Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl
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Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl

I could eat a chocolate smoothie bowl for breakfast almost every day.  Now that I think of it… I pretty much do. There are so many flavor options it’s hard to choose, but chocolate is my favorite. My smoothie bowl has to be thick and covered with all my favorite toppings. I always stir frozen berries…

Chunky GF Blueberry Granola ~ Sweet & crunchy
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Chunky GF Blueberry Granola ~ Sweet & crunchy

Chunky GF blueberry granola vanishes from our kitchen like fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Well, almost… Dried blueberries (and cherries) are like candy to me. I like them in my cold cereal, my smoothie bowls, trail mix, cookies, and quick bread, or just by the handful. Now…knowing how much I love them, of course, I had…

White Bean Chicken Chili  ~ Quick & easy weeknight dinner.
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White Bean Chicken Chili  ~ Quick & easy weeknight dinner.

White Bean Chicken Chili is a nice change from traditional tomato-based chili once in a while. And it’s a snap to make! I really don’t make this often enough! It’s a great combination of protein and fiber, plus this chicken chili is easier on those tummies who don’t handle tomatoes and green peppers as well….

Turkey and Sage Breakfast Patties
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Turkey and Sage Breakfast Patties

Turkey and Sage Breakfast Patties are a delicious alternative to regular pork sausage patties except for a lot healthier. This recipe is perfect for those who can’t have gluten, yeast, or dairy. I love that I know exactly what is in it and can indulge without worrying. These turkey and sage patties are easy to…

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 them 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…

GF Morning Muesli Cookies ~ Healthy Breakfast Cookies
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GF Morning Muesli Cookies ~ Healthy Breakfast Cookies

GF morning muesli cookies for breakfast? Sure, but don’t forget about after school snacks these cookies are perfect for that too. I was trying to make my favorite healthy cookie into more of a breakfast cookie. I mean it could count as one as is, but I wanted to make some cookies with Muesli.  Bob’s…

GF Banana Pumpkin Muffins With Dried Blueberries
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GF Banana Pumpkin Muffins With Dried Blueberries

I look forward to breakfast and snacks when these GF Banana Pumpkin Muffins with Dried Blueberries are around! If you haven’t tried dried blueberries in muffins and quick bread you will be pleasantly surprised! I find myself tossing them in just about everything lately.   This lightly flavored pumpkin muffin recipe has three of my…

Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies With Maple Butter
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Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies With Maple Butter

Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Chip Cookies with Maple Butter are such a treat! A little crunchy and a little chewy at the same time. And the maple drizzle seems to be the perfect flavor combination; at least for me anyway. You will have to let me know what you think. To be perfectly honest, I’m crazy about…

Gluten Free Peanut Butter/SunButter Crispy Treats
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Gluten Free Peanut Butter/SunButter Crispy Treats

By now I bet you’ve noticed I have a bit of a sweet tooth. It’s true…but I do try to keep my sweet tooth cravings on the “somewhat” healthier side, like these gluten-free peanut butter/SunButter crispy treats. And sometimes I don’t… Either way, you should try these crispy treats. This recipe doesn’t use marshmallows or…