Healthy Zucchini Muffins ~ Low FODMAP & Dairy-Free
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Healthy Zucchini Muffins ~ Low FODMAP & Dairy-Free

Start your day deliciously with a couple of Healthy Zucchini Muffins, or grab one for a snack when that mid-afternoon hunger hits. You will be amazed at how light and fluffy these zucchini muffins are, and if you are like me, you will want to drop a few handfuls of mini chocolate chips in the…

Easy Homemade Guilt-Free Pancakes ~ Allergy-Friendly
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Easy Homemade Guilt-Free Pancakes ~ Allergy-Friendly

  When the only thing you can think about is fresh homemade pancakes…make some! Try these easy homemade guilt-free pancakes. Only 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the entire recipe. Enjoy pancakes that are allergy-friendly and won’t leave you feeling yucky after you eat them. I remember the times when my family would go out for…

Healthy Pumpkin Half-Domes ~ Gluten-Free
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Healthy Pumpkin Half-Domes ~ Gluten-Free

I knew right away these healthy pumpkin half-domes would become a favorite at my house. We take them on long bike rides and hikes, and I often will grab one before a workout.  Even though they aren’t super sweet cookies, they are incredibly flavorful from all the spices. Pumpkin half-dome cookies can be a dessert…

Saturday Market Muffins ~ Gluten-free & vegan options
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Saturday Market Muffins ~ Gluten-free & vegan options

I’m super excited about these new Saturday Market Muffins! I decided to call them Saturday Market Muffins because they contain various healthy ingredients. Your teeth will sink into a tender but sturdy muffin bursting with flavor. These dense, hearty muffins keep your tummy full longer without added fat.   Look at all the yummy carrots,…

Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe
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Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe

Pesto is a fairly new favorite food of mine. I keep about 3 basil plants growing in my kitchen year-round because we eat it so often.  Growing basil inside is almost too easy. I just keep my plants sitting in a sunny spot and water them every single day. The full leaves remind me it’s time…

Savory Sweet Potato Nuggets ~ Gluten-Free & Plant-Based
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Savory Sweet Potato Nuggets ~ Gluten-Free & Plant-Based

I know what you’re thinking…these savory sweet potato nuggets look like chicken nuggets, right? That’s actually how I came up with the name…but these little gems have no meat, they are made from mostly sweet potatoes, nuts, and seeds. They are fun to eat and pretty darn versatile, though my favorite way is to dip…

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…

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…

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

I’m a huge fan of dried fruit and dark chocolate. It has to be chewy dried fruit though, almost on the tough side. Yup, that’s my favorite!     Lately I’ve been putting these dried blueberries in just about everything! I would prefer if they didn’t have the added sugar, but I haven’t been able…

GF “Jamin” Coconut Bars ~ Allergy-Friendly
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GF “Jamin” Coconut Bars ~ Allergy-Friendly

GF “Jamin” 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…