Super creamy this Banana Cream Pie Smoothie Bowl tastes like Banana Cream Pie! It tastes indulgent but couldn’t be healthier because it’s gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and vegan as well. It’s tasty enough to even double as dessert with the creamy coconut and perfect amount of vanilla. We love topping this with my Maple Cinnamon Granola, but you can also use any kind of granola you love. It seems like overnight the weather has turned from summer into the crisp, cool mornings of fall....

If there’s one food I could eat everyday, it would be a Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich. They’re so good, they even supersede pizza for me, which is really saying a lot! Once I start talking about them, it would seem I can’t stop. I even got sidetracked when I was trying to talk about last week’s Vietnamese Caramel Chicken, and went off on a tangent about Banh Mi. Although that’s partly because I just started using Caramel Chicken in my Banh Mi creations to change it up a bit from my standard favorite of Saté Chicken....

Peanut butter and chocolate together in these Gluten Free Monster Cookies. And it’s a classic combination that everyone loves! Soft centers with crispy edges and gooey chocolate chips, these cookies are loaded with chocolate peanut butter flavor. These cookies are naturally gluten-free, made healthier with no unnatural dyes, and coconut sugar as a natural sweetener. They’re also super easy to make, and freeze perfectly, which is a huge bonus....

This easy to make Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli Rabe is all comfort food flavor, but couldn’t be healthier. It’s gluten free and loaded with protein and veggies as well as being whole grain. It’s based off rustic Italian pasta dishes where the sauce comes together with a bit of pasta cooking water and parmesan cheese. The mushrooms make a great pairing with the broccoli rabe, but you can use broccoli here as well!...

My favorite pizza is the classic Pizza Margherita. I just love the simple combination of a good quality tomato sauce paired with the subtle flavors of fresh mozzarella. A sprinkling of freshly cut basil leaves over the top brings it all together in it’s perfection. Since my craving for pizza happens more often than I can actually eat it, I’m developing a few recipes with the same flavors so I can enjoy it more often....

Meal prepping has been so helpful to both of us for eating healthier on a regular basis. But meal prepping snacks has been just as important if not even more so. Having a healthy option around to grab when you’re running out the door in a hurry is beyond helpful. So with that in mind, all of my meal prepping snacks are based off things that keep for weeks to even months at a time....

These Mexican-inspired sweet potato breakfast bowls are a great, healthy breakfast that’s easy to make and can be meal-prepped as well! I love a good savory breakfast, but during the work week, there’s not a lot of time for such things. Enter meal prepping , with something prepped ahead, a healthy breakfast is so much easier. Without meal prepping, I’m not too proud to tell you I’m not all that good at feeding myself....

Easy to make in 15 minutes or less, this peach sauce is great for everything from breakfast to dessert. You’ll love it paired with creamy yogurt and crunchy granola, but it’s also incredible over ice cream or cheesecake. It’s a simple sauce that can be made fresh or cooked briefly to last longer in the fridge. This endlessly versatile essence of summer is so tasty, you’ll want to make it every week....

These Sesame Ginger Glazed Green Beans are so full of flavor they’re downright addictive! They’re the perfect side dish to pair with so many Asian inspired meals. I especially like to serve them with my Slow Cooker 5 Spice Pulled Pork and some steamed Jasmine rice. They’re gluten free and dairy free and a great way to eat lots of veggies while truly enjoying them! I developed these green beans specifically to go with my Slow Cooker Chinese 5 Spice Pulled Pork ....

This Slow Cooker Honey Lime Teriyaki Chicken is super easy and made without any refined sugar at all. Just a few simple whole food ingredients put together and the slow cooker does the rest. This shredded chicken is perfect for meal prepping because it freezes well. It’s no secret I love to cook. I’m the type of person who relaxes after a long day by spending time in the kitchen, I just find it ultimately soothing....

I finally found a gluten free pasta that doesn’t leave me longing for the days when I could eat anything I wanted! It’s as close to the real thing as I’ve ever had, and I couldn’t be more excited! I almost gave up entirely on trying anymore gluten free pasta because there are so many bad ones. You know what I mean right? Crumbly with a gritty mouthfeel and a weird taste is not what I had in mind for dinner!...

It seems there’s a story behind every recipe – for instance, last week’s Paleo Power Breakfast developed out of a need for a power breakfast (go figure)! A friend and I were going snowshoeing in Glacier National Park and we were debating what to make for breakfast – it had to be sustaining but not the kind of ‘power breakfast’ that leaves you so stuffed you end up lethargic instead of energized!...

Easy to make for family dinner and better than takeout, this Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Stir Fry is a crowd-pleaser. Packed with veggies and protein, this stir fry is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too. Just a touch of spice is perfect with the sweetness in the sauce. So the next time you’re craving takeout, this recipe is the answer! Sweet Chili Sauce makes pretty much everything delicious. The only problem is it’s made up almost entirely of white sugar!...

So… what do you make for dinner that’s twice as fast as take-out? Why Spaghetti Aglio Olio of course – it’s Italy’s version of fast food. It’s made with pantry staples, and can be made in mere minutes – sounds like perfection right? This version is a departure from the traditional dish because I’ve subbed the pasta with zucchini noodles for a veggie packed, 1-pan kind of dinner. However there are still times when we come back from vacation, (read no fresh produce in the house) and I make this the traditional way with our favorite gluten free pasta....

Springdale, Utah is the perfect basecamp for adventuring in Zion National Park . It’s situated just outside the main entrance, and you can find everything you’ll need during your stay in the park. I always love scoping out the towns nearest to national parks to get the lay of the land so to speak because you’ll always need to restock supplies during a trip. We spent a couple rainy afternoons in Springdale having a much needed rest from the countless miles we hiked....

This Basil Vinaigrette is like summer in a jar and you can use it in any number of ways! This easy-to-make homemade dressing comes together in the blender in just a few minutes of prep time. From there you can drizzle it over your favorite salad, toss it together with cooked potatoes, or use it for your next pasta salad. It’s packed with fresh basil flavor and my favorite way to use it is drizzled over vine-ripe tomatoes all summer long....

A couple weeks ago I put together a list of our 15 Easy and Affordable Date Night Ideas . One of our favorite go-to’s from that list is #7 the cheese party, which can either be for 2, or also for epic entertaining. We average a cheese party date every couple of months, and it simply never gets old. They’re so easy to put together, there’s virtually no clean-up, and they’re just so much fun....

We loved hiking the Fairyland Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park with its incredible views! This hike is considered strenuous, but I highly recommend it if it’s within your abilities. It’s quieter than other hikes in Bryce Canyon, but no less scenic. Be sure to bring snacks, plenty of water, and a camera for all the stunning scenery along your adventure. A bit less traveled than Navajo and Queens Garden with the beautiful ‘Wall Street’ section, Fairyland Loop is a ‘can’t’ miss hike....

Too hot to cook? Enjoy these Summer Meal Prep ideas plus recipes for the heat of the summer. These ideas can be made on the grill and there’s no need to cook inside if you don’t want to. Enjoy the healthy fresh fruits and veggies in abundance with light but filling gluten-free meals that are perfect when the weather is too hot. Today’s meal prep is the next step in the seasonal meal prepping I’ve been doing here on the blog....

Observation Point is one of our top favorite picks from our time in Zion National Park . The views are incredibly stunning in every direction, and there are a few interesting attractions along the way to the top as well. This trail is also perfect for those who want similar views to the popular Angel’s Landing hike without the threat of a 1,000′ drop-off. That’s not to say there aren’t drop-offs on this hike, but you’re not so close to them....