Vegan Pumpkin Loaf

Vegan Pumpkin Loaf The smell of pumpkin spice is once again in the air and there are plenty options of fresh and canned pumpkins at the stores.  Many of my loyal readers are always asking how I can make a recipe vegan or top 8 food allergen free.  This time around as I was writing … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Loaf

Pineapple Whip

Pineapple Whip This was inspired by one of our favorite gluten-free and dairy-free treats at Walt Disney World...the DOLE WHIP! Just thinking about it puts a smile on my face as I remember the way my allergy kiddo's face light up like pixie dust. When we came home from Disney last year, she couldn't stop … Continue reading Pineapple Whip

Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Fresh Fruit Popsicles I know I have been a bit quiet this summer. I didn't sign my kids up for camp and they have been home with me.  This week, I decided to have my kids help out in the kitchen.  Why not have them help me make some of these recipes? I figured many … Continue reading Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Instant Pot Apple Sauce This morning I made this instant pot apple sauce after I dropped off the kids at practice. This recipe is as straight forward as it comes and takes less than 30min (this includes prepping, cooking and cooling). This is a quick way to use up apples which are in season and … Continue reading Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Apple Sauce Blender Muffin

Apple Sauce Blender Muffin This weekend, we had some people come over last minute for coffee. I really wanted to put out some yummy treats to go with our coffee. This recipe fits the bill because it uses basic ingredients that most of us have in our pantry and refrigerator.  Ingredients such as apple sauce, … Continue reading Apple Sauce Blender Muffin

Oil Free Hummus

Oil Free Hummus To all my readers, I want to wish you all a "Happy 2018!".  With the new year, I know many of you have made some resolutions to live a healthier and happier life.  That being said, I wanted to start the first recipe of the year with this oil free hummus. Traditional hummus … Continue reading Oil Free Hummus

Seed Butter Crisps

Seed Butter Crisps It must be the holidays because everywhere I go, they seem to be selling peanut brittle. As a kid, this use to be a favorite treat of mine with its sugary crispy peanut bits. However, as I got older... I couldn't eat dairy, and my kid couldn't have peanuts.  Let's not even … Continue reading Seed Butter Crisps

Pea Shoot Shrimp Summer Rolls

Pea Shoots Shrimp Summer Rolls Recently, my friends at Pilates Barre of NJ took me to the Happy Harvest Hydroponic Farms. These ladies were working on balancing clean living with clean eating and thought I would enjoy the field trip. I have to admit outside of Disney World's EPCOT, I have not seen a working hydroponic … Continue reading Pea Shoot Shrimp Summer Rolls

Seed Butter Cookies

Seed Butter Cookies I am always trying to make a healthier treat for my kiddos (and myself).  Let's face it, sometimes we just need a cookie! This year, the kids have also been working so hard on their swimming that I feel they needed a healthy treat that would provide some extra protein.  Given that … Continue reading Seed Butter Cookies

Cauliflower Tots

Cauliflower Tots There is one thing that is constant with my kids and it's that they love tator tots.  There is no faster way for them to get to the dinner table than me saying "tator tots"!  This may also be true for some of the grown ups in my life...heh heh.  As you all … Continue reading Cauliflower Tots