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I have a major sweet tooth. I try to remedy this sweet tooth with healthier dessert options. Like protein-packed, gluten-free, vegan cookie dough dip. Try this recipe, please. You will never even know the tofu happened. (Side note- I recommend using a food processor to make this dip, but a blender will also work. If you have […]

At one point in my life, I was a Girl Scout and sold Girl Scout cookies. I remember being completely obsessed with Caramel deLites (or Samoas). The buttery shortbread, salty caramel, chewy coconut, and sweet chocolate confections were delicious! Since it is the Girl Scout cookie time of year, I set out to recreate a […]

Happy Valentine’s Day Lovelies! Today I’m bringing back Gluten-Free Flour Friday with almond meal! These pancakes are delicious and healthy- no added red dye here (thank you beets)! Speaking of beets, if you haven’t had any lately, I suggest buying and boiling some immediately. They are oh-so-good and filling and perfect for snacking or piled […]

It’s officially Winter Olympics season! I have always been a lover of the Olympics. They’re exciting, dramatic, and I find myself completely inspired by them. Inspired to get off my butt and move. Bring on the protein smoothie! If you too are inspired, use that inspiration as a fuel to fire up your workout! And, if you’d […]

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!! Football…food… am I missing anything? Here is a mix of healthy, plant-based game day food options to whip up. It’s better than wings or mozzarella sticks any day. Guacamole makes about 20 servings (2 tbsp. per serving) 2 avocados, peeled and cored 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 small red onion, diced juice from […]

Before this recipe came to life, I hadn’t eaten pizza in a very long time. Once a member of Pizza Hut’s Book It! club (back in the day), I don’t remember the last time I had a Personal Pan. But why should gluten-free, veganites miss out on pizza? We shouldn’t! If you are yearning for […]

Yum. This sandwich, just yum. This recipe features a new frozen favorite of mine- wild blueberries. With twice the antioxidant punch as regular blueberries, and an intense, yummy flavor, I’m sold.  These little berries pack a hefty punch: Intense flavor & color More berries per pound Less water, so they freeze better and perform better […]

Happy holidays! I have some festive AF gluten-free gingerbread pancakes for you today. They’re pretty quick to prepare and make an awesome weekend breakfast during the holiday months. As far as ingredients go, you can find almond meal and oat flour at most grocery stores. Trader Joe’s has some awesome gluten-free flour options, which is […]

Healthy eaters rejoice! I have an awesome holiday breakfast treat for you that’s gluten-free, vegan, and free of any deep-fried action. (They also make a yummy post-dinner dessert!) These chocolate donuts are baked and smothered in a delicious peppermint bark topping (made from coconut butter). They’re also an awesome way to kick off your Christmas morning. Gluten-Free Vegan […]

Yum. As I was stocking up the pantry in preparation for Thanksgiving, I noticed that I had two very full bags of sweet potatoes staring me in the face. What to do, what to do. I decided to combine them with yummy, nutty almond flour for a Gluten-Free Friday pancake post! Almond flour is not […]

Time for another delicious gluten-free pancake recipe. Today I’m using corn flour to create tasty pumpkin pancakes. Corn flour is another great option for gluten-free baking; it imparts a delicious flavor in your baked goods and is rich in fiber, niacin, folate, thiamin, riboflavin, and iron. You can make corn flour at home by grinding corn […]

Happy weekend Lovelies!! I’m bringing you another gluten-free flour pancake recipe today that’s perfect for Fall: Apple Pie Pancakes! Oat flour is by far one of my favorite gluten-free flour options. It’s versatile, pakced with fiber, and adds a delicious, sweet flavor to your kitchen creation. (Lovely side note: while I’ve successfully used oat flour […]

Happy November!! While you might be in a sugar coma from Halloween goodies, one more decadent breakfast won’t hurt, right? Plus, these pancakes are both gluten-free and vegan. For this week’s gluten-free flour, I used the All-Purpose mix sold at Trader Joe’s. Bob’s Red Mill also has a gluten-free all-purpose mix, along with a myriad […]

This is exciting…. a Halloween-themed (gluten-free) pancake reminiscent of my most favorite childhood sandwich cookie. Pumpkin cream stuffed between chocolate pancakes! Made with coconut flour, these pancakes taste almost like a cupcake. Coconut flour (high in both fiber and protein) can be a bit crumbly, so I’ve added a bit of tapioca starch as a […]

I’ve been on a little hiatus lately; I’m sorry for my absence. I’m happy to be back and even happier to be posting this yummy fall recipe of crock pot applesauce (loaded with extra nutrients by way of carrot juice), drizzled over vegan, gluten-free brownies. Perfect for a Halloween party. If you are crock pot-less, the sauce […]

It’s Gluten-Free Flour Friday friend! A perfect way to cap off the week and start your weekend. Today’s GF flour of interest: buckwheat. You can purchase pre-ground buckwheat or grind it yourself in a high-speed blender using buckwheat groats. Numerous health benefits aside, buckwheat flour tastes delicious with an earthy, nutty flavor; perfect for Blueberry […]

Now that it feels like Fall outside, I’m up for making anything and everything pumpkin-flavored.  This quick and healthy pasta dish is a great go-to Fall weeknight dinner. Bursting with pumpkin, sage, and mushroom flavor, the only real labor involved is chopping some veggies. What’s better than that on a busy weeknight?! Pumpkin Sage Pasta 1 […]

It’s Friday….. that means another post focused on gluten-free flour!! Whoo hoo!  Garbanzo bean flour is made from (you guessed it) garbanzo beans and I’ve found it to be one of the most satiating GF flours yet. After eating these, I was full for hours, which is not always the case with pancakes. This is in part […]

Happy Friday! Starting today, I will be doing a series of Friday posts devoted to exploring gluten-free flours by way of the pancake (what’s better than pancakes?!). I’ve drastically reduced my intake of gluten over the past year for several reasons, the most prominent being to see how going gluten-free affects my energy levels. I can say that […]

I’ve been an ice cream/fro-yo fanatic for most of my life, so when I chose to reduce dairy in my diet, the absence of the delicious dessert was painful. I’ve been experimenting with making vegan ice creams and this recipe is one of my favorites; vegan dark chocolate and frozen cherries mixed with a cashew […]