut”? I know you try to be as resourceful as possible, but is it part of the process as a recipe tester/maker that sometimes you do not want to give away or save your finished result so you end up throwing it in the garbage? I bet you’re very creative and avoid this last resort most of the time.

  710. Christine Moore says

    I was thinking about this the other day: what do you do with the recipe products that “don’t make the cut”? I know you try to be as resourceful as possible, but is it part of the process as a recipe tester/maker that sometimes you do not want to give away or save your finished result so you end up throwing it in the garbage? I bet you’re very creative and avoid this last resort most of the time.

  711. Theresa says

    Katie you are my SUPERHERO!!!!!
    I was hoping you could put your super hero brain to work and come up with a good coffee creamer??????? Everything out there has hydrogenated oils or just aren’t creamy or sweet enough!! I would be sooooooo appreciative!!!!

  712. Theresa says

    Katie you are my SUPERHERO!!!!!
    I was hoping you could put your super hero brain to work and come up with a good coffee creamer??????? Everything out there has hydrogenated oils or just aren’t creamy or sweet enough!! I would be sooooooo appreciative!!!!

  713. LaraŠušmelj says

    hey there, awesome lady! I am vegan who has not tried to make all the desserts yet, but I just adore them. just being happy for this healthy and interesting blog, thank you :)* keep rocking.

  714. LaraŠušmelj says

    hey there, awesome lady! I am vegan who has not tried to make all the desserts yet, but I just adore them. just being happy for this healthy and interesting blog, thank you :)* keep rocking.

  715. Lisa says

    Your tofu eggnog is the BOMB! I had it with a fine Kentucky bourbon and oh my goodness, so delicious. And not calorie and fat laden like regular nog. THANK YOU! Great recipe!!

  716. Lisa says

    Your tofu eggnog is the BOMB! I had it with a fine Kentucky bourbon and oh my goodness, so delicious. And not calorie and fat laden like regular nog. THANK YOU! Great recipe!!

  717. Nataly says

    Hello, Katie!
    1st, fantastic blog! Great recipes!!
    Can I ask you a personal question? Why are you vegan? For how long do you do this? I’m trying to decide for myself and would love to hear your reasons and thoughts in this, if you don’t mind?
    Thank you very much!
    Nataly

  718. Nataly says

    Hello, Katie!
    1st, fantastic blog! Great recipes!!
    Can I ask you a personal question? Why are you vegan? For how long do you do this? I’m trying to decide for myself and would love to hear your reasons and thoughts in this, if you don’t mind?
    Thank you very much!
    Nataly

  719. Nora says

    Just to say it again. I looove your new layout, it`s way more easy to find recipes and the white background is wonderfully neutral.
    xoxo Nora 😀

  720. Nora says

    Just to say it again. I looove your new layout, it`s way more easy to find recipes and the white background is wonderfully neutral.
    xoxo Nora 😀

  721. Brittany says

    Thank you! The site update is great. I have been secretly wishing for this as I have lost recipes on cck a number of times. I would remember something you made, only to be searching the site in vain to find it again. So excited about this new look. Much more comprehensive! Thank you for all the work you do, love it!

  722. Brittany says

    Thank you! The site update is great. I have been secretly wishing for this as I have lost recipes on cck a number of times. I would remember something you made, only to be searching the site in vain to find it again. So excited about this new look. Much more comprehensive! Thank you for all the work you do, love it!

  723. Jado says

    LOVE your blog. I found this via another post through Pinterest and have been pinning some of the recipes. My husband and I are primal eaters and our downfall is almost always eating a dessert packed with sugar and then feeling not only crummy from the sugar, but guilty as well. Last night I made the coconut crack bars – we LOVE them!! Thank you so much for the recipes and the inspiration to take healthy eating yet another step forward. I’m looking forward to trying more of the recipes for sure! My husband is THRILLED! p.s. – it would be really great to not have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the feedback to leave feedback. My little iPad was unhappy. 🙂

  724. Jado says

    LOVE your blog. I found this via another post through Pinterest and have been pinning some of the recipes. My husband and I are primal eaters and our downfall is almost always eating a dessert packed with sugar and then feeling not only crummy from the sugar, but guilty as well. Last night I made the coconut crack bars – we LOVE them!! Thank you so much for the recipes and the inspiration to take healthy eating yet another step forward. I’m looking forward to trying more of the recipes for sure! My husband is THRILLED! p.s. – it would be really great to not have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the feedback to leave feedback. My little iPad was unhappy. 🙂

  725. Rachel says

    Hi Katie,
    Just so you know, on your new website I cannot find the comments at the end of the posts except for this one. Great site!

  726. Rachel says

    Hi Katie,
    Just so you know, on your new website I cannot find the comments at the end of the posts except for this one. Great site!

  727. Allison says

    I love CCK!
    But, my tummy does not always love Xylitol in large quantities. Do you have recommendations for a sugar-free brown sugar? I tried the Xylitol + molasses approach, but suffice it to say, I regretted that decision after the fact. Your advice would be most appreciated! =]

  728. Allison says

    I love CCK!
    But, my tummy does not always love Xylitol in large quantities. Do you have recommendations for a sugar-free brown sugar? I tried the Xylitol + molasses approach, but suffice it to say, I regretted that decision after the fact. Your advice would be most appreciated! =]

  729. Tess says

    Hi Katie,

    I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you for your wonderful website. My boyfriend and I have recently gone vegan, but the thought of not being able to bake and eat goodies terrified me! I love baking, and both of us have a sweet tooth, so we had to find a way to be vegan and still have our treats.

    I come to your website almost daily for a new recipe of deliciousness. Just to give you an idea of how often I use it…my boyfriend went to grab the last lemon bar tonight for dessert (and to annoy me since there was none left for me!), but I made the chocolate peanut butter oatmeal with the frosting to annoy him…only to have him not only eat the last lemon bar, but half of my chocolate oatmeal as well!!! Good thing the lemon bars are low cal!

    I’ve tried loads of your recipes and haven’t had one fail yet!!! Thanks so much!

  730. Tess says

    Hi Katie,

    I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to you for your wonderful website. My boyfriend and I have recently gone vegan, but the thought of not being able to bake and eat goodies terrified me! I love baking, and both of us have a sweet tooth, so we had to find a way to be vegan and still have our treats.

    I come to your website almost daily for a new recipe of deliciousness. Just to give you an idea of how often I use it…my boyfriend went to grab the last lemon bar tonight for dessert (and to annoy me since there was none left for me!), but I made the chocolate peanut butter oatmeal with the frosting to annoy him…only to have him not only eat the last lemon bar, but half of my chocolate oatmeal as well!!! Good thing the lemon bars are low cal!

    I’ve tried loads of your recipes and haven’t had one fail yet!!! Thanks so much!

  731. Lea says

    I am unhealthily obsessed with this blog. I have exams in a week (math first! Wish me luck!) and all I’m doing is surfing your blog for more and more recipes and making notes, like, okay, ” I can make this for my brother when he comes to visit” or “This would be perfect for my friend’s birthday” etc.
    I have a feeling I’m going to fail-but be an incredible dessert-making failure!
    Lea

  732. Lea says

    I am unhealthily obsessed with this blog. I have exams in a week (math first! Wish me luck!) and all I’m doing is surfing your blog for more and more recipes and making notes, like, okay, ” I can make this for my brother when he comes to visit” or “This would be perfect for my friend’s birthday” etc.
    I have a feeling I’m going to fail-but be an incredible dessert-making failure!
    Lea

  733. Elaine says

    Can you perhaps put a size reference in your pictures? For example, the poptarts you made. I thought they were as large as regular poptarts until I saw the strawberry next to it. Could you perhaps put some kind of universal size reference? (ie ruler, golf ball, dice, etc.)

  734. Elaine says

    Can you perhaps put a size reference in your pictures? For example, the poptarts you made. I thought they were as large as regular poptarts until I saw the strawberry next to it. Could you perhaps put some kind of universal size reference? (ie ruler, golf ball, dice, etc.)

  735. carl says

    Hi Katie……I was fixing to make a lemon flavored lara bar, so I went to your recipes and low and behold there was not one. I had told someone over the weekend that I was going to make them for our next meeting based on your recipe, and now I realize that I made a mistake in that I thought the sunshine bar recipe was a lemon one. I now have re-read the recipe and realized that it is pineapple based. So, here is my question……..what do you think I could use to make that recipe into a lemon flavored bar? Thank you a ton.

  736. carl says

    Hi Katie……I was fixing to make a lemon flavored lara bar, so I went to your recipes and low and behold there was not one. I had told someone over the weekend that I was going to make them for our next meeting based on your recipe, and now I realize that I made a mistake in that I thought the sunshine bar recipe was a lemon one. I now have re-read the recipe and realized that it is pineapple based. So, here is my question……..what do you think I could use to make that recipe into a lemon flavored bar? Thank you a ton.

  737. 2da4est says

    I just wanted to tell you how much I love your recipes. This is me to a T “healthy but refuses to give up eating delicious desserts” I always loved to bake since turning vegan I am having to learn all over again. Your recipes are perfect. But have to tell you something funny. We had a friend over who is an Alaskan hunting guide (can’t always pick what your friends do) when I put a plate of chocolate babies in front of him he said it looked like moose scat. So he and my other half had a great laugh making fun of me. Even looked moose scat up on the internet and actually they looked alike. Lots of laughter but they did love them!! Also make the coconut macaroons which they loved even more. I can wait to try the frosting shot today! We had a great time and really enjoyed our treats. Vegan and carnivore come together!
    Thank you so much!

  738. 2da4est says

    I just wanted to tell you how much I love your recipes. This is me to a T “healthy but refuses to give up eating delicious desserts” I always loved to bake since turning vegan I am having to learn all over again. Your recipes are perfect. But have to tell you something funny. We had a friend over who is an Alaskan hunting guide (can’t always pick what your friends do) when I put a plate of chocolate babies in front of him he said it looked like moose scat. So he and my other half had a great laugh making fun of me. Even looked moose scat up on the internet and actually they looked alike. Lots of laughter but they did love them!! Also make the coconut macaroons which they loved even more. I can wait to try the frosting shot today! We had a great time and really enjoyed our treats. Vegan and carnivore come together!
    Thank you so much!

  739. Danielle says

    Hi Katie!

    Always enjoy getting your recipes. I wanted to try making the “hot choclate butter”, but I don’t like agave and cannot eat stevia, is there any other sweetener I can use (i.e. sugar, brown sugar, etc.)?

  740. Danielle says

    Hi Katie!

    Always enjoy getting your recipes. I wanted to try making the “hot choclate butter”, but I don’t like agave and cannot eat stevia, is there any other sweetener I can use (i.e. sugar, brown sugar, etc.)?

  741. Rachael C. says

    I just found your blog, and I’m SO happy! It’s amazing! I started myfitnesspal.com and I added one of your recipes to it (Hot Apple Crumble Bars). I made them tonight and actually cut them into small squares- 25! I’m so excited to be able to track sugars, have recipes that are much lower in sugar, and contain whole wheat! You rock! I have PCOS and we are working at having kids and your recipes are such a blessing to help stay healthy and enjoy yummy things! Thank you!!

  742. Rachael C. says

    I just found your blog, and I’m SO happy! It’s amazing! I started myfitnesspal.com and I added one of your recipes to it (Hot Apple Crumble Bars). I made them tonight and actually cut them into small squares- 25! I’m so excited to be able to track sugars, have recipes that are much lower in sugar, and contain whole wheat! You rock! I have PCOS and we are working at having kids and your recipes are such a blessing to help stay healthy and enjoy yummy things! Thank you!!

  743. Danielle says

    I want to hug you! I love everything about this site and these recipes. I just stumbled upon your Pinterest one day and I am hooked. Thank GOD for you!!!!

    I’m at work droooooling over the copycat reese’s eggs right now–I want to quit my job so I can go home and make them 😛

    Oh and I’m not a vegan, just a health-food junkie, and your recipes get my non-vegan seal of approval!

    Keep up all the great work. I’m sure I speak for all of your fans in saying we LOVE YOUR CHOCOLATE-COVERED BLOG!!
    Best wishes 🙂

  744. Danielle says

    I want to hug you! I love everything about this site and these recipes. I just stumbled upon your Pinterest one day and I am hooked. Thank GOD for you!!!!

    I’m at work droooooling over the copycat reese’s eggs right now–I want to quit my job so I can go home and make them 😛

    Oh and I’m not a vegan, just a health-food junkie, and your recipes get my non-vegan seal of approval!

    Keep up all the great work. I’m sure I speak for all of your fans in saying we LOVE YOUR CHOCOLATE-COVERED BLOG!!
    Best wishes 🙂

  745. Cerc says

    Hi Katie! I’m Cerc, a 14 year old blogger from Hong Kong. I LOVE reading your blog and baking your recipes! I would be so excited if you would be able to write a guest post for Cercalicious too! I’ve written a few posts on cooking (eg: healthy banana bread) but I’ve always wanted to have a special guest write on my blog too. If you wouldn’t mind, please consider doing a guest post for me!
    Thank you so much for your time and reading this post!
    Cerc

  746. Cerc says

    Hi Katie! I’m Cerc, a 14 year old blogger from Hong Kong. I LOVE reading your blog and baking your recipes! I would be so excited if you would be able to write a guest post for Cercalicious too! I’ve written a few posts on cooking (eg: healthy banana bread) but I’ve always wanted to have a special guest write on my blog too. If you wouldn’t mind, please consider doing a guest post for me!
    Thank you so much for your time and reading this post!
    Cerc

  747. Sarah says

    I like your website, but as a nutrition editor of a major magazine, it would help to tell your readers the serving sizes on which your nutritional information is based. Otherwise, it’s not very helpful! Sometimes, your recipes indicate a range of servings (eg, 8-12), but the data doesn’t say if it’s for 8 or 12–and there’s a big difference in nutrition based on that serving range… And then other times, there is no suggested serving for recipes and it makes it impossible to know what your recipes are based on. Would just be so super helpful to have nutrition based on XYZ serving!!!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Sarah,
      As is standard practice in cookbooks (and major magazines, actually), if a range is given for servings, the nutrition information is always based on the larger number of servings unless otherwise stated.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      Hi Sarah,
      As is standard practice in cookbooks (and major magazines, actually), if a range is given for servings, the nutrition information is always based on the larger number of servings unless otherwise stated.

  748. Sarah says

    I like your website, but as a nutrition editor of a major magazine, it would help to tell your readers the serving sizes on which your nutritional information is based. Otherwise, it’s not very helpful! Sometimes, your recipes indicate a range of servings (eg, 8-12), but the data doesn’t say if it’s for 8 or 12–and there’s a big difference in nutrition based on that serving range… And then other times, there is no suggested serving for recipes and it makes it impossible to know what your recipes are based on. Would just be so super helpful to have nutrition based on XYZ serving!!!

  749. Aly says

    Katie,
    You just may have my favorite blog in the world. I swear we are soul sisters-a day just isn’t a day without dessert! Love the recipes. Chocolate frosting shots and chocolate black bean brownies have totally changed my life 😉 Thanks!

  750. Aly says

    Katie,
    You just may have my favorite blog in the world. I swear we are soul sisters-a day just isn’t a day without dessert! Love the recipes. Chocolate frosting shots and chocolate black bean brownies have totally changed my life 😉 Thanks!

  751. susan says

    the flourless oatmeal cookies are a welcome revolution in this house. i only feel sorry for three decades of needlessly feeding my family, friends, coworkers and bake sale recipients tons of flour & butter. these oatmeal cookies are a newfound treasure and i really can’t thankyou enough!

  752. susan says

    the flourless oatmeal cookies are a welcome revolution in this house. i only feel sorry for three decades of needlessly feeding my family, friends, coworkers and bake sale recipients tons of flour & butter. these oatmeal cookies are a newfound treasure and i really can’t thankyou enough!

  753. Catherine says

    This blog is amazing!!!! Thank you so much Katie!! I have a question though. Can you do a recipe for monkey bread muffins? Well…keep posting!

  754. Catherine says

    This blog is amazing!!!! Thank you so much Katie!! I have a question though. Can you do a recipe for monkey bread muffins? Well…keep posting!

  755. Catherine says

    This blog is amazing!!!! Thank you so much Katie!! I have a question though. Can you do a recipe for monkey bread muffins? Well…keep posting!

  756. Catherine says

    This blog is amazing!!!! Thank you so much Katie!! I have a question though. Can you do a recipe for monkey bread muffins? Well…keep posting!

  757. caringcyberfriend says

    Katie, hope you are taking care of yourself. I totally advocate healthy eating, and healthy desserts…and healthy looking beautiful women. I can see the eating disorder on the outside, it is keeping you from being the real you! Get help.

  758. Chloe says

    Hey Katie! I love this blog! I keep wanting to make yummy treats for my family but we are all trying to eat healthier and I’m not helping! LOL. I was wondering why (in your recipes) we have to use specific flours, and complicated ingredients I have never heard of.. I guess we just don’t every make any complicated recipes!

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I’m confused… I try very hard to post recipes that don’t call for complicated ingredients at all. 🙁

      Most of the ingredients can be found in mainstream grocery stores. And you can always use the options. For example, most recipes will list spelt flour but also give an option for all-purpose.

    • Chocolate-Covered Katie says

      I’m confused… I try very hard to post recipes that don’t call for complicated ingredients at all. 🙁

      Most of the ingredients can be found in mainstream grocery stores. And you can always use the options. For example, most recipes will list spelt flour but also give an option for all-purpose.

  759. Chloe says

    Hey Katie! I love this blog! I keep wanting to make yummy treats for my family but we are all trying to eat healthier and I’m not helping! LOL. I was wondering why (in your recipes) we have to use specific flours, and complicated ingredients I have never heard of.. I guess we just don’t every make any complicated recipes!

  760. Nina says

    katie, I just wanted to thank for all of your inspiring recipes!
    they (and their deliciousness haha) never fail to amaze me (and my family, and no one ever believes they are vegan!).
    I love baking and sweet things of all kind and you showed me that all my favorites could easily be prepared vegan without fancy ingredients or suffering in the taste sector or having a funny texture. Because of you I finally had the courage to switch to a vegan diet and I feel so much better now! I cannot thank you enough!
    I live in Europe and am soooo hoping that I will be able to buy your cookbook here once it is released.
    I wish you all the best for your life, stay the amazing, kind and funny person that you are and be brave in the kitchen 😉

  761. Nina says

    katie, I just wanted to thank for all of your inspiring recipes!
    they (and their deliciousness haha) never fail to amaze me (and my family, and no one ever believes they are vegan!).
    I love baking and sweet things of all kind and you showed me that all my favorites could easily be prepared vegan without fancy ingredients or suffering in the taste sector or having a funny texture. Because of you I finally had the courage to switch to a vegan diet and I feel so much better now! I cannot thank you enough!
    I live in Europe and am soooo hoping that I will be able to buy your cookbook here once it is released.
    I wish you all the best for your life, stay the amazing, kind and funny person that you are and be brave in the kitchen 😉

  762. Christina says

    Love, love, love your site. I am newly gluten-free and adjusting and I am also a lacto-ovo vegetarian. Friends of ours were recently in the States and came back raving about double dipped chocolate covered peanut butter malt balls. My kids and husband would love to try them (who am I kidding…me too!)…do you have a recipe for this sinful concoction? Thanks for your help! All the best!

  763. Christina says

    Love, love, love your site. I am newly gluten-free and adjusting and I am also a lacto-ovo vegetarian. Friends of ours were recently in the States and came back raving about double dipped chocolate covered peanut butter malt balls. My kids and husband would love to try them (who am I kidding…me too!)…do you have a recipe for this sinful concoction? Thanks for your help! All the best!

  764. lorraine says

    I’ve never used curry paste.Is the one you had in your post today real spicy. Is their anyway I could read the label on line for the one you use?
    Thanks for your great work.

  765. lorraine says

    I’ve never used curry paste.Is the one you had in your post today real spicy. Is their anyway I could read the label on line for the one you use?
    Thanks for your great work.

  766. Kathleen Heckel says

    Have you heard of Xocai (sho-sigh) healthy chocolate.? What sets it apart from any other chocolate is that it is cold-processed, so retains the extremely high-antioxidant values of the cacao. It has amazing health & wellness benefits, as well as weight-loss.

  767. Kathleen Heckel says

    Have you heard of Xocai (sho-sigh) healthy chocolate.? What sets it apart from any other chocolate is that it is cold-processed, so retains the extremely high-antioxidant values of the cacao. It has amazing health & wellness benefits, as well as weight-loss.

  768. healthy baker says

    Katie, would LOVE more recipes using almond flour! I’ve tried your single-girl cupcakes with it and it just doesn’t work too well. With spelt being a wheat flour, I can’t eat it, and nor can hundreds who are also a part of my local fitness program. I keep a weekly recipe blog for the group and love showcasing your ideas and directing people here to your site! Almond flour is my go-to baking product (though I occasionally use pulsed oats) so please know that I will jump all over any almond flour recipes you can whip up for us! Thanks!

  769. healthy baker says

    Katie, would LOVE more recipes using almond flour! I’ve tried your single-girl cupcakes with it and it just doesn’t work too well. With spelt being a wheat flour, I can’t eat it, and nor can hundreds who are also a part of my local fitness program. I keep a weekly recipe blog for the group and love showcasing your ideas and directing people here to your site! Almond flour is my go-to baking product (though I occasionally use pulsed oats) so please know that I will jump all over any almond flour recipes you can whip up for us! Thanks!

  770. Randy Brittell says

    Katie you look amazing your web-site is awesome. All these wonderful desserts. Your photography is delectable as well. Two thumbs up too the Best ever Dessert site. Open your own place and you could put 31 Flavors, Cold Stone Ice Cream, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour and who ever else sells desserts!! 🙂
    You have a good thing going here and you know what your doing.

    Thanks for sharing the Sweet Treats with Us as well as your site.

    Looking forward to more from Chocolate Covered Katie.

    Chef Randall

  771. Randy Brittell says

    Katie you look amazing your web-site is awesome. All these wonderful desserts. Your photography is delectable as well. Two thumbs up too the Best ever Dessert site. Open your own place and you could put 31 Flavors, Cold Stone Ice Cream, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour and who ever else sells desserts!! 🙂
    You have a good thing going here and you know what your doing.

    Thanks for sharing the Sweet Treats with Us as well as your site.

    Looking forward to more from Chocolate Covered Katie.

    Chef Randall

  772. Ann Kulichik says

    Hey Katie!
    Love your recipes! I make you chocolate chip, pumpkin cake at every oppportunity, at least once every two weeks. Yeah, I can’t stay away. Anyway, one thing that would really induce my salivary action is a healthy recipe for cinnamon rolls. If you are so inspired, I would be too!
    Thank you,
    🙂 Ann

  773. Ann Kulichik says

    Hey Katie!
    Love your recipes! I make you chocolate chip, pumpkin cake at every oppportunity, at least once every two weeks. Yeah, I can’t stay away. Anyway, one thing that would really induce my salivary action is a healthy recipe for cinnamon rolls. If you are so inspired, I would be too!
    Thank you,
    🙂 Ann

  774. Cath Mc says

    Hi Katie, Absolutely love you and your website. Have you tried coconut flour in any of your recipes. Especially interested in your “single lady” recipes. I have tried most of them using spelt flour, and they are amazing. But I have also used coconut flour in other “mock” single serving recipes. Thanks so much! Cathy

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      So far just the Cake Batter Reeses, gluten-free breakfast pizza, and… I think that’s it, but you can type “coconut flour” into my search bar and see if anything else comes up.

      For the future (hopefull soon), I have an amazing coconut flour brownie recipe to post, as well as coconut flour cereal and chocolate bars.

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      So far just the Cake Batter Reeses, gluten-free breakfast pizza, and… I think that’s it, but you can type “coconut flour” into my search bar and see if anything else comes up.

      For the future (hopefull soon), I have an amazing coconut flour brownie recipe to post, as well as coconut flour cereal and chocolate bars.

  775. Cath Mc says

    Hi Katie, Absolutely love you and your website. Have you tried coconut flour in any of your recipes. Especially interested in your “single lady” recipes. I have tried most of them using spelt flour, and they are amazing. But I have also used coconut flour in other “mock” single serving recipes. Thanks so much! Cathy

  776. Eden says

    I found your site through Pinterest & tried at least half of your oatmeal recipes (using the whole milk that was always stocked in my fridge). They were so delicious, I decided to try your desserts & loved them too. Then I wondered how much different they would taste using almond milk, but there was hardly a difference. Well, long story short… I decided to try being a vegan for a year. My husband supported it & started doing his own research on it. After a few days he joined me & we both decided that a year was silly. We are vegans for life. We have a 7 month old boy, who we are going to raise vegan (controversial, I know). I must admit, I am nervous about telling people that. Glad he’s only eating babyfood, so I don’t have to worry about it just yet…
    And our 6 year old daughter is vegetarian/part-time vegan. She loves soy yogurt & can’t believe that when I hand her a cookie that none of the ingredients hurt animals.
    Anyway, I really just wanted to say thank you. We’ve been a vegan house-hold for just barely a month now. But we’re all loving it. And your blog/recipes inspired that. This has been a wonderful lifestyle change for us. And honestly, I feel so much healthier without meat in my life. I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do it! 🙂

  777. Eden says

    I found your site through Pinterest & tried at least half of your oatmeal recipes (using the whole milk that was always stocked in my fridge). They were so delicious, I decided to try your desserts & loved them too. Then I wondered how much different they would taste using almond milk, but there was hardly a difference. Well, long story short… I decided to try being a vegan for a year. My husband supported it & started doing his own research on it. After a few days he joined me & we both decided that a year was silly. We are vegans for life. We have a 7 month old boy, who we are going to raise vegan (controversial, I know). I must admit, I am nervous about telling people that. Glad he’s only eating babyfood, so I don’t have to worry about it just yet…
    And our 6 year old daughter is vegetarian/part-time vegan. She loves soy yogurt & can’t believe that when I hand her a cookie that none of the ingredients hurt animals.
    Anyway, I really just wanted to say thank you. We’ve been a vegan house-hold for just barely a month now. But we’re all loving it. And your blog/recipes inspired that. This has been a wonderful lifestyle change for us. And honestly, I feel so much healthier without meat in my life. I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do it! 🙂

  778. betsy shipley says

    Here is my easy vegan chocolate sauce recipe, feel free to add to it. Like to keep it on hand for when I get some old bananas that I freeze, pulse in the Vitamix and serve with the sauce.

    1 cup almond milk (pre-warmed in microwave) Luzerne brand (Safeway here in CA)
    1/4 cup cocoa powder or more if desired, dissolved in a little water (Chatfield’s brand from health food store)
    1/2 teaspoon stevia (Stevita Supreme)
    1/2 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in some water

    Toasted coconut/walnut mix

    Instructions:
    Pour almond milk into saucepan and slowly add cocoa powder that should be a bit on the thick side, stirring until lumps are gone. Add stevia (more or less until desired sweetness). Add water to the arrowroot and stir until desired thickness. Stir into the saucepan with the chocolate until a bit thickened, remove from heat.

    Take frozen bananas, toss into Vitamix (can add some additional frozen fruit) mix until you get the desired consistency. Pour/spoon into cups and pour chocolate sauce over.

    Top with coconut/nut mix.
    Enjoy.
    betsy shipley

  779. betsy shipley says

    Here is my easy vegan chocolate sauce recipe, feel free to add to it. Like to keep it on hand for when I get some old bananas that I freeze, pulse in the Vitamix and serve with the sauce.

    1 cup almond milk (pre-warmed in microwave) Luzerne brand (Safeway here in CA)
    1/4 cup cocoa powder or more if desired, dissolved in a little water (Chatfield’s brand from health food store)
    1/2 teaspoon stevia (Stevita Supreme)
    1/2 teaspoon arrowroot dissolved in some water

    Toasted coconut/walnut mix

    Instructions:
    Pour almond milk into saucepan and slowly add cocoa powder that should be a bit on the thick side, stirring until lumps are gone. Add stevia (more or less until desired sweetness). Add water to the arrowroot and stir until desired thickness. Stir into the saucepan with the chocolate until a bit thickened, remove from heat.

    Take frozen bananas, toss into Vitamix (can add some additional frozen fruit) mix until you get the desired consistency. Pour/spoon into cups and pour chocolate sauce over.

    Top with coconut/nut mix.
    Enjoy.
    betsy shipley

  780. Mishaa says

    hi Katie! ive recently discovered this blog and absolutely fell in love with it! im a bit of a health nut myself and started of with running a lot but have switched to more intense lifting (weights have helped my tone up so much!)
    I always thought id have to cheat myself because i cant go 2 days without chocolate but your recipes are an absolute life saver!
    thanks so much! 🙂

  781. Mishaa says

    hi Katie! ive recently discovered this blog and absolutely fell in love with it! im a bit of a health nut myself and started of with running a lot but have switched to more intense lifting (weights have helped my tone up so much!)
    I always thought id have to cheat myself because i cant go 2 days without chocolate but your recipes are an absolute life saver!
    thanks so much! 🙂

  782. Anonymous says

    love this blog, i am a BIG, HUGE, GIGANTIC FAN of chocolate peanut butter things and this blog has it almost everywhere!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! – coco-pb craver

  783. Anonymous says

    love this blog, i am a BIG, HUGE, GIGANTIC FAN of chocolate peanut butter things and this blog has it almost everywhere!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! – coco-pb craver

  784. Melissa says

    Hello!
    I’ve just discovered your website, can’t believe I hadn’t found it earlier! Just wanted to say how amazing all your recipes are. I have a massive sweet tooth and struggle to find vegan desserts, so i adore all you dessert recipes. However i love your savoury recipes too as I’m always looking for new dinner ideas. Thanks for all your recipes and keep up the good work!

  785. Melissa says

    Hello!
    I’ve just discovered your website, can’t believe I hadn’t found it earlier! Just wanted to say how amazing all your recipes are. I have a massive sweet tooth and struggle to find vegan desserts, so i adore all you dessert recipes. However i love your savoury recipes too as I’m always looking for new dinner ideas. Thanks for all your recipes and keep up the good work!

  786. Elle says

    I love this website. All your recipes sound amazing and I can’t wait to start trying some. My family and I are switching to organic and preservative free food so your recipes are PERFECT! Thank-you for sharing!

  787. Elle says

    I love this website. All your recipes sound amazing and I can’t wait to start trying some. My family and I are switching to organic and preservative free food so your recipes are PERFECT! Thank-you for sharing!

  788. Tasha says

    Just stumbled across this website. I cannot digest dairy products, and lots of desserts have dairy. There is so much to look at here…can you give me your top 5 fav desserts to start with? And please, don’t give me a healthy brownie recipe with black beans in it…I tried one from my Clean Eating cookbook and it was downright NASTY!

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Top 5 is hard lol. Maybe start with one of the ones on the right sidebar of this blog? There are a few little photos on the side of the blog that link to things like the deep dish cookie pie. Or there are also some links at the very bottom of the website. I like the peanut butter pie :).

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Top 5 is hard lol. Maybe start with one of the ones on the right sidebar of this blog? There are a few little photos on the side of the blog that link to things like the deep dish cookie pie. Or there are also some links at the very bottom of the website. I like the peanut butter pie :).

  789. Tasha says

    Just stumbled across this website. I cannot digest dairy products, and lots of desserts have dairy. There is so much to look at here…can you give me your top 5 fav desserts to start with? And please, don’t give me a healthy brownie recipe with black beans in it…I tried one from my Clean Eating cookbook and it was downright NASTY!

  790. Arely Z. says

    Just found this website by googling “Healthy Desserts”. Many results were not healthy at all (to me, anyway) but this blog is my new go-to. I’ve already subscribed by email, so yay! And thanks 🙂

  791. Arely Z. says

    Just found this website by googling “Healthy Desserts”. Many results were not healthy at all (to me, anyway) but this blog is my new go-to. I’ve already subscribed by email, so yay! And thanks 🙂

  792. Becca says

    Katie, I just discovered your blog and I’m so excited! I can’t wait to try some of your healthy versions of my favorites. I constantly battle my natural sweet tooth (and love affair with chocolate) with trying to eat/be healthy, so this is a great find!
    Have you tried PB2 for peanut butter in any if your recipes?

  793. Becca says

    Katie, I just discovered your blog and I’m so excited! I can’t wait to try some of your healthy versions of my favorites. I constantly battle my natural sweet tooth (and love affair with chocolate) with trying to eat/be healthy, so this is a great find!
    Have you tried PB2 for peanut butter in any if your recipes?

  794. teddy says

    Hi Kate, Have a look and a listen to our Chocolate song link. Hope you like it and will be willing to tell your other friends in the chocolate world about us.
    http://bit.ly/11PMtf4 ( Addicted to Chocolate)
    I am a film and music producer in West London
    Presently we are creating a live 60 minute Chocolate stage show with chocolate songs and dances called “Da.Block Choc Revue” with the girl Band, “Da.Block Babes which will perform live at Chocolate events and festivals.

    Please let us hear from you for your ideas or if you would like to work with us in some way.

    Thanks

    Teddy

    teddy@dablockonline.com
    0208 5817684 or 07961 327652

  795. teddy says

    Hi Kate, Have a look and a listen to our Chocolate song link. Hope you like it and will be willing to tell your other friends in the chocolate world about us.
    http://bit.ly/11PMtf4 ( Addicted to Chocolate)
    I am a film and music producer in West London
    Presently we are creating a live 60 minute Chocolate stage show with chocolate songs and dances called “Da.Block Choc Revue” with the girl Band, “Da.Block Babes which will perform live at Chocolate events and festivals.

    Please let us hear from you for your ideas or if you would like to work with us in some way.

    Thanks

    Teddy

    teddy@dablockonline.com
    0208 5817684 or 07961 327652

  796. Megan says

    Hi there
    I was wondering if any of your amazing recipes used all ran cereal. I have a box sitting at my house that I bought for different recipe and didn’t end up needing.
    Thanks!

  797. Megan says

    Hi there
    I was wondering if any of your amazing recipes used all ran cereal. I have a box sitting at my house that I bought for different recipe and didn’t end up needing.
    Thanks!

  798. Michelle says

    Thanks for asking about serving size 🙂 We tend to make more than a single serving because there are 4 in our family right now and I like to put the rest in the freezer or fridge for having something healthy and delicious to munch on when I’m tempted by other indulgences that may not be as good for me. Love your recipes!

  799. Michelle says

    Thanks for asking about serving size 🙂 We tend to make more than a single serving because there are 4 in our family right now and I like to put the rest in the freezer or fridge for having something healthy and delicious to munch on when I’m tempted by other indulgences that may not be as good for me. Love your recipes!

  800. AliceMarie says

    This is my most visited blog, you inspire me!!!!! I love all of your recipes and whenever I start craving chocolate (everydayyyyyy) I pop on here and try a new recipe. They all have made my list and you make eating healthy easy. Thank you for the time and effort you have put into your blog, you have positively affected so many people!

  801. AliceMarie says

    This is my most visited blog, you inspire me!!!!! I love all of your recipes and whenever I start craving chocolate (everydayyyyyy) I pop on here and try a new recipe. They all have made my list and you make eating healthy easy. Thank you for the time and effort you have put into your blog, you have positively affected so many people!

  802. Linda Lee says

    Katie, I love you blog and your recipes. In answer to your question, please always include larger recipes. My son and granddaughter live with me, and even if I was alone, I know there are times when I want a second helping or some to save for later. Thank you for asking.

  803. Linda Lee says

    Katie, I love you blog and your recipes. In answer to your question, please always include larger recipes. My son and granddaughter live with me, and even if I was alone, I know there are times when I want a second helping or some to save for later. Thank you for asking.

  804. Jenn says

    Katie, I haven’t had a chance to try any of your yummy looking recipes yet (I am a full time nursing student so “extra time” is a phrase that doesn’t cross my lips very often, if at all) but am excited to try them this summer. I just want to say thank you for posting healthy treats and giving the Weight Watchers points values! I have been following WW since February and have lost 24 pounds (Woo hoo) and it is nice to be able to have delicous treats without having to do all of the conversions and substitutions. Keep em coming girl!!

  805. Jenn says

    Katie, I haven’t had a chance to try any of your yummy looking recipes yet (I am a full time nursing student so “extra time” is a phrase that doesn’t cross my lips very often, if at all) but am excited to try them this summer. I just want to say thank you for posting healthy treats and giving the Weight Watchers points values! I have been following WW since February and have lost 24 pounds (Woo hoo) and it is nice to be able to have delicous treats without having to do all of the conversions and substitutions. Keep em coming girl!!

  806. George Edw. Seymour says

    Katie: Never saw your older page design, but the new one looks nice. May I politely suggest that you create a category of healthy blender drinks that includes both fruits and vegetables, with occasional nuts and seeds, organic when necessary, that tastes good. I have just added one of your recipes to my Pinterest site (link supplied). Congratulations, George.

  807. George Edw. Seymour says

    Katie: Never saw your older page design, but the new one looks nice. May I politely suggest that you create a category of healthy blender drinks that includes both fruits and vegetables, with occasional nuts and seeds, organic when necessary, that tastes good. I have just added one of your recipes to my Pinterest site (link supplied). Congratulations, George.

  808. Chuck Bluestein says

    I came across this from your page on Pinterest. Many people do not realize that there are healthy foods that taste delicious. Two weeks ago I tried a cherimoya (custard apple) for the first time and it was so delicious. I invited you to my group board on health.

  809. Chuck Bluestein says

    I came across this from your page on Pinterest. Many people do not realize that there are healthy foods that taste delicious. Two weeks ago I tried a cherimoya (custard apple) for the first time and it was so delicious. I invited you to my group board on health.

  810. Carissa says

    Dear Katie,

    Do you have any recommendations on gaining weight? I am currently suffering from Anorexia Nervosa with a BMI of about 14.8. Your website is my favourite for searching recipes and I am trying to come up with a daily meal plan for myself using a mix of your recipes, as well as my own creations (I love cooking/baking).

    Any help would be appreciated! =(^.^)=

  811. Carissa says

    Dear Katie,

    Do you have any recommendations on gaining weight? I am currently suffering from Anorexia Nervosa with a BMI of about 14.8. Your website is my favourite for searching recipes and I am trying to come up with a daily meal plan for myself using a mix of your recipes, as well as my own creations (I love cooking/baking).

    Any help would be appreciated! =(^.^)=

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Yes! Just be sure to use a non-dairy milk when it says “milk of choice” and a non-dairy yogurt when it says “yogurt of choice.” And don’t use honey if that’s ever an option. I’m a vegan, so I don’t ever write recipes that call for eggs or dairy milk. 🙂

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Yes! Just be sure to use a non-dairy milk when it says “milk of choice” and a non-dairy yogurt when it says “yogurt of choice.” And don’t use honey if that’s ever an option. I’m a vegan, so I don’t ever write recipes that call for eggs or dairy milk. 🙂

  812. silver says

    Hi! I am unaware of how else to contact you, so sorry if this is an inconvenient or otherwise improper way to ask a question such as this…
    I am making a poster for my class on healthy food substitutions, and I would like to use your healthy pie crust recipe on it. Can I use it and say, “courtesy of Chocolate Covered Katie” above it?
    In addition, can I used almond butter and a bit of almond milk instead of buttery spread in the recipe?
    Thanks!

  813. silver says

    Hi! I am unaware of how else to contact you, so sorry if this is an inconvenient or otherwise improper way to ask a question such as this…
    I am making a poster for my class on healthy food substitutions, and I would like to use your healthy pie crust recipe on it. Can I use it and say, “courtesy of Chocolate Covered Katie” above it?
    In addition, can I used almond butter and a bit of almond milk instead of buttery spread in the recipe?
    Thanks!

  814. Anonymous says

    Just a comment, a point of confusion… LOL while I love your page, I’m not sure why you are connected to pinterest. I repinned one of your recipes I saw on Pinterest and apparently it was taken down… so you have pinterest links and you have blogs and e-mail lists but you don’t want your recipes shared? Okay…..

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      I am so sorry! I’m having so many issues with Pinterest lately, and their help center has been COMPLETELY unresponsive. I don’t know what to do except apologize to everyone who’s been contacted. I am so embarrassed, and it’s not even my fault.

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      I am so sorry! I’m having so many issues with Pinterest lately, and their help center has been COMPLETELY unresponsive. I don’t know what to do except apologize to everyone who’s been contacted. I am so embarrassed, and it’s not even my fault.

  815. Anonymous says

    Just a comment, a point of confusion… LOL while I love your page, I’m not sure why you are connected to pinterest. I repinned one of your recipes I saw on Pinterest and apparently it was taken down… so you have pinterest links and you have blogs and e-mail lists but you don’t want your recipes shared? Okay…..

  816. Mardi Strauss says

    Love your blog Katie, so glad I found you! I just pinned a ton of your recipes, can’t wait to try them!
    Thanks,
    Mardi

  817. Mardi Strauss says

    Love your blog Katie, so glad I found you! I just pinned a ton of your recipes, can’t wait to try them!
    Thanks,
    Mardi

  818. David Harvey says

    Do you not want your images pinned on Pinterest? One of you photos was removed for copyright infringement on Pinterest.

  819. David Harvey says

    Do you not want your images pinned on Pinterest? One of you photos was removed for copyright infringement on Pinterest.

  820. Louise says

    Hey Katie. I thought I would drop you a paragraph just to show you some support! Can you believe your blog made it all the way to my South-African kitchen? I absolutely love your blog and especially enjoy your oatmeal recipes. I try a new one every day and have yet to find one I don’t like! I am so excited about your cookbook. I am anxiously awaiting it’s birth and this will be my next amazon.com buy. I firmly believe you are our next Nigella 🙂 We don’t always get the ingredients here that you have in the states, but regardless, I am a faithful follower. Enjoying and loving your blog. Keep on feeding our fantasies with your genius visions of healthy yumminess. Warm South-African greetings.

