Title:Contributing WriterExpertise:Recipe testing and development, food styling, sustainability, compostingCarolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor forEatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. Sustainability has always been top of mind for Carolyn, and she spearheaded early composting and recycling efforts in theEatingWelltest kitchen. Having grown up in El Paso, Texas, she’s passionate about Tex-Mex and loves anything with beans.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

Title:WriterLocation:Cleveland, OhioEducation:B.S. in Food & Nutrition/Dietetics, Loyola University Chicago; M.S. in Public Health Nutrition, Case Western Reserve UniversityExpertise:Nutrition and wellness, recipe development, meal planning, meal prep, family meals- Culinary nutrition expert- Founder of The Dinner Shift websiteExperienceCarolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN, has been an EatingWell contributor since 2018. She is a culinary nutrition content creator and recipe developer for clients with a focus on family meal planning, meal prep, weeknight-friendly recipes, and general nutrition and wellness topics....

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:San Francisco State UniversityLocation:San Francisco, CaliforniaExpertise:Restaurant trends, food sustainability, California cuisine Title:Contributing Writer Education:San Francisco State University Location:San Francisco, California Expertise:Restaurant trends, food sustainability, California cuisine Carolyn was also a finalist for an International Association of Culinary Professionals award for narrative food writing. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The San Francisco Chronicle, The Nob Hill Gazette, Wine Spectator, Art Culinaire, Coastal Living, Food Arts, Silicon Valley Magazine and Edible Marin & Wine Country....

Education:B.A. Journalism, University of Wisconsin-Madison, AOS Culinary Arts, New England Culinary Institute Location:Burlington, Vermont Expertise:Recipe development, product testing, writing, editing, recipe editing, nutrition analysis Her culinary interest is rooted in her childhood: baking thousands of Christmas cookies every year with her mom (her favorite: pecan tartlets), picking leaves off bunches of parsley to make tabbouleh with her Lebanese dad, and churning out beef bourguignon and French silk pie at age 10....

Title:Writer Location:Tuscaloosa, Alabama Education:B.S. in Food and Nutrition, M.Ed. in Exercise Physiology and Ph.D. in Health Education, University of Alabama Experience Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., RD, is a 2017 James Beard Journalism Award winner and a leading culinary nutrition expert who has developed a knack for breaking complex science into simple, concise bits of information and tips. Her work is regularly featured in print and online for lifestyle brands and media outlets such as EatingWell, Real Simple, Cooking Light and Allrecipes....

Title:Contributing WriterEducation:University of California, Los AngelesLocation:San Diego, CaliforniaExpertise:Healthy eating, gardening, cooking with diabetesCaron Golden is an award-winning writer and editor educated at UCLA and based in San Diego. Along with writing for EatingWell, she is a regular contributor to The San Diego Union-Tribune’s food and home & garden sections, as well as the Everyday Health websites. Golden’s work has also appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Edible San Diego, Saveur, Sunset Magazine, San Diego Magazine, Copley News Service, Westways, Orange Coast, the American Diabetes Association and Culinate....

Carrie Havranek has been writing and editing for over 20 years, with a focus on food, travel, and wellness. Experience Havranek published her first cookbook in 2019, calledTasting Pennsylvania. It includes over one hundred recipes from professional kitchens all over the state. She has written recipes and articles for her own website,the Dharma Kitchen,since 2014. Here is where Havranek combines her love for cooking, wellness, and yoga. EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990....

Location:New Hampshire Education:B.S. in Exercise Science and Health Education, Plymouth State University, M.S. in Health Psychology, National University Expertise:Disease prevention, nutrition, exercise, food, gut health, cardiovascular health, intuitive eating, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, women’s health, sleep, stress, self-care- Certified master life and health coach- Certified intuitive eating counselor Experience Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications....

Close Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:18Yield:1 /2 dozen muffinsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:18Yield:1 /2 dozen muffins Cook Time:40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time:20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:18 Servings: 18 Yield:1 /2 dozen muffins Yield: 1 /2 dozen muffins Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cupraisins¾cupwhole-wheat flour¾cupall-purpose flour1cupoat bran½cuptoasted wheat germ2teaspoonsbaking powder1teaspoonbaking soda¼teaspoonsalt2teaspoonsground cinnamon¼teaspoonground allspice4large egg whites1 cup packed brown sugar, or 1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking1 cup mashed bananas, (2 medium bananas)½cuplow-fat milk¼cupcanola oil1teaspoonvanilla extract2 cups shredded carrots, (4 medium carrots)⅓cupchopped walnuts...

Cook Time:30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time:40 mins Additional Time: 40 mins Total Time:1 hr 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Yield: Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCake1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note)2teaspoonsbaking soda½teaspoonsalt2teaspoonsground cinnamon3large eggs1 ½cupsgranulated sugar3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)½cupcanola oil1teaspoonvanilla extract2 cups grated carrots, (4-6 medium)¼cupunsweetened flaked coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)Frosting12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), softened½cupconfectioners’ sugar, sifted1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract2 tablespoons coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flaked coconut, toasted...

Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:6 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupswhole milk1largeegg3tablespoonspuremaple syrup1tablespoonvanilla extract2teaspoonsground cinnamon1teaspoonbaking powder1/2teaspoonground ginger1/2teaspoonsalt1/4teaspoonground nutmeg2cupsold-fashioned rolled oats1cupraisins1/4cupmatchstickcarrots1/3cupunsweetenedflaked coconut1/3cupchopped pecans1/2cupreduced-fat vanilla strained (Greek-style) yogurt Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2cupswhole milk...

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:12Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:12 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Servings:12 Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¼cupsoat flour¾teaspoonbaking powder¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground cinnamon¼teaspoonground cloves5tablespoonsunsalted butter¾cuppacked dark brown sugar1large egg1large egg yolk1teaspoonvanilla extract, divided1cupfreshly grated carrot (from 2 medium carrots)3ouncescream cheese, at room temperature⅓cupwhole-milk plain strained yogurt (such as Greek-style)2tablespoonsconfectioners' sugar2tablespoonschopped toasted walnuts...

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:10Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:10 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:1 hr 5 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings:10 Servings: 10 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipeMornings on the go are easy when you can reach for one of theseCarrot Cake Breakfast Cookies....

Close Photo: Will Dickey Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:9 hrs 25 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:9 hrs 25 minsServings:16 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:9 hrs 25 mins Total Time: 9 hrs 25 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCheesecake Batter2(8-ounce) packagesreduced-fat cream cheese, softened½cupgranulated sugar½cupsour cream2largeeggs1tablespoongrated orange zest1 ½teaspoonsall-purpose flour1teaspoonvanilla extractCarrot Cake Batter1 ½cupspacked shredded or matchstick-cut carrots (see Tip)2tablespoonslight brown sugar plus 1/2 cup, divided1 ¼cupswhite whole-wheat flour1teaspoonground cinnamon½teaspoonbaking soda½teaspoonbaking powder¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground ginger1cupunsweetened applesauce⅓cupgranulated sugar2largeeggs1tablespoongrated orange zest1teaspoonvanilla extract1cupchopped toasted pecans...

Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:22Yield:22 bitesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:22Yield:22 bites Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:22 Servings: 22 Yield:22 bites Yield: 22 bites Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cuppitted dates½cupold-fashioned rolled oats¼cupchopped pecans¼cupchia seeds2mediumcarrots (about 4 oz. total), finely chopped1teaspoonvanilla extract¾teaspoonground cinnamon½teaspoonground ginger¼teaspoonground turmeric¼teaspoonsaltPinch of ground pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1cuppitted dates ½cupold-fashioned rolled oats...