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
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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, Paleo, Celiac, or Candida. However, they are sugar free, lower fat, and higher in fiber. … 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
Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
One of the quintessential recipes to make and stock up on in the fall is homemade applesauce. It is also one of those recipes you don't realize the ease of until you try it, and when you toss it all in the slow cooker, it gets even easier! The most time-consuming part is preparing the … Continue reading Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
Almond Joy Chia Pudding
What is your favorite candy? One of our preferred sweet treats is definitely Hershey's Almond Joy bars. The combination of milk chocolate, sweetened coconut, and almonds is delicious! However, this indulgence is off-limits to anyone following a sugar, gluten, and/or dairy-free diet. So we created this chia pudding, which takes the mouthwatering flavor of Almond … Continue reading Almond Joy Chia Pudding
Cinnamon Vanilla Star Anise Chia Pudding
I get it: chia seeds are strange. However, for those who find themselves on frustrating diet restrictions, chia pudding can be a welcomed treat for those who can't indulge otherwise. Also, chia seeds provide several power-packed health benefits, including high fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. They lower blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, and reduce … Continue reading Cinnamon Vanilla Star Anise Chia Pudding
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