Chewy Oatmeal, Chip & Coconut Cookies  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options  
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Chewy Oatmeal, Chip & Coconut Cookies  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options  

Chewy Oatmeal, Chip & Coconut Cookies are a crowd favorite for all the right reasons. It’s your basic chewy oat cookie that’s simple to make and perfect for dunking.  I don’t know about you, but I love a chewy cookie. These oatmeal, chocolate chip, and coconut cookies are loaded with all the good stuff! But…

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bon Bon Bars   ~ Gluten-free option
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bon Bon Bars   ~ Gluten-free option

These chocolate-peanut butter bon bon bars are irresistible. A crunchy base with a rich and creamy chocolate top layer. Every bite is as dreamy as the first one. The original recipe is from www.yourcupofcake.com,  A wonderful and delicious recipe, though I needed to make some changes. Peanut butter and chocolate…need I say more?   I…

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…

Mom’s Russian Tea  Cookies ~ Gluten-free options
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Mom’s Russian Tea  Cookies ~ Gluten-free options

I don’t remember a Christmas without these Russian Tea Cookies to share and enjoy among family members and friends. In fact, we could hardly make them fast enough! They would just keep disappearing right off the counter!! The hint of vanilla and the sweetness from the powdered sugar nearly melt in your mouth, yet you…

GF Magic Fudge Brownies – a decadent brownie without dairy & egg.
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GF Magic Fudge Brownies – a decadent brownie without dairy & egg.

Fudgy and decadent… These brownies are sweetened with dates, xylitol, and stevia.  I decided to sprinkle some dairy-free, allergy-friendly mini chocolate chips on top. The more chocolate the better in my opinion. But feel free to leave the chocolate chips off for less sugar, calories, and fat. Gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, in fact…you might be surprised…

Gabe’s Firehouse Caramel Corn
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Gabe’s Firehouse Caramel Corn

  I love that Gabe’s delicious, chewy firehouse caramel corn doesn’t need to be baked in the oven. In fact, it’s quick to make and only requires a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in the kitchen! Gabe is a firefighter that worked with my husband. When Gabe made his caramel corn it…

GF Chocolate Chip Raisin Pumpkin Cookies
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GF Chocolate Chip Raisin Pumpkin Cookies

GF chocolate chip & raisin pumpkin cookies are one of my favorite fall “go-to” cookies, with all the flavors of the upcoming season. I love chewy raisins in my muffins and cookies. This is the perfect cookie for raisins, but because I also like chocolate with pumpkin, I added both. Growing up, my grandma always…

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…

Double Chocolate Energy Bites with Cacao Nibs
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Double Chocolate Energy Bites with Cacao Nibs

The next time your tummy is rumbling grab one of these Double Chocolate Energy Bites. A healthy snack that tastes a lot like candy. These extra chocolaty energy bites are full of healthy carbs and will satisfy any chocolate craving! When is the best time to eat an energy bite? ~ before or after a workout ~ mid-morning…

Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins    
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Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins    

    Believe it or not, there is no dairy or eggs, and very little fat in these tasty gluten-free double chocolate pumpkin muffins. They are so good they can even be served as a cupcake; just add some frosting. I love that the original recipe came from a healthy cookbook too!   Pumpkin? Yes!…