These GF Peanut Butter Vanilla Pretzel Butterflies are a fun after-school snack that’s super easy to make and your kiddos will love! I promised I’d be back with a recipe soon and this is such a fun one!
This summer has literally flown by…
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Chickpea Flour Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Bars
These Chickpea Flour Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Bars are incredibly moist with a rich caramel apple flavor. They’re also dairy-free (thank you coconut oil) and naturally gluten-free thanks to the chickpea flour. And did I mention, super yummy?!…
Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Muffins + Natural Sleep Aid
These Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Muffins are super moist, full of flavor and loaded with nutrition. The perfect way to sneak veggies in your loved ones!
With a nearly 3 and 5 year old, “treats” are in high demand at our house….
Gluten-Free Easter Sugar Cookies | The Value of Friends
These Gluten-Free Easter Sugar Cookies are made with oat flour, almond butter and honey. They’re sweet without being too sweet, and the optional confetti sprinkles make them a lot of fun for the kiddos!
As difficult and confusing as this time has been the last several weeks…
Paleo Lemon Blueberry Raspberry Bread
This Paleo Lemon Blueberry Raspberry Bread is a tasty Spring-inspired quick-bread made with almond and coconut flour. It’s healthy enough for breakfast and just sweet enough to satisfy as a lovely dessert!
In a world where most of our rhythms and routines are a little out of sync, is it odd that a grocery store somehow brings a sense of normalcy to things?…
Southwest Veggie Omelet | GF + DF
This Southwest Veggie Omelet is so yummy and super filling! AND my husband said it’s the best omelet he’s ever eaten..what?! Woohoo! You can easily add additional protein/dairy, but it’s pretty amazing on it’s own!
It’s sorta a strange thing to talk about food right now. With each new recipe I share from week to week, things are so different…
It’s sorta a strange thing to talk about food right now. With each new recipe I share from week to week, things are so different…
Turmeric Ginger Banana Muffins | GF + DF
I’m so excited to share these Turmeric Ginger Banana Muffins with you today! Inspired by one of my top-viewed recipes on the site, this Turmeric Banana Smoothie, these muffins are a delicious way to boost your immune system while fueling your body with healthy, whole foods!…
Chickpea Rice Stir Fry with Veggies + Vegan + GF
This Chickpea Rice Stir Fry with Veggies is super easy to make, ready in 30 minutes and better than take-out, both in flavor and nutrition! PLUS, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free!…
No Bake Chocolate Oat Quinoa Cookies (GF + Vegan)
These No Bake Chocolate Oat Quinoa Cookies are loaded with nutrition, yet rich and satisfying, the ultimate sweet treat! If your sweet tooth is anything like mine, stopping at one might be a bit of a challenge!…
Blueberry Blintz with Lemon Cream Filling
These Blueberry Blintz with Lemon Cream Filling are a pretty divine way to start or end your day. Whether you’re feeling like Breakfast for Dinner or having a leisurely weekend brunch, these are sure to hit the spot! Gluten-Free + Refined Sugar Free!…
Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
These Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies are so moist and tender – clean ingredients never tasted so good!
If you’ve followed along for any amount of time, I’m sure you know I love sweets. I pretty much want all-things-healthy, followed by something sweet…
GF Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Granola
This GF Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Granola is so easy to make and absolutely delicious with it’s rich chocolate flavor along with it’s perfect crunchy texture!…
Gluten-Free Blueberry Zucchini Muffins
These Gluten-Free Blueberry Zucchini Muffins are made with garbanzo bean flour (or chickpea flour – same thing) and so delightful! Naturally sweetened with honey, incredibly moist from the zucchini, and bursting with fresh blueberries, they’re perfect for Spring!..
Tikki Masala Veggies and Rice + Vegan
This Tikki Masala Veggies and Rice is the perfect week-night dinner! The sauce comes together quickly and is as good or better than any store-bought option!Is it odd that the foods my kids seem to eat best are Mexican and Indian flavored dishes? I mean, better than pizza, or pasta, or grilled cheese, or whatever else you can think of that kids typically love..
Vegan Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Bars + Gluten-Free
These Vegan Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Bars are a dream come true! With a soft almond flour cookie base, rich peanut butter caramel center and dark chocolate coating, they’re delicious and satisfying without being too sweet!…
Dairy-Free Homemade Chocolate Chips + Soy-Free
Looking at the image above, I realize you’re probably thinking, “those aren’t chocolate chips, they’re chocolate chunks”. And you’re right. But I figure chocolate chips verses chocolate chunks is kinda like tomayto tomahto, right? I mean same ingredients, same taste and texture, just a different look…
Real Food Bar Review + Enter for GIVEAWAY!
