Mashed Potatoes and Carrots ~ Sweet & Savory
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Mashed Potatoes and Carrots ~ Sweet & Savory

Rich and buttery is how I would describe Mashed Potatoes and Carrots, and not by adding a load of butter; it’s the blend of flavors that naturally occur when mixed together.  Healthy comfort food that’s what this colorful vegetable combination is. This is the kind of side dish that goes together perfectly with meatloaf, roasted…

Perfectly Paleo Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Perfectly Paleo Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfectly Paleo Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are an absolute treat if I do say so myself. There is the slightest hint of coconut flavor from the Paleo flour, Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour, but it’s so subtle you may not even notice. I decided to make these Paleo chocolate chip cookies sugar-free using Monkfruit…

Pureed Vegetable Soup  
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Pureed Vegetable Soup  

Pureed vegetable soup is my healthy solution to an abundance of zucchini from the garden. In fact, it’s just about that time of year to think about planting a garden. If you do, be sure to plant some extra zucchini for this soup. A smooth and creamy soup without adding any milk, just by pureeing…

Chocolate Protein Whoopie Pies ~ GF & Vegan
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Chocolate Protein Whoopie Pies ~ GF & Vegan

Chocolate Protein Whoopie Pies are almost too good to be true and super simple to make. They are so rich and dreamy you won’t even miss the original whoopie pies. Better yet, these are a tad healthier and I even snuck in a little protein. Okay, I know frosting isn’t healthy so I kept it…

Low-Fat Perfectly Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
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Low-Fat Perfectly Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Low-Fat Perfectly Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes are outrageously delicious cupcakes!! Nothing is missing here; rich chocolate flavor, perfectly soft and tender, and even allergy-friendly and vegan, but no one will ever guess that. As you can see by the decorations, I made these tasty low-fat gluten-free chocolate cupcakes for Easter, and everyone absolutely loved them….

Sunflower Seed Butter & Banana Oat Cookies      
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Sunflower Seed Butter & Banana Oat Cookies      

Sunflower Seed Butter & Banana Oat Cookies are irresistibly soft and satisfying. In fact, if I hadn’t made them myself, I would not have believed they were a healthier choice. I think I like these cookies even more with sunflower seed butter than peanut butter! You may recognize this recipe, Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip…

Easy Sweet Potato (Glass) Noodles ~ Gluten-Free
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Easy Sweet Potato (Glass) Noodles ~ Gluten-Free

I’m sharing one of my very favorite side dish recipes today, Easy Sweet Potato (Glass) Noodles. I wouldn’t say it if it weren’t true…they are super easy and absolutely delicious. Serve them with all your favorite stir-fry, soups, and Thai dishes. You will find these noodles are called both sweet potato noodles and glass noodles….

Leo’s Fresh Salsa
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Leo’s Fresh Salsa

Leo’s Fresh Salsa is a delicious reason to grab a bag of chips, especially scoops, and dive into some fresh homemade salsa. I prefer scoop type chips because you get lots of salsa in every bite!! Scoops are like mini bowls that hold all the “good stuff” you dip into. A lighter baked chip I…

Healthy Honey Monster Cookies ~ Allergy-Friendly Options
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Healthy Honey Monster Cookies ~ Allergy-Friendly Options

Healthy Honey Monster Cookies are as good as they sound, and in case you were looking for a new favorite gluten-free and allergy-friendly cookie dough to devour, I suggest this recipe for that, too as long as you go egg-free. Auqafaba would be the perfect egg substitute for these cookies. Be sure to use certified…

Peanut Butter Brownie Monster Cookies ~ Gluten-Free
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Peanut Butter Brownie Monster Cookies ~ Gluten-Free

I am a huge fan of just about any monster cookie and that’s probably because I am a huge fan of M&Ms, but these peanut butter brownie monster cookies are extra special. Why? Because they are chocolate for one thing, which is always a plus. There’s something more about these cookies that make them irresistible…