  821. Louise says

    Hey Katie. I thought I would drop you a paragraph just to show you some support! Can you believe your blog made it all the way to my South-African kitchen? I absolutely love your blog and especially enjoy your oatmeal recipes. I try a new one every day and have yet to find one I don’t like! I am so excited about your cookbook. I am anxiously awaiting it’s birth and this will be my next amazon.com buy. I firmly believe you are our next Nigella 🙂 We don’t always get the ingredients here that you have in the states, but regardless, I am a faithful follower. Enjoying and loving your blog. Keep on feeding our fantasies with your genius visions of healthy yumminess. Warm South-African greetings.

  822. Brittney says

    This. is. AWESOME! This is one of the best things ever! I try to be healthy and I LOVE dessert. I am so excited to try some of your recipes!

  823. Brittney says

    This. is. AWESOME! This is one of the best things ever! I try to be healthy and I LOVE dessert. I am so excited to try some of your recipes!

  824. Doug says

    Great site! I stumbled on to your site while looking for information on coconut butter. I made some in my Vitamix, and it came out great. Now that I’ve spent more time looking through the site, I can’t wait to make some of these vegan delights! Keep up the good work.

    -Doug

  825. Doug says

    Great site! I stumbled on to your site while looking for information on coconut butter. I made some in my Vitamix, and it came out great. Now that I’ve spent more time looking through the site, I can’t wait to make some of these vegan delights! Keep up the good work.

    -Doug

  826. Anonymous says

    Hi Katie,
    My nieghbor is a Professional Cake Decorator, and during one of our discussions she mentioned that she likes Red Velvet Cake, but, “All it is a glorified German Chocolate Cake with a lot of Cancerous Red Food Coloring added to it to give it that red color, do you know of anything I can use to make Red Velvet Cake with out using the toxic Red Dye”???
    All I could think of was things that are red in color, I dont think Beet Juice would be great in a cake. Would a Cranberry or Red Raspberry or Pomegranite Juice Reduction work, I did not mention these to her,instead I told her about your website and told her I would ask you.
    Thanks,
    Bob

    • Bob says

      The above question about the Red Velvet Cake is from me 😉

      Btw, I enjoy getting your Emails and your Posts on facebook and share many of them <3

    • Bob says

      The above question about the Red Velvet Cake is from me 😉

      Btw, I enjoy getting your Emails and your Posts on facebook and share many of them <3

  827. Anonymous says

    Hi Katie,
    My nieghbor is a Professional Cake Decorator, and during one of our discussions she mentioned that she likes Red Velvet Cake, but, “All it is a glorified German Chocolate Cake with a lot of Cancerous Red Food Coloring added to it to give it that red color, do you know of anything I can use to make Red Velvet Cake with out using the toxic Red Dye”???
    All I could think of was things that are red in color, I dont think Beet Juice would be great in a cake. Would a Cranberry or Red Raspberry or Pomegranite Juice Reduction work, I did not mention these to her,instead I told her about your website and told her I would ask you.
    Thanks,
    Bob

  828. Ginny says

    I recently gave up eating refined sugars. I was making cinnamon rolls that were made without sugar, but I couldn’t find a substitute for the powdered sugar in the glaze… until I found Chocolate Covered Katie! I LOVE your site with so many different delicious looking healthy recipes and your fun blog! Thank you so much, Katie!

  829. Ginny says

    I recently gave up eating refined sugars. I was making cinnamon rolls that were made without sugar, but I couldn’t find a substitute for the powdered sugar in the glaze… until I found Chocolate Covered Katie! I LOVE your site with so many different delicious looking healthy recipes and your fun blog! Thank you so much, Katie!

  830. Kerry says

    This blog is a wonderful idea Katie. I wish you the very best with everything you do in life. Thank you very much for sharing these recipes. Who says healthy can’t be delicious?

  831. Kerry says

    This blog is a wonderful idea Katie. I wish you the very best with everything you do in life. Thank you very much for sharing these recipes. Who says healthy can’t be delicious?

  832. Monica says

    Hi Katie. I love your recipes but cringe when i see the words “food processor” in the directions. Will you please tell me what food processor you use? I absolutely hate using mine. It has too many parts to wash and the food that gets under the blades doesn’t get processed.
    Thanks! Monica

  833. Monica says

    Hi Katie. I love your recipes but cringe when i see the words “food processor” in the directions. Will you please tell me what food processor you use? I absolutely hate using mine. It has too many parts to wash and the food that gets under the blades doesn’t get processed.
    Thanks! Monica

  834. Kelly Lehmann says

    I have just been working my way through your oatmeal section and I am IN LOVE with your blog! I’m going to tell everyone I know! My kids are 4 and 6 and we’re going to keep working our way through your entire blog. Looking forward to your cookbook coming out!! Thank you Katie!

  835. Kelly Lehmann says

    I have just been working my way through your oatmeal section and I am IN LOVE with your blog! I’m going to tell everyone I know! My kids are 4 and 6 and we’re going to keep working our way through your entire blog. Looking forward to your cookbook coming out!! Thank you Katie!

  836. No Name Please says

    Dear CCK,
    I didn’t know where to post this, but I decided I would just place it here. Your recipes are amazing and have me scraping out blenders and pots and pans. This is something coming from a girl that is just approaching her 6 month of recovering from an ED during which I hardly ate anything. Thank you so much!!!! Can’t wait to see some more of your recipes!!!

  837. No Name Please says

    Dear CCK,
    I didn’t know where to post this, but I decided I would just place it here. Your recipes are amazing and have me scraping out blenders and pots and pans. This is something coming from a girl that is just approaching her 6 month of recovering from an ED during which I hardly ate anything. Thank you so much!!!! Can’t wait to see some more of your recipes!!!

  838. CCC says

    Hi Katie! Love your blog I’m on the candida diet and this is the only way I survive. I would loooove if you can up with recipes for stevia sweetened, low sugar, low carb, dairy free Popsicles and fudgesicles especially..it’s summertime!!!! :):) Thankyou

  839. CCC says

    Hi Katie! Love your blog I’m on the candida diet and this is the only way I survive. I would loooove if you can up with recipes for stevia sweetened, low sugar, low carb, dairy free Popsicles and fudgesicles especially..it’s summertime!!!! :):) Thankyou

  840. Sam says

    for the cake batter energy bars i did peanut butter instead of cashew butter and chocolate chips instead of sprinkles to make a reeses crispy treat!! its reallyyyyy goodddd 🙂

  841. Sam says

    for the cake batter energy bars i did peanut butter instead of cashew butter and chocolate chips instead of sprinkles to make a reeses crispy treat!! its reallyyyyy goodddd 🙂

  842. kelly Levy says

    for your snickerdoodle blondie recipe I had to double the ingredients because I had a bigger pan, does this mean I need to double the baking time too? Please let me know asap

  843. kelly Levy says

    for your snickerdoodle blondie recipe I had to double the ingredients because I had a bigger pan, does this mean I need to double the baking time too? Please let me know asap

  844. Lexi says

    Hello Miss Katie, as we often say in central Illinois,
    I am an attorney who overcame childhood bulbar polio to a great extent through healthy eating and exercise but I was run over almost 5 years ago by a fire emergency vehicle and am still in litigation but banned from driving, lifting, etc and cannot practice or do any of my previous activities due to brain damage and other injuries. I never was much of a meat eater but did keep kosher. After being hit my body completely rejected all meat based foods, except yogurt, sometimes eggs, sometimes fish. Its easier to explain that I am a vegetarian with glutan issues as there seems to be more prejudice against observant Jews than vegetarians or vegans. However, the rules off kashrut are based upon mercy (you don’t eat a calf in its mother’s milk and since you don’t know which you just don’t eat any animal in any milk product, that’s one for instance) Anyway, I really relate t o the joy you have in making and eating and sharing food (another Jewish principle, actually) and your recipes are easy so I can share them with people who have helped me. So, thank you all around.

  845. Lexi says

    Hello Miss Katie, as we often say in central Illinois,
    I am an attorney who overcame childhood bulbar polio to a great extent through healthy eating and exercise but I was run over almost 5 years ago by a fire emergency vehicle and am still in litigation but banned from driving, lifting, etc and cannot practice or do any of my previous activities due to brain damage and other injuries. I never was much of a meat eater but did keep kosher. After being hit my body completely rejected all meat based foods, except yogurt, sometimes eggs, sometimes fish. Its easier to explain that I am a vegetarian with glutan issues as there seems to be more prejudice against observant Jews than vegetarians or vegans. However, the rules off kashrut are based upon mercy (you don’t eat a calf in its mother’s milk and since you don’t know which you just don’t eat any animal in any milk product, that’s one for instance) Anyway, I really relate t o the joy you have in making and eating and sharing food (another Jewish principle, actually) and your recipes are easy so I can share them with people who have helped me. So, thank you all around.

  846. Julie says

    My infant son has allergies and I’ve had to cut a lot of foods to accommodate. This included corn, soy, egg and dairy. I wanted to thank you for helping me bring back a lot of things I’ve been craving without breaking my strict diet. As his first birthday approaches I was fearing the smash cake, but it seems possible with the frosting on your site. Thanks for sharing your recipes!

  847. Julie says

    My infant son has allergies and I’ve had to cut a lot of foods to accommodate. This included corn, soy, egg and dairy. I wanted to thank you for helping me bring back a lot of things I’ve been craving without breaking my strict diet. As his first birthday approaches I was fearing the smash cake, but it seems possible with the frosting on your site. Thanks for sharing your recipes!

  848. Frances says

    Dear KT!

    Thank you for your great recipes! I’m glad I am not the only one who believes that food is one of the best enjoyments in life, AND that it shouldn’t kill you either. I love desserts & chocolate too.

    I was wondering if you have every tackled a scone recipe?

    I tend to lean on the Gluten-Free, low-sugar side & because our son is allergic to all Peanuts/ Tree Nuts, nut free. I’ve found a few recipes I like but a lot of them have almond flour as a base to keep them moist.

    Also, do you know of a brand or source of Coconut Oil that is NOT processed in a factory that process other Peanuts/ Tree nuts? How about your blog followers?

    I keep finding Coconut oil that is processed in factories where nuts have been processed which is a HUGE “no-no” for peeps w nut allergies. Cross contamination is an issue! BTW–Coconuts are not a NUT & many peeps allergic to nuts aren’t necessarily allergic to coconuts.

  849. Frances says

    Dear KT!

    Thank you for your great recipes! I’m glad I am not the only one who believes that food is one of the best enjoyments in life, AND that it shouldn’t kill you either. I love desserts & chocolate too.

    I was wondering if you have every tackled a scone recipe?

    I tend to lean on the Gluten-Free, low-sugar side & because our son is allergic to all Peanuts/ Tree Nuts, nut free. I’ve found a few recipes I like but a lot of them have almond flour as a base to keep them moist.

    Also, do you know of a brand or source of Coconut Oil that is NOT processed in a factory that process other Peanuts/ Tree nuts? How about your blog followers?

    I keep finding Coconut oil that is processed in factories where nuts have been processed which is a HUGE “no-no” for peeps w nut allergies. Cross contamination is an issue! BTW–Coconuts are not a NUT & many peeps allergic to nuts aren’t necessarily allergic to coconuts.

  850. Maki says

    What a wonderful blog with really delicious recipes!!! Thank you so much for share your passion and ideas with the world. Our family has enjoyed so many of your recipes and love the flourless chocolate chip cookies. Thank you!!!

  851. Maki says

    What a wonderful blog with really delicious recipes!!! Thank you so much for share your passion and ideas with the world. Our family has enjoyed so many of your recipes and love the flourless chocolate chip cookies. Thank you!!!

  852. Andrew says

    Hi, Katie
    I think everything you do is amazing. You have a great mind for food good job. Also I think your amazing too. By the way are you single?

  853. Andrew says

    Hi, Katie
    I think everything you do is amazing. You have a great mind for food good job. Also I think your amazing too. By the way are you single?

  854. Amanda says

    Hi – do you use xylitol in all of the recipes that give an option for xylitol or “regular” sugar?

  855. Amanda says

    Hi – do you use xylitol in all of the recipes that give an option for xylitol or “regular” sugar?

  856. Skylar says

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! I make recipes from here at LEAST once a week, and tell all my friends and family about it. Keep it up! Right now I have single serving Cookie Dough Baked Oatmeal in the oven!

    I also love how big the portions are- while still being low cal and healthy!

  857. Skylar says

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! I make recipes from here at LEAST once a week, and tell all my friends and family about it. Keep it up! Right now I have single serving Cookie Dough Baked Oatmeal in the oven!

    I also love how big the portions are- while still being low cal and healthy!

  858. Apoorv Yadav says

    Hi,
    We’re interested in advertising on your blog. Let me know if you’re interested in discussing further about it.

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  859. Apoorv Yadav says

    Hi,
    We’re interested in advertising on your blog. Let me know if you’re interested in discussing further about it.

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  860. Tish Horn Mihelarakis says

    Just “re-discovered” your page….having just joined weight watchers last week, I was THRILLED to see that you have included ww points! YAY! I have signed up for email and pinned a bunch of stuff into my new ww boards….excited to try a bunch of new healthy stuff! 🙂 Thanks for being so generous with all this healthy eating information!!!!

  861. Tish Horn Mihelarakis says

    Just “re-discovered” your page….having just joined weight watchers last week, I was THRILLED to see that you have included ww points! YAY! I have signed up for email and pinned a bunch of stuff into my new ww boards….excited to try a bunch of new healthy stuff! 🙂 Thanks for being so generous with all this healthy eating information!!!!

  862. Ellie says

    Hi Katie, I have a recipe idea that I have tried out but it needs refinement. I was wondering if I could email you the details and get some ideas?

  863. Ellie says

    Hi Katie, I have a recipe idea that I have tried out but it needs refinement. I was wondering if I could email you the details and get some ideas?

  864. Miss Molly says

    I just finished making and eating a few(5-6!) of the oatmeal breakfast cupcakes! OM goodness! Yummy! I “may” have accidentally added too many chocolate chips so I’m sure I bombed the healthy aspect of the recipe, but they are so yummy! I made these with my four year old daughter and she loves them as well. mmmmmm. Oh, only problem I ran into is mine won’t peel from the wrapper as beautifully as Katie’s in the photos. Okay next problem is self-control….repeat…” I will not eat another oatmeal cupcake today.” 🙂

  865. Miss Molly says

    I just finished making and eating a few(5-6!) of the oatmeal breakfast cupcakes! OM goodness! Yummy! I “may” have accidentally added too many chocolate chips so I’m sure I bombed the healthy aspect of the recipe, but they are so yummy! I made these with my four year old daughter and she loves them as well. mmmmmm. Oh, only problem I ran into is mine won’t peel from the wrapper as beautifully as Katie’s in the photos. Okay next problem is self-control….repeat…” I will not eat another oatmeal cupcake today.” 🙂

  866. Abbie says

    Hey Katie!
    I’m Abbie. Firstly I have to tell you that I’ve been following your blog for a while and I LOVE it. I’m trying desperately to be healthy, and your blog is the pretty much the only thing that saves me from white flour and refined sugar. xD (and your pictures are amazing. Which is one of the best things about a food blog.)
    I’m a 16 year old girl who has a passion for baking and I was hoping you might be able to take a minute to check out my blog: http://www.everythingneedssalt.blogspot.com . I’m new to this whole blogging world, but I’m excited to start out and I’d really love some followers. 🙂
    Thank you so much!
    -Abbie

  867. Abbie says

    Hey Katie!
    I’m Abbie. Firstly I have to tell you that I’ve been following your blog for a while and I LOVE it. I’m trying desperately to be healthy, and your blog is the pretty much the only thing that saves me from white flour and refined sugar. xD (and your pictures are amazing. Which is one of the best things about a food blog.)
    I’m a 16 year old girl who has a passion for baking and I was hoping you might be able to take a minute to check out my blog: http://www.everythingneedssalt.blogspot.com . I’m new to this whole blogging world, but I’m excited to start out and I’d really love some followers. 🙂
    Thank you so much!
    -Abbie

  868. Evan says

    So happy to find this blog after recently discovering how healthy natural chocolate can be. Thank you so much for your great work!!

  869. Evan says

    So happy to find this blog after recently discovering how healthy natural chocolate can be. Thank you so much for your great work!!

  870. Evan says

    Hi Katie!

    I am a big fan of your blog and have been following you for a while now after I found out how chocolate can be.
    A team of nutritionists and I recently created The Health Benefits (www.TheHealthBenefits.com). TheHealthBenefits.com contains concise and easy to understand articles about various food/nutrition topics. Each editorial piece explains the benefits of certain foods, such as coconut oil, chia seeds, carrots, vitamins, etc. We feature both chocolate and dark chocolate on our site as of now and are always interested in getting more articles on the topic since so many people love it!
    The Health Benefits also uses a proprietary rating system where all topics are rated on a 1-10 scale based on their respective health benefits. The website’s contributing authors are nutritionists, fitness instructors, and other high caliber health experts.
    We would love if you could take a look at our website and mention us on your site if you think it would be beneficial to your visitors. We also welcome any feedback you have regarding our site.
    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

    Thanks,
    Evan

  871. Evan says

    Hi Katie!

    I am a big fan of your blog and have been following you for a while now after I found out how chocolate can be.
    A team of nutritionists and I recently created The Health Benefits (www.TheHealthBenefits.com). TheHealthBenefits.com contains concise and easy to understand articles about various food/nutrition topics. Each editorial piece explains the benefits of certain foods, such as coconut oil, chia seeds, carrots, vitamins, etc. We feature both chocolate and dark chocolate on our site as of now and are always interested in getting more articles on the topic since so many people love it!
    The Health Benefits also uses a proprietary rating system where all topics are rated on a 1-10 scale based on their respective health benefits. The website’s contributing authors are nutritionists, fitness instructors, and other high caliber health experts.
    We would love if you could take a look at our website and mention us on your site if you think it would be beneficial to your visitors. We also welcome any feedback you have regarding our site.
    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

    Thanks,
    Evan

  872. Amanda says

    what does 1 T equal? You mention that a few times in your flour less oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.. I want to make it but I don’t know what measurement that means

  873. Amanda says

    what does 1 T equal? You mention that a few times in your flour less oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.. I want to make it but I don’t know what measurement that means

  874. McKenna says

    Katie, are you making a cookbook?! I feel almost guilty using some of these recipes because they’re so yummy and so free! : )

  875. McKenna says

    Katie, are you making a cookbook?! I feel almost guilty using some of these recipes because they’re so yummy and so free! : )

  876. Alex says

    your blog is such a great resource and a lot of fun to read.It also an healthy meal blog from people can get good and healthy recipes.

  877. Alex says

    your blog is such a great resource and a lot of fun to read.It also an healthy meal blog from people can get good and healthy recipes.

  878. Megan Taylor says

    Hello Katie,
    We want your support!

    My name is Megan Taylor, and I’m the marketing coordinator for the Gluten-Free Awareness Tour. I’m excited to share the news that we’re starting a blogger team. I’ve scoured the internet for the best gluten and allergy-free blogs and websites to find the most credible and interesting people to join us. Your site caught our attention, and we would love to have you on the Gluten-Free Awareness Tour blogger team!

    Blog about us and when you attend a Gluten-Free Awareness Tour event you will receive these benefits:

    • TICKETS- You will receive two, free tickets to any Gluten-Free Awareness Tour event of your choice in the cities of Detroit, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland or Philadelphia.
    • NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY- Engage with local and national gluten and allergen-free vendors.
    • MEET AND GREET- Bloggers, authors, presenters and chefs who are in the gluten and allergy-free community.
    • SWAG- Take home a bag filled with product samples!

    If you’re interested in joining our blogger team, please contact me at megant@celiacawarenesstour.com. Thank you for your time and for producing your wonderful blog/website. Our goals collectively are to aid in creating awareness and helping people find products that make it easier for them to live a gluten or allergy-free life. Join us today to make this world more gluten-free friendly.

    Thanks again for your time and have a great day!

    Sincerely,
    Megan Taylor

  879. Megan Taylor says

    Hello Katie,
    We want your support!

    My name is Megan Taylor, and I’m the marketing coordinator for the Gluten-Free Awareness Tour. I’m excited to share the news that we’re starting a blogger team. I’ve scoured the internet for the best gluten and allergy-free blogs and websites to find the most credible and interesting people to join us. Your site caught our attention, and we would love to have you on the Gluten-Free Awareness Tour blogger team!

    Blog about us and when you attend a Gluten-Free Awareness Tour event you will receive these benefits:

    • TICKETS- You will receive two, free tickets to any Gluten-Free Awareness Tour event of your choice in the cities of Detroit, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Chicago, Cleveland or Philadelphia.
    • NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY- Engage with local and national gluten and allergen-free vendors.
    • MEET AND GREET- Bloggers, authors, presenters and chefs who are in the gluten and allergy-free community.
    • SWAG- Take home a bag filled with product samples!

    If you’re interested in joining our blogger team, please contact me at megant@celiacawarenesstour.com. Thank you for your time and for producing your wonderful blog/website. Our goals collectively are to aid in creating awareness and helping people find products that make it easier for them to live a gluten or allergy-free life. Join us today to make this world more gluten-free friendly.

    Thanks again for your time and have a great day!

    Sincerely,
    Megan Taylor

  880. Hannah says

    Hello, Katie!

    I just have to thank you for writing this blog and sharing all your recipes with us!
    I found you last year, one year after I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Because of the stomach problems I have, I am unable to eat any processed foods, refined sugars, or anything like that. Your blog has solved it all!
    I’m not a vegan, but making your recipes vegan is so helpful to me! My mother can’t eat dairy or eggs, for the sake of allergies in my still-nursing baby sister. It’s so nice not to have to figure out substitutes. Nearly every one of the recipes on this blog is safe for her! While the rest of my perfectly healthy family eats their unhealthy desserts, there’s still something for my mother, baby sister, and me. (Of course, the rest of my family loves your stuff, too!) I bake so many of your recipes and healthy recipes I invented that I’m known as the baker in my family.
    My grandma also likes your recipes. She calls them “safe for eating after 2 p.m.,” because they don’t have all the sugars in that keep her awake.
    Your recipes are so easy! Ever since my family gave up our house last January for missionary work, we haven’t had any oven, except church ovens, and the puny oven in our trailer, but your raw recipes solve that problem!
    Now I’m unable to eat honey, agave, or maple syrup, so it’s so nice that you have so many recipes with stevia! Your blog has changed my life for the better! Last year, I made my mother a healthy cookie platter, because she couldn’t eat anyone else’s Christmas cookies, and I’m doing it again this year, and involving tons of your recipes!
    Thank you so much, Katie! You are a beautiful person, very talented in the kitchen, and very funny. Your blog never fails to make me laugh!

  881. Hannah says

    Hello, Katie!

    I just have to thank you for writing this blog and sharing all your recipes with us!
    I found you last year, one year after I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Because of the stomach problems I have, I am unable to eat any processed foods, refined sugars, or anything like that. Your blog has solved it all!
    I’m not a vegan, but making your recipes vegan is so helpful to me! My mother can’t eat dairy or eggs, for the sake of allergies in my still-nursing baby sister. It’s so nice not to have to figure out substitutes. Nearly every one of the recipes on this blog is safe for her! While the rest of my perfectly healthy family eats their unhealthy desserts, there’s still something for my mother, baby sister, and me. (Of course, the rest of my family loves your stuff, too!) I bake so many of your recipes and healthy recipes I invented that I’m known as the baker in my family.
    My grandma also likes your recipes. She calls them “safe for eating after 2 p.m.,” because they don’t have all the sugars in that keep her awake.
    Your recipes are so easy! Ever since my family gave up our house last January for missionary work, we haven’t had any oven, except church ovens, and the puny oven in our trailer, but your raw recipes solve that problem!
    Now I’m unable to eat honey, agave, or maple syrup, so it’s so nice that you have so many recipes with stevia! Your blog has changed my life for the better! Last year, I made my mother a healthy cookie platter, because she couldn’t eat anyone else’s Christmas cookies, and I’m doing it again this year, and involving tons of your recipes!
    Thank you so much, Katie! You are a beautiful person, very talented in the kitchen, and very funny. Your blog never fails to make me laugh!

  882. Chloe Mitchell says

    Hi Katie,
    I hope I find you well today! My name is Chloe and I’m an Influencer Representative at HelloSociety, a Los Angeles-based agency that connects brands and advertisers with top online influencers across various social media platforms, including Pinterest, where we represent over 200 of the most-followed pinners. You have a large Pinterest audience and, eclectic style, and really great pins. I am a follower of your blog, and some of my very favorite meals (and especially sweet treats!) have come from your great food boards, so thank you for that! 😉 At HelloSociety, we have some pretty amazing opportunities for someone with a Pinterest following as large as yours. Please shoot me an email at chloe@hellosociety.com so I can fill you in on the details. 🙂
    And if you would like more background information beforehand, please feel free to check out our website (www.hellosociety.com) and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hellosociety) to see who we are and what we’re all about at HelloSociety.
    Thanks, Katie. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Best,
    Chloe

  883. Chloe Mitchell says

    Hi Katie,
    I hope I find you well today! My name is Chloe and I’m an Influencer Representative at HelloSociety, a Los Angeles-based agency that connects brands and advertisers with top online influencers across various social media platforms, including Pinterest, where we represent over 200 of the most-followed pinners. You have a large Pinterest audience and, eclectic style, and really great pins. I am a follower of your blog, and some of my very favorite meals (and especially sweet treats!) have come from your great food boards, so thank you for that! 😉 At HelloSociety, we have some pretty amazing opportunities for someone with a Pinterest following as large as yours. Please shoot me an email at chloe@hellosociety.com so I can fill you in on the details. 🙂
    And if you would like more background information beforehand, please feel free to check out our website (www.hellosociety.com) and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/hellosociety) to see who we are and what we’re all about at HelloSociety.
    Thanks, Katie. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Best,
    Chloe

  884. Stephanie says

    Hi Katie. Thank you for your lovely blog and I have been a fan for some time. I decided to sign up for the emailed recipes since I don’t check the blog nearly enough. You will not believe how PISSED I am though now that I have realized it tricked me into signing up for another Google account – Feedburner – which you CANNOT delete. I am frustrated by Google’s data collection practices and choose to be as anonymous as possible and have my activities on the web as separate from Google as possible. Unfortunately, I now have yet ANOTHER account with Google I do not want. Needless to say, I did not continue to sign up for the recipe emails with my brand new Feedburner account. I would urge you to consider using another method for sending out an email subscription or at least warn your users that they are signing up for something and not merely logging into their email. I do however wish you continued luck with the blog.

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      My email service was set up by a tech-savvy friend, so I wouldn’t even know how to change it. But I use feedburner as well and have never had any problems with it. However what about trying Bloglovin? It sends emails out as well… and I don’t think it’s associated with google in any way.

      • Stephanie says

        Sorry I was so angry. I do love your blog tons though so I have no problem just checking the site. Please keep the delicious recipes and pictures comin’! : )

      • Stephanie says

        Sorry I was so angry. I do love your blog tons though so I have no problem just checking the site. Please keep the delicious recipes and pictures comin’! : )

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      My email service was set up by a tech-savvy friend, so I wouldn’t even know how to change it. But I use feedburner as well and have never had any problems with it. However what about trying Bloglovin? It sends emails out as well… and I don’t think it’s associated with google in any way.

  885. Stephanie says

    Hi Katie. Thank you for your lovely blog and I have been a fan for some time. I decided to sign up for the emailed recipes since I don’t check the blog nearly enough. You will not believe how PISSED I am though now that I have realized it tricked me into signing up for another Google account – Feedburner – which you CANNOT delete. I am frustrated by Google’s data collection practices and choose to be as anonymous as possible and have my activities on the web as separate from Google as possible. Unfortunately, I now have yet ANOTHER account with Google I do not want. Needless to say, I did not continue to sign up for the recipe emails with my brand new Feedburner account. I would urge you to consider using another method for sending out an email subscription or at least warn your users that they are signing up for something and not merely logging into their email. I do however wish you continued luck with the blog.

  886. Tiffany says

    Katie,
    I am heartbroken to learn that my favorite Silk (Soy) Milk is owned by a huge corporation that owns 50 cow milk companies and is no longer using organic soybeans. I have seen a lot of recipes for homemade soy milk. Do you know how to make soy milk with that awesome Silk texture? If anyone can figure out the secret, it would be you!

  887. Tiffany says

    Katie,
    I am heartbroken to learn that my favorite Silk (Soy) Milk is owned by a huge corporation that owns 50 cow milk companies and is no longer using organic soybeans. I have seen a lot of recipes for homemade soy milk. Do you know how to make soy milk with that awesome Silk texture? If anyone can figure out the secret, it would be you!

  888. Janean says

    Just stumbled upon this site and love it! I have been trying to go veg and possibly vegan as well as drop around 10 lbs. This site will be a huge help in getting there.

    Katie…you are adorable and an inspiration. How many calories do you eat on a daily basis to stay so fit?

  889. Janean says

    Just stumbled upon this site and love it! I have been trying to go veg and possibly vegan as well as drop around 10 lbs. This site will be a huge help in getting there.

    Katie…you are adorable and an inspiration. How many calories do you eat on a daily basis to stay so fit?

  890. Jackie says

    Hi Katie! Could you help me with something?
    I have this recipe called “Hot Fudge Pie” I found on pinterest (where I find everything) and its incredibly delicious. But I’ve since given up this beauty, do to the fact it has eggs and butter in it.
    Here’s the recipe.
    4 ounces unsalted butter, with a bit extra for greasing pie plate
    1 ½ squares unsweetened baking chocolate (1.5 ounces)
    1 cup sugar
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ¼ cup All Purpose flour
    2 tablespoons milk
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
    Butter an eight-inch diameter pie plate or cake pan.
    Melt butter and chocolate. Cool.
    Mix sugar into beaten eggs, combine until sugar is fully incorporated.
    Mix in butter-chocolate mixture until completely blended.
    Add vanilla and milk. Stir well.
    Fold in flour, mixing just until no white streaks remain
    Bake for 25 minutes.
    I know if anybody could fix this up, it would be you! Thanks! 🙂

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      It’s hard to know how a recipe will turn out until I try… but for now, I do have three chocolate pie recipes on the blog: the chocolate bar pie, strawberry truffle pie, and Renee’s girl scout cookie pie. Maybe use one of them as a base for experimenting?

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      It’s hard to know how a recipe will turn out until I try… but for now, I do have three chocolate pie recipes on the blog: the chocolate bar pie, strawberry truffle pie, and Renee’s girl scout cookie pie. Maybe use one of them as a base for experimenting?

  891. Jackie says

    Hi Katie! Could you help me with something?
    I have this recipe called “Hot Fudge Pie” I found on pinterest (where I find everything) and its incredibly delicious. But I’ve since given up this beauty, do to the fact it has eggs and butter in it.
    Here’s the recipe.
    4 ounces unsalted butter, with a bit extra for greasing pie plate
    1 ½ squares unsweetened baking chocolate (1.5 ounces)
    1 cup sugar
    2 eggs, beaten
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ¼ cup All Purpose flour
    2 tablespoons milk
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
    Butter an eight-inch diameter pie plate or cake pan.
    Melt butter and chocolate. Cool.
    Mix sugar into beaten eggs, combine until sugar is fully incorporated.
    Mix in butter-chocolate mixture until completely blended.
    Add vanilla and milk. Stir well.
    Fold in flour, mixing just until no white streaks remain
    Bake for 25 minutes.
    I know if anybody could fix this up, it would be you! Thanks! 🙂

  892. Kenzie *Chocholistic* says

    Hi Katie! I found your blog through the VegNews Awards – Congrats! I’m also nominated for Vegan Chocolate and I thought it might be cool for you and I to connect or collaborate. Feel free to reach out and keep doing awesome things!!

  893. Kenzie *Chocholistic* says

    Hi Katie! I found your blog through the VegNews Awards – Congrats! I’m also nominated for Vegan Chocolate and I thought it might be cool for you and I to connect or collaborate. Feel free to reach out and keep doing awesome things!!

  894. sarah says

    I just love your blog! Wanted to say I am not a huge chocolate person but someone recently introduced me to Theo chocolate, OMG! So yummy! So now I consider myself a chocolate person, but only for certain kinds of chocolate 😉

  895. sarah says

    I just love your blog! Wanted to say I am not a huge chocolate person but someone recently introduced me to Theo chocolate, OMG! So yummy! So now I consider myself a chocolate person, but only for certain kinds of chocolate 😉

  896. curious says

    Hello Katie
    Okay soooo , I went and bought a processor after seeing ALL these wonderful ideas of yours… NOW I want a Vitamix (grrrr) can you please tell me which one would be best for making your delicious recipes? There are so many to choose from, it makes me dizzy LOl.
    Thank you for your insite 🙂

  897. curious says

    Hello Katie
    Okay soooo , I went and bought a processor after seeing ALL these wonderful ideas of yours… NOW I want a Vitamix (grrrr) can you please tell me which one would be best for making your delicious recipes? There are so many to choose from, it makes me dizzy LOl.
    Thank you for your insite 🙂

  898. Pam Deemer says

    Your blog has wonderful desserts for so many people with different health requirements, but not for diabetics, like me. In fact the so-called “sugar-free” desserts that substitute dates can be down right dangerous for diabetics, more than regular sugar, since dates have a very high glycemic index, higher than that for glucose. The only advantages sweeteners like dates, honey, and maple syrup have are additional nutrients and flavor. Otherwise they have as much potential for damage to a diabetic as regular sugar.
    But then the real key to diabetic health is amount, moderation, and timing. As long as I keep that in mind, all the recipes are terrific.

  899. Pam Deemer says

    Your blog has wonderful desserts for so many people with different health requirements, but not for diabetics, like me. In fact the so-called “sugar-free” desserts that substitute dates can be down right dangerous for diabetics, more than regular sugar, since dates have a very high glycemic index, higher than that for glucose. The only advantages sweeteners like dates, honey, and maple syrup have are additional nutrients and flavor. Otherwise they have as much potential for damage to a diabetic as regular sugar.
    But then the real key to diabetic health is amount, moderation, and timing. As long as I keep that in mind, all the recipes are terrific.

  900. Jigsawman says

    Cool website. I saw a few comments on here relating to the pain it is to print your recipes without a ton of comments. On my website I use a WordPress plugin called Clean Print. Once installed it leaves a small button package at either the top left or right of and article or at the bottom left or right. It allows users to print the pieces of a post or page that they want simply by clicking on pieces to delete from the print. You can even email or save as a pdf file. It’s free and can be found by searching for it through your “install new plugin” section in the admin area of your website.

    Keep up the great recipes!

  901. Jigsawman says

    Cool website. I saw a few comments on here relating to the pain it is to print your recipes without a ton of comments. On my website I use a WordPress plugin called Clean Print. Once installed it leaves a small button package at either the top left or right of and article or at the bottom left or right. It allows users to print the pieces of a post or page that they want simply by clicking on pieces to delete from the print. You can even email or save as a pdf file. It’s free and can be found by searching for it through your “install new plugin” section in the admin area of your website.

    Keep up the great recipes!

  902. MandyMalisha says

    I very much love your recipes Katie my sister asked me today if you had any banana nut muffin recipes but you don’t you should put up some more muffin recipes 🙂

  903. MandyMalisha says

    I very much love your recipes Katie my sister asked me today if you had any banana nut muffin recipes but you don’t you should put up some more muffin recipes 🙂

  904. James says

    Love your website and recipes. I notice you use bananas a lot. Not my favorite ingredient. Any substitutes? Much thanks, James

  905. James says

    Love your website and recipes. I notice you use bananas a lot. Not my favorite ingredient. Any substitutes? Much thanks, James

  906. Millie says

    Hi Katie!
    Just want to tell you that I’ve been reading your blog for ages – since waaay back!
    It’s great and your such an inspirational!
    If you don’t mind, could you check out my blog please? I’m 15 and just started! Its addalittle.wordpress.com
    Thanks,
    Millie 🙂

  907. Millie says

    Hi Katie!
    Just want to tell you that I’ve been reading your blog for ages – since waaay back!
    It’s great and your such an inspirational!
    If you don’t mind, could you check out my blog please? I’m 15 and just started! Its addalittle.wordpress.com
    Thanks,
    Millie 🙂

  908. Lisa says

    Hi Katie! I found your site the other day and have already made the cookie dough dip, the vanilla chai breakfast shake and your amazing pop tart recipe. I’m in LOVE with your collection, and my mom doesn’t believe me when I tell her what ingredients went into these beautiful creations. Haha 🙂 thank you for sharing!!

  909. Lisa says

    Hi Katie! I found your site the other day and have already made the cookie dough dip, the vanilla chai breakfast shake and your amazing pop tart recipe. I’m in LOVE with your collection, and my mom doesn’t believe me when I tell her what ingredients went into these beautiful creations. Haha 🙂 thank you for sharing!!

  910. Isobel says

    Hey there,
    I just want to say that I’m OBSESSED with your recipes–they’re all so great and delicious! I love that they use all the healthy ingredients I’m already trying to incorporate into my diet, and that most of them are GLUTEN-FREE. I’ve been gluten-free for two years now and your recipes are some of the best things I’ve tasted since then 🙂
    Best wishes and much gratitude,
    Isobel

  911. Isobel says

    Hey there,
    I just want to say that I’m OBSESSED with your recipes–they’re all so great and delicious! I love that they use all the healthy ingredients I’m already trying to incorporate into my diet, and that most of them are GLUTEN-FREE. I’ve been gluten-free for two years now and your recipes are some of the best things I’ve tasted since then 🙂
    Best wishes and much gratitude,
    Isobel

  912. JOjo says

    Chocolate covered Katie… what a funny name for a blog! I mean, don’t tell me your cheeks don’t redden at the thought of anyone you know covered in chocolate. Chocolate covered Ryan Gosling, chocolate covered Brad Pitt… Oh boy! A chocolate covered blog… that’s a different story. But truthfully, I love the name! I think it is so cute 🙂 And I love the blog. Were you born in the kitchen? Because recipes seem to come naturally to you. We mere mortals can only imagine what it is like to be so blessed with talent.

  913. JOjo says

    Chocolate covered Katie… what a funny name for a blog! I mean, don’t tell me your cheeks don’t redden at the thought of anyone you know covered in chocolate. Chocolate covered Ryan Gosling, chocolate covered Brad Pitt… Oh boy! A chocolate covered blog… that’s a different story. But truthfully, I love the name! I think it is so cute 🙂 And I love the blog. Were you born in the kitchen? Because recipes seem to come naturally to you. We mere mortals can only imagine what it is like to be so blessed with talent.

  914. Shawnie says

    Hi Katie
    Super cute blog! I was wondering if you have ever tried the nutritious benefits from grinding your own flour? I started milling my own once I got married and started making homemade bread and the difference in taste from store bought to home milled flour is amazing! Also, the flour you buy at the store has had the germ removed to prolong shelf life which is what has all the nutrients in it. So store bought flour is virtually nutritionless! Since I stated grinding my own flour I’ve decided to turn it into a business so more people can reap the nutritional benefits! My husband is a 5th generation farmer and we grow our own wheat here in Northwest Kansas. I’d love for you to check out my website! And if you like I would love to send you some wheat to try and you could blog about it!

    Thanks!! 🙂

    Shawnie

    shop.goldenwheatfarms.com

  915. Shawnie says

    Hi Katie
    Super cute blog! I was wondering if you have ever tried the nutritious benefits from grinding your own flour? I started milling my own once I got married and started making homemade bread and the difference in taste from store bought to home milled flour is amazing! Also, the flour you buy at the store has had the germ removed to prolong shelf life which is what has all the nutrients in it. So store bought flour is virtually nutritionless! Since I stated grinding my own flour I’ve decided to turn it into a business so more people can reap the nutritional benefits! My husband is a 5th generation farmer and we grow our own wheat here in Northwest Kansas. I’d love for you to check out my website! And if you like I would love to send you some wheat to try and you could blog about it!

    Thanks!! 🙂

    Shawnie

    shop.goldenwheatfarms.com

  916. Theresa says

    May I please reference your blog on my blog? I would like to provide a link they can just click on that goes right to you. If I can, please provide what link you would like me to use or if your home page is fine. I am very impressed with the recipe’s you have come up with. My blog is Gluten free but I also try to be healthy which isn’t always easy with gluten free and desserts. Thank you.

  917. Theresa says

    May I please reference your blog on my blog? I would like to provide a link they can just click on that goes right to you. If I can, please provide what link you would like me to use or if your home page is fine. I am very impressed with the recipe’s you have come up with. My blog is Gluten free but I also try to be healthy which isn’t always easy with gluten free and desserts. Thank you.

  918. Maggie says

    I know you’ve got a thing for “shot” desserts, and lately you seems to have adopted avocado as your most delicious friend, so when I stumbled upon this recipe while looking for a vegan version of Grasshopper Pie, I immediately thought of you. There seem to be a lot of “plugs” on the site for the California Avocado lol I dunno what this girl has going on with that, but a beautiful recipe nonetheless – enjoy!

    http://www.eastewart.com/recipes-and-nutrition/grasshopper-pie-shots/

  919. Maggie says

    I know you’ve got a thing for “shot” desserts, and lately you seems to have adopted avocado as your most delicious friend, so when I stumbled upon this recipe while looking for a vegan version of Grasshopper Pie, I immediately thought of you. There seem to be a lot of “plugs” on the site for the California Avocado lol I dunno what this girl has going on with that, but a beautiful recipe nonetheless – enjoy!

    http://www.eastewart.com/recipes-and-nutrition/grasshopper-pie-shots/

  920. Samantha says

    Hey I just found out I have celiac. And if you didn’t know what that is it is were you are allergic to gluten. And I am still only 12 so I of course want my chocolate. Do you have any gluten free recipes?

