Chia and Figs This is actually a quick breakfast and can also be made ahead of time. This is especially great when you don't have the supplies to make overnight oats or quinoa (ahem...me). There are only 4 items to this quick breakfast or even have it as a snack or dessert! Ingredients 2 TBS … Continue reading Chia and Figs
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Gluten Free Apple Cupcakes
Gluten Free Apple Cupcakes Today is a very special day for me. It is my twins 7th birthday! Since their older siblings swim on a lake team, we decided to have "Cupcakes On The Lake". The boys of wanted their favorite vanilla cupcakes. Their big sister however is allergic to wheat, dairy, soy, peanuts, tree … Continue reading Gluten Free Apple Cupcakes
Hubby’s Quinoa Pancakes
Hubby's Quinoa Pancakes Before we went gluten free one of our traditions was pancake sundays. I would make the batter and the kids would help pick the leaves off the strawberries and my husband would work on the bacon. It was a full on family affair and I loved it. When we went gluten free, … Continue reading Hubby’s Quinoa Pancakes
Gluten-Free Vegan Crepes
Gluten-Free Vegan Crepes I am having some friends and family over; I really wanted to make something nice. It had to be something that felt decadent but yet healthy and light. I mulled over my options and decided to make gluten-free/dairy-free crepes. A few of them are vegans, so this means no egg can be used. … Continue reading Gluten-Free Vegan Crepes
Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
Cauliflower Grilled Cheese When I was told to NOT eat wheat and dairy, the first thing that popped into my head was "Ugh! I could really use a grilled cheese!” Isn't that always the case? What if I told you that you could have one and that it would count as a veggie? This is not a … Continue reading Cauliflower Grilled Cheese
Quinoa Corn Bread
Quinoa Corn Bread Since eating cleaner and going gluten-free, I realize really miss cornbread. We use to use the little blue box mix. Oh...you all know which one I am talking about. The cheapest one at the store...yes, that one! However, not only is it not clean, it has wheat. It's been a while since … Continue reading Quinoa Corn Bread
CocoMango Grits
CocoMango Grits There are days where you are just craving a little comfort food in the morning. For me, I love a warm bowl of grits. I wonder if it's because its warm and that you can eat it with a spoon. Honestly, it is so easy to make...Just follow the package! Each brand has a … Continue reading CocoMango Grits
Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Rolls
Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Rolls I am constantly searching for a clean gluten free bread. Not just any gluten free bread but something that actually can hold up to a sandwich and not crumble. Plus the bread can't contain dairy, soy, tree nuts or peanuts and have to be from an allergen free facility. (Well, … Continue reading Gluten Free Bacon Cheddar Rolls
Cleaned Up Banana Muffins
***Updated Recipe: I am constantly striving to improve a recipe. This time I managed to reduce the sugar and the fat content in this recipe. Also, by blending the wet mixture, it resulted in a fluffier muffin. Cleaned Up Banana Muffin The biggest joke amongst my friends is that if I eat clean and gluten … Continue reading Cleaned Up Banana Muffins
Butternut Chickpea Puree
Last week, I made a vegan brunch for the girls. It was seared tofu topped with sauté shitake on a bed of butternut chickpea puree. My favorite item in the picture is actually the butternut chickpea puree. It has over the months become a comfort food to me...there are days I would just sit there with a … Continue reading Butternut Chickpea Puree