FitSugar reader Shockinglydelicious shared this kale and edamame salad recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group . Kale, edamame, garbanzos, cranberries . . . it’s better than the version sold by Trader Joe’s, I promise! Lots of healthy fiber and greens. Recipe for my kale and edamame bistro salad here . Share your own recipe in our Healthy Recipe group , and we may feature it on our homepage!

Shaun T, the personal trainer who’s motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV. With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything – whether it’s a beach holiday, wedding , or event – when you’ve only got a little time. Find out his recommendations below! Watch your drink calories: “Don’t drink your calories. That’s the number one rule of thumb: not to drink your calories. It will eliminate so many calories in your body. Everybody knows that sugar that’s not burnt off eventually turns into fat,” says Shaun, who’s also holding live workouts nationwide to promote his partnership with Powerade Zero. Shaun recommends portion control and cutting the amount of sugars and carbs in your diet in half, but “still ensure you have enough energy during the day,” he says. Kick it up a notch: “If you’re a person who works out at the gym, try to take [fewer] breaks,” Shaun recommends. “If you’re a weight lifter, while you’re not doing weights, try to do some different cardio exercise in between to try to ramp up the calorie burn.” Keep reading for more of Shaun T’s last-minute diet and exercise advice!

FitSugar reader Whipped shared this party-ready artichoke-walnut pesto crostini recipe in our Healthy Recipe group . Vegan Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Crostini Serves 4-6 The pesto can be made 2-3 days in advance and kept in the fridge. Otherwise you can freeze it for up to a month. Ingredients: 14 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup packed fresh basil 3/4 cups walnuts, toasted 3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1/4 cup water 1 1b campari tomatoes, sliced thin (or any other small tomato) 1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices Preparation: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor, pulse artichoke hearts, basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup oil, and water until combined. Place bread slices on a large baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Spread pesto on warm crostini and top each with one tomato slice. Return to oven for another 1- 1 1/2 minutes, or until tomato is heated through. Serve warm. Visit Whipped’s blog for more healthy party ideas, and don’t forget to share your recipes in our Healthy Recipe group !

FitSugar reader Connoisseur4TheCure shared this low-cal recipe for chocolate cream pie in our Healthy Recipe group . This no-bake chocolate pie is fantastic! You won’t know it’s healthy while you are eating it! This recipe contains tofu, which is high in protein. One slice of this pie has about 230 calories, which is about half of the calories in a regular chocolate pie. Chocolate is believed to have many health benefits from its antioxidant properties. Go  here for more on the research of chocolate and its anti-cancer properties. Learn more about the recipe after the break!

FitSugar reader Whipped has just the thing for this weekend’s brunch: a less indulgent recipe for French toast, which she shared in our Healthy Recipe group . This challah French toast with maple-apple compote is  killer . Think warm, sweet challah-bread french toast topped with warm, cinnamon sugar-sautéed apple slices and dripping in even more thick, syrupy cinnamon sugar. These kind of remind me of eating a warm apple pancake (you know, one of those big ones you bake in the oven?). And the best part about this recipe is that it’s a delicious holiday recipe you don’t have to feel guilty indulging in. Two thick slices of this French toast with 2/3 cup of maple-apple compote is about 370 calories . . . Now compare this number to Barefoot Contessa ‘s challah French toast recipe, which has over 500 calories and 17 grams of fat! Not a bad swap, huh? Enjoy! Read on for the recipe.

FitSugar reader Tdeal satisfies vegetarians and meat eaters alike with this filling stuffed peppers recipe, which she posted in our Healthy Recipe group . When it comes to making meals that will satisfy the needs of my fiancé and me, I have a lot to consider. He really enjoys a hot meal at night, while I could eat salad every day of my life (boring, I know). He really likes things that are saucy, while I usually go without the sauce or just put on the minimum. He likes to get his protein from meat, while I try to find other alternatives. In many ways, we are complete opposites, but this meal was able to successfully please both palates. Read on for the recipe.

FitSugar reader Gluten-Free Dom recently shared her vegan, gluten-free strawberry muffins - an adapted recipe from the BabyCakes Bakery cookbook – in our Healthy Recipe group . Learn how to make these gluten-free treats after the break!

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FitSugar reader Whipped is getting ready for the warmer weather with this Summer-evoking recipe for blueberry-lemon coffee cake, posted in our Healthy Recipe group . So with all of this Summery weather we’re being spoiled with in Chicago, I was in the mood for one of my favorite warm weather treats . . . blueberry-lemon coffee cake! When I was a kid, we’d get together with all of our neighborhood friends on the Fourth of July for a brunch party and one of my mom’s friends would always bring the  best blueberry coffee cake. I’d scrape off all of the streusel first, then mash all of the blueberries and cake together and eat it with my hands . . . I said, “When I was a kid” . . . Alright?? It’s not gross. It was totally amazing. This version has half the calories and a quarter of the fat . . . and all of the flavor and buttery streusel that I can’t live without. Plus it’s got a little extra flair with added almond paste and almond milk. Think moist blueberry almond cake with a hint of lemon, sprinkled in buttery almond streusel. Ready for Summer now?? Ooh yes! Read on for the recipe.

FitSugar reader Sprint2thetable recently shared her recipe for oven-roasted stuffed tomatoes in the FitSugar Healthy Recipe community group . Fantastic taste aside, the other plus to this recipe is that it’s easy yet looks impressive. Learn more about this vegan recipe after the break!