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      She has many. Just take a look around on the posts, and many will say gluten free. Or just type “gluten-free” into the search bar. 🙂

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      She has many. Just take a look around on the posts, and many will say gluten free. Or just type “gluten-free” into the search bar. 🙂

  921. Samantha says

    Hey I just found out I have celiac. And if you didn’t know what that is it is were you are allergic to gluten. And I am still only 12 so I of course want my chocolate. Do you have any gluten free recipes?

  922. Jill says

    I produce books and publications both online and offline, Katie, let me know if you would like my assistance with your book!

  923. Jill says

    I produce books and publications both online and offline, Katie, let me know if you would like my assistance with your book!

  924. Thomas Smith says

    Hey,
    I have a general question? Do you by chance know the longevity of recipes with the garbanzo beans in them and the choc. frosting shots if I were not going to refrigerate them? Thanks for your time and what you do!!

  925. Thomas Smith says

    Hey,
    I have a general question? Do you by chance know the longevity of recipes with the garbanzo beans in them and the choc. frosting shots if I were not going to refrigerate them? Thanks for your time and what you do!!

  926. Stephanie says

    I feel like there was a recipe on here for some kind of bar, but now I can’t find it. It had coconut oil, chia seeds, and nuts (I used macadamia), I think. It was a food processor recipe, and then it went in the freezer… Any ideas on that one?
    Thanks!
    Stephanie

  927. Stephanie says

    I feel like there was a recipe on here for some kind of bar, but now I can’t find it. It had coconut oil, chia seeds, and nuts (I used macadamia), I think. It was a food processor recipe, and then it went in the freezer… Any ideas on that one?
    Thanks!
    Stephanie

  928. Lorraine says

    Hi Katie, Thought I’d let you know that I made your No-bake Chocolate Pumpkin Pie with the Ridiculously Easy Chocolate crust for the first time. It was dessert for our (Canadian) Thanksgiving Dinner. The only change I made was : I subbed 85% cocoa chocolate bar for the chocolate chips (didn’t have any), used 2 tbsp. maple syrup to sweeten it up. Anyway, it was delicious and everyone loved it! Since it is our Thanksgiving weekend I thought it appropriate to thank you for this recipe and your site. Thanks! 🙂

  929. Lorraine says

    Hi Katie, Thought I’d let you know that I made your No-bake Chocolate Pumpkin Pie with the Ridiculously Easy Chocolate crust for the first time. It was dessert for our (Canadian) Thanksgiving Dinner. The only change I made was : I subbed 85% cocoa chocolate bar for the chocolate chips (didn’t have any), used 2 tbsp. maple syrup to sweeten it up. Anyway, it was delicious and everyone loved it! Since it is our Thanksgiving weekend I thought it appropriate to thank you for this recipe and your site. Thanks! 🙂

  930. Candace Hilgers says

    I made the Peanut Butter Secrets peanut butter cookies this afternoon and had two of them for my snack 5 minutes after they came out of the oven. They were amazing!!!!! I have now added your website to my favorites and plan on trying many more of your healthy vegan recipes. Thank you so much Katie, I am so grateful for you!

  931. Candace Hilgers says

    I made the Peanut Butter Secrets peanut butter cookies this afternoon and had two of them for my snack 5 minutes after they came out of the oven. They were amazing!!!!! I have now added your website to my favorites and plan on trying many more of your healthy vegan recipes. Thank you so much Katie, I am so grateful for you!

  932. Kris says

    We’ve just had Canadian Thanksgiving, and I made your pumpkin pie without a crust. I switched out the sugar for maple syrup, and it was perfect. Absolutely delicious, and so healthy!

    I’ve also made your hot fudge brownie Larabar recipe. Yummmmy!

    Thank you for providing such wonderful recipes!

  933. Kris says

    We’ve just had Canadian Thanksgiving, and I made your pumpkin pie without a crust. I switched out the sugar for maple syrup, and it was perfect. Absolutely delicious, and so healthy!

    I’ve also made your hot fudge brownie Larabar recipe. Yummmmy!

    Thank you for providing such wonderful recipes!

  934. Sonja says

    Katie,
    I want to let you know Germans love your blog, too. I wish I had the time to try ALL of your recipes… YUMMY! And you’re so creative and such a great photographer! Thanks for sharing all your good stuff with us : )

    xx

  935. Sonja says

    Katie,
    I want to let you know Germans love your blog, too. I wish I had the time to try ALL of your recipes… YUMMY! And you’re so creative and such a great photographer! Thanks for sharing all your good stuff with us : )

    xx

  936. stacy says

    hi, katie. i’m looking for the peanut butter muffins i saw here a few weeks ago. they seem to have disappeared. please help!

  937. stacy says

    hi, katie. i’m looking for the peanut butter muffins i saw here a few weeks ago. they seem to have disappeared. please help!

  938. Mallika says

    SOOOo excited to try your recipes! They all sound so so wonderful, healthy and delish!
    Thank YOU for making this website happen!

  939. Mallika says

    SOOOo excited to try your recipes! They all sound so so wonderful, healthy and delish!
    Thank YOU for making this website happen!

  940. Lonnie says

    Hi Katie,
    For health problems, my wife and I are changing what foods we eat. We thought our days of eating decadent desserts were over. Then we stumbled onto your web site and HALLELUJAH! God has not forgotten us. Thank you so much for all your efforts to make it possible for a couple of life long chocoholics to enjoy desserts again. We want to stock our cupboard with all the right ingredients. I get most of what you mention in your recipes, but being of “advanced” years, we’re still trying to wrap our heads around what hashtag is all about, I don’t get some of the abbreviations you use. Such as “ww”, “gf”, “pb” and such. Again, thank you so much for giving us all a dessert refuge go to when life sometimes throws lemon at us.

  941. Lonnie says

    Hi Katie,
    For health problems, my wife and I are changing what foods we eat. We thought our days of eating decadent desserts were over. Then we stumbled onto your web site and HALLELUJAH! God has not forgotten us. Thank you so much for all your efforts to make it possible for a couple of life long chocoholics to enjoy desserts again. We want to stock our cupboard with all the right ingredients. I get most of what you mention in your recipes, but being of “advanced” years, we’re still trying to wrap our heads around what hashtag is all about, I don’t get some of the abbreviations you use. Such as “ww”, “gf”, “pb” and such. Again, thank you so much for giving us all a dessert refuge go to when life sometimes throws lemon at us.

  942. Samantha says

    I just wanted to say THANK YOU FOR BEING AWESOME! I absolutely love waking up in the morning to an email from you with a new yummy recipe! …especially this morning… I can’t wait to try your pumpkin cinnamon rolls! I was silently hoping that if i read the recipe enough times, they would magically appear in my kitchen 😉

  943. Samantha says

    I just wanted to say THANK YOU FOR BEING AWESOME! I absolutely love waking up in the morning to an email from you with a new yummy recipe! …especially this morning… I can’t wait to try your pumpkin cinnamon rolls! I was silently hoping that if i read the recipe enough times, they would magically appear in my kitchen 😉

  944. Hratch Sarkissian says

    Hey Katie, my name is Hratch Sarkissian and I’m on the Business Development team at PriceGrabber.com. I’m working on growing our publisher network and thought Chocolate Covered Katie would be a great fit for our display advertising partners.

    I’d love to talk about buying inventory on one or more of your ad placements; obviously I can provide more detail on how we work with our partners, who our advertisers are, and your different options for working with us.

    I apologize if this isn’t the best way to reach out—I hope you wouldn’t mind pointing me in the right direction if not. Thanks very much; I’ll look forward to hearing back soon!

    Best,

    Hratch

  945. Hratch Sarkissian says

    Hey Katie, my name is Hratch Sarkissian and I’m on the Business Development team at PriceGrabber.com. I’m working on growing our publisher network and thought Chocolate Covered Katie would be a great fit for our display advertising partners.

    I’d love to talk about buying inventory on one or more of your ad placements; obviously I can provide more detail on how we work with our partners, who our advertisers are, and your different options for working with us.

    I apologize if this isn’t the best way to reach out—I hope you wouldn’t mind pointing me in the right direction if not. Thanks very much; I’ll look forward to hearing back soon!

    Best,

    Hratch

  946. Tracie says

    You seriously need to sell a hard copy recipe book! I would definitely purchase one! You put so much effort and time into this site, you should be making money for it. Many blessings, Tracie

  947. Tracie says

    You seriously need to sell a hard copy recipe book! I would definitely purchase one! You put so much effort and time into this site, you should be making money for it. Many blessings, Tracie

  948. Kyra says

    Hi Katie! I have been reading along this blog for a while now, and I just stumbled upon something that I wondered if you heard of? It’s a whole vegan sugar confliction, which this post goes into…
    http://thetolerantvegan.com/2010/11/sugar-sugar/

    I figured you probably heard but I thought I would share just in case, and for anyone else. I was surprised myself!
    Keep loving!

  949. Kyra says

    Hi Katie! I have been reading along this blog for a while now, and I just stumbled upon something that I wondered if you heard of? It’s a whole vegan sugar confliction, which this post goes into…
    http://thetolerantvegan.com/2010/11/sugar-sugar/

    I figured you probably heard but I thought I would share just in case, and for anyone else. I was surprised myself!
    Keep loving!

  950. Karen says

    Hi Katie!
    Have you ever experimented with making your own yogurt? I live in a small town in Upstate NY… with major difficulty finding yogurt! I’ve tried the crockpot version with almond milk, using almond yogurt as my starter, and adding tapioca flour before to thicken, and although it turns into yogurt, it’s very runny… just wondering, you are able to perform miracles with everything else 🙂 Thanks so much, and i LOVE your blog and can’t wait for your cookbook to come out!!!!

    • Candace says

      I’ve made coconut yogurt with great success. I use full fat coconut milk (from a can – highest fat content you can find) – usually almost 4 cups worth (I think that is about 2 cans), and then tapioca to thicken (about 3 tbsp). I also add a bit of agave or maple syrup for the bacteria (1 tbsp or so). I heat it until just boiling and make sure the tapioca is in there for some of the boiling part (mix the starch in with a bit of hot coconut milk in a cup before adding it to the main mix or you end up with lumps of tapioca starch). Then let it cool down to about 110F, temper some starter with about 1 cup of coconut milk before adding it to the whole batch (to cheat, i sometimes use starter from bought coconut So Delicious yogurt but if you can find other starter, go for it). Then it goes into my yogurt maker for about 6 or 7 hours. I’ve tried almond yogurt with not much success, and I prefer the taste of coconut yogurt anyways.

      I found a few websites that also make it similarly http://www.culturesforhealth.com/make-coconut-milk-yogurt-recipe
      http://www.themindfulfoodie.com/2012/11/15/how-to-make-coconut-milk-yoghurt/

    • Candace says

      I’ve made coconut yogurt with great success. I use full fat coconut milk (from a can – highest fat content you can find) – usually almost 4 cups worth (I think that is about 2 cans), and then tapioca to thicken (about 3 tbsp). I also add a bit of agave or maple syrup for the bacteria (1 tbsp or so). I heat it until just boiling and make sure the tapioca is in there for some of the boiling part (mix the starch in with a bit of hot coconut milk in a cup before adding it to the main mix or you end up with lumps of tapioca starch). Then let it cool down to about 110F, temper some starter with about 1 cup of coconut milk before adding it to the whole batch (to cheat, i sometimes use starter from bought coconut So Delicious yogurt but if you can find other starter, go for it). Then it goes into my yogurt maker for about 6 or 7 hours. I’ve tried almond yogurt with not much success, and I prefer the taste of coconut yogurt anyways.

      I found a few websites that also make it similarly http://www.culturesforhealth.com/make-coconut-milk-yogurt-recipe
      http://www.themindfulfoodie.com/2012/11/15/how-to-make-coconut-milk-yoghurt/

  951. Karen says

    Hi Katie!
    Have you ever experimented with making your own yogurt? I live in a small town in Upstate NY… with major difficulty finding yogurt! I’ve tried the crockpot version with almond milk, using almond yogurt as my starter, and adding tapioca flour before to thicken, and although it turns into yogurt, it’s very runny… just wondering, you are able to perform miracles with everything else 🙂 Thanks so much, and i LOVE your blog and can’t wait for your cookbook to come out!!!!

  952. Sarah says

    I just wanted to let you know that I’m a college student athlete who lives by eating healthy. I’m a total health freak. It’s always been so hard for me to find “healthy” recipes because they all seemed to use refined sugars and such but still list them as healthy. Very deceiving. This website is the best thing I’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely incredible. I made all of you’re no bake desserts because I live in a dorm…but they all work out incredible and my boyfriend and I haven’t been more impressed with how good everything taste. This is my go-to website for any recipe I need…so thank you for having a website that really is healthy and delicious!

  953. Sarah says

    I just wanted to let you know that I’m a college student athlete who lives by eating healthy. I’m a total health freak. It’s always been so hard for me to find “healthy” recipes because they all seemed to use refined sugars and such but still list them as healthy. Very deceiving. This website is the best thing I’ve ever seen. It’s absolutely incredible. I made all of you’re no bake desserts because I live in a dorm…but they all work out incredible and my boyfriend and I haven’t been more impressed with how good everything taste. This is my go-to website for any recipe I need…so thank you for having a website that really is healthy and delicious!

  954. Heidi says

    I just found your site a few weeks ago and love it! I think looking through all the recipes is as addictive as making and eating them 😉 Thanks for all your hard work getting these together! I love experimenting with chocolate (and food in general) but I’m still learning in a few areas. One question: I have been trying to make chocolate-covered almonds using coconut oil and cocoa powder but haven’t had any success yet. Have you ever tried? I want the kind of amonds that have a solid dark chocolate coating (not roiled in cocoa powder or powdered sugar). And I want to use cocoa powder to make the chocolate coating rather than just melting a chocolate bar down. Ideas?

  955. Heidi says

    I just found your site a few weeks ago and love it! I think looking through all the recipes is as addictive as making and eating them 😉 Thanks for all your hard work getting these together! I love experimenting with chocolate (and food in general) but I’m still learning in a few areas. One question: I have been trying to make chocolate-covered almonds using coconut oil and cocoa powder but haven’t had any success yet. Have you ever tried? I want the kind of amonds that have a solid dark chocolate coating (not roiled in cocoa powder or powdered sugar). And I want to use cocoa powder to make the chocolate coating rather than just melting a chocolate bar down. Ideas?

  956. Ann H. says

    Katie can you help me !
    i need a flourless real vanilla tasting single serve mug cake recipe… maybe using egg whites and butter. fats are ok for me.
    i cant have grains or sugar.
    do you have a recipe for a really good vanilla mug cake ?
    thanks

  957. Ann H. says

    Katie can you help me !
    i need a flourless real vanilla tasting single serve mug cake recipe… maybe using egg whites and butter. fats are ok for me.
    i cant have grains or sugar.
    do you have a recipe for a really good vanilla mug cake ?
    thanks

  958. Kayles says

    Katie, thank you SO MUCH for the healthy recipes. I love to bake and my little brother is trying to lose some weight, so healthy recipes are a good compromise for both of us. I love the food and constantly wish I had a brain like yours to think of how to make such awesome recipes. I CANNOT WAIT to buy your cookbook when it comes out!!! 😀
    So super excited! And now thanks to you I want a food processor for my dorm next year in college 😛

  959. Kayles says

    Katie, thank you SO MUCH for the healthy recipes. I love to bake and my little brother is trying to lose some weight, so healthy recipes are a good compromise for both of us. I love the food and constantly wish I had a brain like yours to think of how to make such awesome recipes. I CANNOT WAIT to buy your cookbook when it comes out!!! 😀
    So super excited! And now thanks to you I want a food processor for my dorm next year in college 😛

  960. nathalie says

    Just wanted to say… best recepies ever!!! I love your way of combining good taste with healthy ingredients. I have a lot of allergies (like seriously a lot…) and have done the same as you are doing with recepies, take things i like but switch ingredients with the ones I tolerate to make it for me. I also love to treat my body as a temple, so no refined stuff but instead organic and natural. Got so glad to find your website. Really love it. Two thumbs up! Ps. Live in Sweden, so you have followers here aswell 🙂

  961. nathalie says

    Just wanted to say… best recepies ever!!! I love your way of combining good taste with healthy ingredients. I have a lot of allergies (like seriously a lot…) and have done the same as you are doing with recepies, take things i like but switch ingredients with the ones I tolerate to make it for me. I also love to treat my body as a temple, so no refined stuff but instead organic and natural. Got so glad to find your website. Really love it. Two thumbs up! Ps. Live in Sweden, so you have followers here aswell 🙂

  962. Mallorie Mae says

    I have just recently discovered your website and I am in love. Chocolate is a staple for me, everyday, and so is eating healthy and using the most natural ingredients, so your site is perfect for me.
    You do a wonderful job, thank you!

  963. Mallorie Mae says

    I have just recently discovered your website and I am in love. Chocolate is a staple for me, everyday, and so is eating healthy and using the most natural ingredients, so your site is perfect for me.
    You do a wonderful job, thank you!

  964. Allan LaBarre says

    Hey, am I the first guy to comment on this website? I have looked through a ton of comments and all I have seen are female names…guys like to cook too! My cooking got me my wonderful wife and my kids hate to eat at other folks homes; they always complain that the food is never as good as Dad’s! I look forward to trying some of Katie’s recipes.

  965. Allan LaBarre says

    Hey, am I the first guy to comment on this website? I have looked through a ton of comments and all I have seen are female names…guys like to cook too! My cooking got me my wonderful wife and my kids hate to eat at other folks homes; they always complain that the food is never as good as Dad’s! I look forward to trying some of Katie’s recipes.

  966. Allan LaBarre says

    Katie, In your most recent post for the Homemade Glazin Raisin Pretzels; you state that the pretzels are like a cinnamon roll but yet I do not see any cinnamon in the recipe. Is this an oversight or do these pretzels “that taste like cinnamon rolls” actually have no cinnamon?

  967. Allan LaBarre says

    Katie, In your most recent post for the Homemade Glazin Raisin Pretzels; you state that the pretzels are like a cinnamon roll but yet I do not see any cinnamon in the recipe. Is this an oversight or do these pretzels “that taste like cinnamon rolls” actually have no cinnamon?

  968. Meg says

    So I was wondering if you could concoct a healthy peppermint mocha type smoothie drink? Ya know, for the upcoming holidays and so I don’t go broke buying them–haha!

  969. Meg says

    So I was wondering if you could concoct a healthy peppermint mocha type smoothie drink? Ya know, for the upcoming holidays and so I don’t go broke buying them–haha!

  970. Mary Rose says

    Hey Katie! I just wanted to let you know that I think you are fab! Your recipes have been such an inspiration to me throughout my transition to veganism! I have tried a few of your recipes now including your amazing chocolate pie and blueberry pancakes! Yum! As it is coming into Summer now for me (I live in New Zealand) I will be sure to be hitting your blog for some great picnic and party ideas!! 🙂

  971. Mary Rose says

    Hey Katie! I just wanted to let you know that I think you are fab! Your recipes have been such an inspiration to me throughout my transition to veganism! I have tried a few of your recipes now including your amazing chocolate pie and blueberry pancakes! Yum! As it is coming into Summer now for me (I live in New Zealand) I will be sure to be hitting your blog for some great picnic and party ideas!! 🙂

  972. Kiki says

    I have a question!! I want to know about the cookbook you talked about In your running post, I would love to buy it but where can I get it or what is it called?
    Thank you!

  973. Kiki says

    I have a question!! I want to know about the cookbook you talked about In your running post, I would love to buy it but where can I get it or what is it called?
    Thank you!

  974. Chloe says

    Hi Katie! Love your site.. special request- could you do a healthy cranberry sauce for thanksgiving?! The canned ones are super high in calories and sugar, and even homemade recipes I am finding are the same. Please help! 🙂

  975. Chloe says

    Hi Katie! Love your site.. special request- could you do a healthy cranberry sauce for thanksgiving?! The canned ones are super high in calories and sugar, and even homemade recipes I am finding are the same. Please help! 🙂

  976. Therese says

    I just want to thank you from my heart. What you have done is revolutionize deserts by taking them to a level of high nutrition without sacrificing anything. Your recipes actually elevate and enhance the deserts to leave them even better than the original. The best part is you make it simple with both the ingredients and cooking procedure. It’s pure genius and now I can have desert and eat it too. I have shared your website with family and friends and hope that we can all enjoy these fine deserts during the holidays together. I always wanted to do this but never had the time. Thank You so very much, it’s just wonderful and will be bookmarked for sure.

  977. Therese says

    I just want to thank you from my heart. What you have done is revolutionize deserts by taking them to a level of high nutrition without sacrificing anything. Your recipes actually elevate and enhance the deserts to leave them even better than the original. The best part is you make it simple with both the ingredients and cooking procedure. It’s pure genius and now I can have desert and eat it too. I have shared your website with family and friends and hope that we can all enjoy these fine deserts during the holidays together. I always wanted to do this but never had the time. Thank You so very much, it’s just wonderful and will be bookmarked for sure.

  978. Stacey says

    Katie,

    I absolutely love your website! I have tried many of your recipes and successfully have gotten many of my friends and family to check out your website! I found your website this year when I was experimenting with a vegan diet (trying to take my vegetarian lifestyle one step further) and fell in love with it at first sight. I absolutely love the way you put your heart and soul into your website, your recipes, and in your blog. You seem like such an amazing person and you are such an inspiration. I have never been a great cook but ever since I found your website I have found myself experimenting more and more. Please keep up the great work Ms. Katie, I look forward to all your upcoming recipes and just your little blogs about yourself, your opinions, and anything and everything!

    Are you thinking about publishing a cookbook by the way? If so I definitely would love to know so I could pre-order in advance ;)!

  979. Stacey says

    Katie,

    I absolutely love your website! I have tried many of your recipes and successfully have gotten many of my friends and family to check out your website! I found your website this year when I was experimenting with a vegan diet (trying to take my vegetarian lifestyle one step further) and fell in love with it at first sight. I absolutely love the way you put your heart and soul into your website, your recipes, and in your blog. You seem like such an amazing person and you are such an inspiration. I have never been a great cook but ever since I found your website I have found myself experimenting more and more. Please keep up the great work Ms. Katie, I look forward to all your upcoming recipes and just your little blogs about yourself, your opinions, and anything and everything!

    Are you thinking about publishing a cookbook by the way? If so I definitely would love to know so I could pre-order in advance ;)!

  980. Lacey D says

    OH my goodness! Your new picture is so freaking gorge! You look fantastic 🙂 Thank you for all of your new posts! (You’re blog #1 on my bookmark bar.)

  981. Lacey D says

    OH my goodness! Your new picture is so freaking gorge! You look fantastic 🙂 Thank you for all of your new posts! (You’re blog #1 on my bookmark bar.)

  982. Andrea says

    Hi, I just wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying your blog and recipes. They are all so simple and easy to follow, and most-importantly very very tasty! Thank you so much for sharing with us! Keep up the amazing work!!!

  983. Andrea says

    Hi, I just wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying your blog and recipes. They are all so simple and easy to follow, and most-importantly very very tasty! Thank you so much for sharing with us! Keep up the amazing work!!!

  984. Sarah Phillips says

    Thank you for the work you put in your site and recipes. We have four children, three with food allergies. With a few substitutions we can eat most of the recipes, and my kids LOVE them. Thanks for putting smiles back on their faces!

  985. Sarah Phillips says

    Thank you for the work you put in your site and recipes. We have four children, three with food allergies. With a few substitutions we can eat most of the recipes, and my kids LOVE them. Thanks for putting smiles back on their faces!

  986. Allison says

    Hi! I stumbled across your black bean brownie recipe(they are currently in the oven) So happy to find this sort of website. I am on the quest to live healthier but wowzers I love to eat sweets. 🙂 Thanks much!! I look forward to seeing most posts.

  987. Allison says

    Hi! I stumbled across your black bean brownie recipe(they are currently in the oven) So happy to find this sort of website. I am on the quest to live healthier but wowzers I love to eat sweets. 🙂 Thanks much!! I look forward to seeing most posts.

  988. Hannah Lux Davis says

    LOVE your recipes!!!!! I am NEW at cooking/baking and your guilt-free recipes really helped me with not only easy recipes, but satisfying that sweet tooth!! You’ve allowed me to realize how easy it can be to substitute unhealthy ingredients for better options and it’s made baking really fun and creative. Made the Butternut Squash soup the same day you posted it, and it was a HUGE hit. Your blog is one of my favorites and I can’t tell enough people about it. Very inspiring 🙂 Happy holidays and keep those yummy recipes coming!! xxoo

  989. Hannah Lux Davis says

    LOVE your recipes!!!!! I am NEW at cooking/baking and your guilt-free recipes really helped me with not only easy recipes, but satisfying that sweet tooth!! You’ve allowed me to realize how easy it can be to substitute unhealthy ingredients for better options and it’s made baking really fun and creative. Made the Butternut Squash soup the same day you posted it, and it was a HUGE hit. Your blog is one of my favorites and I can’t tell enough people about it. Very inspiring 🙂 Happy holidays and keep those yummy recipes coming!! xxoo

  990. Jenna says

    Hey, Katie! I’ve been making your desserts for awhile now because every single one that I’ve tried is to die for. I was hoping you could answer a question for me? 🙂

    I’m starting a food blog pretty soon–probably mostly cooking, but I’d like to include some baked goods in it. I love baking, but I always use a recipe. I was just wondering how you actually come up with recipes! Was it just a lot of trial and error in the beginning?

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Yes, a ton of trial and error (more error than not). I would probably start by looking closely at other recipes… good recipes will often follow some of the same ratios. For example, there is a certain amount of sugar/flour/fat/salt in a cake, and that differs from brownies or cookies… after a while, you start to get good at knowing the ratios that work. And then comes the fun part of making up your own recipes :).

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Yes, a ton of trial and error (more error than not). I would probably start by looking closely at other recipes… good recipes will often follow some of the same ratios. For example, there is a certain amount of sugar/flour/fat/salt in a cake, and that differs from brownies or cookies… after a while, you start to get good at knowing the ratios that work. And then comes the fun part of making up your own recipes :).

  991. Jenna says

    Hey, Katie! I’ve been making your desserts for awhile now because every single one that I’ve tried is to die for. I was hoping you could answer a question for me? 🙂

    I’m starting a food blog pretty soon–probably mostly cooking, but I’d like to include some baked goods in it. I love baking, but I always use a recipe. I was just wondering how you actually come up with recipes! Was it just a lot of trial and error in the beginning?

  992. Matt Harestad says

    Greetings Katie, my name’s Matt, and I’ve been checking out your site today. In short, I work for a company (Easy Peel Cupcakes) that markets silicone cupcake liners. 

     I’d like to discuss with you the possibility of giving some of your recipes and/or referencing your site to our customers as a credible resource to explore new baking ideas. 

    Now the idea is with every silicone cupcake liner set that we send out to a customer, we will provide with it a little pamphlet (Our Bonus Item) that will list your site for our customers to check out.

    Theres no cost to you, and no hard feelings if you don’t like our ideas. But if you know anything about silicone cupcake liners, or are simply interested in getting more readers and exposure to your site, let me know, and I’ll be happy to give you the details about what were offering here.

     Heres our website and product: 
    http://siliconecupcakeliners.net/
    http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Cupcake-Liners-Decorative-Guarantee/dp/B00CC1C8LY

    Let me know if you’d like to talk more about it. 

    Sincerely, 
    Matt Harestad

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi Matt,

      I would be honored if you listed my site on the pamphlets. Thank you for even thinking of me!
      In terms of sharing the entire recipes, I guess it would depend on which recipes… ones going in the cookbook can’t be shared for copyright reasons.

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi Matt,

      I would be honored if you listed my site on the pamphlets. Thank you for even thinking of me!
      In terms of sharing the entire recipes, I guess it would depend on which recipes… ones going in the cookbook can’t be shared for copyright reasons.

  993. Matt Harestad says

    Greetings Katie, my name’s Matt, and I’ve been checking out your site today. In short, I work for a company (Easy Peel Cupcakes) that markets silicone cupcake liners. 

     I’d like to discuss with you the possibility of giving some of your recipes and/or referencing your site to our customers as a credible resource to explore new baking ideas. 

    Now the idea is with every silicone cupcake liner set that we send out to a customer, we will provide with it a little pamphlet (Our Bonus Item) that will list your site for our customers to check out.

    Theres no cost to you, and no hard feelings if you don’t like our ideas. But if you know anything about silicone cupcake liners, or are simply interested in getting more readers and exposure to your site, let me know, and I’ll be happy to give you the details about what were offering here.

     Heres our website and product: 
    http://siliconecupcakeliners.net/
    http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Cupcake-Liners-Decorative-Guarantee/dp/B00CC1C8LY

    Let me know if you’d like to talk more about it. 

    Sincerely, 
    Matt Harestad

  994. JOYCE HEMINGER says

    Can I use Pomegranates to replace dates in the sugar babies? If not do you have a receipe to use Pomegranates? Thanks. I love the sugar babies.

  995. JOYCE HEMINGER says

    Can I use Pomegranates to replace dates in the sugar babies? If not do you have a receipe to use Pomegranates? Thanks. I love the sugar babies.

  996. Kelly says

    Katie, I would love to see you come up with a recipe for M & M’s. I can figure out the inside part, but I’m not sure how to make the candy shell. Any ideas?

  997. Kelly says

    Katie, I would love to see you come up with a recipe for M & M’s. I can figure out the inside part, but I’m not sure how to make the candy shell. Any ideas?

  998. coppertopper says

    Just wanted to say a huge TY! Hate that the south gets represented by Paula Dean : p – about time someone gets heard for recipes that don’t all begin with 1/2lb of bacon and 2 sticks of butter (although I love both those ingredients…). Followed/shared you and honestly cannot decide which recipe to make first because about every other one looks amazing. As a former big dude with not much of a sweet tooth either, love to see that it can be occasionally pacified with healthy versions. So thanks!

  999. coppertopper says

    Just wanted to say a huge TY! Hate that the south gets represented by Paula Dean : p – about time someone gets heard for recipes that don’t all begin with 1/2lb of bacon and 2 sticks of butter (although I love both those ingredients…). Followed/shared you and honestly cannot decide which recipe to make first because about every other one looks amazing. As a former big dude with not much of a sweet tooth either, love to see that it can be occasionally pacified with healthy versions. So thanks!

  1000. Caroline says

    Hey! I love this website! It makes me enjoy cooking so much more, especially when I can actually feel good about making stuff for people, because not only does it taste good, it is secretly healthy. (: Keep up the AWESOME work!

  1001. Caroline says

    Hey! I love this website! It makes me enjoy cooking so much more, especially when I can actually feel good about making stuff for people, because not only does it taste good, it is secretly healthy. (: Keep up the AWESOME work!

  1002. Dianna says

    Hi Katie,

    First, thank you for sharing your chocolate recipes. I have a question about the white chocolate recipe. I just tried to make it and I ended up with sludge at the bottom of the pan. I filtered all of that out and put the liquid into the freezer. I’m hoping it turns out. My question is… Did I possibly use too much powdered sugar? I’m just wondering why I ended up with some solids in the mixture at the beginning.

    Thank you for your time and input,
    Dianna

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      You could have used too much, or maybe not stirred enough? I had success with that recipe, but I’ve only tried it once and it was awhile ago.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      You could have used too much, or maybe not stirred enough? I had success with that recipe, but I’ve only tried it once and it was awhile ago.

  1003. Dianna says

    Hi Katie,

    First, thank you for sharing your chocolate recipes. I have a question about the white chocolate recipe. I just tried to make it and I ended up with sludge at the bottom of the pan. I filtered all of that out and put the liquid into the freezer. I’m hoping it turns out. My question is… Did I possibly use too much powdered sugar? I’m just wondering why I ended up with some solids in the mixture at the beginning.

    Thank you for your time and input,
    Dianna

  1004. Val Denny says

    Hi Katie,
    I’m working on a story for Glamour about our fave healthy food bloggers and their favourite recipes and would love to talk to you. I’ve got a tight deadline Dec. 27. Please email me if you’re interested in potentially being featured.

    Best,
    Val

  1005. Val Denny says

    Hi Katie,
    I’m working on a story for Glamour about our fave healthy food bloggers and their favourite recipes and would love to talk to you. I’ve got a tight deadline Dec. 27. Please email me if you’re interested in potentially being featured.

    Best,
    Val

  1006. Dorrie says

    I’ve been loving your website, thanks for your deliciousness. As a person who can’t eat sugar, I was using agave – until now. There is so much anti-agave talk out there, i decided better not use it. i’m trying coconut sugar and xylitol, but having trouble with both – especially in your 3-ingredient chocolate bars, which had become my staple!! Neither melt very easily. I don’t live in the US & got those two alternatives on a trip there. Now i find they don’t do well in that recipe – at least the ways i’ve been trying. I can’t find the stevia here that you suggest. Will you start trying coconut sugar in some of your recipes? I’m sure you’ll fine a way to make it work!! Thanks –

  1007. Dorrie says

    I’ve been loving your website, thanks for your deliciousness. As a person who can’t eat sugar, I was using agave – until now. There is so much anti-agave talk out there, i decided better not use it. i’m trying coconut sugar and xylitol, but having trouble with both – especially in your 3-ingredient chocolate bars, which had become my staple!! Neither melt very easily. I don’t live in the US & got those two alternatives on a trip there. Now i find they don’t do well in that recipe – at least the ways i’ve been trying. I can’t find the stevia here that you suggest. Will you start trying coconut sugar in some of your recipes? I’m sure you’ll fine a way to make it work!! Thanks –

  1008. Megan says

    Hi Katie – love your blog. So many yum.
    I do have a question, though – you use the word “healthy” a lot to describe the treats. But I’m not often clear on what the health benefits are to these recipes. Are they just less bad than the alternative? I ask because it seems like there’s a misconception that vegans and vegetarians are, by default, always healthier people, which is not necessarily true. After all, there is a ton of junk food with no animal product in it.

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi Megan,
      It depends on the recipe. Some are “not as bad” for you, but most will also have fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Anything with whole-grain flour will have fiber, some of the recipes have vegetable or fruit servings, and anything with blackstrap molasses is very high in iron and calcium.

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi Megan,
      It depends on the recipe. Some are “not as bad” for you, but most will also have fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Anything with whole-grain flour will have fiber, some of the recipes have vegetable or fruit servings, and anything with blackstrap molasses is very high in iron and calcium.

  1009. Megan says

    Hi Katie – love your blog. So many yum.
    I do have a question, though – you use the word “healthy” a lot to describe the treats. But I’m not often clear on what the health benefits are to these recipes. Are they just less bad than the alternative? I ask because it seems like there’s a misconception that vegans and vegetarians are, by default, always healthier people, which is not necessarily true. After all, there is a ton of junk food with no animal product in it.

  1010. chris says

    Hello, my name is Chris, with Dawn Star Press. We recently published an eBook that seems like it would be a good topic for your blog, and I was wondering if you would be interested in a free copy in return for a mention or entry in your blog. If so, please respond to chris@dawnstarpress.com with what format you would prefer to receive it in. The book is KNOW ENOUGH: Ethnic Cuisines, a common man’s guide to food from around the world and the cultures that created them.

  1011. chris says

    Hello, my name is Chris, with Dawn Star Press. We recently published an eBook that seems like it would be a good topic for your blog, and I was wondering if you would be interested in a free copy in return for a mention or entry in your blog. If so, please respond to chris@dawnstarpress.com with what format you would prefer to receive it in. The book is KNOW ENOUGH: Ethnic Cuisines, a common man’s guide to food from around the world and the cultures that created them.

  1012. Mickey says

    I’m a brand new fan… someone posted one of your recipes on Facebook, and it lured me in 🙂 You have SO many recipes that I want… have you ever done a cookbook? If not, then you should really consider it. I would love to have all of these recipes compiled into a handy resource (I’m not very techno-savvy, so I like the old-fashioned cookbook-in-my-hand). Just something to think about…

  1013. Mickey says

    I’m a brand new fan… someone posted one of your recipes on Facebook, and it lured me in 🙂 You have SO many recipes that I want… have you ever done a cookbook? If not, then you should really consider it. I would love to have all of these recipes compiled into a handy resource (I’m not very techno-savvy, so I like the old-fashioned cookbook-in-my-hand). Just something to think about…

  1014. Trish says

    HI Katie!
    I have been enjoying your recipes so much. Thank you for sharing with everyone. I have been searching for a HEALTHY “cracker” recipe. I know this isn’t dessert or chocolate related, but I love healthy homemade soups and stews and I would love a healthy cracker without refined flour and sugar! I appreciate your consideration. Thank you! I am off to make German Chocolate Fudge bites, my favorite!
    Blessings,
    Trish

  1015. Trish says

    HI Katie!
    I have been enjoying your recipes so much. Thank you for sharing with everyone. I have been searching for a HEALTHY “cracker” recipe. I know this isn’t dessert or chocolate related, but I love healthy homemade soups and stews and I would love a healthy cracker without refined flour and sugar! I appreciate your consideration. Thank you! I am off to make German Chocolate Fudge bites, my favorite!
    Blessings,
    Trish

  1016. Nadia says

    Katie, I’m so so thrilled I found your blog. You’re a lifesaver! I just love everything on this blog! Thank you! 🙂

  1017. Nadia says

    Katie, I’m so so thrilled I found your blog. You’re a lifesaver! I just love everything on this blog! Thank you! 🙂

  1018. Margo Smith says

    Hello Katie,

    My name is Margo Smith. I am with the Affiliate Program at Blendtec, and I was just taking a look your website, Chocolate Covered Katie. I think you would be a good fit for our affiliate program. Your recipe for cookie dough pancakes and Raspberry Vanilla Coffee Cake both sound spectacular.

    Now to give you some information about this Affiliate Program:
    We offer 15% commission across the board on all our products and chances to increase that to 20%. Our average order is over $350, which makes an average commission per sale about $50.

    In addition, I’m running a special signup bonus for new affiliates. If you join the program within the next week, I’ll send you a free refurbished Blendtec Total Blender with both a Wildside® and a Twister® jar upon making your first blender sale! This is in addition to your regular commission.

    Please let me know if you are interested in joining our affiliate program. I have lots more exciting details for you if you choose to join us.

    Please contact me for the specifics of the Blendtec Affiliate Program. I’d be happy to talk to you in person or respond to your email. We look forward to welcoming you to our Affiliate Team!

    Best Regards,

    Margo Smith
    Blendtec Affiliate Program
    Phone: 800 275 9122
    msmith@blendtec.com

  1019. Margo Smith says

    Hello Katie,

    My name is Margo Smith. I am with the Affiliate Program at Blendtec, and I was just taking a look your website, Chocolate Covered Katie. I think you would be a good fit for our affiliate program. Your recipe for cookie dough pancakes and Raspberry Vanilla Coffee Cake both sound spectacular.

    Now to give you some information about this Affiliate Program:
    We offer 15% commission across the board on all our products and chances to increase that to 20%. Our average order is over $350, which makes an average commission per sale about $50.

    In addition, I’m running a special signup bonus for new affiliates. If you join the program within the next week, I’ll send you a free refurbished Blendtec Total Blender with both a Wildside® and a Twister® jar upon making your first blender sale! This is in addition to your regular commission.

    Please let me know if you are interested in joining our affiliate program. I have lots more exciting details for you if you choose to join us.

    Please contact me for the specifics of the Blendtec Affiliate Program. I’d be happy to talk to you in person or respond to your email. We look forward to welcoming you to our Affiliate Team!

    Best Regards,

    Margo Smith
    Blendtec Affiliate Program
    Phone: 800 275 9122
    msmith@blendtec.com

  1020. Karen says

    I am nursing a dairy-intolerant toddler, so both of us are dairy-free. I am excited to have so many chocolate options right at my fingertips! I’m also looking forward to trying the non-chocolate recipes like the mac and cheese recipe and the quinoa pizza bites. Thanks for all of this!

  1021. Karen says

    I am nursing a dairy-intolerant toddler, so both of us are dairy-free. I am excited to have so many chocolate options right at my fingertips! I’m also looking forward to trying the non-chocolate recipes like the mac and cheese recipe and the quinoa pizza bites. Thanks for all of this!

  1022. Charles Wolfe says

    Dear CCK,

    Love your website and your photo exudes health and happiness.
    I need your help.
    I do expedition canoe and kayak races and I have a 5 day race coming up soon. It is down the Gulf Coast through the Everglades and to to keys. Unsupported. I usually eat a lot of bars, figs, dates, nuts etc and do not cook unless weatherbound .
    I really like the nutritional breakdown of your bars. I like to eat about 250 cal a hour, 20 hours a day (5000 cal a day) with about 130 – 180 cal per hours coming from carbohydrates. Your Larabars are perfect for that.

    Here are my issues that I need help with.
    1) Caffeine. I love my coffee and I would like to put some coffee or ground up coffee beans in the bars. Have your experimented with a caffeinated version?

    2) Shelf life. Obviously no refrigeration. I would like to make these bars in advance and refrigerate until my road trip to florida. Travel time to race is about 2 weeks all in all and then 5 days on the water. I could keep cool in cooler until race but then they are on their own. I could vacuum seal. Ingrediants have good shelf life as individuals so i figure the bars should also. Have you any experience in shelf life or any tips on how to extend?

    Thank you so much. Love your page. My middle spawn has type I diabetes and loves to cook and eat. I am sending him the link.

