Restricted diets can be difficult, not to mention a massive bummer. Sometimes you have to eat gluten free. Sometimes sugar free. Sometimes dairy free. Sometimes yeast free. And sometimes, you have to stick to all four of them simultaneously, like I do right now. The hardest part of the day on this diet is after-dinner … Continue reading Creamy Chocolate Cinnamon Rice Pudding
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Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Have you seen the new fall 2022 pomegranate-flavored sweet treats at Williams Sonoma? They look so tempting! However, with a little effort, you can make these seasonal goodies at home, saving money and offering more opportunities to customize to your preferences. The fastest and easiest of these is this Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark. The concept … Continue reading Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
The fall holidays, aka Baking Season, can be very hard to navigate for anyone with a gluten intolerance. So many delicious seasonal treats are wheat flour-based, and let's admit it, their gluten-free counterparts just aren't very good. So I've gone on the hunt for some truly delicious seasonal gluten-free treats, starting with this tasty bake … Continue reading Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Sometimes, we have to go on specialized diets for various reasons. But that doesn't mean we stop wanting to celebrate seasonal foods. We just have to get a little creative! So if you currently need to eat gluten free, low sugar, Paleo, or Whole 30, and still wish to celebrate the delicious foods of the … Continue reading Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Bananas
Overripe bananas can be a struggle, am I right? I end up with them more often than I want to admit. Sure, you can bake them into a bread or toss them into the freezer for a smoothie. But if you're like me, you already have a bag of frozen bananas in your freezer from … Continue reading Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Bananas
Chewy Honey and Fruit Granola Bars
If you're looking for a sweet treat without any refined sugar, these homemade Chewy Granola Bars are for you! Sweetened with only honey and fruit, they make an excellent afternoon snack or grab-and-go breakfast. The use of healthier grapeseed oil and the addition of flaxseed meal increase the health benefits even more. NOTE: These bars … Continue reading Chewy Honey and Fruit Granola Bars
Maple-Glazed Blueberry Muffins
This is the first in our new series of Healthier Baking, exploring the idea of making delicious sweet treats without compromising too much of our health. Indulgence without the guilt! These aren't fitting for specific restrictive diets such as Keto or Paleo, or allergies like Celiac or Candida. However, they are sugar free, lower fat, … Continue reading Maple-Glazed Blueberry Muffins
Favorite Healthy Cookbooks of 2021
Throughout 2021, I've had to deal with a health condition that keeps me on a restrictive diet on a long-term basis. That doesn't mean, however, that I no longer want my meals to taste great. So I started looking for help in the form of health-minded cookbooks from chefs that understand flavor. After perusing quite … Continue reading Favorite Healthy Cookbooks of 2021
Egg Nog Rice Pudding
Holiday sweet treats aren't limited to cookies and pies. This smooth, creamy Egg Nog Rice Pudding comes together easily, with smooth seasonal flavors to rival any traditional dessert! We've also included a low sugar and egg-free option for those navigating the holidays with diet restrictions. The only sugar comes from a lower-sugar, egg-less almond milk-based … Continue reading Egg Nog Rice Pudding
Baked Chocolate Mocha Donuts, Four Ways
It's a bonus post this week, because I decided to enter a local seasonal baking contest! It is hosted by our biggest local dairy, and the rules state I had to use at least 3 of their products. The same day, Entertaining With Beth posted her recipe for baked chocolate donuts, which got my mind … Continue reading Baked Chocolate Mocha Donuts, Four Ways
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