Toasted Oats & Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten Free
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Toasted Oats & Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten Free

Mmm – a new favorite cookie recipe! In this recipe, we toasted the oats before mixing them in the cookies. I liked the idea of toasting the oats before adding them to the cookie dough, it gives the cookie a bit of a crunch without the extra calories and fat of the nuts. My version…

Healthy GF Chilled Crispy Squares  
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Healthy GF Chilled Crispy Squares  

First things first…Don’t mistake these Healthy GF Chilled Crispy Squares for the “well-known” rice crispy treats. Nope, no chewy, stretchy marshmallows. But they are really good, so please keep reading! These crispy squares are a bit healthier with the same crunchy sweetness. Add some nuts and dried fruit, and you have yourself a satisfying treat or…

Date With A Fig Energy Bites – Grab something healthy to snack on!
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Date With A Fig Energy Bites – Grab something healthy to snack on!

Dates and figs are “fairly new” fruits I’ve started eating and cooking with over the last few years. They are both quite healthy so that’s a great reason in itself for me to be learning more about them. I only like my figs dried, which works out just fine since I’m a huge fan of…

Enfrijoladas ~ A simple dinner my family loves  (Gluten Free) 
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Enfrijoladas ~ A simple dinner my family loves (Gluten Free) 

Enfrijoladas will satisfy even the hungriest appetite! My husband said it was like eating at a restaurant – which is a nice compliment coming from a meat-eater.  The entire meal was quick and simple. I had been wanting to try Enfrijoladas, but just had not gotten around to it yet. Now I am sorry I waited…

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options

  I love colorful food like this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad.  This is one of our favorite recipes. Every bite is full of different textures and flavors…it keeps the meal interesting and delicious.   Pasta salad is perfect for any picnic or barbecue. Of course, it can also be a meal on its own with…

Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea
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Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Make a delicious plant-based taco for Meatless Mondays…or any day, with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo and cooked cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good and it’s good for you! Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty super grain. If you’ve…

Bit Of Banana – Applesauce Muffins
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Bit Of Banana – Applesauce Muffins

Bit Of Banana – Applesauce Muffins is a healthy, low-fat and low-sugar recipe. A perfect muffin for those on special diets.   This idea has been brewing in my head for days, I just had a feeling it was going to be good. Sure enough…this is a keeper! Only 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the…

Oh So Healthy – Apple, Banana & Oat Waffles ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Oh So Healthy – Apple, Banana & Oat Waffles ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

Breakfast just keeps getting better and “Oh So Healthy” when I’m whipping up a batch of apple, banana, and oat waffles. On a side note, I’m still trying to figure out how to use up all those apples we picked before the fruit flies take over my kitchen! Here is one of the tasty ideas…

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…