    Sincerely
    C. R. Wolfe M.D.

  1023. Charles Wolfe says

    Dear CCK,

    Love your website and your photo exudes health and happiness.
    I need your help.
    I do expedition canoe and kayak races and I have a 5 day race coming up soon. It is down the Gulf Coast through the Everglades and to to keys. Unsupported. I usually eat a lot of bars, figs, dates, nuts etc and do not cook unless weatherbound .
    I really like the nutritional breakdown of your bars. I like to eat about 250 cal a hour, 20 hours a day (5000 cal a day) with about 130 – 180 cal per hours coming from carbohydrates. Your Larabars are perfect for that.

    Here are my issues that I need help with.
    1) Caffeine. I love my coffee and I would like to put some coffee or ground up coffee beans in the bars. Have your experimented with a caffeinated version?

    2) Shelf life. Obviously no refrigeration. I would like to make these bars in advance and refrigerate until my road trip to florida. Travel time to race is about 2 weeks all in all and then 5 days on the water. I could keep cool in cooler until race but then they are on their own. I could vacuum seal. Ingrediants have good shelf life as individuals so i figure the bars should also. Have you any experience in shelf life or any tips on how to extend?

    Thank you so much. Love your page. My middle spawn has type I diabetes and loves to cook and eat. I am sending him the link.

    Sincerely
    C. R. Wolfe M.D.

  1024. Candace says

    I’ve only read a few blogs/recipes on your site and already am in love. Thanks for such an awesome site featuring recipes that work with my dairy/gluten/soy/sugar free restrictions, and with funny dialogue to boot. Awesome. I, too, have a hard time following recipes (i.e. impossible) but will try to follow yours. 🙂

  1025. Candace says

    I’ve only read a few blogs/recipes on your site and already am in love. Thanks for such an awesome site featuring recipes that work with my dairy/gluten/soy/sugar free restrictions, and with funny dialogue to boot. Awesome. I, too, have a hard time following recipes (i.e. impossible) but will try to follow yours. 🙂

  1026. Astha says

    Hey Katie ..
    I have always been in search of easy dessert recipies and I am so glad I came across your blog today.. You just made my day! It’s a big relief for my sweet tooth craving that eating desserts can be healthy tooo!! Big thanks !
    Hugs ************

  1027. Astha says

    Hey Katie ..
    I have always been in search of easy dessert recipies and I am so glad I came across your blog today.. You just made my day! It’s a big relief for my sweet tooth craving that eating desserts can be healthy tooo!! Big thanks !
    Hugs ************

  1028. Aron says

    I’ve looked at the many photos of you on the internet, and I’m concerned that you appear somewhat anorexic. Do you have an eating disorder?

  1029. Aron says

    I’ve looked at the many photos of you on the internet, and I’m concerned that you appear somewhat anorexic. Do you have an eating disorder?

  1030. michelle says

    Hi Katie,
    i know this is unlikely so i’m 90% expecting a no, but i had to ask just in case. i was wondering if you’d be interested in trying a recipe for me.
    Shortened long boring story: my issues with food led me to working really hard trying to create something healthy and i’ve come up with the basics for a meal im willing to try but i still find it all very overwhelming and havent been able to get the exact measurements figured out . i thought it might be interesting to you and you might want to try it too so we could both get something out of it.
    Its a protein/ cereal, fruit, nut, crunchy/ granola type bar. The bit i have to perfect, that you might find fun to experiment with is how much psyllium husk and water to use to bind it.
    Again, i know its ridiculous to expect someone to try a recipe for me, but after so many failed attempts at even making it into the store for all the ingredients, i remembered your blog from the days i liked cooking and thought you might actually WANT to try it.
    Anyway, thanks for reading either way.
    Take care.

  1031. michelle says

    Hi Katie,
    i know this is unlikely so i’m 90% expecting a no, but i had to ask just in case. i was wondering if you’d be interested in trying a recipe for me.
    Shortened long boring story: my issues with food led me to working really hard trying to create something healthy and i’ve come up with the basics for a meal im willing to try but i still find it all very overwhelming and havent been able to get the exact measurements figured out . i thought it might be interesting to you and you might want to try it too so we could both get something out of it.
    Its a protein/ cereal, fruit, nut, crunchy/ granola type bar. The bit i have to perfect, that you might find fun to experiment with is how much psyllium husk and water to use to bind it.
    Again, i know its ridiculous to expect someone to try a recipe for me, but after so many failed attempts at even making it into the store for all the ingredients, i remembered your blog from the days i liked cooking and thought you might actually WANT to try it.
    Anyway, thanks for reading either way.
    Take care.

  1032. Kim Salzman says

    Hi Katie,

    I am an American-Israeli living in Israel and I love your website! As a newly vegan who loves baked goods, your website was a godsend! I just wanted to give you a friendly recommendation – I use a lot of tehina (sesame seed paste) in my baking in place of peanut butter. If you think peanut butter’s healthy, then you have to check out tehina! I’m not sure if it’s readily available where you live, but if so – give it a shot in chocolate chip cookie and brownie recipes. It works really well as a butter replacement!

    Thanks for all the great recipes!

    Kim

  1033. Kim Salzman says

    Hi Katie,

    I am an American-Israeli living in Israel and I love your website! As a newly vegan who loves baked goods, your website was a godsend! I just wanted to give you a friendly recommendation – I use a lot of tehina (sesame seed paste) in my baking in place of peanut butter. If you think peanut butter’s healthy, then you have to check out tehina! I’m not sure if it’s readily available where you live, but if so – give it a shot in chocolate chip cookie and brownie recipes. It works really well as a butter replacement!

    Thanks for all the great recipes!

    Kim

  1034. Maria says

    Sorry, Katie, I did not see an email address, so posting it here.

    ***

    The beauty of Falun Dafa and it’s persecution in China

    Dear friend, please take a moment to read this important information:

    Falun Dafa is a cultivation system in the Buddha School that is saving people and is based on the principles of the Universe:

    真 Truthfulness
    善 Compassion
    忍 Forbearance.

    Since 1999 it has been brutally persecuted by the CCP in China. Practitioners are tortured in labor camps and even have organs harvested simply because of their faith. Millions practitioners died due to torture for the past more than 14 years of persecution.

  1035. Maria says

    Sorry, Katie, I did not see an email address, so posting it here.

    ***

    The beauty of Falun Dafa and it’s persecution in China

    Dear friend, please take a moment to read this important information:

    Falun Dafa is a cultivation system in the Buddha School that is saving people and is based on the principles of the Universe:

    真 Truthfulness
    善 Compassion
    忍 Forbearance.

    Since 1999 it has been brutally persecuted by the CCP in China. Practitioners are tortured in labor camps and even have organs harvested simply because of their faith. Millions practitioners died due to torture for the past more than 14 years of persecution.

  1036. Rachel says

    Dear Katie,
    Just wanted to thank you for your great website. I am writing you from the Netherlands and 1,5 years ago I started to live sugar free, which was quite the challenge. However, because of you I can still eat all kinds of chocolate treats :).
    Good luck with all that you do and just a question: how do you stay so slim with all the tasting and making desserts?

  1037. Rachel says

    Dear Katie,
    Just wanted to thank you for your great website. I am writing you from the Netherlands and 1,5 years ago I started to live sugar free, which was quite the challenge. However, because of you I can still eat all kinds of chocolate treats :).
    Good luck with all that you do and just a question: how do you stay so slim with all the tasting and making desserts?

  1038. Gerard says

    Katie…why is it that getting an email from you with a new recipe feels like Christmas morning!! You are a desert lovers dream come true. But seriously, how the HECK do you stay so thin making and testing all of these goodies?!?

  1039. Gerard says

    Katie…why is it that getting an email from you with a new recipe feels like Christmas morning!! You are a desert lovers dream come true. But seriously, how the HECK do you stay so thin making and testing all of these goodies?!?

  1040. Itsss mee says

    Heyyy Katie, question aside from all the gorgeoussss recipes…how do you keep so fit baking all the time? Do you workout/ exercise/sports?? Would be interested to know and get some diet and health tips…

  1041. Itsss mee says

    Heyyy Katie, question aside from all the gorgeoussss recipes…how do you keep so fit baking all the time? Do you workout/ exercise/sports?? Would be interested to know and get some diet and health tips…

  1042. Itsss mee says

    Heyyy Katie, question aside from all the gorgeoussss recipes…how do you keep so fit baking all the time? Do you workout/ exercise/sports?? Would be interested to know and get some diet and health tips…oh and whats your fav cake/muffin recipe if I want to try the first thing from millions on ur site?

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      These treats are healthier versions of regular baked goods, so as long as you’re replacing what you’d normally eat with these, not going overboard or still eating the other treats as well, you should be fine. Just listen to your body.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      These treats are healthier versions of regular baked goods, so as long as you’re replacing what you’d normally eat with these, not going overboard or still eating the other treats as well, you should be fine. Just listen to your body.

  1043. Itsss mee says

    Heyyy Katie, question aside from all the gorgeoussss recipes…how do you keep so fit baking all the time? Do you workout/ exercise/sports?? Would be interested to know and get some diet and health tips…oh and whats your fav cake/muffin recipe if I want to try the first thing from millions on ur site?

    • Iowa Amy says

      I am totally with you on this one Brianna! I would buy this cookbook in a heartbeat and for family as well. They are delicious and so good for you, too!

    • Iowa Amy says

      I am totally with you on this one Brianna! I would buy this cookbook in a heartbeat and for family as well. They are delicious and so good for you, too!

  1044. Indira says

    Hey Katie! Your site is beautiful and I am so excited to try the delicious and healthy recipes that you feature! I’m going to be trying the black bean brownies and the cookie dough and can’t wait to see how they turn out!

  1045. Indira says

    Hey Katie! Your site is beautiful and I am so excited to try the delicious and healthy recipes that you feature! I’m going to be trying the black bean brownies and the cookie dough and can’t wait to see how they turn out!

  1046. Marie says

    Hi Katie,
    Do you have recipes for using chocolate in savory dishes? Like chocolate or cocoa powder in chili, for example? I’ve heard it can be used in salad dressing, all kinds of things.
    Thank you,
    Marie

  1047. Marie says

    Hi Katie,
    Do you have recipes for using chocolate in savory dishes? Like chocolate or cocoa powder in chili, for example? I’ve heard it can be used in salad dressing, all kinds of things.
    Thank you,
    Marie

  1048. Marie says

    I just saw a gadget you might like: it’s a pan that makes ice cream in about five minutes for when you want your healthy ice cream RIGHT NOW. I saw it on the Today show, and it’s called Sweet Spot Ice Cream Maker by Williams Sonoma.

  1049. Marie says

    I just saw a gadget you might like: it’s a pan that makes ice cream in about five minutes for when you want your healthy ice cream RIGHT NOW. I saw it on the Today show, and it’s called Sweet Spot Ice Cream Maker by Williams Sonoma.

  1050. Iowa Amy says

    I have not read all the posts previous to mine so this may have already been asked… Do you have or would you consider creating a Cookbook? I print your recipes and make them all the time. I love them and they’ve all turned out…except 1, but I am hooked! Thanks for getting back with me when it works for you.

  1051. Iowa Amy says

    I have not read all the posts previous to mine so this may have already been asked… Do you have or would you consider creating a Cookbook? I print your recipes and make them all the time. I love them and they’ve all turned out…except 1, but I am hooked! Thanks for getting back with me when it works for you.

  1052. Megan Stalbaum says

    Hi Katie,
    I was curious to look at other chocolate themed blogs since I myself have one. I really like the approach you took when you combined chocolate and healthy together. I think that was smart since a lot of people want to be healthy, but they still want their sweets. All the recipes you have on this blog look so delicious! They don’t even look like it could be healthy. I have a big to do list when it comes to trying all the recipes I want to try. I do have a question. Did you create all these recipes?

  1053. Megan Stalbaum says

    Hi Katie,
    I was curious to look at other chocolate themed blogs since I myself have one. I really like the approach you took when you combined chocolate and healthy together. I think that was smart since a lot of people want to be healthy, but they still want their sweets. All the recipes you have on this blog look so delicious! They don’t even look like it could be healthy. I have a big to do list when it comes to trying all the recipes I want to try. I do have a question. Did you create all these recipes?

  1054. Vicki says

    Love your no guilt chocolate chip cookies. But — you say they are 23 calories each — impossible! How did you calculate that? My calculations are 1/4 + 1/3 cup flour 300 calories, 1/3 chocolate chips 420 cal., 2 tbsp. brown sugar 90 cal., 1 tbsp veg oil 120 cal., and 3 tbsp milk approx. 50 cal. That’s 950 calories divided by 7 cookies, that’s 135 calories. Could you please explain your calorie court? — they are delicious though!

  1055. Vicki says

    Love your no guilt chocolate chip cookies. But — you say they are 23 calories each — impossible! How did you calculate that? My calculations are 1/4 + 1/3 cup flour 300 calories, 1/3 chocolate chips 420 cal., 2 tbsp. brown sugar 90 cal., 1 tbsp veg oil 120 cal., and 3 tbsp milk approx. 50 cal. That’s 950 calories divided by 7 cookies, that’s 135 calories. Could you please explain your calorie court? — they are delicious though!

  1056. Amy says

    Are these recipes strictly vegan? I am looking to bake more with honey and maple syrup, over sugar/splenda/xylitol/etc. Can you recommend any recipes that would work, or that I could make the substitute in without ruining the texture?
    Thanks for the great recipes!

  1057. Amy says

    Are these recipes strictly vegan? I am looking to bake more with honey and maple syrup, over sugar/splenda/xylitol/etc. Can you recommend any recipes that would work, or that I could make the substitute in without ruining the texture?
    Thanks for the great recipes!

  1058. Pam Marcum says

    Just wanted to say I love your recipes~ I plan on featuring some of them on my blog sometimes if that’s OK.

  1059. Pam Marcum says

    Just wanted to say I love your recipes~ I plan on featuring some of them on my blog sometimes if that’s OK.

  1060. Marie says

    Hi Katie,
    Was the Cherry Blossom Cupcake recipe supposed to come with a recipe for frosting? Thanks. Looks gorgeous.

  1061. Marie says

    Hi Katie,
    Was the Cherry Blossom Cupcake recipe supposed to come with a recipe for frosting? Thanks. Looks gorgeous.

  1062. Karen says

    Don’t know if I should say, “Thank you” or darn you! I made the homemade nutella after loving it for years overseas. It is DELICIOUS! OK, it is a little time consuming, yet the result is better than the original without all the gunk. It’s so great not having to give up the taste I love in the better than the original version you created. Alright – thank you!

  1063. Karen says

    Don’t know if I should say, “Thank you” or darn you! I made the homemade nutella after loving it for years overseas. It is DELICIOUS! OK, it is a little time consuming, yet the result is better than the original without all the gunk. It’s so great not having to give up the taste I love in the better than the original version you created. Alright – thank you!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      She specifically mentions Passover in her Easter post from a few days ago. The macaroons, grain-free sugar cookies, and chocolate chip quinoa cookies would all be terrific options 🙂

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      She specifically mentions Passover in her Easter post from a few days ago. The macaroons, grain-free sugar cookies, and chocolate chip quinoa cookies would all be terrific options 🙂

  1064. Philip Arambula says

    Hello,

    I was hoping you could help me out and point me in the direction of the person who handles biz dev matters for your company.

    Thanks so much,

    Philip Arambula

  1065. Philip Arambula says

    Hello,

    I was hoping you could help me out and point me in the direction of the person who handles biz dev matters for your company.

    Thanks so much,

    Philip Arambula

  1066. Beth says

    Katie, I’m sure you have been told this many, many times already, but I so wish you would consider starting your own line of frozen foods…..such as selling some of your amazing creations via the grocery store. I would be your best customer, LOL! 😉 Please know how much we all greatly love and appreciate all that you do for us every day!!! I LOVE being able to enjoy some of my old favorites made in a healthier way!!!

  1067. Beth says

    Katie, I’m sure you have been told this many, many times already, but I so wish you would consider starting your own line of frozen foods…..such as selling some of your amazing creations via the grocery store. I would be your best customer, LOL! 😉 Please know how much we all greatly love and appreciate all that you do for us every day!!! I LOVE being able to enjoy some of my old favorites made in a healthier way!!!

  1068. Kyla says

    Hey Katie! I just have to say that I love your blog so much! I pretty much bake your recipes all day long, whether it is day or night. I re-make nearly every recipe on here twice! In fact, I actually check your blog for new posts 3 times a day… 🙂 I might be obsessed. So, recently, I started my own vegan cooking blog, and I wanted some tips(if you have any) on what you think would be the best way to start off a new blog. If you don’t have any tips, then that’s fine, I understand! Thank you, anyways!

  1069. Kyla says

    Hey Katie! I just have to say that I love your blog so much! I pretty much bake your recipes all day long, whether it is day or night. I re-make nearly every recipe on here twice! In fact, I actually check your blog for new posts 3 times a day… 🙂 I might be obsessed. So, recently, I started my own vegan cooking blog, and I wanted some tips(if you have any) on what you think would be the best way to start off a new blog. If you don’t have any tips, then that’s fine, I understand! Thank you, anyways!

  1070. Bobbi says

    Hi Katie!

    I’ve been a long time reader and I absolutely love your blog, not just the recipes (which are staples of mine!) But also the things you write about. I was looking for where to find your email but I noticed you don’t have it posted anymore. I wanted to ask your advice on a subject that you seem to know a bit about and was wondering if you could email me back? I would really really appreciate it!

    email: bobbierwin123@gmail.com

    Thank you!!
    Bobbi

  1071. Bobbi says

    Hi Katie!

    I’ve been a long time reader and I absolutely love your blog, not just the recipes (which are staples of mine!) But also the things you write about. I was looking for where to find your email but I noticed you don’t have it posted anymore. I wanted to ask your advice on a subject that you seem to know a bit about and was wondering if you could email me back? I would really really appreciate it!

    email: bobbierwin123@gmail.com

    Thank you!!
    Bobbi

  1072. Rebecca says

    Hi Katie!
    You have TONS of comments throughout your blog so I debated whether or not to leave one, but I decided that I must. I am so thankful to have stumbled upon your blog. I can’t even remember what I googled that brought me to your site. I am trying to go fully vegan and have found it to be somewhat of a struggle, until I found your amazing recipes. YAY! My daughter and I even attended a local vegan cooking class but the food was so unflavorful, except for the “cheese” made from cashews and nutritional yeast. Literally, it was the only thing either of us liked the whole 6 weeks. I have only tried a few recipes of yours but I plan to dive into them with joy over the next few months. Thank you for working and creating in the kitchen and then sharing freely with all of us on the web. To me, you are known as 3B Katie: Beautiful, Brilliant and a Blessing.
    Best Wishes,
    Rebecca (and all my vegan food samplers)

  1073. Rebecca says

    Hi Katie!
    You have TONS of comments throughout your blog so I debated whether or not to leave one, but I decided that I must. I am so thankful to have stumbled upon your blog. I can’t even remember what I googled that brought me to your site. I am trying to go fully vegan and have found it to be somewhat of a struggle, until I found your amazing recipes. YAY! My daughter and I even attended a local vegan cooking class but the food was so unflavorful, except for the “cheese” made from cashews and nutritional yeast. Literally, it was the only thing either of us liked the whole 6 weeks. I have only tried a few recipes of yours but I plan to dive into them with joy over the next few months. Thank you for working and creating in the kitchen and then sharing freely with all of us on the web. To me, you are known as 3B Katie: Beautiful, Brilliant and a Blessing.
    Best Wishes,
    Rebecca (and all my vegan food samplers)

  1074. Emy says

    Dear Katie,

    Recently I have discovered that I am allergic to dairy, eggs and gluten. I have adapted quickly to cutting foods out that hurt my body and have become very creative in my dishes. I used to bake all the time and I was having such an issue cutting out all these ingredients and still trying to bake something that tasted some what good. But now all my problems are solved!!!! I typed in Google “gluten, dairy, egg free desserts” and stumbled upon your page. I have tried SOOOOOOOOOO many of your recipes and seriously love them all!!!!! My favorites to make is your Pumpkin Pie and Cookie Dough Dip!

    Thanks you so much for sharing all your amazing recipes to the World! You have allowed myself to bake again and indulge in my favorite meal of the day… dessert :)!!!!

  1075. Emy says

    Dear Katie,

    Recently I have discovered that I am allergic to dairy, eggs and gluten. I have adapted quickly to cutting foods out that hurt my body and have become very creative in my dishes. I used to bake all the time and I was having such an issue cutting out all these ingredients and still trying to bake something that tasted some what good. But now all my problems are solved!!!! I typed in Google “gluten, dairy, egg free desserts” and stumbled upon your page. I have tried SOOOOOOOOOO many of your recipes and seriously love them all!!!!! My favorites to make is your Pumpkin Pie and Cookie Dough Dip!

    Thanks you so much for sharing all your amazing recipes to the World! You have allowed myself to bake again and indulge in my favorite meal of the day… dessert :)!!!!

  1076. Jaycee says

    I just ran into your website and am intrigued! I hope this doesn’t sound rude ( I truly am curious!)…what makes these recipes “healthy” from original recipes? Is it a lower calorie thing, using artificial sweetener vs white sugar, a more vegan approach? I’m just always trying to learn more about health and would love to soak in your knowledge for better health! Thank you so much:)

  1077. Jaycee says

    I just ran into your website and am intrigued! I hope this doesn’t sound rude ( I truly am curious!)…what makes these recipes “healthy” from original recipes? Is it a lower calorie thing, using artificial sweetener vs white sugar, a more vegan approach? I’m just always trying to learn more about health and would love to soak in your knowledge for better health! Thank you so much:)

  1078. Gregg says

    Apparently it’s been said before (like a million times) but what a great website. We’ve been vegan for a couple years now and I have gathered a fair number of staple recipes that I drag out on a weekly basis. But my repertoire is sadly lacking in goodies. I see cookies and cakes in my future. Thank you Katie.

  1079. Gregg says

    Apparently it’s been said before (like a million times) but what a great website. We’ve been vegan for a couple years now and I have gathered a fair number of staple recipes that I drag out on a weekly basis. But my repertoire is sadly lacking in goodies. I see cookies and cakes in my future. Thank you Katie.

  1080. Petra says

    I am so happy I have found your blog! I have switched to a healthy diet recently, and I have been craving my sweets ever since. I love sweets, I can’t live without them. I have bookmarked your blog, and I am looking forward to the new, healthy and sweet chapter of my life.

  1081. Petra says

    I am so happy I have found your blog! I have switched to a healthy diet recently, and I have been craving my sweets ever since. I love sweets, I can’t live without them. I have bookmarked your blog, and I am looking forward to the new, healthy and sweet chapter of my life.

  1082. Nikki says

    I know you posted your homemade gluten free flour blend somewhere, but I have been searching and googling and searching for a half hour and I still can’t find it. Would you please post it again or direct me to where I can find it? Thank you!! I love all your recipes and so do my kids!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      I think you must be thinking of a different blogger. Katie uses Bob’s gluten-free all purpose mix, which can be bought in Whole Foods or some regular grocery stores.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      I think you must be thinking of a different blogger. Katie uses Bob’s gluten-free all purpose mix, which can be bought in Whole Foods or some regular grocery stores.

  1083. Nikki says

    I know you posted your homemade gluten free flour blend somewhere, but I have been searching and googling and searching for a half hour and I still can’t find it. Would you please post it again or direct me to where I can find it? Thank you!! I love all your recipes and so do my kids!

  1084. Amy says

    Hey, i just wanted to comment and say your blog is literally PERFECT for me right now. I’m trying to get myself to enjoy food and eat just a little more, but healthily, and these recipes are brilliant – healthy, safe, exciting and LOOK SO DAMN GOOD. Can’t wait to start enjoying desserts again and your blog is really really helping me with that transition. So a huge thank you really, you must help so many people without even knowing it 🙂 Keep smiling! xxxx

  1085. Amy says

    Hey, i just wanted to comment and say your blog is literally PERFECT for me right now. I’m trying to get myself to enjoy food and eat just a little more, but healthily, and these recipes are brilliant – healthy, safe, exciting and LOOK SO DAMN GOOD. Can’t wait to start enjoying desserts again and your blog is really really helping me with that transition. So a huge thank you really, you must help so many people without even knowing it 🙂 Keep smiling! xxxx

  1086. David Leith says

    Katie …… wow …. just discovered your website. The whole package is just so darn nice. Both you and your desserts hit the spot 🙂

  1087. David Leith says

    Katie …… wow …. just discovered your website. The whole package is just so darn nice. Both you and your desserts hit the spot 🙂

  1088. Steph says

    Huh I though your blog was called ‘Chocolate Covered KALE!” Cause it was keeping in with the ‘Healthy Dessert Blog’ theme. Um would that taste any good? 🙂

  1089. Steph says

    Huh I though your blog was called ‘Chocolate Covered KALE!” Cause it was keeping in with the ‘Healthy Dessert Blog’ theme. Um would that taste any good? 🙂

  1090. David Leith says

    No it’s definitely called Chocolate Covered Katie but I just cant see anywhere that Katie is covered with chocolate. Hmmmmmmm now that’s a thought 🙂

  1091. David Leith says

    No it’s definitely called Chocolate Covered Katie but I just cant see anywhere that Katie is covered with chocolate. Hmmmmmmm now that’s a thought 🙂

  1092. Cheryl says

    Hello, Katie I made the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough it was delicious. I enjoy reading your blog and making your healthy recipes.

  1093. Cheryl says

    Hello, Katie I made the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough it was delicious. I enjoy reading your blog and making your healthy recipes.

  1094. Julia from Newark says

    Hey Katie…

    I just had to take a minute to say that you have changed my life. I thank God that you do what you do and that I stumbled upon a posting on Facebook!

    I have had serious health challenges in the last 18 months. I’m no longer in the it’s in your best interest to eat better stage…I’m in the if you don’t change your eating habits, you will die mode (partially due to genetics and a lot due to unhealthy lifestyle). I like to cook but I love to bake! One of my favorite things to do while baking was to sneak a nibble of cookie dough or what have you. Butter, cream cheese and sugar were my good friends. It wasn’t hard to change the lifestyle because not changing means certain death. But I have a sweet tooth bigger than life. I found a recipe posted on FB for cookie dough dip using beans. I figures that I had nothing to lose when trying it. Wow! It was really good! I’ve tried several of your recipes and really liked them. I love that you use beans and nut butters. My sweet tooth is satisfied and I haven’t used butter, oils or shortening. A member of my medical team even “approved” the recipes for my use. I keep cookie dough dip prepared and when those 3 p.m. sweet cravings begin, I reach for a banana and my dip. Thank you Katie. Your recipes have enriched my life.

  1095. Julia from Newark says

    Hey Katie…

    I just had to take a minute to say that you have changed my life. I thank God that you do what you do and that I stumbled upon a posting on Facebook!

    I have had serious health challenges in the last 18 months. I’m no longer in the it’s in your best interest to eat better stage…I’m in the if you don’t change your eating habits, you will die mode (partially due to genetics and a lot due to unhealthy lifestyle). I like to cook but I love to bake! One of my favorite things to do while baking was to sneak a nibble of cookie dough or what have you. Butter, cream cheese and sugar were my good friends. It wasn’t hard to change the lifestyle because not changing means certain death. But I have a sweet tooth bigger than life. I found a recipe posted on FB for cookie dough dip using beans. I figures that I had nothing to lose when trying it. Wow! It was really good! I’ve tried several of your recipes and really liked them. I love that you use beans and nut butters. My sweet tooth is satisfied and I haven’t used butter, oils or shortening. A member of my medical team even “approved” the recipes for my use. I keep cookie dough dip prepared and when those 3 p.m. sweet cravings begin, I reach for a banana and my dip. Thank you Katie. Your recipes have enriched my life.

  1096. Rose Mitchell says

    Katie,
    Is there a way to contact you besides thru your blog? Maybe a direct email? Please email me at your earliest convenience! Thank you!

  1097. Rose Mitchell says

    Katie,
    Is there a way to contact you besides thru your blog? Maybe a direct email? Please email me at your earliest convenience! Thank you!

  1098. Margaret says

    Katie, When, oh when, is your cookbook coming out? I can’t wait to have many of your recipes all together on a shelf in my kitchen!

    Margaret

  1099. Margaret says

    Katie, When, oh when, is your cookbook coming out? I can’t wait to have many of your recipes all together on a shelf in my kitchen!

    Margaret

  1100. terri says

    I am so glad I found your website… but I can say I know I am going to GET FAT!!! I have already tried three recipes this morning…… ;-))

  1101. terri says

    I am so glad I found your website… but I can say I know I am going to GET FAT!!! I have already tried three recipes this morning…… ;-))

  1102. Regan Lynn says

    Hi Katie! I recently found your blog and have been trying out so many of your recipes. Not a bad one yet! You have inspired me to start my own blog about healthy eating!

  1103. Regan Lynn says

    Hi Katie! I recently found your blog and have been trying out so many of your recipes. Not a bad one yet! You have inspired me to start my own blog about healthy eating!

  1104. amy says

    Katie~

    Thanks so much for the great blog! I’ve shared it with all my coworkers and it almost always comes up in conversations with friends. My current crush is chick pea blondies – I’ve made them a million times and never tell anyone what they’re made of until they’re hooked, too. Keep up the great work. Your recipes are amazing and a life saver for a gluten free, lower carb gal like me!

  1105. amy says

    Katie~

    Thanks so much for the great blog! I’ve shared it with all my coworkers and it almost always comes up in conversations with friends. My current crush is chick pea blondies – I’ve made them a million times and never tell anyone what they’re made of until they’re hooked, too. Keep up the great work. Your recipes are amazing and a life saver for a gluten free, lower carb gal like me!

  1106. jane c. says

    Hi Katie, I, too, love your website. My love (and addiction) for chocolate is sabotaging my diet. Lunch and Dinner don’t seem complete without something chocolate. I need to lose a lot of weight. I don’t buy cookies or cakes or ice cream. After lunch I might have Greek yogurt (plain, fat free) with sugar free chocolate syrup, a sprinkle of instant coffee for mocha flavor, sugar free whipped cream, something crunchy like rice chex cereal mixed in, and a little Splenda. the whipped cream is only 20 calories for two tablespoons. After supper I might have two chocolate rice cakes with a tiny smear of peanut butter for flavor. I don’t feel that these are high calorie desserts but I don’t seem to lose any weight. Can you think of a similar, but, lighter calorie substitute for the special mixture I am making with yogurt? I like dark chocolate and like the mocha flavor but need to trim some calories off of that dessert. Any ideas?
    Thanks, Jane C.

  1107. jane c. says

    Hi Katie, I, too, love your website. My love (and addiction) for chocolate is sabotaging my diet. Lunch and Dinner don’t seem complete without something chocolate. I need to lose a lot of weight. I don’t buy cookies or cakes or ice cream. After lunch I might have Greek yogurt (plain, fat free) with sugar free chocolate syrup, a sprinkle of instant coffee for mocha flavor, sugar free whipped cream, something crunchy like rice chex cereal mixed in, and a little Splenda. the whipped cream is only 20 calories for two tablespoons. After supper I might have two chocolate rice cakes with a tiny smear of peanut butter for flavor. I don’t feel that these are high calorie desserts but I don’t seem to lose any weight. Can you think of a similar, but, lighter calorie substitute for the special mixture I am making with yogurt? I like dark chocolate and like the mocha flavor but need to trim some calories off of that dessert. Any ideas?
    Thanks, Jane C.

  1108. Edna says

    Hi Katie
    Thank you for your food blog and sharing your recipes. While they don’t all suit each eating plan in our house they are also so easy to adapt and ALL of the recipes I’ve made taste amazing. This has given healthy food a new lease of life.
    I wanted to say special thank you for carrying on your blog as I just read your email re rumors about you and weight etc. There are millions of people who read the internet, so there are going to be a handful of people who will be vindictive. They are everywhere and not to be paid attention to. The content of your website is the most important thing. My favorite recipe on your site is healthy nutella. Here’s a thought, if you find yourself thinking about negative comments change the thought pattern to the children out there who are getting an amazing dose of antioxidants each time they have nutella made with raw chocolate simply because you took the time to post it on the internet. Thank you again for your amazing recipes. It makes being a Mum feeding really healthy food to her family a bit easier.

  1109. Edna says

    Hi Katie
    Thank you for your food blog and sharing your recipes. While they don’t all suit each eating plan in our house they are also so easy to adapt and ALL of the recipes I’ve made taste amazing. This has given healthy food a new lease of life.
    I wanted to say special thank you for carrying on your blog as I just read your email re rumors about you and weight etc. There are millions of people who read the internet, so there are going to be a handful of people who will be vindictive. They are everywhere and not to be paid attention to. The content of your website is the most important thing. My favorite recipe on your site is healthy nutella. Here’s a thought, if you find yourself thinking about negative comments change the thought pattern to the children out there who are getting an amazing dose of antioxidants each time they have nutella made with raw chocolate simply because you took the time to post it on the internet. Thank you again for your amazing recipes. It makes being a Mum feeding really healthy food to her family a bit easier.

  1110. Bria says

    Katie,
    Is there an email I could contact you on? I wanted to mention something important to you that is of personal nature to me.
    Thanks so much

  1111. Bria says

    Katie,
    Is there an email I could contact you on? I wanted to mention something important to you that is of personal nature to me.
    Thanks so much

  1112. antoinette says

    I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful blog. I think you are beautiful but not because you fit a thin ideal, but because you seem quite authentic and genuine with your desire to improve people’s lives with awesome recipes.

    Thank you!

  1113. antoinette says

    I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful blog. I think you are beautiful but not because you fit a thin ideal, but because you seem quite authentic and genuine with your desire to improve people’s lives with awesome recipes.

    Thank you!

  1114. Singhni says

    Dear Chocolate Covered Katie,
    Thank you so much for creating this website! I’m about to start high school and have been battling anorexia for about a year now when I stumbled across your website. I happen to be vegan too and this was like a treasure trove to me when I found it! My main point is, you helped me to realize that I can eat HEALTHILY, and not have to starve myself. It was only when I saw that you that I realized that I could change. Thank you so much ( again ) !!!!! You and your blog have changed my life!
    BTW Love your recipes !

    Singhni 🙂

  1115. Singhni says

    Dear Chocolate Covered Katie,
    Thank you so much for creating this website! I’m about to start high school and have been battling anorexia for about a year now when I stumbled across your website. I happen to be vegan too and this was like a treasure trove to me when I found it! My main point is, you helped me to realize that I can eat HEALTHILY, and not have to starve myself. It was only when I saw that you that I realized that I could change. Thank you so much ( again ) !!!!! You and your blog have changed my life!
    BTW Love your recipes !

    Singhni 🙂

  1116. Anna says

    hi katie!

    I absolutely love your website and have only made a few of your recipes but looking forward to trying more! I don’t mean to be a debbie downer, but I noticed you use xylitol in most of your recipes. As a health conscious person, I always like to know background on unfamiliar ingredients and goods. With all of the GMO talk and potential issues on this sugar substitute, have you considered using another type of sweetener that will still make your recipes healthy and delicious? Do you recommend another sugar?
    Keep doing what you are doing-You are super talented!
    http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/xylitol-not-as-sweet-as-its-cracked-up-to-be/

  1117. Anna says

    hi katie!

    I absolutely love your website and have only made a few of your recipes but looking forward to trying more! I don’t mean to be a debbie downer, but I noticed you use xylitol in most of your recipes. As a health conscious person, I always like to know background on unfamiliar ingredients and goods. With all of the GMO talk and potential issues on this sugar substitute, have you considered using another type of sweetener that will still make your recipes healthy and delicious? Do you recommend another sugar?
    Keep doing what you are doing-You are super talented!
    http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/xylitol-not-as-sweet-as-its-cracked-up-to-be/

  1118. Sally says

    I have to give you a big huge thank you. A couple of weeks ago I found out I was diabetic, on top of this I already had gluten allergy that I was fighting to handle. My hubby and kids have a sweet tooth bigger than Texas and I was having problems finding treats that I could make them that tasted good and yet stayed with in my major diet restrictions. You have given me hope. Your site has so much to offer that I am eager to get going on your recipes and try them out on my family. Major thanks. 🙂

  1119. Sally says

    I have to give you a big huge thank you. A couple of weeks ago I found out I was diabetic, on top of this I already had gluten allergy that I was fighting to handle. My hubby and kids have a sweet tooth bigger than Texas and I was having problems finding treats that I could make them that tasted good and yet stayed with in my major diet restrictions. You have given me hope. Your site has so much to offer that I am eager to get going on your recipes and try them out on my family. Major thanks. 🙂

  1120. Bett says

    Love the website. Really! Except for one thing that confuses me quite a bit: I’m a little confused by the links at the bottom of every page that go to horrifying recipes utilizing all kinds of animal products. What the heck is that about?

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi Bett,

      Unfortunately this is set by the advertising company (that keeps me able to fund the site and get my message out). I have no control over the ads they put up. Everything I personally put on the site is vegan, as am I 🙂

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi Bett,

      Unfortunately this is set by the advertising company (that keeps me able to fund the site and get my message out). I have no control over the ads they put up. Everything I personally put on the site is vegan, as am I 🙂

  1121. Bett says

    Love the website. Really! Except for one thing that confuses me quite a bit: I’m a little confused by the links at the bottom of every page that go to horrifying recipes utilizing all kinds of animal products. What the heck is that about?

  1122. Chris says

    Where do you find pure stevia? I have been using sweetleaf extract, but it keeps getting these strange looking white crystals? in it. Not sure if it is just crystallizing like honey, or if it is bacteria growing in it. Any ideas?

  1123. Chris says

    Where do you find pure stevia? I have been using sweetleaf extract, but it keeps getting these strange looking white crystals? in it. Not sure if it is just crystallizing like honey, or if it is bacteria growing in it. Any ideas?

  1124. Emily says

    I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!! I have honestly spent hours looking at all the delicious foods on your website! i wish I could eat them all!!!! Also you look like Rachel McAddams!

    -Emily xx

  1125. Emily says

    I LOVE THIS WEBSITE!!! I have honestly spent hours looking at all the delicious foods on your website! i wish I could eat them all!!!! Also you look like Rachel McAddams!

    -Emily xx

  1126. Kyla @ Two Cups Cacao says

    Hey Katie! I love your recipes so much, they are so awesome. I’ve made so many of them and so far, they all were amazing and mind blowing. Before I found your blog, I seriously thought I’d have to give up desserts forever when I went vegan. I was totally wrong! Your blog totally helped me find my love for chocolate, and helped me realize I could be vegan and still eat chocolate.

    Recently I’ve been noticing I haven’t been getting enough fat grams everyday (only 10-20 grams a day!), and even worse, I’m underweight, so this basically isn’t doing me any good. I was wondering if you had any place where I could view your recipes high in fat and calories? Even just a page where I can view your recipes that have nut butters in them will work… I adore peanut butter, so that would be great. Thanks! Hope you keep blogging for years to come (:

  1127. Kyla @ Two Cups Cacao says

    Hey Katie! I love your recipes so much, they are so awesome. I’ve made so many of them and so far, they all were amazing and mind blowing. Before I found your blog, I seriously thought I’d have to give up desserts forever when I went vegan. I was totally wrong! Your blog totally helped me find my love for chocolate, and helped me realize I could be vegan and still eat chocolate.

    Recently I’ve been noticing I haven’t been getting enough fat grams everyday (only 10-20 grams a day!), and even worse, I’m underweight, so this basically isn’t doing me any good. I was wondering if you had any place where I could view your recipes high in fat and calories? Even just a page where I can view your recipes that have nut butters in them will work… I adore peanut butter, so that would be great. Thanks! Hope you keep blogging for years to come (:

  1128. John says

    So your gorgeous and make amazing healthy deserts, Im willing to bet your married. Anyway i just started low carb so i plan on destroying some of these as soon as possible.

  1129. John says

    So your gorgeous and make amazing healthy deserts, Im willing to bet your married. Anyway i just started low carb so i plan on destroying some of these as soon as possible.

  1130. Erica says

    Hi! I just want to say how much I adore your site! I am allergic to just about everything (ok, not literally, but eggs, dairy, gluten,soy, peanuts…..) Your recipes are such a blessing!! I love knowing that I can come and find something healthy for me that actually tastes good, and I can make without 6billion exotic ingredients 🙂 also, you’re hilarious, and adorable, and a great example of a healthy but un-weight-obsessed woman! Thanks for what you do 🙂 just wanted you to know that I’m glad you’re doing what you’re doing, and I’m thankful for you!

  1131. Erica says

    Hi! I just want to say how much I adore your site! I am allergic to just about everything (ok, not literally, but eggs, dairy, gluten,soy, peanuts…..) Your recipes are such a blessing!! I love knowing that I can come and find something healthy for me that actually tastes good, and I can make without 6billion exotic ingredients 🙂 also, you’re hilarious, and adorable, and a great example of a healthy but un-weight-obsessed woman! Thanks for what you do 🙂 just wanted you to know that I’m glad you’re doing what you’re doing, and I’m thankful for you!

  1132. Debbie A. says

    Hi Katie,
    I am excited I found your blog. I am anxious to try your Coconut Crack Bars. Except I will use brown rice syrup instead of agave or maple syrup. I usually buy these at the healthfood store. However, it can be a pit pricey. Yours look exactly like the bars I have been purchasing. Thank you again.
    P.S. ….you look very healthy and happy and gorgeous.

