Homemade pumpkin seed milk is a delicious and creamy nut-free alternative to almond milk, and it can be used in many recipes! An alternative to almonds Pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite things to eat. I love them toasted and sprinkled on top of salads, as a snack, in stir-fries… They also make a great alternative to nut butters, like almond and cashew, if you’re allergic. These Healthy Cookie Bars use my Homemade Pumpkin Seed Butter in just such a way. In the same vein as almond meal, you can also grind raw pumpkin seeds and use them as you would the aforementioned.Continue Reading
Sugar-Free Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
These sugar-free Reese’s peanut butter cups are a satisfying, low carb way to enjoy one of the most popular candies made! Some pregnancy updates Well, I’m officially 30 weeks pregnant with what I’m 99.9% sure is my last baby in my life…ever. This pregnancy hasContinue Reading
Maple Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Low sugar, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie bars made with a small amount of maple syrup, oats, and your favorite nut or seed butter! How to make low sugar cookie bars I am the queen of cookie bars right now. It’s the best way I’ve foundContinue Reading
20 Healthy Treats Made Without Almonds
It seems every recipe I click on lately contains almonds in one form or another….is it just me? I enjoy almonds, but because I don’t tolerate them very well, I shy away from using them in recipes too much. I thought there must be someContinue Reading
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Jadie’s ‘Fat Shake’)
This delicious chocolate cherry smoothie recipe is my oldest daughter’s favorite way to begin a day, and it’s loaded with healthy fats, which help keep her focused! Summer dreams… Man, this summer went by fast! My kids are set to start school this Thursday, andContinue Reading
Healthy Vanilla Mug Cake (Gluten-Free)
This delicious, yet healthy vanilla mug cake is made with gluten-free buckwheat flour and only ONE teaspoon of added sweetener! Mug cakes, how do I love thee?… To have a tasty mug cake, is to achieve culinary success. To have a healthy mug cake, isContinue Reading
Healthy, Gluten-Free Clam Chowder
This healthy clam chowder is my favorite lower fat way to make the famous soup – Made with brown rice flour, goat milk, and LOTS of chewy, high protein clams! Clam chowder cravings The beginning of this pregnancy was very difficult. I was pretty nauseousContinue Reading
Apple Pie Treat for One
For the days you’re not eating chocolate, this gluten-free apple pie treat for one is a hearty, lower sugar snack that can be dressed up with ice cream or dressed down with creamy yogurt. Treats without chocolate Remember my mention of non-chocolate days? (I know,Continue Reading