GF Better Energy Squares
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GF Better Energy Squares

All my “taste testers” gave me thumbs up on these GF better energy squares. These energy squares are sweet enough to call dessert but healthy enough for everyone to enjoy. The options are limitless with this recipe, nothing is set in stone. In fact…these energy squares could be a great way to use up a…

Mom’s Russian Tea  Cookies ~ Gluten-free options
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Mom’s Russian Tea  Cookies ~ Gluten-free options

I don’t remember a Christmas without these Russian Tea Cookies to share and enjoy among family members and friends. In fact, we could hardly make them fast enough! They would just keep disappearing right off the counter!! The hint of vanilla and the sweetness from the powdered sugar nearly melt in your mouth, yet you…

GF Magic Fudge Brownies – a decadent brownie without dairy & egg.
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GF Magic Fudge Brownies – a decadent brownie without dairy & egg.

Fudgy and decadent… These brownies are sweetened with dates, xylitol, and stevia.  I decided to sprinkle some dairy-free, allergy-friendly mini chocolate chips on top. The more chocolate the better in my opinion. But feel free to leave the chocolate chips off for less sugar, calories, and fat. Gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, in fact…you might be surprised…

Gabe’s Firehouse Caramel Corn
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Gabe’s Firehouse Caramel Corn

  I love that Gabe’s delicious, chewy firehouse caramel corn doesn’t need to be baked in the oven. In fact, it’s quick to make and only requires a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in the kitchen! Gabe is a firefighter that worked with my husband. When Gabe made his caramel corn it…

Double Chocolate Energy Bites with Cacao Nibs
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Double Chocolate Energy Bites with Cacao Nibs

The next time your tummy is rumbling grab one of these Double Chocolate Energy Bites. A healthy snack that tastes a lot like candy. These extra chocolaty energy bites are full of healthy carbs and will satisfy any chocolate craving! When is the best time to eat an energy bite? ~ before or after a workout ~ mid-morning…

Aunt Polly’s Chocolate Silk U-NO Pie    
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Aunt Polly’s Chocolate Silk U-NO Pie    

Aunt Polly’s Chocolate Silk U-NO Pie is nothing short of dreamy… My aunt Polly made a lot of delicious desserts, but there is something special about a rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate pie! She let my sister and I pick rocks out of her garden for pennies, and then we would go to the local market…

GF Coconut, Oat & Nut – Hemp Seed Cookies ~ light, crunchy, and irresistible!
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GF Coconut, Oat & Nut – Hemp Seed Cookies ~ light, crunchy, and irresistible!

Hemp seeds in cookies? Absolutely, add a couple tablespoons to cookies, granola bars, granola and more.   Here is a fun new twist on a cookie…   These little seeds, also known as hemp hearts, are super nutritious. They are a great source of iron, vitamin E, and gamma-linolenic acid. They have a slight nutty…

Plant-Based GF Vanilla Cupcakes
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Plant-Based GF Vanilla Cupcakes

These are without a doubt the best gluten-free vanilla cupcakes I have ever made! I’m pretty picky about my desserts…well my food in general, so if it’s not really good I’m just not going to eat it. Here’s a fun fact: I took these plant-based gluten-free vanilla cupcakes to a celebration and people were questioning…

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mounds
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mounds

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Mounds are big soft peanut butter, oats, and coconut mounds with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It’s not easy to convince some folks, like my husband… that a healthy cookie can also be really delicious too. But I can safely say I have succeeded with these…