“The next Nigella Lawson” –Women’s Health Magazine
“The queen of healthy desserts” –Glamour Magazine
“There’s no greater anything-can-be-healthy evidence than the recipes Katie features on her blog” –Shape Magazine
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 6 million viewers each month!
Katie has been featured by The Today Show, USA Today, Time, CNN, The Food Network, Bon 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 2015.
(Introduction courtesy of Grand Central Publishing, Ranking based on traffic numbers and Alexa stats)
More About Katie:
Chocolate Covered Katie Anorexic?
(Answers to the most common questions I receive about my diet, blog, and photography)
How I Turned My Blog Into A Full Time Job
Chocolate Covered Katie – Instagram
I never imagined this blog would grow to be so popular and am thankful beyond words for everyone who reads. Please feel free to leave a comment on any of the healthy dessert recipe posts. Receiving comments from readers is one of my favorite parts of blogging!
You can also find Katie on the CCK Facebook Page and Chocolate Covered Pinterest Page.
Natalie says
18th March 2011 at 8:45 amHi 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
18th March 2011 at 12:18 pmHey Natalie! Thank you so much for taking the time to say hello! And your comment was so sweet. It put a big smile on my face :).
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
18th March 2011 at 12:18 pmHey Natalie! Thank you so much for taking the time to say hello! And your comment was so sweet. It put a big smile on my face :).
Natalie says
18th March 2011 at 8:45 amHi Katie! Just came over from your post on the Fitnessista! LOVE your blog! Such a great collection of yummy, healthy DESSERTS 🙂 Love. love. love!
Lisa says
26th March 2011 at 4:30 pmJust wondering what camera you use and what you use for photoshop?
All your pictures are so pretty! 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
26th March 2011 at 10:36 pmHi 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
26th March 2011 at 10:36 pmHi 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.
Lisa says
26th March 2011 at 4:30 pmJust wondering what camera you use and what you use for photoshop?
All your pictures are so pretty! 🙂
Katy says
6th April 2011 at 7:40 pmHi 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
7th April 2011 at 11:38 amAww aww aww thank u Katy! (And hehe great name!)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
7th April 2011 at 11:38 amAww aww aww thank u Katy! (And hehe great name!)
Katy says
6th April 2011 at 7:40 pmHi 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
Sonja says
15th April 2011 at 1:46 amKatie,
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 ❤
Sonja says
15th April 2011 at 1:46 amKatie,
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 ❤
Msdramateacherlady says
16th April 2011 at 2:38 amThank 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.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
16th April 2011 at 12:22 pm🙂 🙂 You’re so welcome!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
16th April 2011 at 12:22 pm🙂 🙂 You’re so welcome!
Msdramateacherlady says
16th April 2011 at 2:38 amThank 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.
cupcake says
2nd May 2011 at 1:50 pmWhats your body look like? How are people worried?
cupcake says
2nd May 2011 at 1:50 pmWhats your body look like? How are people worried?
Alyssa says
3rd May 2011 at 5:36 amThis 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
3rd May 2011 at 11:54 amAwwww 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
3rd May 2011 at 11:54 amAwwww 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?” 😉
Alyssa says
3rd May 2011 at 5:36 amThis 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?
Ren says
5th May 2011 at 6:10 amI 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
5th May 2011 at 12:28 pmI’m so glad you found me! As for coconut butter… have you tried making your own? Just as yummy, and much cheaper even if you ARE able to find it in stores :).
Ren says
5th May 2011 at 4:12 pmNo I haven’t, I don’t know why I didn’t think about that! Thanks! I will let you know how it goes! 🙂
Ren says
5th May 2011 at 4:12 pmNo I haven’t, I don’t know why I didn’t think about that! Thanks! I will let you know how it goes! 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
5th May 2011 at 12:28 pmI’m so glad you found me! As for coconut butter… have you tried making your own? Just as yummy, and much cheaper even if you ARE able to find it in stores :).
Ren says
5th May 2011 at 6:10 amI 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
Ashley says
5th May 2011 at 2:15 pmWow 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th May 2011 at 9:17 amOh wow, thank you so much, Ashley! I would be honored to be associated with your site! 🙂 Just let me know whatcha need from me.
Ashley says
6th May 2011 at 11:38 amHey Katie!
Do you have twitter? Shoot me a message via @Ashleysh22 and we can go from there!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th May 2011 at 12:26 pmI do!
