These GF Vegan PB&J Breakfast bars are a new favorite! The blueberry filling is beautifully sandwiched between the sweetened oat flour crust and crumble, making them perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or after-meal dessert!…
Category: Gluten Free
Ruby Gold Winter Citrus and Spice Smoothie
This Ruby Gold Winter Citrus and Spice Smoothie packs a punch in color, flavor and best of all immune-boosting nutrition! The perfect drink to keep you healthy this Winter!
And I don’t know about you, but I need all the Immune-boosting I can get!…
GF Peanut Butter Vanilla Pretzel Butterflies
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…
Green Smoothie Bowl with Oats and Berries
This Green Smoothie Bowl with Oats and Berries has become my daily breakfast. It’s completely plant-based and full of nutrition, yet hearty and delicious!
I’m one of those people who finds something I like for breakfast and then just puts it on repeat, day after day….
GF Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This GF Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a healthier spin on the more traditional dish. It’s rich and cheesy and full of so much savory goodness – perfect for Thanksgiving!
I love the traditions that come with the holidays…
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?!…
Paleo Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Drizzle
These Paleo Pumpkin Scones with Spiced Drizzle are incredibly tender, full of pumpkin flavor, and more than a little addicting!
Is it too soon to have pumpkin on the brain? Am I the only one? Like so many others, Fall is my favorite time of the year. It was my mom’s, too…
Paleo Mango Avocado Salsa | GF Vegan
This Paleo Mango Avocado Salsa makes for a fresh, addicting appetizer for this Labor Day ’s Spread! Bold in flavor and color, it’s sure to hit the spot!
It’s hard to believe Labor Day is nearly here…
Animal Face Chocolate and Peanut Butter Rice Cakes
These Animal Face Chocolate and Peanut Butter Rice Cakes are the perfect after-school snack! Where fun meets healthy and tasty! Every time I make these, they’re devoured by smiling little faces!
It’s a little hard to believe that in just a few short weeks school will be back in session…
Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies | GF Vegan
These Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies are a serious FAV in our house. I literally make a batch just about every week and my kids beg for them – so yummy!
There are many recipes on here that I make over and over again. And then there are others that I’ve only made a couple times…
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….
Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad
This Crunchy Kale and Quinoa Salad is the ideal Memorial Day salad – full of flavor and crunch, it’s bursting with color and boasting in nutrition!
Memorial Day weekend looks a little different for us this year, as I’m sure it does for many of you…
Curry Chickpea Rice and Kale Soup
This Curry Chickpea Rice and Kale Soup is full of vibrant colors and fresh vegetables. It packs a punch in the way of nutritional value and is loaded with bursting flavors. Essentially, it’s the perfect Spring time soup!…
Vegan Cauliflower Walnut Street Tacos
These Vegan Walnut Cauliflower Street Tacos are a delightful way to fill your belly with satisfying, wholesome ingredients!…
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!…
SUPER One-BOWL Chocolate Football Snacks+Vegan Pizza
These SUPER One-BOWL Chocolate Football Snacks are gluten-free and vegan, made with simple, whole foods and full of chocolatey goodness! The perfect snack for the big game!…
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!…
Vegan Butternut Squash and Cashew Salad
This Vegan Butternut Squash and Cashew Salad is super simple, yet hearty and delicious. Which sorta covers the necessities when it comes to a salad.
Simple + Hearty + Delicious
I mean, no one wants to spend a lengthy amount of time on a salad. BUT, we do want them to be filling and tasty, right?…
Superfood Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies
These Superfood Dark Chocolate Protein Brownies are seriously rich and gooey + loaded with 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 0 added sugar!
Guys. These brownies. You have to try them. It took me 3 tries, but I think I finally got this recipe nearly perfect. The chocolate flavor is rich and deep, the texture is smooth and gooey…
Healthy Fajita Bowls – A Favorite for Entertaining!
These Healthy Fajita Bowls are an absolute favorite of mine for entertaining. With a large spread of fresh ingredients, it’s easy to satisfy everyone!
If I’m honest, inviting guests in our home and cooking a meal for them is fairly intimidating to me. I LOVE hosting people…
Paleo Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
FRIENDS! I am so excited to share this post with you today! First and foremost, these Paleo Peppermint Oreo cookies might just be my new favorite Christmas treat, at least in the way of peppermint flavored sweets…
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie
This Pumpkin Spice Latte Smoothie is so easy I almost didn’t post it. It’s the easy things I throw together with little to no thought that feel not at all “blog-worthy”. But in truth, it’s those simple easy things that I actually eat on repeat and really enjoy..
Red Lentil and Spinach Mock Lasagna
Mock Lasagna is one of those dishes I remember my mom making as we were kids. It’s easy, filling and quite delicious! This Red Lentil and Spinach Mock Lasagna is a vegetarian take on that favorite child-hood dish! Equally hearty and filling and best of all, a winner with the little ones!…
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!…
Easy Chickpea Pasta Primavera + Gluten-Free
This Easy Chickpea Pasta Primavera is full of Summer’s best veggies. Whether you prefer it cold as a side salad, or warm for the main meal, it’s sure to deliver in both flavor and nutrition!
This recipe has been a long time favorite of mine…
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…