I don’t do many product reviews here without also sharing a recipe, but today is one of those rare exceptions. And I don’t feed bad about it, nor do I think you’ll be mad. Because while many of us love to cook and try out a new recipe, there are also times when we just need a quick, healthy meal or snack to grab and take on the go…
Veggie and Egg Cauliflower Rice Bowls
These Veggie and Egg Cauliflower Rice Bowls are pretty much all my favorites things cooked and tossed together in one bowl. We’re talking riced cauliflower + Brussels sprouts + zucchini + soft eggs + shaved parmesan cheese + roasted pumpkin seeds. You’ve got flavor, texture, crunch and NUTRITION playing together like BFF’s…
Green Smoothie Chocolate Chip Muffins
I’ve made these Green Smoothie Chocolate Chip Muffins three times within the last week. The first round didn’t result in a muffin I was excited to share with you. It was okay, but not great. Truth be told, it tasted healthy…
Easy Roasted Salted Green Peas + Healthy Snack
After several months of birthday celebrations and baby showers, you can imagine I’ve had my fair share {or more 🙈} of cake. And while I love my sweets, I’m ready for a break. Enter these Easy Roasted Salted Green Peas, and I’ve got the perfect healthy snack!…
Golden Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk
I realize we’re less than a week into Summer…which means there’s still a lot of warm {and humid for many of us} days ahead. But does that mean that soup has to be off the table? Is it still okay to make soup this time of year? Because while this Golden Sweet Potato Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk…
Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola
This Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola is pretty much my new favorite thing. With it’s perfectly toasted oats, light lemon flavor, crunchy almonds and chia seeds, plus a hint of coconut, it’s got a lot going for it!…
Honey Balsamic and Herb Roasted Carrots + Side Dishes for Spring
Well, the sun shown most of the day and from the inside it looks like Spring outside, but the temperatures are still pretty cool and there was a light layer of snow on the ground this morning! I guess that’s somewhat to be expected for our area this time of year. Warm one day, cold the next…
Heart Healthy Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites
With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, I couldn’t pass up the chance to make these adorable and addicting Heart Healthy Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bites! They are a slight adaptation of my Dark Chocolate Bark with Toasted Quinoa and Nuts and full of nutrients, fiber and healthy fats!…
Gluten Free Chocolate Oat Peanut Butter Balls
I’m so excited to have not just one but THREE recipes for you today!
Last year I had the honor of participating in Sprouts Bulk Bin Treat Exchange, where I shared my Grandma’s Gluten-Free Organic Thumbprint Cookies using many of their bulk bin items. I then shipped them off to two other bloggers while eagerly awaiting the arrival of each of their delicious treats…
New Mexico Green Chile Calabacitas + Albuquerque Trip
My family lived in New Mexico from the time I was just over a year old until I was ten when we moved to Murfreesboro, a suburb outside of Nashville, Tennessee. I grew up eating lots of Mexican inspired dishes – fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, taco salad, bean burritos, etc…
Gluten-Free Three Cheese Sun-dried Tomato Pizza with Pesto
First and foremost: this Gluten-Free Three Cheese Sun-dried Tomato Pizza with Pesto – so good!
First and foremost: this Gluten-Free Three Cheese Sun-dried Tomato Pizza with Pesto – so good!
Second: I’m so excited to not only bring you this recipe, but to be teaming up with Sprouts and their Coast-to-Coast Blogger Network to create this gluten-free recipe guide, 7 Gluten-Free Recipes to Get Cookin’…
Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit Sandwich with Caramelized Veggies
Happy Independence Day if you’re in America!
I’m afraid I didn’t quite get together a red, white, and blue dish for you today, but I’m hoping you won’t be too disappointed once you feast your eyes on these Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Caramelized Veggies! If you aren’t familiar with Jackfruit, you can read all about it here…
Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Black Beans
Planning a night in this Cinco de Mayo rather than heading out? I’ve got just the dish for you!
This Sweet Potato Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Black Beans is bold in both color and flavor! And best of all it’s loaded with nutrition, yet low in calories, allowing plenty of room for some churro cupcakes, Mexican brownies, or fried ice cream!
Seven Healthy Treats for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether it’s a significant other, kiddos, your mom and dad, or a close friend, it’s always fun to make a little sweet for someone special in your life…