  1133. Debbie A. says

    Hi Katie,
    I am excited I found your blog. I am anxious to try your Coconut Crack Bars. Except I will use brown rice syrup instead of agave or maple syrup. I usually buy these at the healthfood store. However, it can be a pit pricey. Yours look exactly like the bars I have been purchasing. Thank you again.
    P.S. ….you look very healthy and happy and gorgeous.

  1134. Barbara says

    Hi Katie!

    Wow, I feel like I have just won the lottery! Having received a link from someone in a “5 Day Clean Eating Challenge” group and spending the past hour going through your awesome website I feel so, so fortunate! Your recipes look amazing and I love your blogging style. Thank you so very much for doing and sharing this!! You are making a huge contribution to the well-being and joy for so many people’s lives!!! You are awesome!

  1135. Barbara says

    Hi Katie!

    Wow, I feel like I have just won the lottery! Having received a link from someone in a “5 Day Clean Eating Challenge” group and spending the past hour going through your awesome website I feel so, so fortunate! Your recipes look amazing and I love your blogging style. Thank you so very much for doing and sharing this!! You are making a huge contribution to the well-being and joy for so many people’s lives!!! You are awesome!

  1136. Jess Moore says

    I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for this wonderful blog. My husband and I are both pastry cooks (specializing in gluten-free and vegan baking). we both have culinary degrees, but I am struggling to find a job where I can utilize my skills. Our dream is to open up our own completely gluten-free, vegan bakery. In the mean time, though, when I find myself at home with an urge to bake, it is this blog that I turn to most for inspiration.

  1137. Jess Moore says

    I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for this wonderful blog. My husband and I are both pastry cooks (specializing in gluten-free and vegan baking). we both have culinary degrees, but I am struggling to find a job where I can utilize my skills. Our dream is to open up our own completely gluten-free, vegan bakery. In the mean time, though, when I find myself at home with an urge to bake, it is this blog that I turn to most for inspiration.

  1138. Bianca says

    You have such a great blog. I don’t know how i found it but i’m so happy that i did. I’m going to try most of your recipes and thumbs up for your passion for cooking. Your desserts are great, healthy and easy to make. Keep doing the good job >:D<

  1139. Bianca says

    You have such a great blog. I don’t know how i found it but i’m so happy that i did. I’m going to try most of your recipes and thumbs up for your passion for cooking. Your desserts are great, healthy and easy to make. Keep doing the good job >:D<

  1140. Sofie Blys says

    Hello!
    My name is Sofie Bly and I am the owner of a shoebrand Sofie Bly, loated in Sweden.
    I have a Vegan line and want to reach out to possible vegan customers. My Vegan shoes arr mainly produced in Italy, all within EU and are all of the best quality. We work with shops that keep high focus on great quality.
    I wonder if you would have any interest in writing about my brand and maybe promoting it on your blog. I would be very happy to send you some shoes to wear also.
    It would make me very happy to hear from you soon!
    Best regards
    Sofie Bly

  1141. Sofie Blys says

    Hello!
    My name is Sofie Bly and I am the owner of a shoebrand Sofie Bly, loated in Sweden.
    I have a Vegan line and want to reach out to possible vegan customers. My Vegan shoes arr mainly produced in Italy, all within EU and are all of the best quality. We work with shops that keep high focus on great quality.
    I wonder if you would have any interest in writing about my brand and maybe promoting it on your blog. I would be very happy to send you some shoes to wear also.
    It would make me very happy to hear from you soon!
    Best regards
    Sofie Bly

  1142. Derek says

    How does one go about getting a date with Katie? I mean, I live in Japan, so that’s kind of far away, but heck, it’s worth asking!

  1143. Derek says

    How does one go about getting a date with Katie? I mean, I live in Japan, so that’s kind of far away, but heck, it’s worth asking!

  1144. Jamie says

    Katie,

    Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I love every recipe I have tried from your site. Your idea to use Sugar cookie tea to make oatmeal is pure genius (I already have 3 boxes of this tea, I stock up on that and candy cane lane every Christmas!) I hate reading that people talk negatively about you sometimes, but haters gonna hate 🙂 you are my hero <3

  1145. Jamie says

    Katie,

    Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I love every recipe I have tried from your site. Your idea to use Sugar cookie tea to make oatmeal is pure genius (I already have 3 boxes of this tea, I stock up on that and candy cane lane every Christmas!) I hate reading that people talk negatively about you sometimes, but haters gonna hate 🙂 you are my hero <3

  1146. Amanda says

    Hello Katie

    I LOVE your site so much! I have been following you regularly for the past few years since I first stumbled upon your site. I also follow your instagram posts and love the treats that I always find! A while back you wrote a piece about savory oatmeal and whether or not it would be as popular as say, a peanut butter variety. I am currently living in India and stumbled across just that, savory oat sachets. I’m not sure if you accept mail but I would love to send you out a few flavors for something different. Maybe a bit of inspiration to try out your own creation. Please feel free to email me an address if this sounds interesting.

    Again, huge fan and I love your posts and would love to keep hearing more about your life journey 🙂

  1147. Amanda says

    Hello Katie

    I LOVE your site so much! I have been following you regularly for the past few years since I first stumbled upon your site. I also follow your instagram posts and love the treats that I always find! A while back you wrote a piece about savory oatmeal and whether or not it would be as popular as say, a peanut butter variety. I am currently living in India and stumbled across just that, savory oat sachets. I’m not sure if you accept mail but I would love to send you out a few flavors for something different. Maybe a bit of inspiration to try out your own creation. Please feel free to email me an address if this sounds interesting.

    Again, huge fan and I love your posts and would love to keep hearing more about your life journey 🙂

  1148. Andrea R says

    Hello, a lady in my allergy group suggested that I would ask you. I am trying to find a recipe to resemble the Enjoy Life Cocoa Loco Chewy bars. I have two very picky boys with food allergies and I was honestly surprised that they loved these but they are so expensive. My boys don’t like any other kind of granola bars, that are chewy and has oats or granola texture. We deal with peanut, tree nut and sesame allergy so they don’t have to be gluten free, just trying to find something that would resemble the texture of these bars that I can make for them and save some money. TIA and I look forward looking around on your site!

  1149. Andrea R says

    Hello, a lady in my allergy group suggested that I would ask you. I am trying to find a recipe to resemble the Enjoy Life Cocoa Loco Chewy bars. I have two very picky boys with food allergies and I was honestly surprised that they loved these but they are so expensive. My boys don’t like any other kind of granola bars, that are chewy and has oats or granola texture. We deal with peanut, tree nut and sesame allergy so they don’t have to be gluten free, just trying to find something that would resemble the texture of these bars that I can make for them and save some money. TIA and I look forward looking around on your site!

  1150. pk says

    I have been a subscriber to your great blog for years. However since you changed your site your emails to me always end up in my spam. I have even marked this as not spam but I continue to find you there. Somedays I forget to check there for your recipes and then I miss your emails. Any suggestions? I have tried to re-subscribe and your site stated I already am a member, which I am. Anybody else having this issue ?????

  1151. pk says

    I have been a subscriber to your great blog for years. However since you changed your site your emails to me always end up in my spam. I have even marked this as not spam but I continue to find you there. Somedays I forget to check there for your recipes and then I miss your emails. Any suggestions? I have tried to re-subscribe and your site stated I already am a member, which I am. Anybody else having this issue ?????

  1152. Rosemary says

    Thank you for all the time and work you give making your recipes. As a sugarholic/chocoholic person who has dieted on and off all my life, I no longer have to worry about gaining weight back. Changing my diet was so much easier with all your delicious healthy recipes. I never use sugar or white flour anymore, yet have so many options…..thanks to you. There’s no reason to go “on” or “off” a diet anymore. I am on a healthy diet and will stay that way.

  1153. Rosemary says

    Thank you for all the time and work you give making your recipes. As a sugarholic/chocoholic person who has dieted on and off all my life, I no longer have to worry about gaining weight back. Changing my diet was so much easier with all your delicious healthy recipes. I never use sugar or white flour anymore, yet have so many options…..thanks to you. There’s no reason to go “on” or “off” a diet anymore. I am on a healthy diet and will stay that way.

  1154. Joyce says

    Thank you for your recipes that made my vegan transition so much easier, I have tried almost a dozen of them, they’re so easy and delicious…!

  1155. Joyce says

    Thank you for your recipes that made my vegan transition so much easier, I have tried almost a dozen of them, they’re so easy and delicious…!

  1156. MommaAmber says

    Katie! I stumbled upon your website and I have to say I’m so excited to find healthy dessert options! Ive always wanted to try a recipe that uses veggies in desserts, like in my cook yourself thin cookbook, but haven’t. I’m excited to see how delicious your recipes look and sound-from yourself and others. Not just for me, but for my lil ones. I happened upon you through your cookie dough dip. I’d love to try it for my 2yr old, who loves chickpeas, and whom we have on a healthy diet. However, she cannot have milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. Can you help with a ssubstitute for the milk/milk alternative in this recipe?! And if you’re feeling generous, for other non-dairy recipes! You will making a very special 2yr old very happy and her Momma very thankful. Thank you much! 🙂

  1157. MommaAmber says

    Katie! I stumbled upon your website and I have to say I’m so excited to find healthy dessert options! Ive always wanted to try a recipe that uses veggies in desserts, like in my cook yourself thin cookbook, but haven’t. I’m excited to see how delicious your recipes look and sound-from yourself and others. Not just for me, but for my lil ones. I happened upon you through your cookie dough dip. I’d love to try it for my 2yr old, who loves chickpeas, and whom we have on a healthy diet. However, she cannot have milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. Can you help with a ssubstitute for the milk/milk alternative in this recipe?! And if you’re feeling generous, for other non-dairy recipes! You will making a very special 2yr old very happy and her Momma very thankful. Thank you much! 🙂

  1158. Camille says

    I’m supposed to make some sort of protein packed bar for my school’s blood drive and I was wondering what you would recommend. I’d like to make pumpkin bars or blondies but somehow work protein in there through powder or some extra protein foods. What would be easy to switch out for protein powder and/or what recipes are especially protein packed? Thanks!

  1159. Camille says

    I’m supposed to make some sort of protein packed bar for my school’s blood drive and I was wondering what you would recommend. I’d like to make pumpkin bars or blondies but somehow work protein in there through powder or some extra protein foods. What would be easy to switch out for protein powder and/or what recipes are especially protein packed? Thanks!

  1160. Theresa says

    Hi Katie – you are one of my FAVORITE go-to’s for great recipes! I’m looking for a new breakfast recipe that you can make at night with quinoa, protein powder and even some chia would be ok. I had a recipe that used mashed banana and almond butter but that really jacked up the sugars and fats (yes good kind but too many for me). Can you help me?????

  1161. Theresa says

    Hi Katie – you are one of my FAVORITE go-to’s for great recipes! I’m looking for a new breakfast recipe that you can make at night with quinoa, protein powder and even some chia would be ok. I had a recipe that used mashed banana and almond butter but that really jacked up the sugars and fats (yes good kind but too many for me). Can you help me?????

  1162. Vineetha says

    I am glad to found your website, looks awesome and provided highly qualitative information with proper presentation. Photography also awesome.

  1163. Vineetha says

    I am glad to found your website, looks awesome and provided highly qualitative information with proper presentation. Photography also awesome.

  1164. Farshad says

    Hello,How are you?
    I have a question about something,I would make a healthy cake But No make a high expensive thing ,a low cheap thing So What I should make

  1165. Farshad says

    Hello,How are you?
    I have a question about something,I would make a healthy cake But No make a high expensive thing ,a low cheap thing So What I should make

  1166. Sarah says

    Hi Katie! Just wondering…what do you do with your recipes that aren’t quite perfected? I just made 2 pumpkin pies (not your recipe, of course) that aren’t the best, but they aren’t THAT terrible. I don’t want to just throw them away, but I’m not sure what else to do with them. Thanks!

  1167. Sarah says

    Hi Katie! Just wondering…what do you do with your recipes that aren’t quite perfected? I just made 2 pumpkin pies (not your recipe, of course) that aren’t the best, but they aren’t THAT terrible. I don’t want to just throw them away, but I’m not sure what else to do with them. Thanks!

  1168. Kelly Jacobi says

    Hi!! I am a huge fan of your blog, and i have a passion for nutrition and baking. I am really trying to get an at-home bakery business started especially around the holidays and bake cakes/cookies/pies and sell them! How do i get this started? I’m not sure where to go from here

  1169. Kelly Jacobi says

    Hi!! I am a huge fan of your blog, and i have a passion for nutrition and baking. I am really trying to get an at-home bakery business started especially around the holidays and bake cakes/cookies/pies and sell them! How do i get this started? I’m not sure where to go from here

  1170. Diego says

    Hi, Katie

    I am the inventor (still sound a bit pompous to me) of the GrillOven, a multipurpose gizmo for the kitchen. I am looking for experts in the culinary (grilling) world to create awareness about my creation and by and large promote the Kickstarter campaign. Perhaps you can review it and give me your input or have it featured on your blog?

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1412219334/grilloven-multipurpose-kitchen-gadget

    I want to join your forums and mailing list to be able to spread the word about our product.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Kindly,

    Dendo
    GrillOven

  1171. Diego says

    Hi, Katie

    I am the inventor (still sound a bit pompous to me) of the GrillOven, a multipurpose gizmo for the kitchen. I am looking for experts in the culinary (grilling) world to create awareness about my creation and by and large promote the Kickstarter campaign. Perhaps you can review it and give me your input or have it featured on your blog?

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1412219334/grilloven-multipurpose-kitchen-gadget

    I want to join your forums and mailing list to be able to spread the word about our product.

    Looking forward to your response.

    Kindly,

    Dendo
    GrillOven

  1172. kay h says

    oh, thanks so much for the single-serving dessert recipes!! i’m eating healthier and losing some weight, but was dying for a sweet treat—i saved up enough calories today to make the single serving pnut butter cookie, and it was wonderful! i’ll be back often to try more single-serving recipes. congrats on your best-seller status 🙂

  1173. kay h says

    oh, thanks so much for the single-serving dessert recipes!! i’m eating healthier and losing some weight, but was dying for a sweet treat—i saved up enough calories today to make the single serving pnut butter cookie, and it was wonderful! i’ll be back often to try more single-serving recipes. congrats on your best-seller status 🙂

  1174. Anna says

    Katie-
    I’ve made your pumpkin pie muffins before and loved them. Now I can’t find the recipe on your site.. Do you delete recipes, if so can you please share it again so I can save it?

  1175. Anna says

    Katie-
    I’ve made your pumpkin pie muffins before and loved them. Now I can’t find the recipe on your site.. Do you delete recipes, if so can you please share it again so I can save it?

  1176. Nicole says

    Hi Kaite,

    I’ve been following you for a couple of years but never thanked you for your amazing and delicious recipes! I, like you, like to cook and make things super healthy. Unlike you, most of my things end up not working and tasting pretty bad. I am continuously amazed at how yummy your food is, and how easy it is. I am currently savoring your Chocolate Pumpkin Pizookie! I also LOVE your Gingerbread cake. My hubby is a chocoholic and I regularly feed him your recipes and he loves them as much as me. I also wanted to thank you for not putting recipes in oz and lbs cause I live in Australia and have to convert everything. I only ask one thing, More please 🙂 I have preordered your book and cant wait to get it!!! Thanks again for doing all the work and making my healthy world yummy, you awesome Chicky!

  1177. Nicole says

    Hi Kaite,

    I’ve been following you for a couple of years but never thanked you for your amazing and delicious recipes! I, like you, like to cook and make things super healthy. Unlike you, most of my things end up not working and tasting pretty bad. I am continuously amazed at how yummy your food is, and how easy it is. I am currently savoring your Chocolate Pumpkin Pizookie! I also LOVE your Gingerbread cake. My hubby is a chocoholic and I regularly feed him your recipes and he loves them as much as me. I also wanted to thank you for not putting recipes in oz and lbs cause I live in Australia and have to convert everything. I only ask one thing, More please 🙂 I have preordered your book and cant wait to get it!!! Thanks again for doing all the work and making my healthy world yummy, you awesome Chicky!

  1178. Andy Playford says

    Hi Katie – just found you while on our hunt for chocolate. Lovely blog! Are you eating all these desserts? Let us in on your secret if you are! 🙂

  1179. Andy Playford says

    Hi Katie – just found you while on our hunt for chocolate. Lovely blog! Are you eating all these desserts? Let us in on your secret if you are! 🙂

  1180. nada says

    Dear Katie
    I so loooove your blog and recipes.
    I am writing now to see if this could be attractive to your readers…..Here are some quirky results related to a CHOCOLATE survey we have just completed
    Look forward to hearing from you.
    Many thanks,
    Nada

  1181. nada says

    Dear Katie
    I so loooove your blog and recipes.
    I am writing now to see if this could be attractive to your readers…..Here are some quirky results related to a CHOCOLATE survey we have just completed
    Look forward to hearing from you.
    Many thanks,
    Nada

  1182. Liz says

    Hi Katie! We’re trying to get in touch with you to learn how we can share some of your recipes with our international followers (all women’s fitness related, and I know they’ll LOVE your healthy recipes!) but we can’t seem to find a contact form on your site.

    Is there a good way to reach you to set up a possible blog share/collaboration? Please let us know! We’ve followed you now for several years and love everything you do. Would love to help you spread the word. 🙂

    Hope to hear back soon!

    xo Liz & Sara
    The Super Sisters
    http://www.supersisterfitness.com

  1183. Liz says

    Hi Katie! We’re trying to get in touch with you to learn how we can share some of your recipes with our international followers (all women’s fitness related, and I know they’ll LOVE your healthy recipes!) but we can’t seem to find a contact form on your site.

    Is there a good way to reach you to set up a possible blog share/collaboration? Please let us know! We’ve followed you now for several years and love everything you do. Would love to help you spread the word. 🙂

    Hope to hear back soon!

    xo Liz & Sara
    The Super Sisters
    http://www.supersisterfitness.com

  1184. Troy says

    Katie,
    Love your blog! Please consider posting a link to this unique chocolate store in Fredericksburg Texas…

    Thanks in advance!
    Troy

  1185. Troy says

    Katie,
    Love your blog! Please consider posting a link to this unique chocolate store in Fredericksburg Texas…

    Thanks in advance!
    Troy

  1186. Thiana Higgins says

    Just wanted to say thank you. I LOVE all of your ideas, and have a great time trying these recipes out. Any chance you could do more experimenting with honey instead of sugar? I wish I could use maple syrup, but it’s too expensive in Ireland.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      When a recipe calls for maple syrup, you can always use honey instead. They are both liquid sweeteners with the same level of sweetness.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      When a recipe calls for maple syrup, you can always use honey instead. They are both liquid sweeteners with the same level of sweetness.

  1187. Thiana Higgins says

    Just wanted to say thank you. I LOVE all of your ideas, and have a great time trying these recipes out. Any chance you could do more experimenting with honey instead of sugar? I wish I could use maple syrup, but it’s too expensive in Ireland.

  1188. Emily says

    Hi! I absolutely love your recipes! I’m 15 years old, but I’m going healthy for a while with my friend, and being kids this is the perfect website to get ideas off of! Thanks!

  1189. Emily says

    Hi! I absolutely love your recipes! I’m 15 years old, but I’m going healthy for a while with my friend, and being kids this is the perfect website to get ideas off of! Thanks!

  1190. Alyssa says

    Hello, I am Alyssa and for my school project I have tried out some of your recipes. The zucchini muffins tasted great, and when making the homemade cliff bars I used wow butter instead of peanut butter since my sister is nut free. It was a great combination with the strawberry taste and the wow butter although it was very challenging to find freeze dried fruit. Do you know a good place to purchase freeze dried fruit? I also made the oatmeal cupcakes, but they tasted bland and there was not much flavour. What could be the cause for this and would adding more sugar help? One last question, I have seen that some of your recipes call for protein powder and I was wondering if this is a healthy option for athletes or is it better to get your protein in daily foods? Thanks so much and I love your desert blog!!!!!!

  1191. Alyssa says

    Hello, I am Alyssa and for my school project I have tried out some of your recipes. The zucchini muffins tasted great, and when making the homemade cliff bars I used wow butter instead of peanut butter since my sister is nut free. It was a great combination with the strawberry taste and the wow butter although it was very challenging to find freeze dried fruit. Do you know a good place to purchase freeze dried fruit? I also made the oatmeal cupcakes, but they tasted bland and there was not much flavour. What could be the cause for this and would adding more sugar help? One last question, I have seen that some of your recipes call for protein powder and I was wondering if this is a healthy option for athletes or is it better to get your protein in daily foods? Thanks so much and I love your desert blog!!!!!!

  1192. Rachel says

    This is a little weird, but I put your cookie dough dip with the dates on EVERYTHING! It is really delicious and for breakfast, I have it with a bit of soft bread or a banana. In your cake batter energy bars, I found macadamia nut butter works really well and has a buttery taste that I like better than the cashews. Your recipes overall are really good. Keep up the good work!

  1193. Rachel says

    This is a little weird, but I put your cookie dough dip with the dates on EVERYTHING! It is really delicious and for breakfast, I have it with a bit of soft bread or a banana. In your cake batter energy bars, I found macadamia nut butter works really well and has a buttery taste that I like better than the cashews. Your recipes overall are really good. Keep up the good work!

  1194. Patti says

    Katie, just a quick note to let you know that we are big fans! Your chocolate oatmeal is a regular treat for my kids (3 & 5). Each time they eat it they say at the top of their lungs “THANK YOU KATIE!!!!”. So here is a grateful mom saying at the top of my lungs, “THANK YOU KATIE!!!! We appreciate you!

  1195. Patti says

    Katie, just a quick note to let you know that we are big fans! Your chocolate oatmeal is a regular treat for my kids (3 & 5). Each time they eat it they say at the top of their lungs “THANK YOU KATIE!!!!”. So here is a grateful mom saying at the top of my lungs, “THANK YOU KATIE!!!! We appreciate you!

  1196. Inez says

    Hi Katie,

    I have just recently bought the URL above and am in VERY early stages of trying to build it… So I’ve been having a snoop around and I absolutely LOVE your website! I’d like to post it onto one of my pages if you don’t mind…

    I also intend on trying to bake some of your vegetable-based recipes as one of my next attempts. Of course!

    But I’d also value your advice on how you got such a great website up and running… Any hints & tips?

    Inez

  1197. Inez says

    Hi Katie,

    I have just recently bought the URL above and am in VERY early stages of trying to build it… So I’ve been having a snoop around and I absolutely LOVE your website! I’d like to post it onto one of my pages if you don’t mind…

    I also intend on trying to bake some of your vegetable-based recipes as one of my next attempts. Of course!

    But I’d also value your advice on how you got such a great website up and running… Any hints & tips?

    Inez

  1198. Alec says

    Hello Katie,

    I hope you are well

    I contacted you a few days ago with a partnership proposal in my mind. I didn’t receive your reply and I thought that maybe you had never received my email.

    My Name is Alec and I work at seekinghealth.com, I was doing a weekly run through for some quality blogs in google, and I couldn’t help but notice chocolatecoveredkatie.com

    I really loved some of your blog posts “Swiss Muesli Breakfast Bowls” and “Peanut Butter Bliss Balls” and I just needed to get in touch with you and find out if you would be interested in recommending some of our products to your audience

    We offer a variety of products and I do think they’ll be highly appreciated by your audience

    I can help review some of our products by preparing informative articles geared not only to provide valuable information to your audience but at the same time monetize your blog by referring your audience to our site.

    In exchange you will be able to earn a 25% commission on any sale generated by any of your audience – A lot of our Affiliate partners with similar sites to yours are making a healthy income stream out of this 🙂

    Please let me know your thoughts on this, I think it would really be a fruitful relationship between chocolatecoveredkatie.com and seekinghealth.com

    PS: I can also customize a banner to fit on your side bar- this would really help a lot in creating awareness to your audience.

    I am really looking forward to hearing from you

    Best Regards,
    Alec/Affiliate Manager,
    http://www.seekinghealth.com

  1199. Alec says

    Hello Katie,

    I hope you are well

    I contacted you a few days ago with a partnership proposal in my mind. I didn’t receive your reply and I thought that maybe you had never received my email.

    My Name is Alec and I work at seekinghealth.com, I was doing a weekly run through for some quality blogs in google, and I couldn’t help but notice chocolatecoveredkatie.com

    I really loved some of your blog posts “Swiss Muesli Breakfast Bowls” and “Peanut Butter Bliss Balls” and I just needed to get in touch with you and find out if you would be interested in recommending some of our products to your audience

    We offer a variety of products and I do think they’ll be highly appreciated by your audience

    I can help review some of our products by preparing informative articles geared not only to provide valuable information to your audience but at the same time monetize your blog by referring your audience to our site.

    In exchange you will be able to earn a 25% commission on any sale generated by any of your audience – A lot of our Affiliate partners with similar sites to yours are making a healthy income stream out of this 🙂

    Please let me know your thoughts on this, I think it would really be a fruitful relationship between chocolatecoveredkatie.com and seekinghealth.com

    PS: I can also customize a banner to fit on your side bar- this would really help a lot in creating awareness to your audience.

    I am really looking forward to hearing from you

    Best Regards,
    Alec/Affiliate Manager,
    http://www.seekinghealth.com

  1200. Elena says

    Hi Katie! I LOVE your healthy cookie cake, I make it every week! We have to make a powerpoint in one of my classes, and I want to show everyone your recipe. I’ll need to put it into PPT and then upload the PPT to youtube. I state your blog at the beginning and the end! Everyone knows it’s you 🙂 Is that ok?

  1201. Elena says

    Hi Katie! I LOVE your healthy cookie cake, I make it every week! We have to make a powerpoint in one of my classes, and I want to show everyone your recipe. I’ll need to put it into PPT and then upload the PPT to youtube. I state your blog at the beginning and the end! Everyone knows it’s you 🙂 Is that ok?

  1202. Sats says

    Hi,
    We loved your chocolate balls and its a wonderful way to get nuts into my son’s diet. Do you have a recipe for nut balls with blueberries?
    Thanks

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Thought I’d mention what I just tried because it worked really well! If you have Katie’s cookbook, I subbed dried blueberries for 1/4 of the dates in her chocolate balls recipe in the book. Tasted like chocolate blueberry pie!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Thought I’d mention what I just tried because it worked really well! If you have Katie’s cookbook, I subbed dried blueberries for 1/4 of the dates in her chocolate balls recipe in the book. Tasted like chocolate blueberry pie!

  1203. Sats says

    Hi,
    We loved your chocolate balls and its a wonderful way to get nuts into my son’s diet. Do you have a recipe for nut balls with blueberries?
    Thanks

  1204. Maggie says

    Hi Katie, sorry, I couldn’t figure out how else to reach you – but I am receiving your emails (love them:):). The one about How to Make Greek Yogurt Frosting leads to an Uh Oh Where did the Page go? I would love to find that recipe! Thanks, and thanks for such a great website.

  1205. Maggie says

    Hi Katie, sorry, I couldn’t figure out how else to reach you – but I am receiving your emails (love them:):). The one about How to Make Greek Yogurt Frosting leads to an Uh Oh Where did the Page go? I would love to find that recipe! Thanks, and thanks for such a great website.

  1206. Tina McMullen says

    Hi Katie. I really want to make your Elvis peanut butter pancakes from your book (which is awesome by the way) but I want to use my new waffle maker. Recipe stay the same?

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      You can always experiment, as long as you are okay taking a risk. Please be sure to report back here if you do experiment!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      You can always experiment, as long as you are okay taking a risk. Please be sure to report back here if you do experiment!

  1207. Tina McMullen says

    Hi Katie. I really want to make your Elvis peanut butter pancakes from your book (which is awesome by the way) but I want to use my new waffle maker. Recipe stay the same?

  1208. MER says

    I’m so glad to have found your website! I was looking at your Nutella chocolate milk recipe and thought I’d let you know how to really boost up the protein. I had bariatric surgery in late September of last year, so I’m always looking for ways to boost my protein without adding too many carbs. I the process of learning about the surgery and the best way to eat, I found out about the most absorbable protein, 100% protein isolate protein powder. There are a few brands that are all protein isolate: UNJURY (“Chocolate Splendor” is the bomb), Genepro and Syntrax Nectar. I mix 1 scoop of UNJURY Chocolate Splendor with 8 oz. of SILK unsweetened soymilk + a little Sweet N’ Low. Anyway, you could just add Nutella to the UNJURY chocolate protein shake in the blender. I think it will taste awesome! I definitely will try it tomorrow! One recipe I luuuuv is to mix the UNJURY Chocolate Splendor with 1 1/2 Tb. malted milk powder and, of course, a little Sweet N’ Low to boost the sweetness. It comes VERY close to a chocolate malt! Can you tell I have a sweet tooth???

    Thanks for the blog recipes. I’ll definitely try some!

  1209. MER says

    I’m so glad to have found your website! I was looking at your Nutella chocolate milk recipe and thought I’d let you know how to really boost up the protein. I had bariatric surgery in late September of last year, so I’m always looking for ways to boost my protein without adding too many carbs. I the process of learning about the surgery and the best way to eat, I found out about the most absorbable protein, 100% protein isolate protein powder. There are a few brands that are all protein isolate: UNJURY (“Chocolate Splendor” is the bomb), Genepro and Syntrax Nectar. I mix 1 scoop of UNJURY Chocolate Splendor with 8 oz. of SILK unsweetened soymilk + a little Sweet N’ Low. Anyway, you could just add Nutella to the UNJURY chocolate protein shake in the blender. I think it will taste awesome! I definitely will try it tomorrow! One recipe I luuuuv is to mix the UNJURY Chocolate Splendor with 1 1/2 Tb. malted milk powder and, of course, a little Sweet N’ Low to boost the sweetness. It comes VERY close to a chocolate malt! Can you tell I have a sweet tooth???

    Thanks for the blog recipes. I’ll definitely try some!

  1210. Debbie Baker says

    Katie, I found your website sometime last year and haven’t stopped making your great desserts! My birthday is coming up and I have requested your cookbook from my husband. He’s anxiously waiting for some new chocolate anything! I just don’t know how you are able to stay so slim with test tasting all of the delisiousness you make. I have recently lost 60 lbs and feel so lucky to be able to make and best of all eat these great desserts!! I think I make the black bean chocolate brownies at least 3 times a week. Constantly passing them out to everyone I know and at work. When they see me coming in with a packkage they know it’s something good! I can hardly wait to get my hands on your cookbook. Thanks again! Ciao 🙂

  1211. Debbie Baker says

    Katie, I found your website sometime last year and haven’t stopped making your great desserts! My birthday is coming up and I have requested your cookbook from my husband. He’s anxiously waiting for some new chocolate anything! I just don’t know how you are able to stay so slim with test tasting all of the delisiousness you make. I have recently lost 60 lbs and feel so lucky to be able to make and best of all eat these great desserts!! I think I make the black bean chocolate brownies at least 3 times a week. Constantly passing them out to everyone I know and at work. When they see me coming in with a packkage they know it’s something good! I can hardly wait to get my hands on your cookbook. Thanks again! Ciao 🙂

  1212. stephanie says

    Katie… I have been following your blog for quite some time. I have used xylitol in the past and have run out. In doing an online search it seems that there are strong opinions on xylitol from corn vs birch sources and also pharmaceutical vs food grade. You use xylitol a lot in your recipes, do you have an opinion? i am technically challenged and do not know how I will be able to receive an answer you give me… if you do respond please email me at stephsownemail@gmail.com

  1213. stephanie says

    Katie… I have been following your blog for quite some time. I have used xylitol in the past and have run out. In doing an online search it seems that there are strong opinions on xylitol from corn vs birch sources and also pharmaceutical vs food grade. You use xylitol a lot in your recipes, do you have an opinion? i am technically challenged and do not know how I will be able to receive an answer you give me… if you do respond please email me at stephsownemail@gmail.com

  1214. Rosemary says

    Katie, I think your blog is the best anywhere on the internet for healthy desserts….thank you for all the time you take to develop the recipes and write your stories. I have a question about agave. I use the best organic blue agave I can find. Lately I have been reading articles questioning the value of agave and how healthy it really is. They are saying it is “far worse than high fructose corn syrup”. Can you comment on that? IF you have before, please direct me to a link. I don’t eat gluten or white sugar. I love using agave because the glycemic index is so low. It keeps me eating the wrong things because I don’t get sugar cravings. Therefore I stay on a healthy diet and don’t feel deprived. Thanks!

  1215. Rosemary says

    Katie, I think your blog is the best anywhere on the internet for healthy desserts….thank you for all the time you take to develop the recipes and write your stories. I have a question about agave. I use the best organic blue agave I can find. Lately I have been reading articles questioning the value of agave and how healthy it really is. They are saying it is “far worse than high fructose corn syrup”. Can you comment on that? IF you have before, please direct me to a link. I don’t eat gluten or white sugar. I love using agave because the glycemic index is so low. It keeps me eating the wrong things because I don’t get sugar cravings. Therefore I stay on a healthy diet and don’t feel deprived. Thanks!

  1216. Emma says

    Katie,
    I just wanted to say thankyou for having the ingenuity to come up with these amazing recipes using healthy ingredients! I have digestive issues and avoid gluten and too much dairy but I love baking and sweet things so your recipes have allowed me to have my cake (or blondie and brownies) and eat it too!

  1217. Emma says

    Katie,
    I just wanted to say thankyou for having the ingenuity to come up with these amazing recipes using healthy ingredients! I have digestive issues and avoid gluten and too much dairy but I love baking and sweet things so your recipes have allowed me to have my cake (or blondie and brownies) and eat it too!

  1218. Kasmira Wright says

    Hi!
    I share your recipes often both on Facebook & via email! LOVE them!
    I’m trying to look on your website to see if you have a recipe for strawberry bread but I don’t see a search bar!?
    Is there one?

  1219. Kasmira Wright says

    Hi!
    I share your recipes often both on Facebook & via email! LOVE them!
    I’m trying to look on your website to see if you have a recipe for strawberry bread but I don’t see a search bar!?
    Is there one?

  1220. Rick Dean says

    My daughter Kimmy had to do a video for a school project. My wife (a HUGE fan of Chocolate Covered Katie as is our whole family) thought of making a Kitchen Chef show featuring the Polka-Dot Banana Bread recipe from your website. I think your Banana Bread will be a BIG HIT with her class! See the video here: https://youtu.be/KtKXcWxkaYU

  1221. Rick Dean says

    My daughter Kimmy had to do a video for a school project. My wife (a HUGE fan of Chocolate Covered Katie as is our whole family) thought of making a Kitchen Chef show featuring the Polka-Dot Banana Bread recipe from your website. I think your Banana Bread will be a BIG HIT with her class! See the video here: https://youtu.be/KtKXcWxkaYU

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Yes! The book is mostly new recipes that are not published anywhere else. Katie wrote that this is to ensure those who buy the book are getting their money’s worth with the purchase.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Yes! The book is mostly new recipes that are not published anywhere else. Katie wrote that this is to ensure those who buy the book are getting their money’s worth with the purchase.

  1222. Mikayla varunok says

    I love your blog and your humor!! You make being (not so) bad so fun and easy!!! Keep on keepin on!!

  1223. Mikayla varunok says

    I love your blog and your humor!! You make being (not so) bad so fun and easy!!! Keep on keepin on!!

  1224. Danielle says

    Katie,

    Thank you for all that you do on this blog. I have been a follower of yours for quite a few years now and I always recommend your amazing, delicious recipes to friends, family, and colleagues! As I am currently in the process of becoming a Registered Dietitian, I understand personally and also know through patients and clients that I have spoken with, that dessert is always a HUGE downfall. Your blog and your recipe book are both items that I will continue to use as well as recommend to others. Thank you again for all your delicious recipes! If you have the time, I would love for you to view my own personal blog at http://www.colombod2.wordpress.com.

  1225. Danielle says

    Katie,

    Thank you for all that you do on this blog. I have been a follower of yours for quite a few years now and I always recommend your amazing, delicious recipes to friends, family, and colleagues! As I am currently in the process of becoming a Registered Dietitian, I understand personally and also know through patients and clients that I have spoken with, that dessert is always a HUGE downfall. Your blog and your recipe book are both items that I will continue to use as well as recommend to others. Thank you again for all your delicious recipes! If you have the time, I would love for you to view my own personal blog at http://www.colombod2.wordpress.com.

  1226. Hope says

    Dear Katie,
    This past year I have been diagnosed with IBS and slow motility of my digestive tract, and my doctor has put me on the FODMAP diet. In this diet I have found dozens of foods which hurt my digestive system and make my stomach churn and cramp. This list of foods has restricted me to a gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, no apples, pears, peaches, broccoli, garlic, or onions lifestyle–along with many more foods which I am sensitive to. On this list of foods is also beans, which is a main ingredient in the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free flour. I am a huge fan of your recipes, and always look forward to trying new desserts from your recipe inbox. Are there any other flour, flour combination, or baking mixes which you find work well in your recipes, but does not include beans in the ingredients?
    Thank you,
    Hope

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Sometimes, depending on the recipe, you can successfully sub oat flour. Or sorghum if you use xantham gum.

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Sometimes, depending on the recipe, you can successfully sub oat flour. Or sorghum if you use xantham gum.

  1227. Hope says

    Dear Katie,
    This past year I have been diagnosed with IBS and slow motility of my digestive tract, and my doctor has put me on the FODMAP diet. In this diet I have found dozens of foods which hurt my digestive system and make my stomach churn and cramp. This list of foods has restricted me to a gluten-free, dairy-free, corn-free, no apples, pears, peaches, broccoli, garlic, or onions lifestyle–along with many more foods which I am sensitive to. On this list of foods is also beans, which is a main ingredient in the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free flour. I am a huge fan of your recipes, and always look forward to trying new desserts from your recipe inbox. Are there any other flour, flour combination, or baking mixes which you find work well in your recipes, but does not include beans in the ingredients?
    Thank you,
    Hope

  1228. Cindy says

    OMG, made the flourless chocolate chip brownie yesterday. Used coconut nectar and maple syrup. I baked it 21 minutes and it was fudgy for sure. I hope all your readers make this. I sent the recipe to a friend in Australia. She’ll make it soon. Thanks for all the good recipes.

  1229. Cindy says

    OMG, made the flourless chocolate chip brownie yesterday. Used coconut nectar and maple syrup. I baked it 21 minutes and it was fudgy for sure. I hope all your readers make this. I sent the recipe to a friend in Australia. She’ll make it soon. Thanks for all the good recipes.

  1230. Suzanne L says

    Hi Katie,
    I just discovered you while searching for healthy dessert recipes. I am liking what I see and cant wait to make the carrot cupcakes! Will definitely let you know how they turned out.

  1231. Suzanne L says

    Hi Katie,
    I just discovered you while searching for healthy dessert recipes. I am liking what I see and cant wait to make the carrot cupcakes! Will definitely let you know how they turned out.

  1232. Jessica York says

    Hi Katie,

    I love your blog and your recipes, and so do my clients. I am a registered dietitian. I just would like to know what database you use to analyze your recipes?? I would like to compare it to the one I am using. It’s pretty close.
    Thank you!
    Jessica

  1233. Jessica York says

    Hi Katie,

    I love your blog and your recipes, and so do my clients. I am a registered dietitian. I just would like to know what database you use to analyze your recipes?? I would like to compare it to the one I am using. It’s pretty close.
    Thank you!
    Jessica

  1234. IC says

    Katie – is there a way that I can easily find your “secret ingredient” recipes? 🙂 I’m trying to sneak some more veggies into my better half’s diet

  1235. IC says

    Katie – is there a way that I can easily find your “secret ingredient” recipes? 🙂 I’m trying to sneak some more veggies into my better half’s diet

  1236. Yani Widjaja says

    Hiya Katie, you probably get tonnes of messages but I just wanted to say thank you for all you do. This blog is such a difference from all the other food blogs, I commend you for trying to make your recipes as TRULY healthy as possible. (Don’t get me wrong, the other food blogs are great but you really know your stuff!!) For me as a lil’ teenage girl from NZ,(Lord of the Rings country) finding your blog has made creating healthy recipes so much easier. I’ve had lots of fun trying out you Americans’ flavours and I can now say I am a peanut butter addict and a pumpkin spice/pie lover! Keep sharing your ideas with people because you’re really changing the stigma around healthy eating and your probably saving peoples’ lives in the long run! God bless you Katie. :*

  1237. Yani Widjaja says

    Hiya Katie, you probably get tonnes of messages but I just wanted to say thank you for all you do. This blog is such a difference from all the other food blogs, I commend you for trying to make your recipes as TRULY healthy as possible. (Don’t get me wrong, the other food blogs are great but you really know your stuff!!) For me as a lil’ teenage girl from NZ,(Lord of the Rings country) finding your blog has made creating healthy recipes so much easier. I’ve had lots of fun trying out you Americans’ flavours and I can now say I am a peanut butter addict and a pumpkin spice/pie lover! Keep sharing your ideas with people because you’re really changing the stigma around healthy eating and your probably saving peoples’ lives in the long run! God bless you Katie. :*

  1238. Vicki says

    Hi Katie! Am loving your blog – thank you! I have IBS (among other things – ha ha) and am wondering what would be the best sweetened to substitute for xylitol, which is a no no for me. Also wondering what i could substitute for apple sauce – both of these are not good for IBS-ers and they are frequent in your recipes. Thanks – Going to make a chocolate mug cake now – thanks!!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      When xylitol is an option in a recipe, you can use any granulated sugar– coconut sugar, date sugar, white sugar, evaporated cane juice, etc. For applesauce, you can always experiment with pumpkin or bananas!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      When xylitol is an option in a recipe, you can use any granulated sugar– coconut sugar, date sugar, white sugar, evaporated cane juice, etc. For applesauce, you can always experiment with pumpkin or bananas!

