I started making this smoothie after we had something similar at great coffee house ( Deep Creek Coffee Company ) we visited during our trip in Southern Utah . If there’s one thing I crave more than anything else while traveling, it’s fresh fruits and veggies (which always seem to be scarce)! Luckily for us, this particular coffee house offered some really great freshly made smoothies. We ordered their Einstein Smoothie which they made with berries, spinach, and Greek yogurt....

Just 10 minutes to make this bright and tasty Berry Sauce that is so good on just about everything. You can make this sauce with any single berry like strawberries or raspberries. Or you can combine different berries to make a double or triple-berry sauce. Try all sorts of combinations to see which is your favorite. I’ve been making this sauce for over 20 years, and I’ve never found a combo I don’t like yet!...

Brussels sprouts never tasted so good thanks to some bacon bits and a douse of flavorful balsamic vinegar, from there, they’re roasted into side dish perfection! These Caramelized Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts are a crowd pleaser that are perfect for holidays and weeknight dinners alike. They’re gluten free, dairy free, and paleo too. I’m having what they call ‘a minute’ with brussels sprouts right now! Although to be more specific that ‘minute’ has been going on for about a year now....

This Easy Buttercream Lotion is a super simple homemade moisturizer with a lovely vanilla smell. It’s the perfect all body moisturizer with a high proportion of aloe vera gel for extra hydration. The avocado or jojoba oil sinks into your skin well and there’s a touch of coconut oil too for deep moisturizing. This easy DIY is perfect for at home spa days and as a homemade gift. This is my favorite all-purpose lotion!...

Emerald Lake is a great place to spend a few hours exploring! It’s beyond picturesque, and it also makes for a great rest day in between hikes. We had just hiked the Iceline Trail and Takakkaw Falls the day before, and we were pretty beat. So before making a beeline for the coast, we decided to make a stop at Emerald Lake. I definitely recommend going either early or late because it gets seriously busy during peak mid-day hours....

Taco salad has been both a classic and a favorite since childhood. The way I grew up eating it was fully loaded with both cheddar cheese and sour cream. But I’ve been working on cutting back how much dairy I eat. In any case, you’ll find this salad has all the flavor it needs thanks to the fresh salsa dressing. I think I first saw this concept from Gourmet, (not sure about this) and I’ve been making salsa dressing for my taco salads ever since....

Get ready for the best apple crisp of your life, and no it’s really not an exaggeration. This Gluten Free Apple Crisp is the the tastiest and best flavored apple crisp thanks to 1 simple secret; orange juice! That’s right, just a touch of orange juice takes your usual apple crisp right over the top. It’s also naturally gluten-free with a dairy-free and vegan option as well. It’s perfect for fall and always welcome on holidays....

Bright with zesty flavor, these Lemon Chicken Thighs are wonderful paired with Mashed Potatoes and simple veggies like my Sautéed Green Beans . These are always a hit at the dinner table with moist chicken thighs, a savory lemon sauce, and crispy skin. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free but incredibly flavorful. We’ve been loving this recipe for 5 years now, but I wanted to share a new method for how I make them these days!...

This easy-to-make Smoked Chicken Breast recipe has a whole new level of flavor, and there are endless ways to use it! They do require a pellet grill like a Traeger or Pit Boss. However, if you don’t have one, no worries, you can make my Best Chicken Marinades instead. This recipe is just 3 ingredients, with optional seasoning mixes, and takes just 5 minutes of prep work. Then your smoker does all the rest of the work, imparting nothing but incredible flavor to these juicy chicken breasts....

This Best Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is made from scratch with a custard base! It’s an old-fashioned vanilla ice cream recipe that’s incredibly creamy, and perfectly smooth, with that chewy texture that makes the best ice creams. This ice cream has both vanilla extract and vanilla bean for the absolute best vanilla flavor. Vanilla ice cream may well be the best ice cream flavor in my opinion! It’s just so versatile and goes with just about anything you can think of....

We hiked Tonquin Trail Beach Hike on a quite afternoon and loved spending a few hours on this small but gorgeous beach! The Tonquin Trail Beach Hike is tailor made for a relaxing day. It’s not far from the town of Tofino on Vancouver Island and it’s nice and easy. This hike is actually part of a network of trails going to different beaches. So if you have some time on your hands, there’s more to explore....

These 5 Instant Pot Chicken Marinades are my favorite thing to meal prep for the freezer. You’ll find everything from and Asian ginger garlic, to a chipotle and Greek lemon marinade. There’s lots of variety to choose from here, and they’re all gluten free, dairy free, paleo, Whole30, and sugar free. This post has been a long time in the making, but I’m so excited to finally get it to you!...

These BLT Lettuce Wraps with Ranch Mayo make the best of summer tomatoes. They’re great for healthy lunches, and they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo as well. Last summer, I posted a recipe for Italian Sub Lettuce Wraps with Pepperoncini Aioli , and I’ve been getting requests for more lettuce wraps ever since! So today I thought I’d share my other favorite we came up with last summer – BLAT Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Ranch Mayo....

Easy to make and packed with protein, these Breakfast Bowls are my favorite way to begin the day. They’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free as well. You’ll also find all my meal prep tips below so you can make these in just minutes during the work week. This breakfast bowl started over 11 years ago now as a ‘power breakfast’ to fuel my friend and me on a snowy adventure in Glacier National Park ....

This Chicken Zucchini Noodle Ramen is naturally gluten free and packed with veggies thanks to the zucchini noodles! There’s plenty of flavor to go around with the ginger and garlic in the broth and the sesame oil drizzled over the top. It’s easy to make and super satisfying on cold days. And for an extra easy meal, try making the broth ahead of time to have ready to go for super fast ramen!...

These flourless Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies are easy to stir together and the Nutella like flavor is addictive! They’re also gluten free and dairy free and so delectable with a sprinkle of flaked sea salt on top. These cookies are based off the classic chocolate chip cookie, but with more texture and way more flavor. So if you’re a Nutella fan too, you’re definitely going to love these! The minute I heard about hazelnut flour, I knew exactly what I was going to make with it....

This DIY Homemade Massage Oil is simple to make, and makes a great gift when you customize the scent for each person you’re gifting to! There’s nothing more soothing and relaxing than a nice massage. And today I have a customizable oil blend for you to enjoy this comfort right from your home. This makes a great gift, especially with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. Our anniversary is just a couple weeks after Valentine’s Day, so that was my inspiration for this massage oil....

This Coconut Lime Ice Cream is ultra creamy thanks to the avocado added in! It’s a refreshing combination that everyone loves. It’s also dairy free and paleo, as well as vegan, so pretty much everyone can eat it. This ice cream is the perfect partner for abundant summer berries, or pretty much anytime all year long! It’s smooth and creamy without being at all heavy like ice creams can sometimes be....

These are simply the best Flourless Brownies I’ve ever made, and they’re healthy too! I’ve been tinkering around with them for 8 years now and I know you’re going to love these. They’re deeply fudgy, super easy to make, and just over-the-top delicious with a touch of flaked sea salt. They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with nut butter – no strange ingredients in this recipe. This deeper dish flourless brownie is the double batch in the recipe notes....

These grilled chicken thighs are inspired by the way my dad used to grill chicken in combination with the way Tyler’s mom grills hers. Watch How To Make Grilled Chicken Thighs Both chicken thighs from the grill involved a little barbecue sauce, but I’ve made a few tweaks by adding a flavorful marinade. And of course, I tested it out on Tyler’s mom, who approves of the added layer of flavor in these chicken thighs....