Tri-Colored Quinoa Nutty Snack Bars ~ Gluten free
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Tri-Colored Quinoa Nutty Snack Bars ~ Gluten free

Tri-colored quinoa nutty snack bars are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. I’m super excited to share these snack bars with you. They have some of my favorite ingredients like tri-colored quinoa, dates, pumpkin seeds, and nut butter. I used almond butter in this recipe, but feel free to use any flavor of nut butter you like….

Better Breakfast Cookie ~ GF & Fruit Sweetened
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Better Breakfast Cookie ~ GF & Fruit Sweetened

If you are short on time have some healthy breakfast cookies on hand, like these Better Breakfast Cookies. They’ve got oats, seeds, fruit, and even some veggies. A fruit-sweetened treat that is allergy-friendly. I’m not a big breakfast person so if I am running behind I will choose makeup over a sit-down breakfast any day….

Date With A Fig Energy Bites – Grab something healthy to snack on!
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Date With A Fig Energy Bites – Grab something healthy to snack on!

Dates and figs are “fairly new” fruits I’ve started eating and cooking with over the last few years. They are both quite healthy so that’s a great reason in itself for me to be learning more about them. I only like my figs dried, which works out just fine since I’m a huge fan of…

Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Bread ~ Gluten-free option
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Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Bread ~ Gluten-free option

I love, love, love this Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Bread recipe, and so does my husband. In fact, he doesn’t even know it’s healthy! I’ve made this healthy banana bread three times, and it’s just as excellent made into muffins. It’s pretty darn impressive the small amount of fat in this recipe; you just would never…

GF Better Energy Squares
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GF Better Energy Squares

All my “taste testers” gave me thumbs up on these GF better energy squares. These energy squares are sweet enough to call dessert but healthy enough for everyone to enjoy. The options are limitless with this recipe, nothing is set in stone. In fact…these energy squares could be a great way to use up a…

Bit Of Banana – Applesauce Muffins
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Bit Of Banana – Applesauce Muffins

Bit Of Banana – Applesauce Muffins is a healthy, low-fat and low-sugar recipe. A perfect muffin for those on special diets.   This idea has been brewing in my head for days, I just had a feeling it was going to be good. Sure enough…this is a keeper! Only 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the…

GF Pumpkin Delight Muffins
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GF Pumpkin Delight Muffins

GF Pumpkin Delight Muffins Here is a great way to get into the “pumpkin” season. Try these little tasty, yet healthy muffins. I used the Forks Over Knives Cookbook again…making changes to fit my gluten-free needs. GF pumpkin delight muffins have great pumpkin flavor, just what I was hoping for. The recipe was for pumpkin…

GF Date ‘N’ Honey Pecan Muffins
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GF Date ‘N’ Honey Pecan Muffins

  Inside these GF Date ‘N’ Honey Pecan golden muffins are dates, carrots, pecans, and the superfood…chia seeds. Chia seeds can be eaten raw or cooked. Add chia seeds to hot or cold cereal, sprinkle them over yogurt, or even add some to your favorite granola and cookie recipes. Chia seeds are an excellent “add-in”…

Baked Zucchini & Apple Donuts ~ Gluten-free & vegan option
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Baked Zucchini & Apple Donuts ~ Gluten-free & vegan option

Baked, not fried…zucchini and apple donuts. I finally tried my donut baking pan and am so glad. This recipe for baked donuts is also my Grandma’s Zucchini Bread & Muffin recipe. For some reason, it seemed like a good choice for baked donuts. I used a different egg replacer for the egg-free option, juice from…

Grandma’s Zucchini Bread & Muffins  ~ Gluten-free & vegan options
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Grandma’s Zucchini Bread & Muffins  ~ Gluten-free & vegan options

Grandma’s Zucchini Bread & Muffins is a keeper. It’s soft on the inside and just a bit crunchy on the outside. So sweet and tender you won’t be able to resist a second piece. My grandma loved making our family and her friends this zucchini bread… especially my dad. I guess when something is great…