  1239. Vicki says

    Hi Katie! Am loving your blog – thank you! I have IBS (among other things – ha ha) and am wondering what would be the best sweetened to substitute for xylitol, which is a no no for me. Also wondering what i could substitute for apple sauce – both of these are not good for IBS-ers and they are frequent in your recipes. Thanks – Going to make a chocolate mug cake now – thanks!!

  1240. Elizabeth Piantanida says

    Thank you, Katie!
    I appreciate your recipes and your work to do things a different way with new/different ingredients along with some that are traditional!
    Just wondering, I must have missed the number of servings for the chocolate peanut butter banana bread email this morning…how many are there per recipe?
    Thanks again: )

  1241. Elizabeth Piantanida says

    Thank you, Katie!
    I appreciate your recipes and your work to do things a different way with new/different ingredients along with some that are traditional!
    Just wondering, I must have missed the number of servings for the chocolate peanut butter banana bread email this morning…how many are there per recipe?
    Thanks again: )

  1242. Lexy says

    Hy Katie! I’ve been looking for a blog like this for a while, because I recently went on a diet and giving up dessert was the hardest part… i never realised how many calories were in just one slice of cheesecake! Taking our favourite desserts and putting a healthier spin on them is a great and I have to say, necessary idea! 🙂 Thanks and keep it up!

  1243. Lexy says

    Hy Katie! I’ve been looking for a blog like this for a while, because I recently went on a diet and giving up dessert was the hardest part… i never realised how many calories were in just one slice of cheesecake! Taking our favourite desserts and putting a healthier spin on them is a great and I have to say, necessary idea! 🙂 Thanks and keep it up!

  1244. Tina Pachniak says

    Hi Katie!! I was on Pinterest looking for recipes & found a cool recipe for pizza crust using just flour and greek yogurt, and it got me thinking about a pie crust. I’ve been thinking of it for a while, wondering how to make pie crust a little healthier, and wondered if you could make a pie crust using just flour and yogurt- what do you think?? Just thought I would put a little ‘bug’ in your ear, if you are wanting a challenge. I am gluten free and also corn free. I love following you, and have your book. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

  1245. Tina Pachniak says

    Hi Katie!! I was on Pinterest looking for recipes & found a cool recipe for pizza crust using just flour and greek yogurt, and it got me thinking about a pie crust. I’ve been thinking of it for a while, wondering how to make pie crust a little healthier, and wondered if you could make a pie crust using just flour and yogurt- what do you think?? Just thought I would put a little ‘bug’ in your ear, if you are wanting a challenge. I am gluten free and also corn free. I love following you, and have your book. Thanks so much for all your hard work!

  1246. Jane Ferries says

    Katie, I enjoy reading what you say about each recipe as much as making the recipe and eating it! That is saying a lot, because your recipes have never failed to be the best recipes I have ever tried. You do have a gift for making healthy recipes…..especially recipes with chocolate! Thank you Katie. May God bless you!

  1247. Jane Ferries says

    Katie, I enjoy reading what you say about each recipe as much as making the recipe and eating it! That is saying a lot, because your recipes have never failed to be the best recipes I have ever tried. You do have a gift for making healthy recipes…..especially recipes with chocolate! Thank you Katie. May God bless you!

  1248. Debbie says

    Happened upon your site a couple days before I signed up again for Weight Watchers….thanks so much for the inclusion of WW+ Points with your recipes. I was successful with weight loss in the past year with WW and hope, now, to be abe to continue. Your site gives me healthy desserts with the points already included; such a nice addition. And, I like that, with some items, even if something does not get cooked all the way (new oven…having troubles,) the food is still safe to eat! Again, my thanks!!

  1249. Debbie says

    Happened upon your site a couple days before I signed up again for Weight Watchers….thanks so much for the inclusion of WW+ Points with your recipes. I was successful with weight loss in the past year with WW and hope, now, to be abe to continue. Your site gives me healthy desserts with the points already included; such a nice addition. And, I like that, with some items, even if something does not get cooked all the way (new oven…having troubles,) the food is still safe to eat! Again, my thanks!!

  1250. sandy says

    you’ve gained a new follower! I came across your blog years ago and sort of forgot about it until my friend was telling me she has to give up cookies because she was making them too often. I told her about your blog and came here for the link and I’ve been exploring your recipes. I’m gluten free and I love how you have so many recipes I could make!

  1251. sandy says

    you’ve gained a new follower! I came across your blog years ago and sort of forgot about it until my friend was telling me she has to give up cookies because she was making them too often. I told her about your blog and came here for the link and I’ve been exploring your recipes. I’m gluten free and I love how you have so many recipes I could make!

  1252. Sandy says

    Hi Katie.
    Love to use your site as a reference but I don’t think the nutritional facts on the chocolate tofu mousse can be right. With 3/4 cup of chocolate chips there is no way to get any where near 140 calories( I wish) in 4 servings. It’s got to be WAY more than that????? Do you use a special chocolate chip?
    Thanks
    Sandy

  1253. Sandy says

    Hi Katie.
    Love to use your site as a reference but I don’t think the nutritional facts on the chocolate tofu mousse can be right. With 3/4 cup of chocolate chips there is no way to get any where near 140 calories( I wish) in 4 servings. It’s got to be WAY more than that????? Do you use a special chocolate chip?
    Thanks
    Sandy

  1254. Ilaria says

    Hi Katie! I absolutely love your website and recipes, they are a great input for my creations. Yesterday I used your “healthy oreos” recipe to make healthy sugar-free low-fat matcha ores (check it out here: https://instagram.com/p/5eVq_Krnk1), using erythritol instead of xylithol and reduced-fat butter, plus matcha powder in the filling!

    I would love for you to feature my version of the recipe on your website, if you want 🙂 of course, I have more pictures of the cookies.

    Happy baking!
    Ilaria

  1255. Ilaria says

    Hi Katie! I absolutely love your website and recipes, they are a great input for my creations. Yesterday I used your “healthy oreos” recipe to make healthy sugar-free low-fat matcha ores (check it out here: https://instagram.com/p/5eVq_Krnk1), using erythritol instead of xylithol and reduced-fat butter, plus matcha powder in the filling!

    I would love for you to feature my version of the recipe on your website, if you want 🙂 of course, I have more pictures of the cookies.

    Happy baking!
    Ilaria

  1256. mainecoons4me says

    Katie, I so very much appreciate that you provide sugar-free recipes and that you often use stevia in those recipes!

  1257. mainecoons4me says

    Katie, I so very much appreciate that you provide sugar-free recipes and that you often use stevia in those recipes!

  1258. Crystal says

    Hi Katie! I just came across your blog recently, and am officially hooked. As a dessert-lover but a person who’s at work all the time, I don’t often have time to indulge myself – and if I do have the time, I usually feel really guilty for eating sweet treats. Thanks for making recipes that are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious without the added inches to my waistline!
    P.S. Your greek yogurt cheesecake and oatmeal pancakes are fantastic. Definitely recommending you to all my healthy friends out here in California 🙂

  1259. Crystal says

    Hi Katie! I just came across your blog recently, and am officially hooked. As a dessert-lover but a person who’s at work all the time, I don’t often have time to indulge myself – and if I do have the time, I usually feel really guilty for eating sweet treats. Thanks for making recipes that are quick, easy, and absolutely delicious without the added inches to my waistline!
    P.S. Your greek yogurt cheesecake and oatmeal pancakes are fantastic. Definitely recommending you to all my healthy friends out here in California 🙂

  1260. Rose says

    how do you feel about egg whites as an add in for oatmeal? I’m interested in seeing if you have any recipes for that, just to add a little more protein to oatmeal.

  1261. Rose says

    how do you feel about egg whites as an add in for oatmeal? I’m interested in seeing if you have any recipes for that, just to add a little more protein to oatmeal.

  1262. Nicole says

    I love your recipes! All of them that I’ve tried are amazing! I do have one request for you. I was wondering if you could create a healthy gooey butter cake! I love gooey butter cake but so far the healthiest recipe I’ve found is still almost 300 calories per piece.

  1263. Nicole says

    I love your recipes! All of them that I’ve tried are amazing! I do have one request for you. I was wondering if you could create a healthy gooey butter cake! I love gooey butter cake but so far the healthiest recipe I’ve found is still almost 300 calories per piece.

  1264. Rachel says

    Hey! I absolutely love your blog and find it so helpful and insightful. I have created a blog of my own called pbandrae.com and was wondering if you could check it out and offer me any tips you may have to help me expand? Thank you!

  1265. Rachel says

    Hey! I absolutely love your blog and find it so helpful and insightful. I have created a blog of my own called pbandrae.com and was wondering if you could check it out and offer me any tips you may have to help me expand? Thank you!

  1266. Amanda P says

    You are such an inspiration! I found your site last week! I have such a tooth for desserts, and have tried other healthy recipes in the past. I’m excited to try your recipes!

  1267. Amanda P says

    You are such an inspiration! I found your site last week! I have such a tooth for desserts, and have tried other healthy recipes in the past. I’m excited to try your recipes!

  1268. Nour says

    That’s really amazing , if you weren’t married ,would you marry me pleeeeeease 🙂
    Your Recipes are wonderful.

  1269. Nour says

    That’s really amazing , if you weren’t married ,would you marry me pleeeeeease 🙂
    Your Recipes are wonderful.

  1270. judy young says

    i love all you dessert recipes they are so easy to make and great tasting. i remember in some of your posts you had recipes for vegetarian foods that looked really good. meals not desserts. i wish i could find some of these recipes.especially ones with loads of veggies. LOL!!!!!!
    Judy

  1271. Erin says

    I love all your recipes and even checked your book out at the library. Keep up all the amazing recipes. I like how you have alternative or substitutions in your recipes. Sometimes it is easier than trying to change them or tweak them myself. So thank you. I have a HUGE favor. When I checked out your book, I made a lot of copies of your recipes. I recently made you Thin mint cookies and I fell in love with them and the flavor. Super tasty. However, I misplaced the recipe and want to make them again this week for a gathering this coming weekend. Could you please send me the recipe. It is not the raw one. It is the one made with GF All purpose flour. Thank you in advance. I also follow you on pinterest and on Facebook. Have a great holiday weekend!!

  1272. Joanna says

    Your recipes are beyond awesome! They’ve made my healthy lifestyle makeover much less daunting than it otherwise would have been. I’ve lost 45 lbs and counting! Thanks!

  1273. donna says

    Katie, your black bean brownies were sooo yummie. Thanks for your hard work in bringing us the healthier version of desserts. donna

  1274. Cheryl says

    I can’t believe I’ve JUST found you!! Thank you, FB friends for sharing!! AMAZING! ❤️
    Great for making/sending to my college girl ?

  1275. Jessica Veles says

    You’re amazing Katie, and I especially loved to learn you live alone and have done all this by yourself…with no photographer partner doing half the work….this makes you somehow even more inspiring! You’re so awesome. ……..Much love from Sydney, Australia.

  1276. jackie cantwell says

    I just love your spinach/banana/mint smoothie (I forget the exact name). I had it on Sunday and this morning, and I always have more than one. I wish I thought of this recipe myself! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes and knowledge. (I went to cooking school, but I’m not much of a recipe developer). I wish you continued success, and good health.

  1277. Sybil says

    Love the new format, & the new pictures of the recipes are positively drawing us all into our kitchens! Many blessings and warm best wishes on all your successes!

  1278. Renee Skudra says

    Katie,
    Love your website. You are so cute and so is it!

    Any good recipes for chocolate zucchini bread? I have a friend who once made this and it was awesome.

    Renee

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      I have chocolate zucchini cupcakes in my book that you could cook in a loaf pan if you have the book… If you don’t have the book, you can try replacing a little of the flour in the “zucchini cake” recipe with cocoa powder (I usually like taking out 1/4 cup flour and replacing with 1/4 cup cocoa in recipes to turn them chocolatey… it is a good starting point to experiment.) Meanwhile, I will experiment as well! Hopefully I can come up with something and give you a better answer soon in the coming months!

  1279. Leila says

    I love your Starbucks Lemon Cake Healthy Makeover. I would like to make this recipe into muffins/cupcakes. What changes do I have to make?

  1280. Lucinda Sommer says

    Katie: You’re beautiful and refreshingly not stuck-up. I love both your attitude and your recipes. I don’t follow the recipes to the letter because of being diabetic, but get some great ideas for delicious ‘sweets’ wherein I can tweak the ingredients to suit my blood sugar issues. (I’m 63, and have lost 30 pounds in a few months by using a plant-based diet, by the way.) Anybody who loves chocolate should simply love you too, and be grateful for your sharing. Love the pictures! You’re just so pretty.

  1281. Kathryn says

    It amuses me that you’re wearing the same dress in those two, unrelated pictures 🙂 The new page looks great! Nice job Katie!

  1282. Kelsey says

    Hi Katie,

    Hope you are doing well! I loved your recipes and photography for Nacho Cheese Doritos Hummus and Banana Dole Whip. They look so good! I’m putting together a blog post that will run on solofoods.com called “Best New Recipes of Summer 2015” that I think your recipes will fit perfectly in. Before adding it though, I wanted to make sure we had your permission to do so. It’ll be a simple link to your recipes with a photograph from the recipe that you took, making sure it’s clearly sourced as being yours.

    Looking forward to hearing back from you.

  1283. ilona says

    Katie, avocado to substitute heavy cream in your email today, 9/17/15…
    Wonder if you ever tried making a chocolate Gamache with it?!??

  1284. Fran says

    How do you just print recipe with or without a picture on an iPhone ?
    Katie you are fantastic as well as your recipes. Do you have a recipe for the lemon Dole.Whip recipe?? Would love it.

  1285. Trish says

    Coconut Breakfast Cake

    (makes 1 large loaf)

    1 cup spelt or white flour (or this: gluten-free version)

    The link to “gluten free version” appears to be broken.
    I made this today, and it is AMAZING!
    thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipes!

  1286. Michelle says

    Hi Katie,
    I’m the author of the book Your Weight Loss G-Spot launching in November 2015. The reason I’m emailing is because I’m loving your recipes and I’d like to use a recipe from your website in my upcoming book. We will give you all the credit to the recipe, just wanted to include some healthy, yet yummy selections for our readers.

    The recipe I’d like to use is: Banana Dole Whip

    Please confirm by September 25 with your permission to use as well as your proper name and title to include in the book.

    As a thank you I’ll send you a copy of Your Weight Loss G-Spot. Let me know if you’d prefer Kindle or a PDF version.

    Thanks and look forward to hearing from you!
    Michelle

  1287. Rissa Miller says

    Katie – We run a large group in Maryland and are hosting a fundraiser this fall. Are you available for book-signing/meet and greet type events? I can’t figure out how to contact you, there is not an email or an agent to reply to. Thanks, Rissa

  1288. Rissa Miller says

    Hi Katie – We are trying to figure out how to reach you or your representation, as we’d like to see if you do events like book-signings/meet and greets. Please let me know who/how to reach out to ~?

  1289. Aksh Chhetija says

    Hi,
     
    I represent the Publisher Partnerships team at Vertoz (http://www.vertoz.com/) and I wanted to drop you a quick line to understand different advertising opportunities on your website. I believe the nature and content of your site presents significant potential to increase your advertising revenues.
     
    I am happy to discuss the options I have in mind in more detail over a call or email. Do let me know how we could take this forward.

  1290. CactusHugr says

    Are you single? I’d give you the world’s best kitchen ever… an angel like you deserves nothing less.

    Just kidding about the single thing. . Actually, not kidding at all! You rock. Great recipe – we do things all natural in my house, with no gluten weighing us down. And I’m not very good at baking so thanks for the help!

  1291. Kam Brown says

    Hey Katie,

    I came across your blog and I really liked it! I appreciate the fact that you are pushing the healthy agenda while trying not to sacrifice taste. I am wondering if you would be interested in looking at our products. We make all-natural, sugar free jams, syrups, ketchup, BBQ sauce and honey all sweetened with Xylitol. We can be found at natureshollow.com. We would love send you some product for you to try and maybe do a give-a-way for your followers.

    I look forward to your reply!

    Thanks,

    Kam Brown
    kam@probstfarms.com

  1292. Lisaq says

    I just found a couple recipes on southernplate.com for something called Chocolate Cobbler (similar idea is Chocolate Pudding Cake) where you pour water over top of batter to make a pudding/fudgy underlayer under the cake. I remember this from my childhood, but, oh my, tons of sugar in that recipe! Can you make / do you have something similarly gooey and yummy but not so Bad for us?? Thanks for everything – we use your recipes all the time!

  1293. laura says

    I just want to give you a positive comment regarding your candidness and openness. You have handled criticism with dignity and eloquence. Congratulations on your successes!

  1294. susan says

    I’m looking for a healthy instant mocha cappuccino mix. I figure raw cacoa, coconut sugar and powdered milk may be the answer but no clue how much to use to make the mix or to make a cup of it. Can you help?

  1295. Alicia says

    Thank you so much for creating this, I have to be on a dairy, egg, wheat and sugar free diet due to health issues and I was a chronic binge eater and sugar addict… this has given me hope that I can still enjoy treats and stay healthy <3 Thank you!

  1296. Erin says

    Hi Katie.
    I’ve been searching for a link to contact you privately on here, but having no luck! I’ve just read a blog post by someone, which is almost identical to your most recent post about the pumpkin fudge, which is blatant plagiarism.
    I don’t really want to put the link in this comment, so if there’s another way to send it to you, please let me know. It’s not right to rip off other people’s hard work, so I thought you should know.
    Thanks
    Erin

  1297. lani says

    Hello, can you please tell me what specific product you use when you reference “grease or oil your baking pan…” in a gluten free recipe? Thank you!

  1298. Mary says

    I just wanted to thank you for your recipes! My sister has cancer and is on a really strict diet as well as being pregnant! With no sugar and no dairy, you would think she couldn’t have chocolate or yummy deserts but that’s simply not the case with your recipes! So thank you!

  1299. Anne Yang says

    Hi Katie!

    I’ve been reading through your blog for the past few days and I just wanted to say I love your recipes, and your photography is amazing! So beautiful I can almost taste the food!
    Recently I started a business with my boyfriend doing eco-friendly kitchenware, and our first product is a 9″ silicone & stainless steel kitchen tong. We’re looking to get mentioned on a few awesome blogs, and maybe do a couple of giveaways or a discount code for your readers too. Please let me know if that would be of interest to you, and if you have a rate for a sponsored article, what it would be.
    All the product info is at http://gokitchenpro.com/tongs if you’d like to take a quick look first to see what you think.

    Hope to hear from you soon,

    Thanks!
    Anne Yang, Owner
    KitchenPro Home Chef Tools
    Healthy Products, Happy Customers!

  1300. Brian Morris says

    Hello Katie,

    I was just wondering if you have a software program that you use to calculate all the ingredients for your recipes. I have been trying to find one to use for my recipes and if you point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.

    Have a fantastic day!

    Brian

  1301. Allison says

    Dear Katie,

    I just had a meeting with the dinning center at my university. The meeting occurred because of unhealthy options. One of the deserts they have is a desert pizza that is covered in butter, brown sugar, and many other sugars. They are refusing to take this off the menu unless I have an equivalent. I am commenting to you because I came across your blog when looking for a better option. I was wondering if you had an equivalent to this. This would help out not only our university but also others and making healthier choices.
    Let me know what you think.

  1302. suek says

    hi- i wonder if you know if the cholesterol-preventive properties o oatmeal are diminished by baking (i know cooking in water dilutes values) – (i do eat it raw in other cereal) but i’m trying to maximize benefit while enjoying it and need to branch out – thanks for greatlooking recipes- i’m anxious to try some. sue

  1303. Ronika Verran says

    Hi! I really enjoy your recipes and the idea of having a little bit of sweetness every day in a healthy way! One thing though: would you be able to post how much your recipes yield? It’s possible to figure it out from the ingredients, I suppose, but it would be helpful when deciding how much to make, say for a party… with more than two people… Thanks!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      If not listed on the recipe page (and many of the newer recipes actually are listed), look on the nutrition facts link where it will say. Hope that helps!

  1304. allison says

    I love love love your blog and all your delicious recipes! Ty! However im seriously not able to check anything out today! The quaker oats ad keeps popping up every time I try to look at a recipe!

  1305. Mel says

    Hey Katie!

    I just entered your “Hug a fat month” feature comp on Instagram with some yummy Raw Cacao-Cranberry Bliss Balls!

    I’ve tagged you, mentioned your Instagram page and blog address in the post, and here’s a link to my Instagram profile if you need it too:
    https://instagram.com/cinnamon_caramel_crush/

    Thanks so much – love, love, love all your recipes and can’t wait to see what you come up with next!

    Mel xx

  1306. Paul says

    I just came across your website for chocolate using coconut oil. Is this oil better than using butter for chocolate? I know your not a nutritionist but obviously using coconut oil has not impacted you in a negative way – health or weight. Is the coconut oil better for mouth feel, the way it holds together, or is it just you like this type of oil? I am a an older gentleman and I like to cook. BTW I use olive oil generously in some recipes but my family has weight issues (not me) so I try to be cognizant of their needs too. Butter seems to be making a comeback – would you agree?

  1307. Clara says

    Do you have any recipes without chocolate? I am not a lover of chocolate.Period. I will eat anything just about as long as there is no chocolate withing miles of the finished product.

  1308. Olivia Johanson says

    Hi Katie!
    Just a quick message to let you know that I featured you in my list of the Top 25 Healthy Food Bloggers.
    Here’s the article: http://everyhomeremedy.com/top-25-healthy-food-bloggers/
    I really hope it delivers some new visitors to your site!

    I would also like to invite you to publish a guest post on my site in the near future as I’m looking for experts like yourself that can add value to my audience (currently around 5,000 visitors per month). If you’re open to it, I’d love to create an article for your site also so please let me know if that is of interest.

    Once again, I hope your inclusion in the list drives some new readers to your blog and I look forward to staying connected!

    Regards,
    Olivia

  1309. Fred Moonves says

    You had some recipes using Halloween candy that I used last year. Could you provide me with a few? Thanks for your time

  1310. Don Rutherford says

    Katie

    My wife loves sweet potato fries. I just got your recipe for baking them after soaking in water for 45 minutes. Thank You, I’m going to give it a try today for company.

    Don

  1311. Pam4school@rocketmail says

    So glad I found your site….mom is losing weight… 85 yrs old….slow to eat a meal 🙁 quick to eat sweets;-) … So Hey mom can eat healthy high cal snacks yaay!!!

  1312. karen says

    Much preferred your old website and design. Such a shame that you now had annoying Ad’s constantly rearing their ugly head. Everytime I use your site now my whole computer works slower and wants to shut down. I can no longer use the website.

  1313. gloria says

    hey there… i have been subscribed to this site for a long time… 🙂 and i love to read and try out your recipes where i can. Processed sugar seems to be the crutch of what i need to cut out in order to keep on agoin… Its not yet seen that i have diabetes but processed sugar or corn syrup products works on slowing down and sometimes stopping my kidney from functioning… so… in other words thanks heaps for all the inspirational healthy posts…( my problem has been helped by using coconut palm sugar:) and i am not one who likes to profess this online but yes too much sugar is still too much but its a way smoother life! and i am a chocolate lover..) i do sometimes buy russel stover chocolate in between:) and that has worked well.. by the way i am not a blogger myself which may seem somewhat unfair!… but i am always learning from other peoples inspirations for cardmaking and recipes now, i love to bake. By the way i try to leave encouragemnts on their blogs for the use of inspiration… it brings the desire back tho when i can bake stuff i know is something good for me to eat too… i am one who strives to accept my problems with help of choice but not into natural oil etc. i am not a fan of those money-eating emails either… some problems are so unseen at times so i know what rumors are about and how it feels.. SOrry you have to face that stuff… but i am a careful cautious person online and i am still that way.. but so far its helpful to me:) yes.. and extremely sensitive… I believe in sending hugs:) so have a wonderful day.. and “nobody” is obligated to answer me… i dont even expect it as i understand the busyness of an online life like yours.. thanks 2 u for inspiring me with all your lovely recipes! 🙂 In my life i have no norms.. the only thing thats normal in my life is “the setting on the dryer” 😉

  1314. Sandy says

    Hello Katie,
    Please tell me that you have a recipe book! I don’t have a printer and have to write all your recipes out by hand !. I must say that your radiating beauty is a profound testimonial for your healthy living and God Bless you for making this lifestyle available for all.

    Wishing you ongoing success,
    Sandy

  1315. Bernadette says

    Katie:

    I am a bit surprised that you use so much tofu in your recipes. For people who are soy intolerant or have hypothyroid, soy products are forbidden unless fermented. The other problem is that most soy is GMO. GMO foods are anything but healthy. It is difficult to find organic soy products for those who aren’t intolerant. I would enjoy recipes that don’t rely on soy fillers. Thanks for your consideration.

  1316. Jessica Gray says

    Hi!
    Nice to meet you.

    I have read some posts on your site and find Chocolatecoveredkatie.com as a perfect site with high-quality content for our premium campaigns.

    I know that you are already working with ads on your site. I was wondering that would you like to get more revenue by putting more ads on your website or giving us a chance to provide a higher price for our premium campaigns?

    We work on a CPM basis and provide 100% fill rate.

    What would be the best way to reach you and discuss this in detail?

    I appreciate your answer.

    Thanks in advance,

    Jessica

  1317. Carl says

    Katie, I’m a 57 year old father of four grown children and new to cooking. I came across your website while seeking a recipe for peanut butter pie. It feels like I’ve stumbled upon a treasure. Today I made the pie using the yogurt instead of bananas. And I made the black bean brownies. My 30 year old daughter loved the taste of both. Thanks!

  1318. Laketta says

    Hello Katie,
    I would like to know when are you going to open up a shop? Are you going to start baking and mailing to those who are placing a order from you?

  1319. Carol says

    Hi Katie,

    If you can count the amount of times someone visited your site – I’d win!!! I made so many of your recipes and I’m sold! Keep up your great work!! I was wondering if there are any cookbook giveaways or Cyber Monday deals – I so badly want your cookbook but I know I cannot do it now. Please keep me posted of the latest offers.

    Thanks again,
    Carol

  1320. Beatriz says

    Katie:
    How about maybe making a recipe for pumpkin black bean brownies.
    It would be delicious coming from you. The black bean brownies are superb!

  1321. Hannah McCollum says

    Hi Katie,

    A friend recently told me to get in contact with you – I have had a look at your website which is great (as i love chocolate too!) and wondered whether you would be interested in taking a look at my brand ChicP, because I think you would love my sweet hummus! For example the cacao, avocado and banana one or the banana, peanut butter & cocoa hummus.

    Take a look and let me know!
    Have a great weekend,
    Hannah McCollum

  1322. Rani says

    Greetings Katie,
    First time visited your blog. it’s ‘so very meaningful to learn that you focus your foods on a healthy route! Your site caught my attention, I was looking for a healthy crust. Katie you are sure doing great work for healthy eats!
    Cheer.
    Rani

  1323. Alyssa says

    Katie, I am working as the chief cook on a small Christian mission ship in Papua New Guinea. Have you ever wanted to live on a ship? haha

  1324. michele says

    hi katie i am in new zealand i would like to buy your recipe book if you have one . a hard copy please , also some of the ingredients i have never heard off , so do you have a list some of explanations as Im just trying to when the family off sugar and do healthy options . kind regards michele

  1325. Donna Joslin says

    I have followed your posts for at least a year, and have subscribed by email all that time, too. Now I have trouble getting into your blog. I can’t find a search bar for particular recipes. I don’t use Facebook, and don’t like Pinterest. I just want to read your blog and recipes the way I always did. What am I doing wrong?

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi, I’m not sure what you mean but would be happy to help troubleshoot. Can you explain more about what you mean? What gives you trouble? The search bar is at the top of the right-sidebar area on desktop for all posts, or for mobile there’s a search bar if you click the three lines at the top of the screen next to the header.

  1326. Liz Gaskill says

    Dear Katie,
    I have been meaning to write you and let you know what a difference you have made in my life. I saw your recipe for Chocolate chip cookie pie on Facebook, tried it and bought you book right away. I am a Weight Watcher and now I can have my treats with no guilt, thanks to you and your wonderful recipes. Chocolate and good for you? Who knew. Keep up the good work.

  1327. Jacq says

    I owe you BIG TIME, Katie. I’m an avid and accomplished home cook who can’t celebrate any holiday, or connect with the food of my great grandmas and grandpas, without weeks’ worth of serious baking. I prematurely mourned the loss of all that when my 11-year-old told me she wanted to eat vegan. Then she turned me on to your blog, and I now prefer many of your recipes to what I was baking before! You’ve given us a whole new holiday tradition as well as phenomenal and nutritious everyday desserts. THANK YOU!!!!!

  1328. Olivia P. says

    Hey Katie, I was wondering if you are vegan? All your recipes are vegan or have a vegan version so I’m curious if you actually are vegan! Thanks!!

  1329. Laura says

    I made your healthy Nutella. It is exquisite. I just would like to know how long it will keep for, as it makes quite a lot.

  1330. Susan Chive says

    Hi,

    I wanted to get in contact as we are looking for places to host content and adverts for a number of our clients.

    Typically we would like to provide you with some content with a link already inserted that you can quickly add to your site or work with you to create a post that suits. The content is of good quality written by experienced UK writers which will provide good value to your readers as well.

    If you do not wish to host a link advert then we have a number of partners who might be worth speaking to who place more traditional adverts.

    The clients in question are all well known UK brands and I would be very interested to understand under what agreement you would be happy to place that content for us?

    Please let me know if you have any interest in the above and thanks in advance for your consideration.
    Regards
    Susan Chive
    ​www.newedgepr.co.uk

  1331. Anna Lebedeva says

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  1332. Namrata says

    Katie !!! You are the most amazing person on earth! Love you so so much 🙂 Your blog is AMAZING, & you are gorgeous 🙂 Keep rocking girl, you are so awesome <3 Need more vegans like you sooo badly !!

  1333. Dustin Castillo says

    Hi Katie!
    Im developing a bakery recipe that is vegan, gluten free, and packed with protein! I am having trouble with the consistency/texture and was wondering if you would be interested in helping. If so, what is your fee and or hourly rate?

    Thanks!

  1334. Patty Dille says

    Hey Katie!
    My mother and I stumbled across your recipe for black bean brownies and OMG…they are DEL-LIC-IOUS! I have been on a mostly plant-based lifestyle for the past 114 days and writing a book about it. I was wondering if I can put the brownie recipe in it. I will credit you for it!. Thank you for your time.

  1335. Beth says

    Katie hi… glad I discovered you. I’ve been vegan for the past 3 years and have been looking for dieter conscious healthy recipes. You covered lots… May soon be buying your book. Question is the book mainly deserts? I am mostly interested in main courses, side dishes , soups.. I love healthy fats such astahini, seeds, avocados and nuts…. use stevia, agave, apple syrup (now and again.) Like to stay away from salt and tamarin. All those delicious foods I just mentioned can add weight. Do you have substitutions to use in your recipes and any other meals I invent?

  1336. Beth says

    Katie hi… glad I discovered you. I’ve been vegan for the past 3 years and have been looking for dieter conscious healthy recipes. You covered lots… May soon be buying your book. Question is the book mainly deserts? I am mostly interested in main courses, side dishes , soups.. I love healthy fats such as tahini, seeds, avocados and nuts…. use stevia, agave, apple syrup (now and again.) Like to stay away from salt and tamarin. All those delicious foods I just mentioned can add weight. Do you have substitutions to use in your recipes and any other meals I invent?

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi, and sorry for the delayed reply! To be honest, as much as I want people to buy my book, I can’t recommend it to you because it is indeed mostly desserts (and breakfasts and smoothies). But I am working on a second, non-dessert book now! 🙂

  1337. Amy says

    Hi Katie,

    My name is Amy and I work for Natural Grocers. We would like to invite you to do a cooking demo new Coppell store opening in March. Please send me your email address so that I can send you more information.

    Thanks,
    Amy

  1338. James Howard says

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  1339. Coralee Dixon says

    Hi Katie!

    I’m a CCK reader and a work-at-home-mom running my small business. I know you are super busy, but wanted to share – 

    I wrote a blog post this week called 5 Blogs to Read for Healthy Family Recipes and was happy to recommend your site for its healthy dessert ideas. Here’s a link to the post: http://www.shortcakeinc.com/blog-a/2016/1/13/5-blogs-to-read-for-healthy-family-recipes

    I’ve gotten so many great ideas from CCK. Thanks for all you do, and keep up the good work!

    Coralee

    Coralee Dixon, Founder
    Shortcake
    http://www.shortcakeinc.com

  1340. Anne P. says

    Hi Katie,
    I’ve written to you before, giving you all the encouragement I can. You are one of a kind, girl!! I love how you stand up for yourself and show exemplary nutrition for such a young, beautiful (inside and our) contemporary girl. I’m old enough to be your grandma, but I have my degree in nutrition and I know about all the unfortunate issues women have to face today. All I can say is KEEP ON, KATIE!!! I’ll always be in your corner.

  1341. Pooja says

    Hi Katie
    Is there an issue with your web site?
    I find when I search your recipes using chrome, it is taking a Very long time. Just curious if it’s me or the site.
    Thx!

  1342. Sue says

    You’re beautiful, Katie. Your recipes are great–I haven’t made many yet, but I’m working on it. I made black bean brownies for my coworkers and nobody guessed what the secret ingredient was. Next I’m going to bring in the cookie dough dip. They kind of expect “weird” things from me because they know I don’t eat wheat and your recipes are perfect because they actually taste good. Keep up the good work!

  1343. Janice Esposito says

    Your site is not as easy to navigate as before. I used to be able to type in a word or 2 and the recipe would come up. Now i can’t find the blank space to type in a word and pull up a recipe.

  1344. Ilene says

    You are an inspiration to everyone who has an eating disorder!! You recipes are wonderfully healthy. I give you

    You are an inspiration to everyone who has an eating disorder!! I give you credit publishing your personal story. Your recipes are wonderfully healthy. Do not let people’s negative comments define who you really are. I just found your website and will keep making your recipes. Like you, I too am a chocolate lover. Good luck in everything you do.

  1345. Tais says

    Loved your recipes Katie. I am already a big fan of health food and I eat chocolate everyday too, with moderation of course, thank you for your amazing recipes.

  1346. michele says

    Wonderful site with wonderful recipes. I was delighted to read that someone other me myself has chocolate and peanut butter as their favourite foods. I am so looking forward to trying your recipes. I have also registered for your inspiring new recipes. All the best to you!!!! Great job

  1347. Kayla Weidner says

    Hi Katie,

    I am the founder of a start up (functional) ready-to-drink beverage company which utilizes chocolate in a healthy way; similar to your MO. I would like to speak with you regarding hiring you for a short job- content writing for our label and website. I think you may be interested in our products even if you may not be interested in writing for us. I would love to send you samples and hear your thoughts! I hope to hear from you..

  1348. sherry says

    I am confused by your nutrition facts about your black bean brownies – it says it makes 9 – 12 and the nutrition facts say 115 calories per brownie – is that for 1/9 or 1/12? Nutrition facts are not clear.

  1349. abigail nasser says

    Hello,

    My name is Abigail and I’d love to discuss with you the possibility of buying some advertising space on chocolatecoveredkatie.com.

    If this is something you’re interested in, then please let me know so that we can arrange a deal that suits both of us.

    Thanks for taking the time to reply.

    Abigail

  1350. Joy Biraogo says

    Hello,

    My name is Joy and I’d love to discuss with you the possibility of buying some advertising space on your website.

    If this is something you’re interested in, then please let me know so that we can arrange a deal that suits both of us.

    Thanks for taking the time to reply.

  1351. Fan says

    Just wanted to say that I love all the recipes you post on Facebook so as my thanks to you I just ordered your cookbook. Looking forward to it and thanks for all the tasty treats!

  1352. Jennifer Galloway says

    Katie, can you suggest a THM approved sweetener to replace the maple syrup in your most recently published recipe, No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Fudge Bars?

  1353. Kelly Williams says

    Hi Katie,

    I am an avid reader of your food blog Chocolate Covered Katie. I love following along on social media with the healthy recipes you develop, and your journey to a wholesome life. I have ambitions to start a food blog upon my graduation in May. Your site has inspired me to develop a brand for myself and share my love of health, nutrition, and food to people.

    My name is Kelly Williams and I am a collegiate runner and graduate student in the Reed College of Media at West Virginia University doing my master’s thesis about health communication. Part of my study is conducting an online survey. The goal of my research is to find out consumers’ understanding of nutritional claims and its link to online media habits. I have a passion for changing the way the food industry markets food.

    I came up with this concept from spending time on one of my favorite sites, Pinterest (of course!). I noticed posts claiming “healthy cookies!” and after following the link to the recipe, realized that MY definition of healthy was not the same as another person’s (i.e., 1/2 cup of granulated sugar compared to 1 cup = healthy to some…but not me). I got to really thinking about the concept of healthy and did some research to find that the FDA doesn’t quite define the word. Same goes for natural. For consumers who do not have enough time/ care enough to read beyond the front of the package and its claims, I became frustrated about the deceit and trickery caused by the food industry. A goal of my research is to uncover consumers use and understanding of these claims.
    The survey will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete. It is voluntary, and you are not required to answer every question. The survey is confidential and your name will not be attached to your individual responses. We are only interested in aggregate findings. More information is explained at the beginning of the survey. This survey is IRB approved.

    Would you take the survey at the link below and if possible, also share with your following? Thank you very much for helping me.

    Here is the link:

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    Best wishes,

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  1354. Crystal says

    Hi Katie,
    I’m wanting to transition to veganism, but I’m underweight and would like to know what you did to gain weight? I read your story and it resonates with me and my past and read that a trick of yours to get curves was to eat 1/3 jar of nut butter each morning 🙂

    Could you tell me how many tablespoons that was so I can try that trick… thanks!

    Kindly,
    Crystal

  1355. Julia Berkowitz says

    Hi Katie!
    I love your recipes and website. I would like to invite you and a guest to attend our chocolate event, The Chicago Artisan Chocolate Festival which also includes Artisanal Foods and Wine Tasting in Chicago April 16th & 17th. We would be honored to have you and to hear your thoughts on the event. We are also donating a portion of our ticket proceeds to Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/BearNecessities). Please let me know if you are interested. For more information: http://www.fineartisanevents.com/choc/

  1356. Kim says

    I just came across your website when I googled black bean brownies. I’ve made your recipe and it was delicious! My children loved it too! I then looked at the many other recipes on your site that I want to try next…Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are next! You are obviously a smart young woman. Thank you for this great website. Wishing you an abundance of success and joy!

  1357. Nicole says

    Help! I made the cookie dough dip for a party and now the party has been cancelled. Can I freeze it? How long will it be good in the refrigerator? It is awesome, by the way!

  1358. Luci says

    Love your site Katie and love chocolate too. Could you elaborate on the brands of chocolate you use? Some chocolate has added nasties! Am trying to stick with a sugar free diet……but your choc recipes are making me drool! Chocs no doubt agree with your metabolism…..they don’t with mine and my age is against me too!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Search bar is on the right-hand sidebar on her desktop site. Or the three bars at the top right on mobile.

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  1360. Stephanie Boyd says

    Hello, Katie! Let me say first, I am tempted to try your recipes, just looking at you! 🙂 You are so fit, and very pretty.

    I am a stay at home mom of 4 small kids, ages 7/4/2/11 wks, and have recently started branding my own kitchen tools. I started with a Creme Brulee Torch (I included a link so you could see it), and I was wondering if you would want to try one out for free? It would be my pleasure to gift this to you, and if you loved it and felt to mention it in any of your blog, I would be so appreciative and humbled. 🙂

    http://www.amazon.com/Torch-Cooking-Caramelizing-Toasting-Adjusts-Fires-Ergonomic-Design-Good/dp/B017L8MJL6/ref=sr_1_56?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1455582447&sr=1-56&keywords=cooking+torch

    Blessings,
    Stephanie Boyd
    Founder
    A Full Measure Market

  1361. JUDY STEWART says

    Katie, I JUST FOUND OUT MY SUGAR IS TOO HI.I HAVE TO WATCH MY CARBS.I LOVE CHOCOLATE AND P.B. I AM GOING TO LOOK FOR YOUR COOKBOOK.YOUR RECIPES FOR BROWNS YOU SAID TO US AGAVE. CAN IT BE A POWER LIKE(SPLENDA) OR DOES IT HAVE TO BE A LIQUID? THANK YOU. JUDY

  1362. Alexis says

    Hi there!

    I hope you are doing wonderful! I stumbled upon your blog a few years back and I have to say I am very happy I did I absolutely love your recipes! I am a distributor for an incredible new all natural age preventing hair care line called Monat. You’re probably wondering what makes it special, well knowing you cook vegan these product match very well! Well it’s our unique and patented blend of 11 botanical oils from around the world that come together to form the ideal combination to protect the hair from environmental distress, heat, UV, and increase manageability, shine, follicle density and promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. And yes that hair growth includes in male pattern baldness, alopecia, and hormonal imbalances by blocking DHT levels that cause hair loss. To make it even better we have proven all claims threw a third party trial at Princeton University. They are also sulphate, gluten, cruelty free and vegan!
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  1363. Liz Gaskill says

    Dear Katie,
    Every day that I crave a sweet, I thank my lucky stars for you and all your work on developing healthy sweets. I can now have sweets that are not only good tasting, but good for me.
    Thank you so much

  1364. Trudy King says

    I am looking for Katie Henderson. I can’t find your last name. I have her ‘Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe but don’t have the directions on how to assemble the coffee cake. Could you get that for me? Thank you Trudy

  1365. Daniel Bailey says

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  1366. beth says

    I have known and worked with many people with eating disorders. Without a doubt Katie is anorexic—despite her claims that she is not. She has all the hallmarks of a serious eating disorder. I would NOT want my young girls looking at this website—which is based on calories and fat rather than healthy, well balanced diets. Katie is a liar and a fraud and a publicity hound. There are SO many food bloggers out there—follow one that is intelligent and serious about health. Katie on the other hand likes to post pictures of herself in bikinis on her blog. Real classy.

