I’m not a cake fan….but this! We obviously couldn’t get enough of it…4 of us polished this bad boy off in one night! (more like 1 hour) It's slightly gooey, bittersweet and super rich - almost like an undercooked brownie.
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This gluten free crunch wrap is a game changer! Stuff it full with your favourite sandwich ingredients. Bonus: you can have it while doing an elimination diet!
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You wanna feel like a rockstar this summer?
When you feel good, you are more likely to participate in all the fun summer activities (especially when you live somewhere cold like me - you have limited time)
I don’t know about you - but i’m one of those people who forgets to add something in a recipe like almost EVERY time! I had scooped all the muffin batter into the muffin liners and was ready to pop them in the oven….and realized I had forgotten to add the RAISINS! You can’t have hot crossed anything with out the raisins!
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Who said you can’t have dessert for breakfast….I’ve been obsessed with this bowl lately… any time of day! It has a great balance of carbs + protein + fat so it keeps me satisfied and feeling good! (plus now that my body can handle more dairy…i’m a happy girl!
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BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR LONG TERM HEALTH. Optimal digestion is a KEY step in building a solid foundation for optimal health. One of the great things about smoothies & drinks is that the blender does some of the hard work for you in breaking down the food putting less stress on the digestive system.
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I know peanut butter is like liquid gold from the heavens…..BUT I thought it was time to share this little truth nugget. I have been eating a LOT of peanut butter lately and realized I needed to cut it back a bit and start practicing what I preach. I need to eat my peanut butter in moderation.
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I love smoothies because they are a great way to pack in gut healing boosters & easily sneak in more veggies. This creamy dreamy smoothie is a perfect breakfast to start your day & fuel your body with a balance of carbs, fat & protein.
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Turmeric milk aka golden milk is an Indian drink that is becoming super popular! It is known for its many health benefits including anti- inflammatory benefits & immunity.
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Chicken thighs aren’t as bad as people claimed they were when low fat diets were all the rage. Not only do chicken thighs taste better and have more moisture, the darkness indicates that it contains more iron, they are inexpensive AND they contains higher amounts of saturated + monounsaturated fat… which are in fact good for us - of course when eaten in moderation.
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This was one of my FAVOURITE dishes I ate when I served a mission in California for my church. It was the perfect dish for me because it’s - gluten free, dairy free + refined sugar free! The members of our congregation would feed us dinner and when we ate at Jennifer + Kevin’s house, I always hoped for this orange chicken. It’s hard to have portion control with this one because it’s so tasty!
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Are you a french fry snob like me? Fries are one of my favourites… but they better be greasy, salty and flavourful or else i’m out! And as part of the french fry family… it’s so hard to find a delicious crispy potato wedge that is gluten free! I’ve been living my potato wedge dream :) I can’t stop making these! So glad she shared the secret to the perfect crispy potato wedge.
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I’m not a coffee drinker for religious reasons, but I do love the flavour so I’m always on the search of something close :) Especially when it’s -35 degrees outside (like today) and I am dying for a hot drink!
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For my vegan pals… or my nacho lovers this is the perfect addition to your Super Bowl snacks. At a farmers market last summer my husband and I tried this AMAZING vegan nacho cheese and they said it was potatoes (of all things) that made it so yummy - so here is our version!
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Are you always on the go and need a quick smoothie to tide you over?
It’s important to watch what and how much you are adding to your smoothie as the sugar and calories can add up real quick. This is especially the case when you purchase one from a smoothie bar. They obviously want them to be delicious so they add a lot of ‘extras’ we can do without. Just like any meal, it’s important to have a good ratio of carbs, fats & protein to keep a balanced blood sugar and keep you full longer.
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Don’t get discouraged by the time it can take to eat healthy, it doesn’t have to be pretty (behind the scenes aren’t like these pictures…) The most important thing is, healthy meals can be quick! (this salad took 20 mins TOPS)
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“Are you sure that is one of the gluten free waffles???” I froze and spat it out and ran over to check … but the damage had already been done. I had taken a glutenous waffle by mistake! Read to find out what I do when I get “glutened.”
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Find the best gluten-free ginger snap cookie recipe below. In the additional notes, I share swaps you can make to make them dairy and egg free if you can’t tolerate these foods right now. If that’s the case, remember your food sensitivities aren’t a LIFE SENTENCE!
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Scott suggested we try to make a gluten free gingerbread house from scratch - and this is our final project! I told you we could make food fun :) We learned a LOT from this process & it took a wicked long time... but you know what every minute was worth it for this cute little thing that I could actually EAT along the way!
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My mother in law came to visit last week and made her new favorite salad for us - and no joke its the best! The perfect amount of zest and I love that it’s so simple. I added the pine nuts and hemp hearts and think they are a great addition. This salad has been on repeat this week and will continue to be :)
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