Happy National Granola Bar Day! I decided to celebrate this one with some chocolate chip and peanut butter granola bars. These are SO simple, so versatile, and so delicious. Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (GF, V) (Serves 12-16) Ingredients: 1/2 cup nut butter (I used peanut butter for these) 1/4-1/3 cup maple syrup 3 flax eggs (3 Tbs flax meal + 1/2 cup water) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup nuts of choice (I used macadamia nuts) 1/4 cup sliced a

Happy Friday! Kicking off the weekend with this seriously unbelievable Banana Bread I made with a few leftover brown bananas. Colin says it's his favorite thing i've made so far, so we will put it to the test to see what you think too! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, and can easily be made vegan. Hope you enjoy! Ingredients: - 3 ripe bananas (the more spots the better) - 2 pasture-raised eggs - 2 flax eggs (2 Tbs ground flax + 6 Tbs water) - 3 Tbs coconu

Let's give em' something to taco bout... How about BREAKFAST? These were a game changer this morning, and I highly recommend giving them a try if you're looking for a quick, simple, healthy, festive, and delicious alternative to your normal weekday breakfast. Ingredients: - 2 gluten free tortillas (non-GMO corn or my fave: Siete) - 1 T grass-fed ghee or avocado oil - 2 pasture-raised, free range eggs of your choice - any toppings your heart desires (sauteed peppers, onions, l

Cold weather calls for hot, cozy delicious carrot-ginger soup, and this one is ALL of the above. I snagged this recipe from my friend Toby over at Toby's Plate and it will most definitely be my new go-to this Winter season! The carrots give this soup some natural sweetness while the ginger adds a slightly spicy kick, and the coconut milk adds a silky richness to finish it off. I literally had a hard time not eating it all in one sitting. Hope you enjoy! Ingredients: (serve

One maca- two maca- three macadamia heeeeey macadamia 🙏🏻... I whipped up this keto-friendly, heart-healthy, gut-friendly, and simply to die for Macadamia Nut Butter yesterday morning. It was so easy, and the best news is, it only required one ingredient! Ingredients: 2 cups of dry roasted/salted macadamia nuts (bought the big bag from @costco) **You can roast your own or use raw macadamia nuts and just add a punch of sea salt as well if you want Directions: Throw them in a

Veggies never looked (or tasted) so good... I made this New Year's Eve as a side, and we have since been eating the leftovers for dessert! This recipe is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and can be modified to be vegan as well. Not to mention it is one of the easiest things i've made so far... Hope you enjoy! Carrot Soufflée (GF) (Serves 12) Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots, chopped 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1.5 tsp baking powder 1.5 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 3 pasture-rais

Happy, Healthy Holidays! I hope everyone is soaking up this time with family and friends, and getting geared up for a beautiful new year. Here is a super easy appetizer idea to get you started towards a healthier 2020! This is healthier take on a heavy, rich classic: Spinach & Artichoke dip. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, and absolutely addicting. Ingredients: 1 16 oz package thawed, chopped frozen organic spinach 1 12 oz package thawed, chopped frozen artichoke hearts 8 o

Baby it's cold outside... Over the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing an incredible acupuncturist for my fertility health, who is also helping me build better blood circulation and improve digestion. Part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine diet protocol for building blood circulation is to eat more warm, grounding, and nourishing foods. This “seasonal eating” approach helps to nourish our bodies during the Winter months and regulate our internal clocks... You will be seeing q

Oh… these? Just some healthified chocolate peanut butter truffles. These are a perfect Christmas party crowd pleaser or cookie exchange offering (if you are like me and had more than one cookie exchange this year) with zero baking required. I used coconut flour in place of powdered sugar, which resulted in an equally decadent, rich, perfectly sweet and slightly salty chocolate peanut butter truffle. They. are. to. die. for... Enjoy! Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Serves: 2

Calling all cookie exchange participants! These are the perfect health-ified version of a classic favorite… Gingerbread Molasses Cookies. They are super simple to make, and in my opinion, may even be better than the original. They are gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, sweet and spicy pillowy deliciousness, and they taste like the holidays. Hope you enjoy! Ginger Molasses Cookies (GF, V): Ingredients: 1/2 cup melted and cooled coconut oil 1/2 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup molasses 2

On the menu for tonight... Spaghetti Squash boats! These are super simple, and absolutely delicious for a cozy dinner night in front of the fire. Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite go-to low-carb, nutrient dense, and versatile vegetables. Since it is a winter squash, it is a seasonal way to eat well and enjoy a pasta-mimicking dish without all the extra carbs and starches. They are rich in fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. Pair them with some flavorful mari

Colin and I picked some 🍎’s at Carter Mountain this weekend, so I decided to make applesauce as a sugar replacement in this moist, dense, delicious bread👇🏻 Ingredients: 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree ¼ cup melted coconut oil 1 cup homemade apple sauce* 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 10 mins) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups gluten free oat flour* ½ cup almond meal 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 te

(Gut healthy, anti-inflammatory) Turmeric is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory, disease-fighting antioxidants that you always want to have on hand… And these effects are amplified by 2,000% when black pepper is added! Ingredients: - 1 Tbls turmeric - 2 Tbls apple cider vinegar (contains prebiotics and aids in digestion for gut-health) - 2 large pasture-raised eggs - Salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: - Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add in t

Sundays are for baking... (or not baking!). These no-bake pumpkiny, peanut buttery bites are loaded with fiber and plant-based nutrients to keep you satisfied and give you the perfect boost for your work week! Pumpkin energy balls (GF, DF) (Serves 28) - 1 and 1/2 cup rolled oats (I use @bobsredmill) - 1/2 cup pumpkin puree - 1/2 cup peanut butter - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (loaded with zinc) - 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup) - 2 tsp vanilla extract - dash of salt - 1 tbls cinnamo

Whoever said time flies the week of your wedding was right... I’m excited, over filled with love, totally nervous, yet completely calm all at the same time. Now, while I don’t actively subscribe to sweets being the remedy for all of these emotions (Though, we all do sometimes. We are human...), these cookies are perfect for any mood you’re in. They are gluten free, vegan, and totally delicious! Vegan + GF peanut butter chocolate chip cookies: (Makes 24) Ingredients: 1 cup alm

So fresh n’ so clean clean... I made this for dinner last night, and Colin absolutely loved it. So not only is it gluten-free, paleo, and whole30-approved, it’s also hubby-approved. 💚💛🧡❤️💜 Shrimp Stir-fry with local veggies: (Serves 2-3) -2 tbls coconut aminos (great low-glycemic, gluten-free alternative to soy sauce) -3 tbls rice vinegar -2 cloves garlic (minced) -1 tsp fresh ginger (minced) -1/4 tsp sea salt -1/4 tsp red pepper flakes -1 tbls coconut oil -5 oz carrots -