Hosting a party but need to keep it grain-free? No problem. Even though you may steer clear of grains, refined sugars, and processed vegetable oils, that doesn’t mean you have to go without great tasting snacks. In fact, there are some downright ingenious snack recipes that are worthy of any party, even the Superbowl! Is a […]
20 Yummy, Diabetic Friendly, Quest Bar Recipes
It’s been a struggle, but, through CrossFit and the 21-Day Sugar Detox I’ve been able to get fit [again]. Along the way I’ve discovered that the CrossFit community can be very, well, anal, about their food and nutrition. It’s not always easy to follow the strict CrossFit diet, which is a combination of Paleo and Primal, or, […]
Avocado Chocolate Milkshake
I’m writing this from the grave because clearly I have died from not having any wine in four days. Or brownies. You know, the things that make the world go ’round. It’s not so bad really this time around – this whole 21 Day Sugar Detox thing. I was actually feeling really great for the […]
Grain-Free Sunbutter and Jelly Squares
Ok, so I know I’ve been doing a lot of “baked” goods lately but it’s only because I’ve been trying new recipes to get my kids to still be able to have their “treats” but make them in a way that is not only gluten-free but actually HEALTHY. I used Sunbutter in this recipe because […]
Grain-Free “Cheddar Bay” Biscuits
Back in the day, I used to love Red Lobster. I know, guys, I KNOW. But it was one of the first restaurants I remember going to with my grandmother and Aunt Helen. That and Sizzler. Yes, I was a senior citizen trapped in a seven-year old apparently. Still, you couldn’t beat their Cheddar Bay […]
Pepita Parmesan Crackers with Warm Scallion Dip
Pepitas – pumpkin seeds – are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in essential fatty acids, magnesium, and Vitamin A. They’re also really yummy, both crunchy and soft and lend an amazing texture to a cracker. These crackers are delicious on their own, with cheese, a little pat of pastured butter (I seriously could eat pastured butter […]
Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
This protein smoothie is like a pumpkin pie you can drink! I combine a few favorites from the bounty fall of flavors to make this pumpkin pie smoothie. But before those go into the blender, make sure you have a frozen banana on hand. This will be the base of the smoothie recipe. There isn’t much […]