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…

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…

Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea
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Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Make a delicious plant-based taco for Meatless Mondays…or any day, with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo and cooked cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good and it’s good for you! Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty super grain. If you’ve…

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 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…

BBQ Sauce With a “Twang” ~ For Meats, Tofu, & More
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BBQ Sauce With a “Twang” ~ For Meats, Tofu, & More

BBQ sauce with a “twang” is how I best describe this sauce. Pork loins on the barbecue with this sauce are amazing. But don’t limit yourself; try it on burgers (regular or veggie), chicken, steak, or baked tofu. This sauce is gluten-free and a cinch to make. You can make an amazing homemade sauce in…

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…

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…