Allergy Friendly Chocolate Shake & Ice Cream
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Allergy Friendly Chocolate Shake & Ice Cream

This allergy friendly chocolate shake & ice cream is a dream come true. It tastes like a chocolate shake when first whipped up, but when frozen becomes a delicious chocolate ice cream treat. There is no reason a person can’t enjoy healthy, low-fat treats like this every day. Serve it plain or top it with…

Slow-Cooked Refried Beans 
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Slow-Cooked Refried Beans 

These are absolutely the best homemade slow-cooked refried beans I have ever made! It took a few tries, but this recipe is a keeper! What do I love even more about this recipe? It makes the best slow-cooked pinto beans I have ever had too! I can make three different meals from just this one…

Healthy Pumpkin Half-Domes ~ Gluten-Free
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Healthy Pumpkin Half-Domes ~ Gluten-Free

I knew right away these healthy pumpkin half-domes would become a favorite at my house. Pumpkin half-dome cookies can be a dessert or a snack. We take them on long bike rides and hikes, and I often will grab one before a workout.  Even though they aren’t super sweet cookies, they are incredibly flavorful from…

Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Muffins ~ Grain-free & heart healthy
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Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Muffins ~ Grain-free & heart healthy

It’s true; lots-a-oats healthy banana muffins are grain-free, heart-healthy, and very low-fat. But guess what? These oat and banana muffins are so darn good no one will ever guess they are low-fat. I’m an oat and muffin lover that’s for sure. If you were to ask me to recommend a healthy muffin to try…this would…

Fat Free Hummus ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Fat Free Hummus ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

This fat-free hummus is the perfect appetizer, party dip, or everyday snack! Hummus is one of my favorite snack options with low-fat crackers, pretzels, and veggies. The problem I find too often is the amount of fat in most recipes. Therefore, I was ecstatic when I found this recipe.  I can’t take the credit, though; this awesome…

Nearly No-Fat S’more Brownies ~ Reduced sugar option
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Nearly No-Fat S’more Brownies ~ Reduced sugar option

If you love rich chocolate, soft gooey brownies, and s’mores, I’ve got just the recipe for you! Oh, and did I mention these s’more brownies have less than half the fat of regular brownies? Just what makes this rich chocolate nearly no-fat brownie so soft and gooey? The mini marshmallows and instant coffee are my…

Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp – Gluten, Dairy, and Egg- Free
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Heart-Healthy Apple Crisp – Gluten, Dairy, and Egg- Free

Feel good about dessert while you enjoy a dish of heart-healthy apple crisp. I’m always on the lookout for healthier desserts. My husband loves apple crisp…any fruit crisp, for that matter. But right now, since we have an excess of apples, I am focusing on apples. I found this recipe in a cookbook called Forks Over…

Quick & Easy Spanish Rice  ~ Gluten & dairy-free
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Quick & Easy Spanish Rice  ~ Gluten & dairy-free

I love an easy recipe and this Spanish rice is definitely easy and absolutely perfect served with all your favorite Mexican dishes. One of my very favorite things to eat for lunch is a plate of refried beans and Spanish or Mexican rice with some salsa and baked scoops. It’s a perfect combination; I guess that’s…

Tortellini Sausage Soup ~ Gluten & dairy-free options
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Tortellini Sausage Soup ~ Gluten & dairy-free options

You know how firefighters have these special recipes they make on shift for the crew, well this tortellini sausage soup is one of them, and it has got it all! Don’t worry this tortellini soup isn’t just for the fire crew. Read on to find out how to fit it into an allergy-friendly diet. Making…

Scrambled Eggs & Asparagus, A Tasty Mood Lifting Breakfast
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Scrambled Eggs & Asparagus, A Tasty Mood Lifting Breakfast

Scrambled eggs & asparagus might be the perfect start to a terrific day! I have heard that foods can actually be mood-lifting, and that asparagus of all things, is one of the best. I decided to give this a try as a breakfast experiment, scrambled eggs and asparagus with a little ham and cheese. Breakfast…