True confession: I used to hate Valentine’s Day. Like seriously disliked it. Every year I’d set unrealistic expectations about the silly holiday and always, always end up disappointed. It wasn’t until after I was married that my ideals and expectations about Valentine’s Day changed. How precious and blessed am I to be loved by a…
Candies, Cookies & Bars
No Bake Rice Crispy Treat Granola Bars
The New Year has gotten off to quite the bang for me. I haven’t been feeling well for weeks. My nervous system (thanks to my autoimmune disease) has been in a “heightened” state, causing all sorts of things in my body to be imbalanced. I’ve had bouts of nausea, more IBS and digestive issues, chills,…
Gluten Free Pecan Pie Cookies
A subtly sweet shortbread topped with pecan pie filling… does it get any better? When I was little, my mom made sure we had pecan pie every holiday; it was my dad’s favorite. Since changing my eating habits I wanted to make a healthier alternative to the sugar-filled classic, something I didn’t have to feel…
Toll House Style Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten free, dairy free, soy free)
As of lately, it is very rare for me to eat a really sweet indulgent treat. Don’t get me wrong, anyone who knows me well knows I love sweets, but I normally prefer ones that have been made healthier in some way (lower in sugar, lower in fat, etc.). Not this time. In a moment…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites (Grain, Egg & Refined Sugar Free)
Here is another favorite recipe I make for my goofy girls (I love these cookies too)! This recipe is linked to the GFE Virtual Support Group, Grateful GAPS Holiday Foods, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Allergy Friendly Friday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Simple Lives Thursday, Wellness Weekend, and the Gluten-Free Homemaker. Chocolate Chip Cookies Bites Yields 1 dozen…
Abbi’s Grain Free Toddler Bites (vegan)
Prior to becoming gluten and corn free, my Abbi used to be a very picky eater (she still can be at times – she is definitely a toddler!). Though throughout all of her picky stages, one food has always remained a constant favorite: raw almonds. If I couldn’t get Abbi to eat anything on her…
Homemade Sugar Free Chocolate Bars
Many of you who follow my Facebook page know I began a 10 day sugar free challenge today in the hopes of getting my current arthritis/psoriasis flare under control. For the next 10 days I’ll ONLY use stevia as a sweetener (I’m even giving up agave nectar, maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar). BUT… what…
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (egg, refined sugar, xanthan/guar gum free)
I know… it’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe!! Sorry! We’ve been busy working on the house and enjoying what’s left of summer. Leaves are already starting to turn colors here in Alaska; fall is quickly approaching! These cookies are a perfect healthy treat for lunch boxes! Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (egg, refined…
Sugar Free Chocolate Macaroons
What a beautiful evening in Alaska! It’s 9pm and the sun is still shining. We even have blue skies! Sugar Free Chocolate Macaroons: Yields about 16 cookies 4 egg whites from large eggs 1/8 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 teaspoon NuNaturals Liquid Vanilla Stevia 2 cups unsweetened coconut, finely shredded 2 TBSP…
Stevia Sweetened Chocolate Chip Cookies… grain & gum free
I did something I don’t normally do today. I told my girls they could eat as many chocolate chip cookies as they wanted to for a snack. 😉 You should have seen the looks on their sweet faces! They were so happy! I do not use store bought almond flour in this recipe (which is…
Melt-in-your-mouth Valentine’s Day Brownies!
The only thing missing is the non-dairy vanilla ice cream and 2 spoons!! The perfect texture… slightly gooey, a little cake like, and a bit of a crunchy top layer. Don’t be afraid to add chopped pecans, walnuts, or even Enjoy Life GF/DF chocolate chips to the mixture! Happy Valentine’s Day!! Preheat your oven to…
Almond Shortbread Cookies
These super simple Almond Shortbread Cookies are soft, moist, and slightly crumbly (but not overly so). Perfect served with either tea or coffee! *2 cups almond flour 3/4 cup brown rice flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup shortening, organic butter, or your favorite non-dairy butter (such as Earth Balance) 1/3…