@choccoveredkt
But lol I’m usually too wordy for 140-letter messages! Would email work better?
Ashley says
11th May 2011 at 1:02 pmHey Katie!
I sent you a message via twitter – but send me an email CoachAshley [at] hotmail [dot] com.
I also posted a link to your website on my facebook page today 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/CoachAshleysh22
Talk to you soon!
Ashley says
11th May 2011 at 1:02 pmHey Katie!
I sent you a message via twitter – but send me an email CoachAshley [at] hotmail [dot] com.
I also posted a link to your website on my facebook page today 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/CoachAshleysh22
Talk to you soon!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th May 2011 at 12:26 pmI do!
@choccoveredkt
But lol I’m usually too wordy for 140-letter messages! Would email work better?
Ashley says
6th May 2011 at 11:38 amHey Katie!
Do you have twitter? Shoot me a message via @Ashleysh22 and we can go from there!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th May 2011 at 9:17 amOh wow, thank you so much, Ashley! I would be honored to be associated with your site! 🙂 Just let me know whatcha need from me.
Ashley says
5th May 2011 at 2:15 pmWow 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
Alexis says
5th May 2011 at 5:40 pmHi! 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
5th May 2011 at 10:20 pmHey 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
5th May 2011 at 10:20 pmHey 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.
Alexis says
5th May 2011 at 5:40 pmHi! 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.
eva626 says
6th May 2011 at 2:10 amhey!! first off you are SOO PRETTY!!! and so many chocolate lovers but you the first that has a blog dedicated to it!!…great stuff!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th May 2011 at 9:37 amAw thank you, Eva!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th May 2011 at 9:37 amAw thank you, Eva!
eva626 says
6th May 2011 at 2:10 amhey!! first off you are SOO PRETTY!!! and so many chocolate lovers but you the first that has a blog dedicated to it!!…great stuff!
Barefootcookingirl says
6th May 2011 at 2:30 pmOk – 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
7th May 2011 at 1:13 amThank 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
7th May 2011 at 1:13 amThank 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! 😉
Barefootcookingirl says
6th May 2011 at 2:30 pmOk – 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
WRXRated says
7th May 2011 at 11:55 pmSo… 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.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
8th May 2011 at 1:03 amlol thanks!
WRXRated says
8th May 2011 at 2:44 amDon’t mention it! 🙂
So I checked out your recipes… very interesting. I made donuts out of almond flour and also formulated a double chocolate almond-flour healthy chocolate cake.
Did you want to party or do you have a “bf”?
WRXRated says
8th May 2011 at 2:44 amDon’t mention it! 🙂
So I checked out your recipes… very interesting. I made donuts out of almond flour and also formulated a double chocolate almond-flour healthy chocolate cake.
Did you want to party or do you have a “bf”?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
8th May 2011 at 1:03 amlol thanks!
WRXRated says
7th May 2011 at 11:55 pmSo… 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.
WRXRated says
7th May 2011 at 11:56 pmAND so…….. soo……. you’re not actually covered in chocolate………?
WRXRated says
7th May 2011 at 11:56 pmAND so…….. soo……. you’re not actually covered in chocolate………?
Rebekah says
10th May 2011 at 1:37 amI 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
10th May 2011 at 11:31 amOh my gosh thank you!!!
And will you enjoy Australia extra for me? I’ve always wanted to go! 🙂
Rebekah Strachan says
10th May 2011 at 12:37 pmI definitely will!
You will love it. It is so beautiful here and the people are so friendly 🙂
Rebekah Strachan says
10th May 2011 at 12:37 pmI definitely will!
You will love it. It is so beautiful here and the people are so friendly 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
10th May 2011 at 11:31 amOh my gosh thank you!!!
And will you enjoy Australia extra for me? I’ve always wanted to go! 🙂
Rebekah says
10th May 2011 at 1:37 amI 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
Jae says
19th May 2011 at 10:34 pmKatie, 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
20th May 2011 at 12:33 amAw 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
20th May 2011 at 12:33 amAw 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! 🙂
Jae says
19th May 2011 at 10:34 pmKatie, 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! :))
Daniell says
21st May 2011 at 12:48 amThanks 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!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
21st May 2011 at 6:41 pmI’m so excited you made them!! Thanks for such a sweet comment :).
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
21st May 2011 at 6:41 pmI’m so excited you made them!! Thanks for such a sweet comment :).
Daniell says
21st May 2011 at 12:48 amThanks 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!
