While the organic and natural eating trend has become more of a staple over the past five years, the resolution to eat healthy is still difficult to stay with – much less carry out before bathing-suit season. The trick? Besides the usual non-fat sugar-free soy latte, Food Network chef Claire Robinson says that less is definitely more when it comes to reading labels. She looks for few ingredients; the fewer the better.  “I only choose products made with natural ingredients,” she says, “such as Coffee-mate Natural Bliss and Natural Bliss Low-fat.” Reading labels also gives shoppers the ability to decipher their sugar and fat intake, which can be unclear on items like yogurt. “The full fat ones are not clearly labeled and can be full of sugar and calories,” says Robinson. “When buying yogurt make sure you have the low-fat version and be sure and check the sugar content. Low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt tends to be a better option with low sugar.”

If all this talk about healthy food has you aching for a candy bar, don’t do it. You know that natural food can be healthy, too, and today we’ve got you covered. Follow the jump for a very healthy, very tasty recipe with Coffee-Mate Natural Bliss Low-Fat Vanilla – no hidden ingredients.  Check out the recipe:

Vanilla Ricotta Crème with Fresh Berries

Ingredients
1 container (15 ounces) Part-skim ricotta cheese
1 container (7 ounces) Plain low-fat Greek yogurt (about ¾ cup)
½ cup Coffee-mate Natural Bliss Low-Fat Vanilla
1 Tbsp. Honey
3 cups Fresh berries and/or sliced fruit
6 sprigs Fresh mint
Low-fat granola (optional)

Preparation
Place ricotta cheese, yogurt, Coffee-mate and honey in blender; cover.  Blend for 2 minutes or until completely smooth. Spoon into individual bowls; top with berries.  Sprinkle with granola.  Serves 6.

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