Decadent maple syrup and sweet dates combine to make a smooth and creamy filling for these Vegan Paleo Pecan Pie Bars. Add some nutty chopped pecans, and a delicious shortbread crust – it’s a match made in heaven! Can you believe it’s the week of Thanksgiving?! I’m sitting here wondering where in the world the…
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Thai Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodle Bowls
These Thai Chicken & Sweet Potato Noodles Bowls are a delicious way to give into your Thai craving while staying low-carb. Spiralized sweet potato “noodles” take the place of rice noodles, and are covered in a spicy satay-like sauce. Add in some fresh veggies and tender chicken, and you have a perfect meal for any…
65+ Best Gluten Free Holiday Recipes
The holidays can be stressful, so I thought I’d take the guess work out of menu planning for you! Here are 65+ Best Gluten Free Holiday Recipes from some of my favorite allergy-friendly bloggers. This round up includes a little bit of everything. Some recipes are grain-free, some are dairy-free, some are vegan, etc, but…
Ground Turkey and Garden Veggie Soup with Quinoa
When I need a nourishing bowl of warm comfort food, this Ground Turkey and Garden Vegetable Soup with Quinoa recipe is what I make. With flavorful ground turkey, tangy tomatoes, fiber rich veggies, and protein packed quinoa, it’s a staple meal in our house. I make it at least 2-3 times a month, even my kiddos…
Paleo Vegan Double Chocolate Protein Cookies
If these Paleo Vegan Double Chocolate Protein Cookies look somewhat familiar to you, it’s because they are the chocolate version of my vegan, Paleo, and nut-free Protein Packed Monster Breakfast Cookies. That recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my website, and is definitely a family favorite around our house. The girls love…
Sugar Free Fudgesicles
These sugar free fudgesicles are so ridiculously delicious and creamy! You won’t believe they contain no added sugar… and are healthy! These babies are packed with fiber and protein, thanks to the dates and hemp seeds. Did you know that 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds contain about 10 grams of protein? And even better… your…
Tuna and Bacon Quinoa Bowl with Lemony Vinaigrette
This Tuna and Bacon Quinoa Bowl with Lemony Vinaigrette came to fruition one afternoon when I was trying to think of some new easy and convenient, yet healthy meal ideas. We’ve been so busy lately, that our dinners have often times been made on the fly. “Fast food” in our family does not mean running through…
Smoked Salmon and Veggie Frittata
Darn autoimmune diseases. They totally messed up my exercise routine last week. I was so disappointed! It is such a battle when my mind is willing and able, but my body is not. 🙁 It all started with exhaustion, but when the pain set in at the bottom of my spine and I was overcome with horrible nausea, I…
Paleo Chocolate Zucchini Bread
You know those phases of life, the ones where you feel like you are so busy you can’t see straight?? That is where I’m finding myself, in a season of busyness. I haven’t had the chance to play in the kitchen much, and don’t tell my family that I’m openly admitting this, but when momma…
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples
I was in Costco the other day (By myself… kid-free… that never happens!) and came across these pretty Brussels sprouts. My oldest daughter loves Brussels sprouts – like loves them, loves them. So I decided to get some, and make this Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Apples dish for her that’s full of…
Paleo Chicken Tenders
These easy baked Paleo Chicken Tenders are one of our favorite low-carb / Keto meals. They are quick and easy, and much healthier than the fried variation! Do you remember what you ate in high school? I do. It’s scary to think what my diet mostly consisted of: saltines, goldfish crackers, mochas, Subway subs (I…
