Enjoy these 12 Almond Flour Muffin Recipes for all seasons, from blueberry and banana, to blackberry and morning glory. I have a basic all-purpose almond flour muffin recipe included as well, so you can make your own variations. It’s vanilla scented with a streusel topping and glaze. It’s perfect for all sorts of additions like berries and/or chocolate chips. All 12 recipes are naturally gluten-free with dairy-free options and made without refined sugar....
This Bacon Wrapped Ranch Chicken will quickly become a household staple because it’s a crowd-pleaser and super simple to make! I love anything ranch, so today I have a brand-new recipe for any of you who love ranch, too. This recipe is inspired by a friend who had us over for dinner a few weeks ago. She made roasted pork chops, potatoes, and asparagus. I loved the spice mix she used, and so I asked what it was....
Did you grow up eating Broccoli Salad? This classic recipe was at pretty much every BBQ and potluck I ever went to growing up. There’s lot’s to love with this best Broccoli Salad from the sweet-tart cranberries to the salty savory bacon, and crunch of sunflower seeds all combined together with a creamy dressing. This salad keeps well for days in the fridge, so we like to make it for meal prep to have during the work week....
This easy-to-make Breakfast Salad is loaded with flavor thanks to the Everything Bagel Dressing. It’s a great way to start the day filled with protein, nutrients, and a couple of servings of veggies. It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and you’ll find my tips below for how to meal prep some of this recipe for easier mornings. Savory breakfasts didn’t come naturally to me, much less eating a full-blown salad first thing in the morning....
This Garlic Sautéed Spinach is the easiest and tastiest way to cook any kind of greens. It comes together in just minutes and is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and a healthy side dish. We make this non-stop year-round. And it’s such an easy recipe, I just had to share it with you. With just 3 ingredients you’ll be off and running for the best tasting greens of your life. Also, be sure and check out our favorite variations, especially the bacon and onions....
It’s super quick and easy to make your own Homemade Granola. And it’s so much better than store-bought, there’s simply no comparison between the two. This granola recipe is also much healthier because you get to use better quality ingredients, including natural sweeteners instead of refined sugar. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and the perfect healthy breakfast or snack. If there’s one thing you’ll always find in my pantry, it would be homemade granola!...
This Lemon Cream Body Butter is my favorite way to keep my skin nice and smooth through the dry winter months! It’s a super easy DIY all natural skin care recipe that comes together in just minutes. It keeps well for months and makes the perfect homemade gift as well. This body butter is an all time most popular recipe! And for good reason, because it’s easy to make and works wonders on the skin!...
Pumpkin pie filling piled high with crunchy streusel topping make up this perfectly spiced Pumpkin Crisp! It’s the perfect way to have all the best flavors of pumpkin pie with a nutty cinnamon topping that’s all crunch. We like this fall dessert even more than a traditional Pumpkin Pie , and I think you’ll love it too. It’s simple to make and can be mixed together in just 15 minutes....
Easy to make and better than Chipotle, this roasted chili corn salsa recipe is perfect for all your favorite Mexican dinners. It’s extra simple because it uses frozen yellow corn, but you can also use fresh whenever it’s in season. This salsa is perfect for quesadillas, burrito bowls, tacos, and snacking! Your favorite burrito bowls just got a little better with this roasted chili corn salsa! We love making at-home Chipotle burrito bowls, and you’ll find all my recipes compiled together at the bottom so you can build your own too....
These Samosa Style Twice Baked Potatoes are inspired by Indian cuisine and flavors paired with the American classic of flavoring and twice baking potatoes. These are absolutely loaded with Indian spices and topped with a fresh cilantro chutney of sorts that makes these a side dish to come back for. They’re gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and simple enough to put on the menu regularly. I’ve had the idea for this recipe floating around in my head for a little while now, but somehow I’ve just never gotten around to making it....
