Sautéed Kale ~ A Healthy Side Dish
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Sautéed Kale ~ A Healthy Side Dish

Sautéed Kale is as easy as it gets. It’s a healthy, colorful vegetable that is extremely popular, probably because it is incredibly dense in nutrients. And guess what? There is a bonus if you grow your own kale when the pretty little yellow flowers bloom….those are edible too! Here Are A Few Nutritional Perks About…

Pear-Berry Pumpkin Bread
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Pear-Berry Pumpkin Bread

Pear-Berry Pumpkin Bread is one of my “go-to” recipes when using leftover pumpkin. It has a sweet, subtle pumpkin flavor with little chewy fruits in every bite. Pumpkin is one of those foods that are often labeled as a superfood; here are some of the reasons why: It’s rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants Vitamin…

Quinoa & Oat Banana Waffles with Hemp Seeds – Gluten Free
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Quinoa & Oat Banana Waffles with Hemp Seeds – Gluten Free

Quinoa & Oat Banana Waffles With Hemp Seeds are gluten-free, vegan, and super easy to whip up in a blender. So grab a waffle iron, and let’s get cooking. Hmm…How many healthy ingredients can a person actually get in one waffle recipe and still keep it allergy friendly? How about four? Quinoa, oats, bananas, and…

Healthy Holiday Pumpkin Bread ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Healthy Holiday Pumpkin Bread ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

Healthy holiday pumpkin bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, and all-day snacking. This allergy-friendly quick bread is so good I nearly ate the whole loaf myself. The recipe can be used for muffins and baked donuts as well. If you drizzle powdered sugar icing over top it would definitely qualify as a dessert. I like…

Flourless Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies
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Flourless Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies are soft, sweet, and downright irresistible. The mild pumpkin blends deliciously with the peanut butter to give you a hint of each flavor in every bite. Add some Reese’s Pieces for extra color and crunch as an option. Reese’s Pieces are gluten-free but not certified and have dairy.   There…

Easy Cheesecake Cups
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Easy Cheesecake Cups

Just like that, they were gone; these delectable easy no-bake cheesecake cups were a huge hit at my house. It’s the perfect way to use some of the colorful fresh fruits of the season too. I would love to try fresh raspberries and blueberries, but I will have to make more mini cheesecakes first. The…

Gluten-Free Falafel with Homemade Tahini Sauce ~ Baked Not Fried
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Gluten-Free Falafel with Homemade Tahini Sauce ~ Baked Not Fried

Gluten-free falafel with homemade tahini sauce is enjoyed equally by vegans and non-vegans. Most falafel is deep-fried but to keep things healthy this recipe is baked, which means we can eat it more often. Most of the falafel I have found ready-made has wheat in it. This particular recipe has no flour at all and…

Healthiest GF Banana Muffins
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Healthiest GF Banana Muffins

Healthiest GF Banana Muffins are so tender and full of flavor no one will ever suspect they are healthy! And the fact that they are gluten, dairy, and egg-free is an absolute bonus. Low FODMAP diets can also enjoy these muffins using bananas that don’t have spots and using lactose-free yogurt. Other allergens they are…

Thumbprint Sunflower Seed Cookies ~ Wheat & Egg-Free
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Thumbprint Sunflower Seed Cookies ~ Wheat & Egg-Free

You are in for a treat when you bite into these Thumbprint Sunflower Seed Cookies. They’re soft and richly flavorful, adding any flavor of jam you desire. Sunflower jam cookies are made with a few simple allergy-friendly ingredients, all mixed up in one bowl. It’s easy, it’s quick, and it’s delicious. Sunflower seed butter is…

Sunflower Energy Balls ~ Peanut-Free
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Sunflower Energy Balls ~ Peanut-Free

Peanut-Free Sunflower Energy Balls are an excellent choice for someone with tree nut allergies and perfect for after-school snacking. They are quickly becoming my go-to snacks between meals and before or after working out. Keeping this nutritious sunflower energy treat in the fridge is a great idea because they are not only delicious but a…