Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie

Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Who doesn't love cookies! They are yummy and easy to carry around. The only thing bad about cookies is that it is not very good for us (at least most of the time). This cookie is special because I make them for my allergy kid. This cookie is free of dairy, soy, … Continue reading Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie

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

Thai Apple Salad

Thai Apple Salad One of the things I missed after I moved to the suburbs was Thai food.  Living in NYC, getting my hands on some spicy soup or papaya salad was just a subway ride away.  I always loved the green mango salad or the shredded apples salad. This weekend I thought I would give … Continue reading Thai Apple Salad

Brussel Sprout Stir Fry?

Brussels Sprouts! Usually we roast Brussels sprouts and then crumble some bacon on top.  Recently at the markets, I noticed that they are selling shredded Brussels sprouts.  Its neat that they are doing that but its not really for roasting…so what do you do with it? Well other than putting it in your salad…you can … Continue reading Brussel Sprout Stir Fry?

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

Lemon Blueberry Overnight Quinoa

Lemon Blueberry Overnight Quinoa This week, I stopped by Costco and they had blueberries again! These berries were HUGE! When they look this good, I try to stay away from cooking them and eating them straight instead. This morning for breakfast I decided to make an overnight quinoa with it.  I really like the combination of … Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Overnight Quinoa

Vegan Doritos

Truth: I didn't always eat clean...I wasn't always the Clean Eating Gluten Free Foodie.  In fact that is what CAUSED my weight gain...bad diet and binging late at night. Ugh! Even now, when I do eat clean...I still daydream about Doritos and Cheetos.  But we both know that its a big "no-no"! I know there … Continue reading Vegan Doritos

Cleaned Up French Onion Soup

When we hear French Onion Soup, we all think of that decadent soup that can't be good for us. What if I told you that I made a cleaned up version. Yes, really and the best part...make it ahead of time because it actually taste better the next day!!! 😀 Cleaned Up French Onion Soup … Continue reading Cleaned Up French Onion Soup

Tomato Salad

Now that it is officially spring, many of us are starting our plantings. One of the popular things to grow is tomatoes. I personally love little grape tomatoes and they are also plentiful at my local market. (Ahem...Costco)  Here is one of my favorite salads. Did you know that you can also use it as an … Continue reading Tomato Salad

Cleaned Up Blueberry Crumble

Cleaned Up Blueberry Crumble UPDATED: Since, this recipe was first written, I have made some adjustments to the type of sugars used. The recipe now only uses non-refined sugar. Also, the original recipe was written in the springtime when fresh berries were more accessible. I have added a tip on what to do when your berries are frozen. … Continue reading Cleaned Up Blueberry Crumble