Hiking Scalplock Lookout in Glacier National Park in the late fall turned out to be a great idea with all the fall color coming into the larches! Late season hikes are some of my favorites because there’s such a contrast going on. Down below it’s still fall with gorgeous oranges and yellows. But as you make your way upwards, well… there’s winter with all it’s stunning whiteness! We hiked Scalplock in prime larch season with their beautiful orange color spreading over the valleys....
This Thai Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice is an extra-flavorful take on the classic fried rice. It’s packed with veggies and nutrients and is loaded with protein as well. It’s naturally lower in carbs than the classic recipe and is gluten-free and dairy-free. If you’re not a seafood fan, you can always use chicken here in place of shrimp. I love a bowl of good fried rice because it’s so easy to make and so satisfying....
This Slow Cooker Chinese 5 Spice Pulled Pork is super quick and easy to put together. From there the slow cooker does all the work and you’ll end up with a mouthwatering pulled pork perfect with steamed rice. Add some of my Ginger Glazed Green Beans and you have a meal you’ll crave often. This recipe also makes a lot of pulled pork, so it’s perfect to freeze for later meals....
This strawberry shortcake isn’t at all traditional because it leans more towards a strawberry cake-like texture rather than the usual biscuit with berries type dessert. The strawberries and batter get baked together into a tender rich cake studded with berries loaded with roasty flavor. Then it’s topped with fresh berries and homemade ice cream, (or whipped cream for a more traditional option). I love the two toned strawberry flavor with the roasted strawberries in the cake and the fresh ones on top....
My mom used to make a chocolate zucchini bread when I was growing up. And while I’d never turn it down, I always secretly wanted brownies instead because they were so much fudgier. So when I set out to make a healthier version of this childhood recipe, I decided to amp up the chocolate to be truly worthy of any chocoholic (and it’s mom approved!). The zucchini bread itself is chocolate, and then there’s chocolate chips mixed in....
I like to use this recipe as a basic template of sorts – you can add minced garlic or shallot, freshly chopped herbs, Dijon mustard, or a bit of freshly grated parmesan. One of my favorite variations is to add 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 2 Tablespoons freshly grated parmesan. I sometimes add a handful of chopped fresh herbs right to the salad and serve it with this dressing in it’s simple, 2 ingredient form....
Cobalt Ridge and Cobalt Lake in Bugaboo Provincial Park is often overlooked, but the scenery is absolutely incredible, and not to be missed! Day 1 of our trip hiking in the Canadian Rockies, I took you along on our adventure to the aptly named, Lake of Hanging Glaciers . And now today we’re heading into Bugaboo Provincial Park to hike Cobalt Ridge and Cobalt Lake. It was definitely an eventful day, and the whole story is below....
I haven’t had the best luck with facial scrubs as they tend to irritate my super sensitive skin. However anytime you exfoliate, your face is going to look better without several layers of dead skin dulling your complexion. Luckily I’ve found baking soda to be very effective for several reasons; for one it’s really easy to always have on hand and secondly, it exfoliates without irritating my skin. Some of the coarser textured scrubs I’ve tried like cornmeal have irritated my skin, a little and so I found myself avoiding them....
Plan your ultimate holiday menu with these Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes. Enjoy all your favorite dishes without sacrificing any flavor with lots of dairy-free options to choose from as well. I’ve put together my ‘ all-out ‘ and my ‘ super simple ‘ Thanksgiving menus below for inspiration. Celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in a more relaxed way with my make-ahead tips. Or if you’re looking for super simple, I have you covered for that too....
This Healthy Chunky Monkey Ice Cream is a fruit based nice cream recipe that’s super popular with kids! It’s gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and vegan as well. It’s all fruit based with no added sugar, but there’s plenty of chocolate peanut butter flavor to go around. Try it with any and all optional toppings! A couple years ago when we started to get a little more serious about eating healthier, there was this popular idea floating around about making ‘ice cream’ out of frozen bananas....
