Easy Broccoli Soup ~ Vegan, gluten & dairy-free options
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Easy Broccoli Soup ~ Vegan, gluten & dairy-free options

 Not only is this broccoli soup easy, but it’s also really good! I made it for the first time on Christmas Eve a few years ago. I decided I needed to try something different and it was a huge hit! I’ve made it many times since then. I like it best served with sandwiches. Everyone…

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;…

Tempting Tofu Bacon ~ Gluten-free & plant-based
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Tempting Tofu Bacon ~ Gluten-free & plant-based

Tempting tofu bacon is a recipe that is not just for vegetarians and vegans. The tofu bacon recipe I am sharing with you today is absolutely the best tofu bacon recipe I have ever tried! I’ve even got my rancher husband loving this tofu bacon… the truth is, he says it’s a better version of…

Gluten-Free Natural Snack Bars ~ Protein & fiber rich
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Gluten-Free Natural Snack Bars ~ Protein & fiber rich

Gluten-Free Natural Snack Bars are perfect for packing on a hike, long beach walk, or day biking. These allergy-friendly snack bars have just five simple ingredients and are freezer-friendly. You might want to make a couple of batches! A snack bar has to provide me with a blood sugar lift and sustain me during high-energy…

Fruit ‘n’ Oats Breakfast & Snack Bar ~ Gluten, Corn, & Soy-Free
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Fruit ‘n’ Oats Breakfast & Snack Bar ~ Gluten, Corn, & Soy-Free

Breakfast just gets better all the time, especially when it includes these Fruit ‘n’ Oats Breakfast & Snack Bars. In fact, lately, I can hardly wait for breakfast just so I can eat another one. But why wait…these are perfect for snacks too! A thick berry filling sandwiched between a nutty oat crust and topping….

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 a good…

Date & Honey Caramel Sticks ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free
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Date & Honey Caramel Sticks ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free

Date & Honey Caramel Sticks are fun to make and a bit healthier than most caramel-type treats. I discovered this tasty, healthier caramel accidentally while I was making a new snack bar. You will need just 4 ingredients and a food processor. Then your choice of chopped nuts and/or coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) will be…

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…

Pulled Pork Sandwiches ~ Gluten-Free
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches ~ Gluten-Free

Pulled pork sandwiches are pretty popular nowadays. They feed a crowd, provide plenty of leftovers, and cook all day on their own. Have you ever thought you came up with something new for dinner just to find out everybody’s already tried it? Well, that happened to me when I came up with this great idea…

Cheesecake With Berry Topping ~ Gluten free option
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Cheesecake With Berry Topping ~ Gluten free option

Cheesecake has got to be my family’s favorite dessert, especially with this berry topping. It is requested at almost every holiday. Make extra topping because it’s amazing on ice cream too. We have tried many kinds and flavors… chocolate, caramel, peanut butter, chocolate chip, and pumpkin to name a few. But this cheesecake with berry…