Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas or Beans ~ A Colorful Sidedish
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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas or Beans ~ A Colorful Sidedish

I Love these sauteed sugar snap peas. The color is gorgeous, and even kids gobble them up. Fresh, crunchy, quick, and healthy. They taste great too!  I even grab the leftovers from the fridge and eat them cold the next day. You will need a few simple ingredients to make this great-tasting side dish. Add…

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…

Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Coconut Oat Cookies
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Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Coconut Oat Cookies

No one is going to know these gluten-free, allergy-friendly coconut oat cookies are healthy. These cookies are incredibly soft and flavorful without using eggs or butter. Of course, you can make these coconut oat cookies with regular or whole wheat pastry flour if gluten-free isn’t necessary. This recipe idea is from  The China Study Cookbook;…

Perfectly Roasted Squash & Brussels Sprouts
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Perfectly Roasted Squash & Brussels Sprouts

Roasting vegetables is a great way to introduce your kids to these super healthy vegetables. My daughter made roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts for us over Thanksgiving break a few years ago and we all loved them! I’ve been roasting them ever since! Season as you like, we prefer McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning….

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…

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…

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…

Blueberry Pumpkin Spice Snack Bars ~ Gluten-Free & Plant-Based
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Blueberry Pumpkin Spice Snack Bars ~ Gluten-Free & Plant-Based

Blueberry Pumpkin Spice Snack Bars are delicious any time of the year. I’ve made these pumpkin bars with chocolate chips, raisins, and a combination of both. Dare I say adding dried blueberries is my favorite… For a fancy look drizzle powdered sugar icing or melted chocolate over bars. Oat flour can be purchased or you…

Mostly Oats Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Mostly Oats Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

Mostly oats chocolate chip cookies are slightly crunchy cookies that are always popular with all ages. I’m absolutely in love with these new gluten-free cookies. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they are also perfect for just about anybody who comes through my door!  Oh…and they are delicious too. I can’t…

Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken ~ Gluten-free option
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Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken ~ Gluten-free option

Sweet & Sour Crock-Pot Chicken is one of those easy to prepare dinners that everybody will like and is healthy too. Serve this dish over plain rice or try my Vegetable Fried Rice, which is shown here, and the recipe is given below. If you prefer more sauce, double up the sauce ingredients. Or let’s…