Leslie Paquette says
22nd May 2011 at 3:48 amI 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
22nd May 2011 at 11:34 amYay! Another cold-oat lover! I’m so glad you found me :).
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
22nd May 2011 at 11:34 amYay! Another cold-oat lover! I’m so glad you found me :).
Leslie Paquette says
22nd May 2011 at 3:48 amI 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
Oc Ziegler says
23rd May 2011 at 1:53 amhi 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
23rd May 2011 at 1:54 pmHey 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
23rd May 2011 at 1:54 pmHey 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!! 🙂
Oc Ziegler says
23rd May 2011 at 1:53 amhi 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.
Eric Jaffa says
29th May 2011 at 5:48 pmWhat does the rest of your Black Swan costume look like?
Eric Jaffa says
29th May 2011 at 5:48 pmWhat does the rest of your Black Swan costume look like?
C in TX says
3rd June 2011 at 4:59 pmHey!
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!
C in TX says
3rd June 2011 at 4:59 pmHey!
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!
Siobhan Elizabeth says
3rd June 2011 at 7:50 pmKatie,
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
Siobhan Elizabeth says
3rd June 2011 at 7:50 pmKatie,
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
Crista says
4th June 2011 at 3:00 amAWESOME!!! I love the CC diet 🙂 can’t wait to try some of these out!
Crista says
4th June 2011 at 3:00 amAWESOME!!! I love the CC diet 🙂 can’t wait to try some of these out!
Molly says
6th June 2011 at 5:18 pmI 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 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th June 2011 at 10:50 pmThanks, Molly, for SUCH a sweet comment!! I am so happy you found my blog; your kind words put a big smile on my face :).
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
6th June 2011 at 10:50 pmThanks, Molly, for SUCH a sweet comment!! I am so happy you found my blog; your kind words put a big smile on my face :).
Molly says
6th June 2011 at 5:18 pmI 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 🙂
DD says
7th June 2011 at 2:37 pmHey katie!(: just wondering,please don’t take it to heart..were you annorexic ?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
7th June 2011 at 2:39 pmno
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
7th June 2011 at 2:39 pmno
DD says
7th June 2011 at 2:37 pmHey katie!(: just wondering,please don’t take it to heart..were you annorexic ?
Saskia says
10th June 2011 at 4:27 pmhey 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
10th June 2011 at 6:18 pmHi 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
10th June 2011 at 6:23 pmawww 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
10th June 2011 at 6:23 pmawww 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
10th June 2011 at 6:18 pmHi 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
10th June 2011 at 4:27 pmhey 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:)
Frances-Ann says
14th June 2011 at 8:29 pmHey 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 😛
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
15th June 2011 at 12:12 amWow! Thanks for such an awesome-sweet-adorable comment! Filled with smileys (my favorite!). And also, people from London are the kindest, most wonderful people in the world! True fact.
Frances says
19th June 2011 at 3:47 pmHaha 🙂 That must be true, seeing as you were born here 😛
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
19th June 2011 at 4:15 pmAwww !!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
19th June 2011 at 4:15 pmAwww !!!
Frances says
19th June 2011 at 3:47 pmHaha 🙂 That must be true, seeing as you were born here 😛
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
15th June 2011 at 12:12 amWow! Thanks for such an awesome-sweet-adorable comment! Filled with smileys (my favorite!). And also, people from London are the kindest, most wonderful people in the world! True fact.
Frances-Ann says
14th June 2011 at 8:29 pmHey 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 😛
Sarah says
15th June 2011 at 7:51 pmWow! 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! (:
Sarah says
15th June 2011 at 7:51 pmWow! 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! (:
Leslie Paquette says
16th June 2011 at 1:29 amHi 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
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
16th June 2011 at 11:02 amAww thank you so much, Leslie!
Also, I sent you an email 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
16th June 2011 at 11:02 amAww thank you so much, Leslie!
Also, I sent you an email 🙂
Leslie Paquette says
16th June 2011 at 1:29 amHi 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
Rebekah Strachan says
20th June 2011 at 10:37 amKatie, 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
20th June 2011 at 11:28 amWow, 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
20th June 2011 at 11:34 amThanks 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
20th June 2011 at 11:39 pmI 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
20th June 2011 at 11:39 pmI 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
20th June 2011 at 11:34 amThanks 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
20th June 2011 at 11:28 amWow, 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
20th June 2011 at 10:37 amKatie, 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!!!!