Fudgy GF Chocolate Cake ~ Rich chocolate flavor & low-fat
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Fudgy GF Chocolate Cake ~ Rich chocolate flavor & low-fat

A fudgy GF chocolate cake that is unbelievably moist, delicious, and even low-fat! I was thrilled to find this chocolate cake! I was even more thrilled to eat it!! A recipe is a bonus for me when it’s already egg-free and I don’t have to figure out the best egg substitute. Love that! I tried making…

GF Chocolate Peanut Butter Hurricane Cookies  
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GF Chocolate Peanut Butter Hurricane Cookies  

These GF Chocolate Peanut Butter Hurricane Cookies take peanut butter to a whole new level. Chocolate, peanut butter, candy, and nuts. What a treat! You can make these cookies with regular flour as well as gluten-free. What should I know about these cookies if I have food allergies? 1. First and foremost always read labels of your…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

Gluten Free Banana Pumpkin & Oat Waffles
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Gluten Free Banana Pumpkin & Oat Waffles

Easy gluten-free banana pumpkin & oat waffles are perfect for breakfast and even snack time. Lately, I’ve been munching on quinoa & oat banana waffles, and I thought, why not add pumpkin to that recipe along with some additional spices? I’ve been in the mood for some pumpkin waffles, but I didn’t want to add…