  1367. Sandy says

    anorexic with a terrible boob job.You already look WAY older than you are because you starve yourself then give advice about eating healthy. You are as fake and phony as your tits

    • Random. says

      Sandy. bug off/ You bullied her about her Pinnaple muffins now your here? Whats you deal? and do not say t*ts its a gross word.

  1368. Beatriz Lirola says

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  1369. Renee Gorby says

    I just saw your cheesecake recipe using thin mint Girl Scout cookies. Taste of Home magazine is having a contest with Girl Scout cookie recipes. I think this is a winner – you may wish to enter it in the contest.

  1370. Sirlei Martin says

    Hi Katie,
    I love your healthy recipes, and that you include the nutritional facts in them. Could you please include the sugar content also? Being a mom, its nice to know how much sugar my kids are consuming. Thank you for considering it! Best, Sirlei Martin

  1371. Emily says

    Hello Katie,

    Wow – it’s amazing to see how hugely this blog has blown up over the years. I started following you almost 4 years ago, and while I was still amazed then, I’m even more amazed now! I often turn to your blog in my weight loss journey. Today, I am trying to adapt your cookie dough shake recipe to taste like a snickerdoodle, because those are my favorite types of cookies! I am changing the recipe enough that it will be original; however, I would wonder if you would approve of me posting my recipe on my blog, and calling it an adaptation of your original recipe with a link back to your recipe? Let me know if that is okay – I am early on in my blog hobby and am still learning all of the etiquette that goes along with that.

  1372. Anne says

    Hi Katie,
    Love your site! I am a weight watcher person. Darn WW–they have gone to a new point system called “Smart Points.” Sugar and sat. fat are big items in the point calculation. Any chance you will be moving to Smart Points?

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Yes, it looks like all of her recipes posted from around March 2016 onwards have smartpoints 🙂

  1373. Alan says

    Katie, you are amazing. Sweets are my weaknesses and your ideas are just heaven on earth. Thank you. Keep up the great work.

  1374. Andra says

    Can you please give normal portion sizes when you supply nutrition facts? Your Oatmeal Cherry Crumble Pie, for instance, has a serving size as 100 grams?? Who measures by grams? How many pieces do you cut your pie into is more the standard. I also would like to place my vote for adding the photo of the item on the recipe card! Helps immensely when you go to look thru your recipes later on – it “pops”!
    Thank you – looks delish!

    • Unofficial CCK Helper says

      Serving sizes are listed in the actual post if they’re not also on the nutrition page. Hope that helps!

  1375. A•J•S! says

    Hi Katie!!! I’m a 13 year old girl with a bunch of dietary problems including celiac disease, possible intolerance for dairy, and a lot more! Your website has givin me the knowledge that there are more ways to have chocolate and yummy food with out the dairy, processing , or gluten! Thank you so much Katie!!!!

  1376. Wellington says

    you are like, my food hero. sometimes your recipes get a bit complex and therefore expensive, but every time make one of your desserts I’m like ‘oommm so tasty’ and feel way better physically and mentally then I would if I had just eaten my usual cake-mix cake. Petition to make healthy ingredients cheaper? Yes??? I think so.

  1377. Sue says

    Your recipes look interesting but they aren’t printing on my almost-new laptop running current version of Microsoft Edge. The page comes up single-spaced – looks like programming text. Will try copying into a Word doc but seems a shame to not have immediate access to all these interesting recipes. This hasn’t happened on any other websites. Good luck!

  1378. Dennis says

    Katie, i have just started looking through you site and enjoying it tremendously. however, you are very confident of the nutritional information for the goodies on the site. it is my understanding the process of breaking everything down is fairly expensive. have your recipes really been tested or are the figures guestimates?

  1379. Ellen says

    Katie, PLEASE get rid of all these super irritating pop-ups!! I use to love going to your web sight everyday now I hate it.

  1380. Krista says

    Hi Katie!

    You are the BEST. I am on your site religiously! I have tried tons of your recipes and they are all such a great success and so yummy. I am celiac and lactose intolerant, so finding new recipes can sometime be difficult and discouraging, but I get so excited when I am searching through your recipes because I know I will find something amazing that I can enjoy 🙂

    Thank you for dedicating your time to food and to all of us!

    Krista

  1381. Joanne says

    Unfortunately I will have to stop viewing your posts if the Arm and Hammer ads continue to display on 1/3 of my screen with no way to delete them. I tried refreshing the page and they pop back up. It interferes with viewing and following a recipe. I’d send a screen shot but don’t know if that’s possible with an e-form.

  1382. Jen says

    You should make a recipe for cake batter pancakes!! Like your cake batter dip or milkshake but in a pancake form!

  1383. Sid Leake says

    I see by the dates on the posts, they’re old, some are really old. Just wanted to tell you my PT, Chris White, “Fit With Chris”, a 30+ guy who lives and breathes fitness 4% body-fat, surprised our network group here in Sugar Land, TX with 3 baking pans full of brownies. We couldn’t believe he was foisting them on us because he is so conscientious about eating right. We all guesses and guessed what they were made out of and he told us: black beans, gluten free. We freaked! Thanks for the recipe and it’s surprising to see such a young, attractive, svelt woman who’s a dessert/chocolate aficionado.

  1384. Demetrius Russell says

    I must meet or get in touch with Katie. I am in the process of developing a healthy edibles menu to introduce into Texas’ new Compassionate Use Program. This would help a lot of “patients” to not actually feel or be treated like patients. I believe this is a healthier and less frowned upon way of introducing a new form of medicine, so to speak.

  1385. Sara Solomon says

    Hi Katie,
    I am a health coach and occasionally include recipes in my blog. I would love to include with credit your recipe for mango sherbert for a post I am writing next week for Passover. It is my kids’ favorite dessert, and I know that my readers would also love to make it.

  1386. Susan J Duncan says

    I stumbled upon your site looking for galactasemic acceptable recipes and am grateful to see that some of your vegan recipes meet the restrictions. My grand daughter is a galactasemic–No Galactose! no dairy, it will kill her. Look it up, I do not exagerate, no enzyme to breakit down. So, I am grateful to find some recipes that will make cooking “goodies” possible. Thank you!

  1387. Michelle says

    I made the flourless chocolate blender muffins. They are delicious! My daughters loved them and so did their teacher! I’m going to make them for our staffroom treat this month. Thank you for the awesome recipes that taste good and are good for you.

  1388. Kiki Athanassouilas says

    Hi Katie,

    I’m a huge fan of your site – especially your Instagram 🙂

    I work at a startup called Meal Garden which aims to make planning healthy meals as easy as possible with scheduling and automatic grocery list features. We also have a health algorithm (developed by those who have PhDs in Nutrition) which scans through every recipe and provides nutritional analysis.

    I am the Marketing Manager and I’m trying to figure out the best way to increase our user base. I am looking for HEALTHY food bloggers who might be interested in working with us – my initial idea is for them to create healthy recipes for the site, and be paid each time their recipe gets scheduled/our users add it to their cookbook.

    Would you be interested in chatting further?

    Best,

    Kiki

  1389. Kathy says

    Katie,
    Loved your story. You are one of the lucky ones who discovered your career path early.
    College has you so busy taking classes many of which do not apply to your future needs.
    Baking another batch of Blender Brownies today. I used white kidney for the first batch and they were wonderful. I rinse the beans early several times then spread them out on a cookie sheet and cover with paper towels. There is no bean smell this way.

  1390. Patricia Garrett says

    Wow sweety…with all that sweet stuff, I wouldn’t be surprised if you became diabetic. Love some of your recipe’s but have to change a few things…I use soy and not tofu. Keep trying tofu but can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong to prepare.

  1391. Randi says

    Hi. I love your recipes and have made and recommended many of them; I tell people about your website all the time! But, recently, whenever I visit your website i am constantly being sent to the App Store to download one thing or another that I am not clicking on. I guess when I am swiping the page up or down there must be some ad somewhere that I am still not seeing, but this is becoming so frustrating I can’t even use the site anymore. Please fix this, I want to return!

  1392. Michelle says

    Hi Katie, I want to feature your blog on my website (www.michellevodrazka.com) as part of my favourite healthy food blogs list and would love to feature one of your favourite recipe photos in the post. If this is something that interests you, I would appreciate if you could email me a photo of your choice along with the recipe name. Thank you so much!

  1393. Rebecca says

    Love the recipes! My toddler eats the banana oatmeal cupcakes all the time. Please, please find a different plug-in for your newsletter popups. I’ve closed that pop-up no less than a dozen times this morning alone. GAHHHHH, I just had to do it again just to write this comment. Please let me browse your website in peace after opting out of your newsletter.

  1394. Cheryl Eiduke says

    I tried the black bean chocolate brownies. I didn’t have a food processor so the textures were off. As you noted. I told everyone they were chocolate oatmeal bars. Everyone said to make them again. I never told anyone they were gluten free made with beans

  1395. Scott Flear says

    Hey Katie,

    I was doing some research on Body Building and stumbled across your site.
    I noticed a great collection of guest blog posts, very informative.
    Are you still considering guest blog posts? I’d love to contribute to your blog!
    Some article titles for your consideration:

    The 9 Benefits of a High Protein Diet
    How Flexible Dieting Can Save Your Life
    Why dieting isn’t sustainable
    The Research Behind Whey Protein

    If none of them take your fancy let me know what kind of topics you would like.
    My best work has been published and shared by industry experts like Layne Norton:

    Either way, keep up the great work with the site!

    Best,

    Scott

  1396. Diana says

    Hi Katie, I love your blog and cookbook! I don’t know how often you’re able to take requests, but if you could come up with recipes for any of the following dishes, that would be amazing!
    Desserts
    -Pfeffernusse cookies, baklava, homemade Hanuta (a German candy wafer), different baked doughnut variations (eggnog, pfeffernusse, cookies ‘n cream, mint, etc.), bubblegum or butterscotch ice cream
    Other
    -naan, tomato bread, rainbow bread, onion pie, various savory pies/tarts
    Thanks for sharing your culinary creations with your readers.

  1397. Emili says

    Love your blog!!!!
    The other day I swear I saw a recipe for a cheesecake with tofu in it. Now I can’t find it anywhere! I bought the tofu and cream cheese but can’t find the recipe. Can you point me in the right direction? Maybe I saw it somewhere else… Hmmm

  1398. Emili says

    Just wondering: did you have a cheesecake recipe that had tofu as an ingredient? I thought I saw a recipe recently and I went out to buy the ingredients now I can’t find the recipe. Please let me know if you have one. I might have saw it elsewhere but I thought it was yours.

  1399. Oshri says

    Hey Katie!

    I’m am LA-based artist and animator and thought you would enjoy this short animation I recently finished about vegan/vegetarian eating and the environment:

    Please feel free to share it with anyone you believe would appreciate it.

    Thank you for what you’re doing.

    All the best,

    Oshri

  1400. Donna says

    I cannot get your recipes to match the nutritional information you provide. I have tried 3 different calculators and none of them are close! This information is critical! Can you tell me how you arrive at your nutritional info?

  1401. Christy says

    I came across your website a few days ago and I’m hooked !!! You are seriously inspiring and I’m so grateful I found your page ! I love the post you wrote about how much you eat in a day . I spent most of my 20’s with an eating disorder and was so scared of food and calories and went through years of counselling. On my 29th birthday I decided enough was enough , I was not going into my 30s with an eating disorder . I’m turning 31 next weds and I’m almost 2 years “free” from disordered eating and thinking. I eat chocolate everyday and eat intuitively without counting or obsessing . When I saw your daily calorie intake it made me smile . I now focus on real food and … chocolate . Hehehehe. Thank you for what you do ! I’m so excited to try more of your recipes , I’m making the miso soup tonight and I made your 3 ingredient pancakes for my boyfriend and I for breakfast! 🙂 xoxo Christy

  1402. Gretchen says

    Hi Katie,
    I would like to use your smoothie popsicle recipe in a small article I’m writing for a publication called Austin Woman (Austin, Texas). Would you be willing to share a photo of the pops for this piece, too? My deadline is Wednesday this week. Thank you very much. It’s a great recipe.
    Best,
    Gretchen

  1403. Susan says

    Hi Katie,
    I don’t know if you have heard or know of the Instant Pot (no not that kinda of pot ;-). I am hoping you have, just look at it on Amazon. If so, have you tried any desserts in it ? I know cheese cake is a big deal for followers of the instant pot, I am not a cheesecake fan. I have made rice pudding that does tap dances on your palate. My question is do you have one, if so, can you share any recipes? Thanks, Susan

  1404. Kathy says

    Hello from Northern Ca
    I hope you can help me; I will try to make intro short. My parents are in a care home, Mom’s 95 and Dad will soon be 94. They reside at a local care home —- because they strongly dislike the food that is served I take lunch to them at least 3 times a week. Mom is at the point where she doesn’t want to eat- –nothing tastes good and she is not hungry. Dad still has a healthy appetite if I bring the food.
    I have tried to find proteiN bars but as you have stated they are quite expensive and Mom doesn’t like chocolate and being aprevious peanut butter fan before…… she now does not want the PN butter taste in the bars. Do you have a recipe for a bar that would fit what she possibly might eat. She is slowly starving herself and is down to 90 lbs. I do realize her time may be near but I want to be there for her any way I can. I hope this all makes sense and you can help somehow…. I love to cook but just don’t have th,e time to experiment.
    Thank you, Kathy W

  1405. Kaylee says

    Hi for the healthy nutella recipe, is there another nut to use instead of the expensive hazelnuts? Thanks.

  1406. Michelle Burnett says

    Katie, Thank you for the great recipes. Have you noticed that all the posts in this comment section are printed twice? Also, my computer freezes up EVERY time I am at your site and it does this multiple times in say, a 15 min. period and even though I am subscribed to your weekly recipe emails, I get the pop up inviting me to subscribe about once a minute which causes the screen to darken for about 15 seconds.. I hope you have some solutions to these things. They are maddening. Your website is really enjoyable but would be so much more enhanced if these things were corrected. Thanks

  1407. Mohamad Reza says

    Hi
    I hope you fine.
    My business in Iran some related with your activity and business.
    I’m exporter of dried fruits in Iran (Ariatac company). as you know Iran is origin of some dried fruits like Dates, Raisins, Figs, Pistachio…
    Our main exporting is Dates.
    I’m really like to corporate with a partner in Canada or USA , for Dates and also Dates balls (Bliss balls) or any other assorted Dates by your idea. (I attach some photos)
    Please advise me, what is your idea?
    Also do you like corporate with me in this way?
    In my opinion this will be great product in market.
    I think you know some companies who produce this product in your country. We could work on same product , even better that other companies. Because you are expert in food health, and this is big advantage.
    Please write me your idea about market for this product and what do you think for corporation.
    * I should mentioned it; our Dates kind (Sayer Dates) taste is really like chocolate, and could make a new chocolate products too!
    Thanks and best regards
    Mohamad
    email: info@ariatac.com
    skype: ariatac
    mobile: (viber, telegram, whatsapp) 00989163515877
    Thanks again.

  1408. Kelly Taylor says

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    THE VEGAN COOKBOOK by Jack Truman has just been released on Smashwords, and will be in other online distribution channels shortly. The new Ebook is a compilation of 497 plant based family recipes compiled over Jack’s lifetime. Here’s a link to the Free Ebook for your review.

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    For a limited time, the entire cookbook is available online for free. Feel free to view, enjoy and share this free ebook with your community, friends and family.

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  1409. Nicole Meller says

    Hi Katie,

    I hope you’re well!

    Just wanted to get in touch about Volvic Touch of Fruit’s #RevealYourFlavour revelation campaign and so we’d love to send you some new Volvic Touch of Fruit bottles for you to taste and refresh you in this humid weather!

    It would be great to get a short blog post from you, detailing a little revelation of your own/something your readers don’t yet know about you, with the hashtag #RevealYourFlavour so if you’re happy to receive the new flavours, please let me know your address so I can get a box sent out to you!

    Best wishes,
    Nicole

  1410. Jane Grasso says

    Love that your recipes include nutritional information and are pretty much healthy enough to indulge in even when on a restrictive diet — I have to keep my sodium low. Looking forward to the zucchini boats and I may make those zucchini brownies too.
    One other bit of info you might include would be how long a baked item is generally good for, like the brownies. Some baked items require quicker consumption than others.
    Thanks for the great recipes.

  1411. Swati Bhandary says

    Hey, Just making sure that you got my mail. I had still love to send you an article about Health and wellness. If you are interested in publishing guest post then please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Swati.

  1412. Deirdre says

    Have you tried the Lara Bar Bites? Would you consider figuring out a homemade recipe for those so I don’t go broke. The ingredients seem simple enough to mess around with to figure out the ratios. I’m currently eating the mint chocolate truffle bites and they are so amazing! I love your blog and cookbook.

  1413. Lynne says

    Hi, I receive your newsletter, but as a UK resident I am sometimes unsure of ingredients.
    Are the black beans you use the ones known in the UK as black turtle beans?
    I think applesauce is just stewed apple (no additions) – is that right?
    Thanks, Lynne.

  1414. Doug Loft says

    Hi,
    My name is Doug and I am a blogger outreach specialist for EAK Digital . We are a digital marketing agency based in London, UK.

    We came across your blog and were impressed with the quality of your site, it’s a site that we would love to collaborate with on our clients work. We run mainly SEO driven digital campaigns for our clients with between 20 – 25 blogger outreach campaigns at any one time, the majority of our clients are based in the US, UK and Australian markets.

    We can offer you a fixed payment of $125 for each link placement placed in a new article.
    Looking forward to hearing from you

    Thanks and speak soon
    EAK Digital Blogger Outreach Team

  1415. Chris says

    I’m not seeing comments from guys other than for sales pitches and technical jargon, so let me just throw it out there….this is totally incredible! I’m a bodybuilder and Personal Trainer in training. I love how so many of your recipes are actually healthy! I will absolutely be recommending them to clients! Anyway, I thought you should know that your work is so good that I am incorporating some of your recipes into my own daily nutritional plan. Why? They are perfect for building muscle and satisfying my never-ending sweet tooth! A new Canadian fan and follower…Chris

  1416. Tia Rambaran says

    I just want to say that I’ve followed you FOREVER!! From your earliest start until now. So…I want to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS. And I also want to tell you to ignore all the jealousy! Girls will always hate you just because you’re pretty, witty, healthy, and can bake like a pro.

    For me, you’re an amazing inspiration! 🙂 So please keep doing what you do! Woohoo!

  1417. Faizan says

    Hi,

    My name is Faizan and I work with few clients in different industries.

    I need a sponsored post on your website and I will pay you through PayPal.

    Please tell me how much do you charge per post?

    Looking forward to hear from you soon.

    Regards.
    Faizan

  1418. Tyler Mariani says

    Good Morning Publisher,

    I am emailing you today in order to follow up once more on that CPL Crown Atlantic Offer, I already brought up briefly. Once again I think that this agreement could earn your site a ton of passive revenue as well as really help a lot of your viewers. I think it is quite clear that these banners would be a perfect fit on your site or in your newsletters because of the type of audience that your site successfully attracts every day. Take a look at the attached agreement and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about its content,
    Please get back to me if this is something that you are at all interested in and once again thank you for your time and have a wonderful day,

  1419. Jules Delay says

    Hi Katie,

    I work with a world famous organic chocolate brand: we’ve got an amazing opportunity we thought you’d love!

    If you’d like to know more, please email me (jules.delay@edelman.com)

    Best wishes

    Jules

  1420. Katie Sanson says

    My name is Katie and I’m a “Chocoholic”! I love that I found this recipe and your blog! From one Katie to another, “I’d DIE without cHoCoLaTe!!! ?

  1421. ALAN says

    Hi, I was wondering why you don’t use the word Referee? You use Vegan alot ,but not that. It is a new word used for people who have a Refined Sugar-Free life-style. It combines the first and last word, or that is what my friends in school always tell me.
    BTW, L-O-V-E your blog! It rocks \(^o^)/

  1422. Corley Amber says

    Hello Katie I enjoyed your blog. Very detailed and nicely designed with quality information on how to live healthier. Please Katie I have a GREAT offer for you. Please contact me via my email and let’s talk it out! Thanks

  1423. Tara says

    Hi, I can’t find any email info on this website so I guess I’ll just comment here. I am making the Frosted Lemon Donut recipe in the cookbook right now and I have enough batter for double the amount of donuts the book mentions! Not the worst thing in the world, but I just thought I would let you know!

  1424. Charlie says

    What happened? The no bake pineapple pie never solidified. I used the exact same ingredients that you are showing in your blog. How does this liquid coconut milk ever work? What a waste of time and money.

  1425. janice kenefick says

    Hi Katie
    I’m so glad to see the younger generation concerned and doing something to get animals out of their diets. I found your blog encouraging and enlightening. I’m 63 and converting to a plant based diet. I’ve been vegetarian and ate vegan when possible before that. My husband enjoys old fashioned British cooking so it has been a challenge to find things he likes too. Your recipe section has given me some ideas.
    All the best in the good work you do!

  1426. Vivian says

    Is there a way your popup that asks if we want to sign up for your free healthy recipes could have an option that says “Thanks. I already receive it.” That way we wouldn’t have to close it off each time we visit a new page.

  1427. Caroline says

    Hello Katie!

    Not every food lover is able to earn money from their passion… the same is true for food bloggers…

    Share My Table is a brand new company that gives customers the opportunity to discover and book a culinary experience with a cooking lover, at home or at the host’s place, but also learn about the culture in a welcoming environment.

    Share My Table provides an easy way for people to monetize their cooking passion and showcase it to an audience of millions. Any kitchen and dining table can become the next trendy restaurant. Home chefs can list their table and meals for different dates and different pricing. Through the website or the mobile apps, people can book a table on the go and meet the home chefs and other people for a unique social and cooking experience.

    We are very interested by your blog and your recipes! We would love to collaborate with you in order for this original concept to grow and reach a much larger audience. Would you be interested in joining this adventure by trying our platform and share your experience with your readers so they can also become home chefs and earn money from it?

    We could write a blog post to present Share My Table and you could display it on your website, what do you think about that?

    Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions in the meantime and we are very looking forward to hearing from you!

    Best regards,
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    http://a-table.co/

  1428. Caitrin McCormick says

    I am a sixty five year old woman that has had type 1 diabetes for 47 years. I just found your blog and I wonder why it took me so long to discover such a great site!!! I find it difficult to find healthy and yummy recipes, I will be sharing it with my friends. Thank you.

  1429. bermuda shorts says

    Hi Katie- I have just stumbled upon your post and I love your recipes and your indomitable spirit. Please continue ignore all the negativity that may come your way- it is usually a reflection of the other person’s jealousy/feelings of inadequacy. It is so unfortunate that we still live in a world where we tear each other down as women, and people in general and see each other as competitors, and not as fellow journeymen all on this one planet together… I especially enjoyed the fact that you have a link on your website for others that might want to start a blog. That was lovely. Keep up the good work and wish you continued good health!

  1430. Sharon Schroeter says

    You have such great recipes! Is there any way to increase the protein in your Healthy Chewy Granola Bars?
    Thanks,
    Sharon

  1431. Jackie Gest-Easton says

    I love your oatmeal breakfast cakes. I was wondering if you ever tried substituting pumpkin for the bananas? Do you think it would be equal quantities? Since pumpkin isn’t as sweet do you have to add more sweetner? I just sounded kind of good with fall coming on.

  1432. Abby Herber says

    I wanted to reach out on behalf of Blue Apron, as they love your site and wondered if you were interested in a posting a review in exchange for free product! Is this something you would be interested in? Additionally, do you have gift guides or anything coming up in Q4 we could take advantage of? Looking forward to hearing back from you!

  1433. Joseph Briggs says

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    • Julie Dove says

      Hi, I’m the media director for Chocolate Covered Katie. Please feel free to email me at chocolatecoveredmedia at gmail if interested in a media kit or to talk more about doing a possible sponsored post. Thanks!

  1434. Chanie Kreisel says

    Dear Katie,
    (1) I’m allergic to chocolate. Can I substitute with carob powder?
    (2) Exactly how does a spaghetti squash look like? I live in Israel. I don’t think I ever saw spaghetti squash here. Can a different squash be substituted?

    Thank you!

  1435. Claudine says

    Katie, i think you are the woman for this task. i love the Pearsons Nut Roll but choose not to eat it for the obvious reasons of the undesirables inside. Do you think this is a copycat item you may be interested in taking on? i trust you explicitly and have had wonderful results with your recipes. thank you for that!

  1436. Lauri says

    Hi Katie!
    I just have to tell you something!! Ever since I made my first batch of black bean browines, my husband keeps wanting me to bake more! One time I quadrupled your recipe and made a half sheet cake pan full! I shared them, even during our FARMERS MARKET in town, I go to buy produce, but do not, and am not able to have my own booth. I would cut up a brownie into 4 small pieces, wrap it up and make a copy of your recipe to take with me. I would ask them do you like brownies? Oh YES!! they would try, and try and figure out?? one said is there CAROB? no, coconut? cocnutoil,yes.
    then they LIKED them, and handed them the recipe, could not believe it!! I bought a 10# can of black beans as it was cheaper than buying small 15 oz cans. so, some of my people in my small town have your recipe, along with your website, in hopes of sending more people your way!! I am so happy, and thought you would like to know. I have to be careful, as much as I LOVE LOVE chocolate like you do, I am diabetic, and need to watch sugars and especially carbs. I also have severe arthritis in my hips and back, thus not able to have a booth at market.
    Just wanted to share with you about the black bean brownies. I also add about a cup of coconut finely shredded, and try to make it like a mounds bar! Thankyou for all your great ideas, recipes and really appreciate all the effort you put into your site. You are awesome!!

  1437. Leo sung says

    hello pretty Katie,can you give me your number or wechat ?my wechat is 525170964. my name is Leo come from china。 We can be friends?

  1438. Cassie says

    Do you really have dessert every day? I would love to. I’m obsessed with baking, but I know I will be huge if I do! Only problem is that I am obsessed with baking… I just think to myself, if I’ve eaten way too many desserts, Katie manages it and she’s super skinny!

  1439. Gretchen Shelly says

    Hi Katie, My spouse and I love your dessert recipes and would like to purchase your breakfast cookbook. However, we are boycotting PayPal at this point, I’m sure you read the news…. Is there some other way I can pay?

  1440. Mary says

    Katie – you are such an inspiration! As a writer, a blogger, a foodie, and just a good person. I hope you know what a wonderful role model you are to many people! Keep up the good work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

  1441. sharon tracy says

    Hi Katie,
    I am a fellow entrepreneur who sells everything chocolate! Your background sounds so interesting –
    I started my little but happily growing company about 5 years ago and still going strong.

    We sell happiness. Every time someone receives My Cup of Cake™ – they tell us it’s a mini celebration.
    One delightful cup of cake serves 2-4 people and it’s an instant yum moment.

    Its just as fun making it as it is eating it. And what a great gift – move over soggy fruit and welcome a warm fluffy fresh Belgian chocolate soufflé cake you make in minutes.

    Let me know if you want Nashville to try a bite out of something new!

  1442. mamakovi says

    Can you show a picture of the Stevia you use. When you look in the stores or on-line there are way too many options and I’d like to use what you use in my recipes. (Which are all quite good by the way – you’ve got me hooked)

  1443. Stephanie Phelan says

    Ms. Katie,
    So I am fairly young and I LOVE to bake, especially healthy desserts, however, I have several GI problems and as a result added sugar is a no-no. I’ve been trying to make a really delicious blueberry muffin to no avail. I can manage making one but it’s never as moist as I’d like. Walmart has started a no sugar added line and their blueberry muffins (and everything else are amazing). I know the Walmart ones are not vegan but could you help me decipher how to make the ultimately moist and delicious no sugar added blueberry muffins – vegan or no?

  1444. Maria says

    I just finished baking my Healthy Oreos.. They came out perfect and they taste DELICIOUS.
    I was looking for a healthy recipe for Chocolate Wafer Cookies and could not find anything without butter, until I came across your recipe for Healthy Oreos and this was my lifesaver. I made them wider and thinner and left them in the oven 15 minutes and got my Chocolate Wafers that I was looking for. THANKS SOOO MUCH!!! I will try the real Healthy Oreos very soon and the Black Bean Brownies. ( I watch what I eat because of my high cholesterol.). By the way, how long can I keep Healthy Nutella.in the fridge?

  1445. Dennis says

    re: refined low sugar chocolate cake
    this applies to many of the items i bake. i can never get enough chocolate and so with many recipes, i throw a handful of chocolate chips into batter. unfortunately, the chocolate chips seem to sink to the bottom and so with the refined low sugar chocolate cake, they turned into a chocolate bottom crust; interesting concept but not the intention of the recipe :o[ any suggestion on how to keep the chips from sinking?
    thank you,
    D.
    PS the cake is wonderful, but chocolate sauce is a must!

  1446. Betty says

    I’ve been making your recipes for a long time now (except for the chick pea marshmallow fluff– I’m a little scared of that one). My kids LOVE your stuff! I find myself scrolling down, praying, “please don’t use chick peas, please don’t use chickpeas…” ? We like them in salty dishes, but Im scared to use them in baked products.

  1447. Anne-Marie says

    Hey there!
    I love your blog! And yes, I am one of the ‘silent readers,’ although I do have many of your recipes that I plan to make soon!! 🙂 I am an avid “healthy” cook (that said, I am also so inspired by Nigella Lawson and her laid-back approach, too!). Anyway, will you new e-book be a hard-copy cookbook, sometime? I hope so!

    • Chocolate Covered Katie says

      Hi, and thank you so much for such kind words :). I really wish the book could be hardcover, but unfortunately it just didn’t happen this time. The closest option to an actual hardcover is many readers are printing it out so they have a “hard” copy they can hold in their hands!

  1448. Darlene Kline says

    Hello! I ordered the new breakfast cookbook for 19.99 on January 30 through PayPal. Can you please tell me how to access the book I purchased? I never received an email or information on how to access it now that I purchased it. Thank you

  1449. Christina Muscat says

    Hi Katie and greetings from the island of Malta! My compliments on your site, it’s fun and like a healthy food bible! You seem ikel such a sweet girl and I’m happy for your success. I enjoy making some of healthy your tasty desserts and you explain well and I find every recipe entertaining to read too ! Keep up the grreat work 🙂

  1450. Patti Hoffmann says

    I am in my mid-sixties would prefer to have a physical cookbook. I like to browse recipes in a real book. Is there such a thing? I am not very electronic savvy. I don’t even own a smart phone and not sure how the ebook works. How much is it? My son’s girlfriend is vegetarian and I might like to get one for her.

    • Julie Dove says

      Hi, we so wish there could be a physical book! The closest we could do is send you a pdf version that you can print. But sadly there isn’t an actual hard copy of this one. We wish there could be!

  1451. Jessavel Rubite says

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  1452. Debby says

    I suggest this though for the health of all people that think if something says “sugar-free” that it is unharmful to their glucose control….think again. Being a type 1 diabetic and teaching high school nutrition I know a lot of people think many foods are good for them that really are not. Come so called “sugar-free{ cookies, candies, and ice-creams almost always have more fat, calories and carbohydrates than if the food had not used chemical ingredients. All foods are either: 1: a fat, 2l a protein, or 3; a carbohydrate. ALL carbohydrates will raise glucose levels. Do no label any recipe as “sugar-free” if it includes any of these ingredients: flour, fruit (especially dried fruit which is a lot worse for a body than fresh fruit), milk, fruit juice, sucrose (table sugar), fructose (fruit sugar), maltose, barley malt, dehydrated cane juice, golden sugar, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, confectioner’s sugar, maltose, carob syrup, galactose, or any form of syrup. When you look at the nutrition list on a product look for the carbohydrate count. Any form of the listed sugars above should show up on the nutrition facts. And if something says “lower in sugar” or “lower in fat” ask yourself…. “Lower in what ___” Yes the product maybe lower in sugar than a pop-tart but still has as much sugar as a doughnut. The words “all natural” is another misleading phrase. I once caught someone selling “sugar-free” ice-cream in a convenience store but this ice-cream did not had a nutrition label or list of ingredients on it. I called the Food and Drug association and three days later the ice-cream was not there and has not returned and that was twelve years ago. Use you knowledge for better health.

    9 more rows, 1 more column

  1453. Danielle Thompson says

    Hi I love your blog so much, and find you so inspiring. I’ve recently become intolerant towards refined sugars, and i’m vegan and gluten free, and have been struggling with finding good chocolate bars that don’t use refined sugar. Do you have any good suggestions for me? Any would be really helpful!

    Thank you so much in advance

    Cheers

    -Danielle

  1454. Kishawnie Neal says

    Hello I was wondering what “T” stands for and also coconut oil cannot be used as a substitute for coconut butter correct, or it can?

  1455. Lynne Thomas says

    Hi Kate,
    What grocery store did you find the pasta. O’s seemed to be MIA in most stores . Can you help?

    Thanks Lynne

  1456. Krista says

    I made the banana bread in a 23.5×13.3x7cm loaf
    Pan and the bread came out raw in the middle. I put it back in the over for 10 more minutes and then another 10 minutes and it’s still raw & gooey. Did I do something wrong or is it supposed to be like that? I love all your recipes!! Thank you.

    • Jason Sanford says

      I’m not sure what size pan that is. But for the cooking time to correlate to the correct time, the pan size specified in the recipe should be used. Oven calibration is also important. Hope that helps!

  1457. Teresa says

    Katie have you ever tried making homemade nut milk? I’ve been trying it and was wondering if you had any advice.

    • Jason Sanford says

      She has a nut milk recipe in her cookbook. If you don’t want to buy the book, I know she is also planning on posting a homemade nut milk tutorial later this year, and there are also many homemade almond milk tutorials done by other bloggers. Or you can get the book from the library too 🙂
      Jason (media relations)

  1458. Nina simone says

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  1459. Brittany Bly says

    Hi Katie,
    Sorry to message you here. I can’t seem to find a way to contact you directly, even on facebook!
    I love your Unicorn Dip Recipe + Unicorn Cheesecake Bars Recipe and included them in this round up:

    https://popshopamerica.com/blog/15-unicorn-recipes-that-will-make-you-squeal-with-joy/

    I just wanted to make sure that you are happy with the post and that your awesome recipe was credited properly. There are 2 click through links to you, no affiliate links anywhere! Please let me know if you need any changes and if you like the round up please share it!

  1460. Virginia L says

    Has there been a change? The website is SO much easier to navigate now. My computer is old and formerly, I could only use the site for a few moments before computer would freeze and need to re-boot. I could not use CCK very much because it was so difficult. That does not seem to happen now.

    • Jason Sanford says

      So so happy to hear this! We have been working on the site (as well as having a very skilled developer work on it, and we are extremely grateful for all his help). We’re still working on some things, so hopefully it will get easier and easier to navigate as the months go on.

      Jason (media relations)

  1461. Zainab says

    Hi,

    Hope you are doing great well.

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    Looking for your kind reply.

    Best Regards,
    Zainab

  1462. Erick says

    I love chocolates. And according to the images you posted. I felt like eating all of the chocolates. Enjoyed it.

  1463. Marie Feldman says

    Hi,
    I am a fan and enjoy your chocolate recipes! I am on the board of the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia and we are having a fund raiser on October 20th. Lat year we raised over $200,000 for the homeless and abandoned dogs and cats in our community.
    Would you consider donating a signed book for our silent auction?
    thank you for your time and delicious recipes!
    Marie Feldman

  1464. Susan Guthrie says

    Hi Katie, I really like the recipes that use bananas as a base since it’s much healthier than using traditional recipes. I have a new health problem caused from medications I have taken for several other maladies. Because of the colitis, my doctor has put me on a diet on which I cannot have bananas. Is there anything that I can substitute for the bananas in your wonderful recipes? Thanks

  1465. Valerie H says

    Hi Katie!
    I love your blog and recipes, but I am now confronted with a challenge: my youngest son has many allergies, including CHOCOLATE ? eggs, Coconut, nuts (except almonds), and most fruit. I am trying to adapt recipes but I’m having a hard time knowing what to substitute for Coconut oil and coconut butter. Do you have any suggestions?

    • Jason Sanford says

      It definitely depends on the recipe as to what would be the right sub for those ingredients. Do you have a specific recipe you were wanting to adapt? Certainly for the chocolate, carob would be the first sub I’d say to try.

  1466. Liora Reiken says

    Hi
    I’m interested in starting a club at my school called Baking for
    Change. We will not have access to a microwave, fridge, or oven, and I
    was wondering if you had any recipes that don’t need a microwave,
    oven, or fridge or know how to find them.
    Thanks so much

  1467. Sue Key says

    Hiya Katie
    Thank you so much for the Almond Milk recipe. I am going to try it tomorrow. I don’t buy it from the supermarkets because I read a report that each carton only contains about 6 almonds and the rest is water. What a rip off. Soooooo, I shall be making my own now thanks to you. I am lactose intolerant so only use lactose free milk for porridge etc but use Soy milk for my latte !!!!

  1468. alishba says

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  1469. Bee says

    As someone who has truly struggled with anorexia, I find your “Chocolate Covered Katie Anorexic” hyperlink and title to be quite insulting and offensive, along with your post on eating disorders. You are hurting people who have endured something you do not even understand.

    • Vicki says

      I understand your feelings, due to your struggles. As I say to others, just don’t read it or watch it. I have same issues with cancer, and it really doesn’t bother me when reading some things. We have our issues, but others don’t understand really. Keep your stress down, and just don’t read that part. No worries.

  1470. Vicki says

    Dear Katie,
    I follow you almost daily for better recipes for myself, and others like me. I have a rare cancer, and am pretty restricted i.e., low to no carbohydrates, high good fats, very low sugar content. It sometimes is difficult to find and/or make up recipes due to this.
    I am currently in Reno, NV, as I traveled from East to West coast to a special cancer center, all integrative meds. I told all the other patients about your website and they are carefully looking through it. Most of them already knew about your website.

    All of us are told to follow a Keto Diet for our cancer. I know you develop Paleo mostly, which is close to Ketogenic, but we need lower sugars of any type and the carbs.

    Could you possibly start including Keto recipes? Thank you for considering.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Sending you so many well wishes. I will definitely make the suggestion to Katie to add more Keto recipes to her site. I’m not exactly sure what is or isn’t okay on the diet, but I guess we need to research it!

  1471. Cathy Bodell says

    Katie – can you recommend a good, tasty brand of gluten free pasta? Everything I’ve tried either tastes awful or the texture is awful. Thanks.

  1472. Judy Kallmeyer says

    Katie, you are a woman after my own heart. I once saw a t-shirt that said,”Hand over the chocolate and no one gets hurt.” I thought it was the greatest.
    I am wondering if you have a recipe for no sugar added chocolate bars that uses butter instead of coconut oil. I am desperate for chocolate and am diabetic, so the regular bars are out for me. The ones with artificial sweeteners disagree with me. But I can use stevia and use Stevia in the Raw. Any ideas for me? Can I exchange butter for the coconut oil in your Homemade Chocolate Bars and if so, how much should I use.

    Thanks for your help!
    Judy K

    • Jason Sanford says

      It definitely sounds like a do-able idea and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. I would melt the butter first and then use the same amount as it calls for oil.
      Be sure to report back if yo try!
      Jason

  1473. Cathie Ochoa says

    I don’t know how to contact you. I would love to publish some of your recipes on my website, with appropriate credit, of course. How do I go about doing this? My site is not published yet, but I will have a page on healthy food, with a section on easy snacks and treats, and you are the best at that! Can I just link back to your website, or do you not allow this at all? Please let me know, I want to publish my site soon.

  1474. Jocelyn says

    Thank you so much for this blog. My daughter has severe eczema caused by an allergy to dairy and eggs. Your blog helped me feed her delicious, healthy food that is similar to the food we can eat without these allergiess. In fact, these recipes are so good, we all eat them.

  1475. Taylor says

    Katie I have a question do you have a vanilla pudding recipe if not can you come up with a recipe for vanilla pudding

    Thank you

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  1477. Ivan says

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  1478. Jen says

    Katie,
    Just wondering if you would be able to come up with a recipe for the almond butter spread inside the Nature Valley Almond Butter Biscuits. I know you love chocolate, but I was looking for the regular almond butter spread not the cocoa almond butter.
    Thank you!

  1479. DB says

    I’m guessing this book is by a different Katie Higgins? I think the book may be linked to the wrong author:
    The Daniel Fast: The Ultimate Guide To The Daniel Fast

    • Jason Sanford says

      Thanks for the notice! We’ve had to ask them to remove that book before. Will do so again!

      Jason (media relations)

  1480. Kate says

    Is there one cook book or two? I feel like I saw something about a new cookbook and saw a different cover then the donuts… I am probably wrong but wanted to make sure…

    • Jason Sanford says

      There are two! The Hello Breakfast one is an ebook (with a printable pdf version), and that’s the one with the thin mint donuts, samoas donuts, melty vegan mozzarella, etc.

      Jason (media relations)

  1481. Sue Johnston says

    The gooey middle chocolate chip cookies were just what I needed on a cold English afternoon. I hadn’t used a box of marzipan I had bought for Christmas and voile! I had all the ingredients I needed. Used up some rice flour plus regular white flour,and some very dark brown sugar. Used parchment paper instead of greasing the cookie sheet and they turned out lovely! Thanks, I have enjoyed your recipes several times, keep up the good work!

