BBQ Sauce With a “Twang” ~ For Meats, Tofu, & More
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BBQ Sauce With a “Twang” ~ For Meats, Tofu, & More

BBQ sauce with a “twang” is how I best describe this sauce. Pork loins on the barbecue with this sauce are amazing. But don’t limit yourself; try it on burgers (regular or veggie), chicken, steak, or baked tofu. This sauce is gluten-free and a cinch to make. You can make an amazing homemade sauce in…

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…

Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins    
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Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins    

    Believe it or not, there is no dairy or eggs, and very little fat in these tasty gluten-free double chocolate pumpkin muffins. They are so good they can even be served as a cupcake; just add some frosting. I love that the original recipe came from a healthy cookbook too!   Pumpkin? Yes!…

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Bites
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread Bites

I love these little gluten-free banana bites! I can pop a mouthful of banana bread into my mouth whenever I feel like it! One of my nephews happened to be staying with us when I made these, and he ate about 7 of them in a row. He had no idea they were gluten, dairy,…

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…

Fat Free Strawberry Sorbet ~ Simply delicious!
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Fat Free Strawberry Sorbet ~ Simply delicious!

Fat-free strawberry sorbet is a great reason to have frozen strawberries on hand.  I always try to have frozen bananas on hand as well so I am ready when a sweet treat craving hits! The first thing I’m going to do with these beauties is to freeze them. It is best to freeze berries on…

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…

Best Seasoned Ground Meat ~ Gluten-free & allergy-friendly
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Best Seasoned Ground Meat ~ Gluten-free & allergy-friendly

  This is the best seasoned ground meat recipe I’ve ever made. Not only is it very tasty, but also it is incredibly versatile. No more seasoning packages for me. I can honestly say that I have never purchased another packaged seasoning mix since I started making this recipe. Besides, it can be a challenge…

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…

Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne – gluten free
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Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne – gluten free

Hearty & Healthy Chili Con Carne is quick and healthy just like the cookbook promises. It’s also really good so I hope you try it! There is something very satisfying about a bowl of hearty chili, especially when it’s also healthy. This chili recipe can be made with extra-lean ground beef or lean ground turkey. The…