As you probably all know I love the Mediterranean countries… The weather, the vibe, the people and the food; lovely. The best thing for me is to walk into the local supermarkets and look for the most local products. Or to scour various markets for the tastiest Italian ice creams, churros, macarons, French fresh bread and, of course, my favorite Portuguese pie.

Oe la la, easy peasy healthy snow white Bliss Balls! I have always been a big fan of bliss balls. It’s a really easy, nutritious and satisfying snack, which you can bring everywhere whenever you are on the go. Kind of a healthy solution too, in case you have such a sweet tooth like I do 😉 On the Foodie-ness blog you can already find a lot of bliss balls with nuts,

For us Dutchies probably one of the best things about the end of the year is that pepernoten are in stores again! As these yummy ones are already good on their own, it can get even better by using them in a cake recipe – a healthy cheesecake to be exact 🙂 Read More…

I love little filled chocolates! A chocolate from granny or an Easter egg, as long as it is filled, I’m a happy girl. Unfortunately this behavior of sweet cravings comes with high calories, lots of sugar and unhealthy habits. To satisfy a sweet tooth with a no-guilty and diet-friendly solution, you can easily combine 3 ingredients into a bite of heaven. Seriously, get Read More…

Chocolate is my number one favorite snack, so it’s something I love to incorporate in my baking sessions! I think I’m guilty of eating chocolate or cacao almost every day, but due to its health benefits that’s not a bad thing – as long as you (mainly) choose the right kind of chocolate. When we think chocolate and baking, we can’t forget the classic brownie. And did you know that veggies and brownies make the greatest combo?  Read More…

Girls, there’s something I have to admit… I looove to eat haha! All day, every day. Ever since I got serious with my fit journey by starting to work out regularly and making better choices, I’m feeling like I’m in a current state of hunger. So today I wanted to talk about meal frequencies and tell you how frequently I think you actually are Read More…

Every girl needs some chocolate from time to time and raw cacao actually offers some health benefits too. Therefore I made myself these raw crispy cacao bars as a healthy treat and guess what; the recipe contains only 4 clean and healthy ingredients! It’s sweet, easy and fast! Who’s in?! Read More…

I’m a real coconut lover and I really like Coconut Macaroons, but I also know that I should not eat it every day. That’s why a wanted to try a healthier version of the coconut macaroons. Traditional macaroons are made with sweetened coconut flakes, sweetened condensed milk and egg whites.  Read More…

July has started, meaning summer is in full swing! For me, it used to be quite difficult to enjoy a summer full of nice get-togethers and food temptations, while trying to keep a nice body shape too. How do you combine bad foods and alcoholic drinks with a bikini body lifestyle? And do you enjoy social activities with your friends without bringing your own prepped meals? There is a simple way to Read More…