  1482. Sue Key says

    Hiya Katie
    I am soooo happy to have found you.
    Too many foods I cannot eat now and I have read a lot of so called “healthy foods” and they look so boring don’t they? Then along you came ! I have to be honest and say what got me interested initially was the ALMOND MILK ! Particularly the various flavours. I tried the shop bought stuff and you may as well be drinking water. I only tried it once and threw the rest out. I later heard on a TV program that in each litre there is actually only around 4 almonds! What a croc.
    Anyway I made my first batch today. I did shirt cut a bit with soaking etc but wow, what a revelation. Absolutely NOTHING like that other rubbish. To sweeten it I added about a teaspoon of Queens pure vanilla (I thought about adding an actual pod but may try that next time)
    Anyway here is a photo and I am now making my overnight porridge. Porridge is one of my all time favourite foods !!
    Kind Regards

    Disley xx

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  1484. Alice says

    I just made the Chewy Healthy Granola Bars – Reader favorite recipe.
    My husband had a heart attack and we was looking for a healthy granola
    bar. When my niece sent me this recipe. Do I store them in the refrigerator,
    or leave them in the pan and cover them. I would appreciate some help.
    He says they are good. I put Olive Oil in them in place of the vegetable
    oil.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi Alice, I always refrigerate mine when I make them, for freshness. Hope that helps. Sending him well wishes!!! -Jason

    • Jason Sanford says

      The newer ones are SmartPoints (the ones that say smartpoints), but they haven’t been updated for freestyle. So freestyle would sometimes be even fewer points than what’s listed! 🙂
      Jason

  1485. Sydney says

    Hi,

    I currently run a baking/food blog called Cake Journal. (cakejournal.com)

    Are you accepting guest posts or articles?

    I’d love to write something for you and your readers.

    Can’t wait to hear back!

    Thanks,

    Sydney

  1486. - Joshua S. Cagasan! says

    Thank You for posting all these recipes! My sisters use them all the time! I just printed a whole bunch out!

    • Jason Sanford says

      We don’t have any popup ads running on the site and never have. Can you tell me what the ads you’re seeing are for?

      Jason (media relations)

  1487. Liz says

    Hey Katie,
    I use your site all the time for making last minute snacks for the kids (my own plus others) that I drive around to their various after school activities. We play a game where they have to guess the ingredients of whatever I have made that day. Some of the car favorites are paleo brownies, coconut crack bars, black bean brownies, and your chick pea blondies.. I particularly appreciate your recipes that come together in a food processor fast. Sometimes I forget about snacks until I literally have 15 minutes before I need to leave and your recipes have been a life saver on numerous occasions. So a big thank you!! If you are ever revamping your recipe index, I would LOVE to see a section on “fast food”.. Thanks again!!!

  1488. Janice Mastin-Kamps says

    I just purchased your breakfast ecookbook. My invoice # is 89186871. I would like a pdf copy.
    Thank you!

  1489. Tyffany says

    I couldn’t find a button to contact you, so I’ll leave my comment here. I don’t know if you’re aware, but your website recently got much slower to load, and the ads make the page jump around like one of those clickbait websites. I try to click on one thing and end up clicking something else. Just thought you’d like to know because your page has been more user-friendly in the past.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi, thanks so much for the feedback. We are working with an ad network to try and make the page load as quickly as possible while also trying to keep out spam ads. Katie and I don’t really have any control over how the ads are set up, so we will absolutely pass along your feedback to the network.

      Jason (media relations)

  1490. Leslie says

    Have just made the One Minute Chocolate Mug Cake as felt I needed an afternoon pick me up and I had no goodies in!. It worked and it was amazing. Thank you. Will be definitely having it again x

  1491. Shelagh says

    Hi there! I am a Registered Dietitian and recently started a website (www.RDapproved.com) and I am creating a recipe page that features some “RD approved” recipes and would love to feature some of yours in addition to their corresponding photos. I just wanted to ensure that I have adequate permission to do so. Thanks, Shelagh

  1492. Deesha Devnani says

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  1493. Michelle Greene says

    I am intrigued by your recipes!!! Are all your recipes Keto or Low Carb recipes? I don’t want to venture too far into your website exploring recipes until I know if they will prove to be off-limits for me or not. =0)

    Thank you!!

  1494. Rose Navatta says

    Just found your site Katie and so are not too familiar BUT Re your Black Bean Brownies, is there TRULY no egg in your recipe? I see no egg mentioned and am so surprised. Tell me pls why not?

  1495. Ken roth says

    Ms Higgins
    I tried your Roasted butternut squash recipe as published in the Asheville Citizens-Times. It was a failure. I have never roasted anything at 480 degrees. At 30 minutes the squash was done. The apples had burned and turned to mush. The dried cranberries had hardened and were uneatable. I question why you wanted this on parchment paper.

    Your thoughts please

    • Jason Sanford says

      The recipe says to start the vegetables when the oven is not preheated. If you baked it at 480 the whole time, then they definitely would burn. Katie’s recipe says to put the vegetables in an unpreheated oven and THEN turn it on to 480. Is that what the version of the recipe you saw said as well, or did it misprint the recipe?

  1496. David Berman says

    Hi Katie,
    Thank you very much for you Instagram/blog postings. I didn’t bake until your postings with simple ingredients and simple-enough steps even I could follow. Your creations are yummy. I do have two questions for you:
    1. You advise always putting to-be-baked goods on the middle rack. Does this also apply to convection toaster ovens that specifically have a ‘bake’ rack setting at the bottom?
    2. In some recipes (e.g. Mocha frap) you use instant coffee granules. Have you used/substituted drip coffee or ground coffee for the instant coffee granules, and if so, what was the conversion?
    Thanks again, please keep it up!
    -David

  1497. Shahbaz says

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  1498. Kate Gerry says

    Hi Katie I just bought your dessert cookbook on kindle. Is there an index page with all the recipes so that they can be scanned quickly? I see the different sections but it is slow scrolling through.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi Kate! Thank you so much for getting the book! There should be a table of contents at the very beginning (right before the start of chapter one). If your version is missing this (or if you find it missing any of the recipes Katie ever mentions as being in the book), definitely let me know! -Jason

  1499. dee says

    I have a question… how do you eat so much fibrous food daily, and not have health complications? Like once, I ate too much fiber daily for a bit less than a month straight (less than 30 days, >25g a day avg.), and then I was in and out of the hospital/generally in excruciating pain and immobile for month on account of a consequent partial intestinal blockage. Do you just drink a gallon of water too, to ease it out? I’d like to think I don’t just have a weak digestive system…

  1500. Stephanie DeMaurice says

    My daughter and I love to make your recipes. The one cake in the mug is the best. I have been making your recipes for 2 years now!

    Thank you ! you are beautiful
    Stephanie and Andrea

  1501. Noji says

    I would like to see apple donuts-Katie style. And possibly a sweet potato frosting. Look forward to future recipes.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Apple donuts and sweet potato frosting sound amazing! Until Katie comes up with a recipe, I’d try her blueberry donut recipe and replace the blueberries with diced apples :).

  1502. veronica says

    Hi, it really is amazing what you achieve by eating one of the most delicious and beneficial foods in the world, such as chocolate, I am going to put your advice into practice. Thank you very much, you are my inspiration.

  1503. Sarah says

    Katie, your blog is such an inspiration. 8 years ago when I started thinking about creating a blog, yours was the first blog I was reading that inspired me to create my own! So glad to see how successful you have become!

  1504. Bev Rayburn says

    sometimes you buy a cookbook for one recipe. what page specifically is the vegan melty mozzarella on. I can’t find it.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi, emailing you the print version and the bonus pack ASAP! Let me know if you don’t see them within the next ten minutes.
      Jason (media relations)

  1505. Susan Moore says

    Love your recipes! But I haven’t figured out how to print the nutritional content when I print the recipe. Any suggestions?

  1506. Van Dyke Arlene says

    I entered the ingredients for the keto ice cream in my fitness pal and the carbs came up 15+ carbs. Where did you get your nutrition info?

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  1508. Aimee Kommini says

    Hi, I thought it was a book I ordered. I do not want to print all those pages. Is a hard copy available of healthy breakfast? Thank you,

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi, unfortunately not, but Katie definitely doesn’t want anyone stuck with a purchase they didn’t mean to get and she said to give you a full refund, no problem. She is so appreciative that you wanted the book in the first place if it had been available in hard copy. We really wish it could have been and were so disappointed when that couldn’t happen.
      Jason (media relations)

  1509. Cecilia Hasleton says

    Dear Katie,
    Thank you so much for this blog! I am constantly on the lookout for recipes that can be easily adapted for my family’s needs (I’m a vegetarian, my husband is allergic to onions and I try to feed my son a mainly processed sugar-free diet, except for desserts.) So this blog of delicious food that we can make and enjoy brings me so much joy! I’m so glad I found you. I’m inspired by your attitude toward and love for food.
    Sincerely,
    Cecilia Hasleton

  1510. Kenneth Fortes says

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  1511. nathalie says

    Katie,
    Thank you.
    Your healthy (vegan) alternatives to the baked yummy treats that my family were raised on are a Godsend. Thanks to the cookbook I received at Christmas I have been able to retire my fat & sugar filled cookie recipes and replace them with tasty alternatives that satisfy my newly adopted vegan WOE while keeping my ominvore hoard of 5 kiddos from becoming mutinous. The blueberry loaf, cinnamon rolls and lemon donuts are in such demand… the kids are asking for them!

    BTW… the blueberry loaf is just as good with rhubarb & strawberry from the garden as it is when made with blueberries.
    Thanks for all you do.
    Sincerely,
    Nathalie Creamer

  1512. alma angela says

    Hello.

    I am interested in writing a guest post for you blog. Are you currently accepting guest post.

    Regard’s Angela. For a guest post.

  1513. alina says

    How can you call this the “healthy” dessert blog when your recipes are full of either white sugar or other types of sugar? most recipes have equal parts sugar and flour which is insane! Katie you’re a total liar and deceiver in order to make money!

  1514. Jessica says

    I tried to making your keto chocolate chip cookies. I don’t know what I did wrong, but they didn’t flatten out like a cookie does when you bake it. Please help!

  1515. nathalie says

    Listen. I don’t want to fan-girl all over you, Katie… but your cookbook. Oh my goodness!
    I am about half way through making all 80 recipes. I have yet to hit on one that isn’t ending up in the “make this again” pile. My family love them all and your healthier alternatives have nudged old family favorites right out of the recipe index box! (Chocolate Pixies… I’m looking at you!)
    I’m bringing in samples to my co-workers and about half of them have gone out to get their own copies of your book. #worthit

    Ok, I gotta get back to my chocolate brownie waffles before they get cold. Thank you for all you do.
    -Mrs. Creamer

  1516. Amal BIGGERS says

    Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. I love these brownies. I was wondering if I could make these in muffin tins?

  1517. Sydney Crawford says

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  1518. Beth says

    I got an error message that I am blocked from your page! I was trying to post a comment; here is the error:
    Cloudflare Ray ID: 4feb1583899cc5d8 • Your IP: 2604:6000:1010:5a0:58cb:349a:fe14:8636

    I was posting on the blueberry banana bread and trying to add a photo since I made the bread. Otherwise, I was asking about wheat flour, but that’s it! Can you help?

  1519. Gary says

    Katie ..I don’t see anywhere in your recipe as to how long at 450 degrees your suggesting to bake a sweet potato. Please respond ASAP…I want to try it tonight.

    • Jason Sanford says

      Ads on sites nowadays are set up so they’re specific to the user. They are not set by the blog author. For example, go to any major clothing store website, click around a little, and then come back to this site (or another food blog) and click around a little here… you will almost assuredly see an ad for the website you were just on. It’s the same reason you are served targeted ads on faceook or instagram and other people won’t see the same ads as you. Katie definitely wouldn’t ever specifically place a greyhound ad on her site 🙂

  1520. Daniel simmons says

    I love your blog! Your outlook on eating seems very healthy and inspiring. I am transitioning into a healthy vegan diet and loving it…your blog is such a great resource and a lot of fun to read.

  1521. Kimmy says

    Hi Katie, fan of your website, however lately trying to print your recipes is not so much fun. The pictures and I’m assuming ads are all that show on the first page, you have to print 3 pages just to get the recipe….anyway this can get updated, it is such a pain to try to manipulate this to get it to print properly on one page. Thanks much!

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi Kimmy, we are so sorry for the trouble! It’s printing fine on our end so I don’t even know what could be going on. Katie is working with a developer on a full redesign to make the site MUCH more user friendly (faster loading, etc.) and we’re hoping to launch it in February. Hopefully the print issue you’re seeing is a temporary glitch and will fix itself before then, but no matter what it will be fixed soon, along with many of the other frustrating things about her website’s use-ability. 🙂
      Jason (media relations)

    • Jason Sanford says

      Oh, and if it doesn’t correct itself before then, just select the text you want (in this case, the recipe), right-click, and select print. Let me know if that works! (If nothing else, copying and pasting into a word document also is an option.)

  1522. Juanita says

    We’ve enjoyed Aldi’s frozen Sweet Potato Casserole with a pecan-brown sugar topping for years. I’ve often wished for a way to make it healthier, but haven’t the time or know-how. Our DIL is coming from out of state & expects to see it on my table the Saturday after Thanksgiving and Aldi decided to offer it only 1 week, instead of for the season. And, yep, you guessed it: it was offered LAST week!

    Any suggestions? Thank you for your time and expertise. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.

    PS So…while this request isn’t technically for a dessert …it could be, right???? Add a dollop of whipped cream on top and voila! Just sayin.

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  1525. Linda King says

    Hi Kate,
    I just want to let you know that your Vegan Magic Bars blog post has been stolen and published on another blog site. If you have given permission, then please let me know. Otherwise, you can find the post here >

    This same blog copied at least one of our blog posts and you can find it here
    Anyway, I just want to let you know what I have discovered. You might want to check and see if any of your other blog posts are on this website. I am in the process of reaching out to our fellow bloggers and tell them what I have discovered.

    Take care,

    Linda

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi, thanks for letting us know. We really hate seeing things like that. Unfortunately there are just so many that we’ve given up even reporting them because it was becoming a full time job and as soon as you’d successfully get them to take down one recipe, they’ put another up in its place. It’s really awful and by far Katie’s least favorite part of blogging.
      Jason (media relations)

  1526. Emmy Trussell says

    My name is Emmy with CleanMedia and we want to advertise on Chocolate Covered Katie. We have native content units and standard display units that we can offer at guaranteed CPMs with a 100% fill-rate.When you get a few minutes I’d like to jump on a quick call to discuss advertising on Chocolate Covered Katie. I look forward to speaking with you

  1527. Philip Adams says

    If you eat like this all the time, you’ll be “as big as a barrel” by the time you are 45. You’d better be pretty selective with your diet!!

  1528. Namrata says

    I just wanted to drop Katie a note to say – thanks for writing this awesome blog! In this age – your recipes have provided my family with easy and fun ways to make dessert. I love the variety of recipes and the sheer dependability – I trust chocolate covered katie, so I don’t mind taking a leap of faith on some of the stranger sounding recipes (Black beans in a brownie?!, really?).
    On a separate side note – after weeks of using your blog fairly religiously – I just happened to see some notes Katie published regarding the rumors that she’s been confronted about an eating disorder. This infuriated me so much, that I wanted to publicly throw my support fully behind Katie on this one. Her weight, and her eating schedule and / or exercise schedule is absolutely irrelevant to her profession – which, as I see it, is to spread good information about baking and cooking healthier food. Katie, thank you for shining a spotlight on the double standard that women face and the incredible hypocrisy out there.
    I hope you continue creating lovely recipes, staying healthy and absolutely ignoring anybody who thinks that how you look or what you personally eat is relevant to your work and / or your blog. Keep sharing your appreciation for good food and keep modeling professional and strong female behavior for all the haters out there.

  1529. Crystal West says

    Katie,

    You are lovely and your recipe for banana pancakes was great. I jut found your web sight last night and decided to make them this morning. I always love to see young people succeed and I just wanted to wish you all the best. I added a little bit of honey and some vanilla to the recipe and I enjoyed it a lot. I WILL BE BACK:)

  1530. Casper Genaro says

    I’m so happy that I tried your black bean brownies recipe. I was hesistant for a while, it didn’t seem possible. They are amazing, you are correct. Thank you so much, I enjoy trying so many of your different recipes. I am a fan.

  1531. Kelly K says

    I just had a few minutes to spare at the moment, but when I got your email about your blog “do over” I wanted to let you know that what I found in my short visit was amazing! What an improvement. I will be back later when I have a bit more time to wander. Thanks for doing this.

  1532. Maggie Shero says

    Katie thanks so much for your delicious recipes. I wonder if they are gluten free friendly? If I sub gluten free flour for regular flour will they work

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi, many of her recipes have that option 🙂
      If it says gf ap flour, that means she tested the recipe with something like Bob’s cup for cup flour. Hope that helps!

  1533. Belle says

    Can you direct me to any of your dessert recipes that don’t use a lot of sugar? I try to avoid eating sugar but am looking for some good vegan dessert recipes. I wanted to make the coconut bread but then noticed that it used a cup of sugar. I don’t use sugar substitutes either. Am I out of luck as far as desserts? I did make the black bean brownies that my family enjoyed a lot.

  1534. Diane says

    Hi Katie,
    I love your recipes. I’ve made lots of them with no problem BUT The other day I made your No Bake Date Brownies. I followed the instructions to the letter. After having it refrigerated for about 3 hrs , I was ready to cut it. It came out all granulated pieces. can’t cut squares at all. I know you said that it would be dry but this is ridiculous. HELP what did I do wrong and is there something that I can do to revive it.

    Help
    Diane

  1535. Healthy South African says

    Tried the black bean brownies and wow! My dad (who’s hard to please when it comes to food) actually enjoyed it! Amazing!

  1536. mindy engle says

    Hi! I just found your site and am anxious to try some of the recipes. However, I was just placed on a low sodium diet and was kind of disappointed that the recipes don’t include the sodium content in the nutrition facts portion. Can you supply this info to me? I’m especially interested in the cauliflower cake, healthy chocolate frosting and black bean brownies. Thanks so much.

  1537. Dennis says

    Hi Katie,
    I really like your site and enjoy the healthy and innovative recipes that I have seen and tried.
    BUT, my complaint would be that when I click to review a recipe, I have to wade through a whole series of other recipe links to get to the one I was looking for. At times, I just click away as it is tooooo difficult to get to what I was selecting.
    Sometime, give us less than your all, I’ll look through it myself

    Thanks
    Dennis

  1538. Alane says

    Thanks you for the pumpkin banana bread recipe! Try it as muffins — spelt with approx 1/4 cup each of almond flour and cocoa powder making up the last half cup of dry ingredients. You’ll finesse the proportions. So rich and lovely. Added raisins in some, pecans in others, white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips…something for everyone all in same muffin tray.

  1539. LuLuShulz says

    Please, please, please stop labeling recipes with “keto” or “paleo.” These are both very dangerous, unhealthy patterns of eating. They may show short term benefits for some, but long term followers of these eating patterns increase their risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and cancers. Please read the research and not just the one-off short term biased studies. Nutrition is a science, not a sales pitch!

  1540. Renee Collier says

    I’m trying to make my daughter some almond ice cream with the new ice cream maker we got – I see you have what seems like a great basic recipe – I have a question – when you say add 1/2 cup of nut butter – do I melt the butter or just soften it – I have tried other recipes and they haven’t seemed to work – thank you for any help/advice you can give me

    • Jason Sanford says

      No need to melt if using the blender method, but since you’re doing the ice cream maker version, yes probably a good idea!

    • Jason Sanford says

      Hi Mary, full nutrition facts for the recipe (and for all of Katie’s recipes) are linked right under the ingredients/instructions in the recipe 🙂

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  1542. Nancy Hoppi says

    Just saw a chocolate pie on your site that came on to my email this morning. Looked delish. Wanted to try it, however you have to go through the riggors of hell to find it…still haven’t found the recipe. I don’t have facebook or twitter so I guess I am lost. I have purchased your books and am very disappointed in the difficulty to get the recipes that are featured.

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi Nancy, clicking the link to the blog from the email should take you right to the recipe. What link did you click that took you somewhere else? It is also on the blog homepage today 🙂

  1543. Carrie says

    I love coconut ice cream and recently bought a home ice cream maker. This recipe is fantastic!!! It is an instant favorite!

  1544. GfDfBaking says

    This website is perfect for my family. My mom can’t have gluten or dairy, so all the vegan options on here are very useful. I love baking, but it’s a struggle when you have to substitute flour, butter, milk, etc. Stumbling upon this site allows me to bake without spending half an hour trying to figure out how to incorporate ingredients that are safe for my mom. On top of that, these recipes taste good and are healthier than most recipes, as well as showing multiple options as how to make something if you don’t have certain tools. I recommend these recipes to other families with allergies or to people wanting to make healthier desserts.

  1545. BakingWithSubstitution says

    I came to this website when I was trying to find a way to make oat-milk icecream, because my mom has Celiac disease and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. After reading a few other recipes and browsing the site, I realized that this was perfect for me, as the struggle to bake with countless substitution gets hard when it comes to mainly dairy desserts. Thank you, Katie, for making these recipes, it really has changed the way I’m able to bake.

  1546. Liz Gaskill says

    Just tried you Chocolate Workout Ice Cream. Great job! It is really good! Thank you for all your work, so that the rest of us who watch out weight can enjoy the results.

  1547. Barb says

    I have more of a question than a comment. I have been enjoying making my own larabars for years but came across an issue when making Strawberry/Lemon bars. I can’t seem to get the right consistency for the bars to set. question is: what ingredient would be a good choice to add so the mixture becomes more firm? protein powder? more crushed almonds?
    would appreciate any advice offered.

  1548. Someone says

    Hi!

    Nice blog, thanks for all the recipes. Just a suggestion though, I’m not a fan of the presentation.

    When I see a recipe, I’d love to see a nice picture (you nailed that part!) and right next to it, the calories and macros (which I haven’t seen on your website). Anyone who’s serious about fitness/weight loss needs that info (for 100g and for a portion, with a picture showing clearly how big a portion is).

    Last thing, I’d add a dynamic recipe module so that people can chose the quantity: if I select 4 person, the ingredients will automatically adjust. I’ve seen a few cooking websites using this, it’s great.

    /my2cents, keep up the good work!

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi, Katie actually does include nutition facts for her recipes – they are linked right under the ingredients/instructions for the recipe :).
      In terms of the scale-able module, it can cause issues because many recipes can’t be scaled up or down in exact amounts without changing the baking time or reducing/increasing the liquid or adjusting one or more of the ingredients for best results. Hope that helps!

  1549. Iris Horvatin says

    I want to try your sweet potatoes but you say to start them in a non preheated oven at 450 F but what is the total cooking time you recommend?

  1550. Anya says

    Where is the ranking of cooking websites where Katie is ranked in the top 25? Would love to see her entry and the other blogs that are mentioned.

  1551. Illona says

    dear katie,
    a little over 3 years ago, i “died” for 9 minutes. My son, who had called the ambulance, told me they were filling out the death cert when they saw me move and quickly resuscitated me. The end result was i am mentally and physically handicapped. And I LOVE chocolate, but can’t get around easily with extra weight and am so excited to find your recipes. Also my husband is diabetic, so double blessing. I am going to ttry youer recipes and hope i can make them for us both. thank ytou so much!
    Illona

  1552. Pat says

    I made the zucchini lasagna and loved it. The zucchini noodles tasted like the regular ones. I did substitute store bought spaghetti sauce, added ground beef and substituted Kite Hill almond ricotta. I am making it for the second time in a few days. My husband even liked it.

  1553. Tracy says

    Been trying to follow recipe for ” cream cheese bombs ” all i see is all about chocolate covered Katie and no recipe for cream cheese bombs-am i on the right page?

  1554. Patricia Torres says

    Katie, I am in need of a good arsenal of vegan low carb breakfast ideas. Can you help with some EASY and Quick ideas?

    so appreciate all your hard work!!

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    • WILLIAM M. says

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  1556. Adriana Hamilton says

    Hey Katie,

    I hope this finds you safe and well in these challenging times.

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  1557. Mo Ro says

    Hi Katie,
    I love all your brownie recipes!
    Do you think I can use canned yams to make your sweet potato brownies and just reduce the sugar? The food pantry is giving us yams this year at Thanksgiving, and while I’m not a huge fan of yams, I’m sure I can bake something with them. Thanks!
    Mo

    • CCK Media Team says

      You definitely could! Yes, just play around with the amount of sugar, and also be sure to mash the yams very very well.

  1558. Barbara Binstock says

    I’m writing a health cookbook Health and allergy information plus Gluten & Dairy Free Kosher recipes (“How to TREAT yourself”), mainly for my family, friends and grandkids.
    I must have your chocolate nice cream in my freezer at all times forever!
    Can I quote your banana-based no-churn ice cream recipes, directing my
    readers to your website of course? Possibly some others you inspired, with credit of course.
    Thanks

  1559. Jennifer says

    It goes to the page that talks all about Katie. I’m trying to get the chocolate sink pie for Thanksgiving. Maybe you have a website or you could just E-mail the recipe.
    Thank you,
    Jennifer

  1560. Elaine Woolf says

    The black bean brownies have you ever added nuts to it the recipe? Also what do you think about using tapioca flour instead of flour?

  1561. Elaine Woolf says

    OK I am re-texting because my speak text ruined my question but I wanted to know if I could use tapioca flour in place of the instant oats?

  1562. Bonn says

    Happy New Year Katie! Thanks for all the great recipes! I have never made cauliflower pizza crust and am going to give it a try. I was wondering if there is so much water in the cauliflower to be squeezed out, why add 1/4 cup of water? Would the crust stay together without the additional water and less squeezing or is there a science behind the recipe? Thanks so much!!

  1563. Amy says

    Just want to say you’re awesome. I have yet to try any of your recipes and not love them. I am about as not vegan as it gets, so this is shocking info. Who knew 🙂 Anyway, I am a follower for life now and will believe you when you say to use beans when I’m sure that sounds gross– because it’s always DELICIOUS 😉

  1564. Eileen says

    I may have missed this detail in the recipes, but is the quantity of cookies per recipe included somewhere. Because the calories can vary a lot if the batch I make yields 10 cookies and the same batch you make yields 15 cookies.
    Thanks for your help.

  1565. Brandy Garcia says

    I really appreciate your recipes. My son has a lot of allergies so we have to substitute a lot in other recipes but your recipes work well for us. They have simple common ingredients and the recipes turn out yummy and the texture is usually good and resembles a recipe that isn’t allergy free. Thank You!

  1566. Passing by gals says

    These are such basic recipes that you don’t need the site. There’s no creativity. The site is also fixated on her being pretty & thin. I seriously doubt she eats much of her healthy desserts which aren’t healthy just healthier and definitely not low calorie. It’s a nice site for beginning healthy baking but color me cynical I think the main focus is long hair short shorts and tight tank tops which apparently attracts women too. There are women rich off of being pretty and dressing well. voyeurism I guess.

  1567. Sandy says

    Just found your page and have to laugh with you at the “fat slug” weirdness. I tried to prepare my daughters for jr high “mean girls” by telling them that you will be called too tall, too short, too fat, too skinny, too cute, too ugly… blah blah blah. It sounds like you have a healthy head on your shoulders, it’s getting there that can be a real challenge for some.
    I found you by the Avocado Mousse recipe (which I haven’t made yet).
    As an older mom I have to say your writing is darling and your personal photos show a lovely young lady. Haters be damned. Keep up the good healthy life and thanks for the recipes.

    • CCK Media Team says

      Thank you so much! Yes, please tell your daughters (if they ever have any doubts… which it sounds like they might not, given the stellar example you’re setting), what people say online really can’t be used as a truthful metric of anything. I’ve been called too fat and too thin sometimes in the same post.
      (Katie)

  1568. Susan Cawley says

    Hi Katie, you used to have a choc chip pie made with garbanzo beans and dates instead of sugar. Are you able to share that again? Thank you!

  1569. Deb says

    Hi there,

    I can’t seem to find the nutrition listing on any of the recipes that I’ve looked at… especially important is the net caarbs count please …??

  1570. Tamara says

    I am SOOO happy I found your blog! Im a major chocolate lover and believe in eating it everyday which is sadly why my blood sugar levels are a bit higher now. I’ve turned a new leaf however and am now on a keto diet. I am so excited to try all your keto desserts. Please keep them coming!

  1571. Barb says

    Hey!!
    I saw your black bean brownie recipe on an email from Atlas Protein bars. I tried it and was pleased! So I got your cookbook. LOVE IT. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and I could eat whatever I wanted until I was about 40. But now, at 52, I find I have to watch what I eat more and more, and I’m looking to cut my sugar and simple carbs without sacrificing taste and enjoying my food. Even though I don’t eat fast food, don’t drink soda, etc, and I exercise daily, my love of desserts and sweets has caught up with me a little bit! 🙁 Your recipes are great for thinking outside the box and substituting where possible. I love to bake and cook and can easily adapt your recipes and various options. Soooo….this morning I had the blueberry oatmeal bake, and it was yummy. Just made the pumpkin chocolate chip loaf as muffins (it made 10) and I’m eager to try them. I used whole wheat flour and threw a handful of walnuts in as well. 😉 I think it will be a nice mid-morning snack at work.

    For the brownies, by the way, I used date syrup as a sweetener. I tend to like dark chocolate anyway, not too sweet, and with a little date syrup and the chocolate chips, it was perfect. I put walnuts in the second batch. I may try cutting up some dates as well to add in next time. I’d also try honey as well.

    Thanks for giving me some yummy options with flexibility to use different ingredients and experiment a bit. 🙂

      • Barb says

        Soooooo……the blueberry oatmeal bake warmed up with a scoop of plain yogurt, sliced banana, and a handful of chocolate chips was delicious this AM. And the muffins made from the pumpkin loaf recipe are great….and the added walnuts gave it a nice taste too. I typically bake muffins, breads, coffee cake, etc about once a week….always looking for more options to keep it interesting. Thanks!

  1572. Barb says

    Thank you, Katie, for your recipes. I have some complicated health issues and am on a special diet as per my doctor. Your recipes are helping me to stay on my special diet, which in turn helps my health. I appreciate you and your team and website.

  1573. G says

    Nothing about these recipes shows artistry. She’s copying and modifying basic recipes to be healthier. Some are good some are gross. Let’s be Frank. She’s known bc she is pretty. Let’s be Frank 2- she barely eats. It’s called science. Her recipes are not low calories just healthier.

  1574. Heather says

    I am 50 . I have had 3 strokes and now I am in remission from cancer 5 months 😊. I found you recipes and they sound delicious. I can not wait to make some of them for my family

  1575. Sharon says

    I made your applesauce muffins. Used coconut flour and reduced to 3/4 cup to account for difference. After 20 minutes muffins were soggy. Added another 10, still soggy. Let them rest. Still not good. What happened?

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi yes definitely don’t sub coconut flour in recipes that call for any other flour, because it’s completely different.

  1576. Amanda Thompson says

    I went looking for a brownie recipe that’s part walnut/date (you know those raw brownies) and part zucchini brownie (because hiding behind in dessert is my move)… Katie, have you tried something like this? Moister than the raw, but flour and refined sugar free… with sneaky veg!

  1577. KC DOUGLAS says

    I just made the cauliflour alfredo sauce….DELICIOUS & NUTRICIOUS!!! Thank you ever so much for the recipe. I admit I was skeptical; however, you have definitely changed my mind in regards to this recipe! OUTSTANDING!!!

  1578. Julio says

    I purchased and downloaded the Hello Breakfast e-book but I can’t save it to my computer. I was able to print it but I would like to save it. What is the problem? I am using the latest Adobe product.

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi! We are not sure, as you should be able to save it. But we are sending you the actual file so you can save that one instead. Let us know if you don’t see it within the next 10 minutes in your inbox 🙂

  1579. Diane Wyatt says

    I really enjoy your vegan recipes like the cauliflower Alfredo sauce because my husband and I are dairy intolerant.
    I have tried to find pizza dough in my home location of a population of 200,000+ but find it difficult. Most pizza doughs include milk as an ingredient. So make sure your dairy intolerant or vegan followers are aware of this. I do love your recipes!

  1580. Sandie says

    Hello Katie, LOVE all your recipes – can’t tell you how many times I have made the black bean brownies! Was wondering if you have ever come up with a Yule Log recipe. After all, you definitely do wonders with everything vegan chocolate!

  1581. Coby says

    These are SO good! I was skeptical about black beans in brownies, but a friend of mine told me to try this recipe, that it tasted like fudge. She was absolutely right! My whole family thought they were delicious, and I did NOT mention the beans!

  1582. Pat says

    Katie,
    A couple of years back, I think you posted about the Isi cream dispenser and how cool it worked. I bought one and have been using whipping cream in it. However, I’d like to know if there is a vegan or vegetarian option for using it or a lighter option – maybe cashew or almond milk or creamer? If I’m wrong about your post, my apologies. Thanks!

  1583. LRae says

    Katie, do you create all of your recipes? Or do you use recipes you have found and just post them on your site for your followers to find easy? Are the instruction videos ones you made; is that you? Or do you use the video from the recipe you may have used (if you use other’s recipes)? This looking up food on blogs is new to me and I am just trying to figure out how it works, or at least how you do it. Thank you.

  1584. Annie S. says

    Dear Katie,

    My name is Annie, and I am the owner of a healthy baking blog called Desserts for the Better. I post lightened up and better-for-you versions of desserts!
    I am hosting a cookie decorating contest to kickstart the Christmas season, and I was wondering if you would like to help me judge? I would be honored to work with you.

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi Annie! Thank you so much for thinking of us, the cookie decorating contest sounds like so much fun! Katie says she is terrible at judging things because she always wants everything to win, but we are excited to see what everyone comes up with and who your judges choose to win!

  1585. Chrissy says

    Katie, you have CHANGED my life!!!! I am not exaggerating here!

    As part of my health makeover I did in 2021, I started doing more baking/cooking (and have lost 30 pounds!). However, I hate the time it always takes, the not-knowing what I’m doing wrong when something doesn’t turn out, the in-my-opinion unnecessary ingredients & steps, the fact that I can’t make substitutions that work for our allergies/taste buds/pantry, and the several kitchen gadgets they require (I’m a big fan of simplicity!)

    Discovering your blog was a great blessing! Not only do you usually use things I’ve already got (both ingredient-wise & gadget-wise), but it is also very few ingredients & steps. It helped me rediscover what I used to love about cooking/baking in my childhood.

    The other fruit it has borne is helping me & my family be able to eat healthier/cleaner (and I use your non-dessert recipes too), while not compromising our budget (here in Canada eating healthy is NOT cheap!), AND not having to fight with picky eaters who also have conditions of diabetes, dairy/soy/egg/gluten allergies, ADHD, ODD, and Autism.

    Does anyone KNOW how hard it is to find really good & easy recipes that are low-carb, low bad-fats, but also dairy/soy/egg/gluten-free?????
    (Other than here of course!)

    I have HIGHLY recommended your blog to everyone I know, and will continue to do so! I just wanted to make sure to tell you how much your blog has meant to me. Have a wonderful day 🙂

  1586. Cristie says

    Hello Katie, you are a woman like me (chocoholic). It is so awesome that you post such wonderful deserts that can be used by vegans.
    My husband and I were over 7 years (and both my babies ate vegan their first few years. I am planning on going back to the vegan diet/way of life soon, as my body feels so much healthier on the diet. So I’m so glad I found your blog.it was been difficult finding recipes, but now that I found your site, I’m so excited to try many of them

  1587. Nancy says

    I Katie…Your blog emails are great but I don’t cook anymore and I am trying to clear out my emails. I don’t see a way to unsubscribe at the bottom of the emails. How do I unsubscribe?

    Many thanks

    • CCK Media Team says

      Not sure why the button wasn’t working, but we just did it manually for you so you should no longer get them. Thank you for wanting the emails when you were cooking!

  1588. Leslie says

    Hello Katie:

    I made the coconut milk ice cream but did not have an ice cream maker. I did however, place the ice cubes of the mixture in my ninja blender and it came out really icy. Any ideas as to why this happened? I don’t want to make it again and have it do the same thing. Thank you for your earliest reply. Kind regards, Leslie Queen

  1589. Esther Cormier says

    Is oat flour healthier for you than all purpose flour?

    Also, I got your recipe for sugar-free chocolate chips, but haven’t made them yet. If you don’t want to invest in the chocolate chip molds, after it’s frozen, can it be put in a Vitamix or food processor to break into chunks rather then cutting them manually for chips?

  1590. Deb says

    Thanks for all the great recipes!!

    I have a few comments – for me anyway:

    – the scale you recommend and link to is not good for setting a plate on it. First, the dial makes the plate wobbly and second, one can’t see the numbers. It certainly is fine for smaller objects such as measuring cups etc, but definitely not for plates. There are several at good prices that have an angled display that show up well when larger objects are placed on them.

    – I don’t know your audience but a few keto recipes would be welcomed by me!

    Thanks again!!

    Deb

  1591. Allison M. says

    Hi Katie! I just want to let you know how wonderful your blog is, and to thank you for your recipes and your upbeat inspiration for eating healthy!

    I have lost 135lbs in the last three years, I have about another 60-70 to go. The past 6 months or so have gotten really hard, my weight loss stalled and plateaued. You and your recipes are helping me to kickstart my healthy eating, and get back into gear without feeling deprived!

    So thank you!
    P.S. Have you ever considered an app?

    • CCK Media Team says

      Thank you so incredibly much! I like to keep my recipes free on the blog, but maybe a free app someday? 🙂

      Katie

  1592. Riya says

    Dear Katie

    I am in real awe of your work, and hope that one day when I grow older, I will be able to do something similar!

    I am a 16 year old high-schooler, from CA, obsessed with the idea of baking. Since no one in my family or close friends knows much about baking, I decided to start my own blog (www.thehungryblogger.com) and a YouTube channel, to connect with those I can learn from. I have been sharing my passion, creations and insights with those who may care, and slowly but surely I am getting subscribers! Some of my own recipes have received over 13K views and my blog has had over 55K visitors! I have even received amazing feedback from the founders of Crumbl Cookies 

    My parents keep pushing me towards academia and say that this passion will not help me pay my bills at and beyond college! I want to prove the world wrong by getting to the next level. Can you please give me any insights? At least a one-sentence of encouragement that I can post on my website, so that I am taken more seriously!

    Any help will put me over the moon.

    Thanks and keep sharing

    Riya

  1593. Vernard Luz says

    Hey Katie,

    I tried to message you through your email but I didn’t get a response so I thought I’d message you here on comment.

    I hope it’s not inconvenient.

    Sincerely,

    Vernard Luz
    VP of Marketing
    Write to KathEats

  1594. Pauline O'Neill says

    Hi Katie,
    Re your Oreo Cupcakes – when crumbling the Oreo’s for the frosting, do I include the cream centre of the cookies?
    Pauline

  1595. Roberta says

    When your recipe calls for rolled oats does it matter if you use old fashioned or quick cook? Specifically looking at Breakfast Oatmeal Cupcakes

  1596. Mrs Rose N. says

    Wondering….how come NO eggs in your Chocolate Chip cookie recipe, black bean brownie and Mug Cake recipes? Interested in more than ‘they’re not needed’. Thank you.

  1597. Charlene. says

    I want to make your cranberry loaf recipe but the ingredients aren’t listed with how many cups and teaspoons etc. I would like very much to make this but can’t afford it not to turn out by guessing with the high cost of ingredients now. I will make this for Christmas breakfast if I get a reply soon. Love your recipes, as I have food allergies and sensitivities, so most store bought things I can’t eat. Happy holidays. Charlene

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi! Do you know when you purchased and what email you used, so we can look it up and resend? Please feel free to email us (chocolatecoveredmedia at gmail) with this info so we can find you!

  1598. Rita says

    Hi🪷

    I got Organic Unsweetened Pea Protein from Trader Joe’s. They discontinued,I reached out to TJ and didn’t get a response.
    I want to know what you get🌟

    Thank You

    Rita

  1599. Katherine says

    I know you have the breakfast book but do you have a full recipe book with all of your recipes? I get so tired of looking online… rather have a book…. such a fan!

    • CCK Media Team says

      Hi! She has one hardcover cookbook (with mostly recipes that are exclusive to the book, not found on the blog) and hopefully she will come out with another someday. Here is the hardcover book: https://amzn.to/3JvjUjr

  1600. Sara Derenthal says

    Hi Katie,
    I love your recipes! My family has lots of food issues and you have fixed so many for us lol. Could I submit one of your recipes for a cookbook fundraiser? I would give you full credit and site your blog etc.
    Thanks,
    Sara

  1601. Benjamin Yankelove says

    Hi,
    Love your blog! I tried a takeoff of your 3 ingredient chocolate bars (no sugar), I added pascha chocolate 1 cup, tsp or 2 agave, tsp or 2 vanilla, some MCT oil (garden of life), and Frontier mint extract, and some almond milk. One week it was great. I have a chocolate mold. Today it came out piecey! Any suggestions?

  1602. Pat says

    Hi Katie.
    I want to first thank you for so many wonderful recipes. I’ve tried many that have become some of my favorites.
    Quite a while ago (years), you mentioned a whipped cream dispenser and I bought one of them. Recently, the moving company lost mine and I can’t remember which one it was but I loved it. I was wondering if you have a recommendation of one or remember which one you suggested.
    Thank you again for so many recipes with lots and lots of options. Seeing an email from you always brightens my day.

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