I once had a woman inquire about a good substitute for oats…. I had to giggle and think to myself, ‘lady, you’re on the wrong blog!’. For the rest of you that have taken note of my love for oats, either through my blog titleContinue Reading
Date-Sweetened Chocolate Sauce
This delicious, thick, date-sweetened chocolate sauce will knock your socks off! Vegan and paleo-friendly. Need a date-sweetened chocolate drizzle? Who doesn’t! It seems I’m always after a chocolate sauce of some kind to pour atop berries or baked treats, particularly if the latter is lowContinue Reading
Creamy Kefir Ranch Dressing
This creamy kefir ranch dressing is so easy to make, and it will make your kids want to actually EAT their veggies!…at least mine did. 🙂 I probably go to the grocery store 2-3 times each week…is that nuts or what?? I buy a lotContinue Reading
Oatmeal Protein Pancakes for One (NO Protein Powder)
These simple oatmeal protein pancakes for one are high in natural protein (almost 12 grams!) and easily customized to fit different tastes. I’m a bit embarrassed to tell you that although Sam just turned three, he still isn’t fully weaned nor fully potty-trained. He’s beenContinue Reading
My Husband’s Favorite Gluten-Free Cookie Recipe
This delicious gluten-free cookie recipe employs a combination of oats, buckwheat flour, and sunflower seed butter for a chewy, lower sugar treat! I used to do a segment around here called ‘Firefighter Friday’ in honor of my hubby’s favorite recipes. Though I ceased the formalityContinue Reading
Ground Beef Taco Meat (No Tomato)
These ground beef tacos are so flavorful and easy – They are also quick to cook and get on the table for hungry bellies! Am I the only one NOT running to the kitchy on Sundays to meal prep? Everywhere I look, I see leak-proofContinue Reading
Friday Finds
Hello everyone, and happy Friday! I hope you all are having a great summer so far. It’s been a hot one over here, but I’ve been enjoying my time with the kids. I dread the time they leave me, so I’m soaking up these longContinue Reading
Sweet Potato and Date Buckwheat Muffins
These sweet potato buckwheat muffins are a delicious gluten-free treat made without gums or starches – They’re sweetened naturally with a combination of sweet potato and dates! I’ve had a major sweet (potato) tooth lately! Those nourishing, starchy carbs call to me, and they’re soContinue Reading