Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions
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Fresh Mango Salsa ~ Two different versions

You are right where you need to be if you love fresh mango salsa! Not too sweet…not too spicy. What a treat this salsa is…and a nice variation from the traditional salsa we normally eat on a daily basis. We are serious salsa lovers in this house! As many of you may know, my husband…

Fruit ‘n’ Oats Breakfast & Snack Bar  ~ Gluten, Corn, & Soy-Free
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Fruit ‘n’ Oats Breakfast & Snack Bar ~ Gluten, Corn, & Soy-Free

Breakfast just gets better all the time, especially when it includes these Fruit ‘n’ Oats Breakfast & Snack Bars. In fact, lately, I can hardly wait for breakfast just so I can eat another one. But why wait…these are perfect for snacks too! A thick berry filling sandwiched between a nutty oat crust and topping….

Blueberry-Banana Chocolate Chip Bars ~ GF & Vegan
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Blueberry-Banana Chocolate Chip Bars ~ GF & Vegan

We love these Blueberry-Banana Chocolate Chip Bars and guess what? This recipe makes a great muffin too! It’s pretty darn easy to keep healthier snacks and desserts in the house with these chocolate chip bars. I feel like I am baking something with bananas several times a week lately. But maybe this is a good…

Date & Honey Caramel Sticks ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free
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Date & Honey Caramel Sticks ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free

Date & Honey Caramel Sticks are fun to make and a bit healthier than most caramel-type treats. I discovered this tasty, healthier caramel accidentally while I was making a new snack bar. You will need just 4 ingredients and a food processor. Then your choice of chopped nuts and/or coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) will be…

Healthy Blueberry Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Healthy Blueberry Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Healthy Blueberry Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious way to give yourself a healthy snack with 6 grams of protein in each cookie and 4 grams of fiber. Lately, I’ve been putting dried blueberries (not freeze-dried) in just about everything! My favorite dried blueberries are the small dried wild blueberries. The smaller sizes are…

Pulled Pork Sandwiches ~ Gluten-Free
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches ~ Gluten-Free

Pulled pork sandwiches are pretty popular nowadays. They feed a crowd, provide plenty of leftovers, and cook all day on their own. Have you ever thought you came up with something new for dinner just to find out everybody’s already tried it? Well, that happened to me when I came up with this great idea…

Cheesecake With Berry Topping ~ Gluten free option
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Cheesecake With Berry Topping ~ Gluten free option

Cheesecake has got to be my family’s favorite dessert, especially with this berry topping. It is requested at almost every holiday. Make extra topping because it’s amazing on ice cream too. We have tried many kinds and flavors… chocolate, caramel, peanut butter, chocolate chip, and pumpkin to name a few. But this cheesecake with berry…

GF Jam And Coconut  Bars ~ Allergy-Friendly
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GF Jam And Coconut Bars ~ Allergy-Friendly

GF Jam And Coconut Bars are almost too good to be true! So fancy…yet so easy! Don’t you just love this kind of dessert? A dessert you can serve to your guests without spending hours in the kitchen…but looks like you did! I don’t usually try things out on guests, but I had a good…

Anytime Cookies with Cacao Nibs & Less Sugar ~ Healthy & gluten free
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Anytime Cookies with Cacao Nibs & Less Sugar ~ Healthy & gluten free

I had to call these “anytime” cookies because they are healthy enough to eat just about any time of the day, even for breakfast.  I’ve had cacao nibs in my cupboard for a while, and after tasting them, I wasn’t entirely sure how I would use them. This was my first time using cacao nibs…

Creamy Cashew, Mushroom and Pasta Dinner ~ Gluten-free option
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Creamy Cashew, Mushroom and Pasta Dinner ~ Gluten-free option

Creamy Cashew Mushroom and Pasta Dinner is a treat for the taste buds!  Whether you are a meat-eater or not, I sure do hope you give this recipe a try. I’ll admit soaking the cashews was a new thing for me, but I was intrigued because I have seen a lot of recipes for cheese substitutes…