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I developed these Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Frosting for Tyler because he loves these 2 classic flavors together! You can also make these with my classic chocolate buttercream as well. Either way you go, these gluten free chocolate cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. Ever since I made strawberry buttercream for my Funfetti Cupcakes last summer, I’ve been wanting to try even more recipes with freeze-dried fruit....

We had a blast hiking into the Conrad Kain Hut part 1, stayed overnight, did some extra hiking. And then headed back out with part 2 coming soon ! The Conrad Kain hut has to be one of the most picturesque places to stay I’ve ever seen. It’s nestled up in the mountains, not far from the very glaciers pictured above. In fact the beds where we slept look right out onto the glaciers....

Standing next to the thundering waters of Kootenai Falls in Kootenai National Forest is a must to experience if you’re traveling through Montana. This very accessible trail is good for all ages and there’s even a viewing point that is considered wheelchair accessible. Early summer is the best time to visit, but since it’s not a far walk, I recommend it any time you’re passing through this area. We stood next to this impressive waterfall just a few weeks ago, and it’s even more impressive than you can describe....

This easy Mongolian Ground Beef is an easier take on the classic thanks to the ground beef! I’ve always liked using ground meat because it’s more cost-effective. But I really got into the convenience of it as well on our trip to Iceland . When you’re camping in the middle of nowhere, without a sink or running water, the last thing you want to do is cut up raw meat!...

This Paleo Granola Dust is simple to make, very portable and is fantastic on everything from smoothie bowls to yogurt. It works for a healthy breakfast or snack, and you’ll find tips for how to make this with seasonal fruits as well. This granola dust is a bit of a departure from the original Jamie Oliver version because there’s no oats in sight. He originally developed his recipe as a super food replacement for sugar laden cereals....

These Paleo Pineapple Zucchini Muffins are a healthy remake of a family recipe we’ve been making for decades. Instead of several cups of sugar, I’ve subbed in maple syrup , and all real food ingredients to make it a much healthier option. They’re made with almond flour so they’re naturally gluten-free and dairy-free as well. The subtle sweet flavor of pineapple pairs together perfectly with zucchini to make moist but fluffy muffins....

With a cookie dough like crust and a peanut butter pudding, this Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie is ultra luscious! It’s naturally gluten free and dairy free, and can be made paleo by using cashews instead. It’s very similar to the classic banana cream pie, but with a nut butter flavor combo that’s definitely irresistible. This pie is also a no bake make ahead option so it’s super easy for entertaining....

Sometimes my recipes come about in the weirdest of ways. This one happened mostly because I had a case of pomegranates on hand, and I wanted to do something savory with them besides another salad. But I’ve also been trying to branch out with the spices I use. And so between the tin of Moroccan Harissa I still hadn’t opened, and the surplus of pomegranates, a new favorite was born....

We drink smoothies almost everyday of the week, it’s our secret to staying as healthy as possible year round! It’s the most convenient way I’ve found to amp up our daily serving of fruits and veggies because it’s quick to make and portable! Whenever we’re travelling, I pretty much fall right off the healthy wagon, and I start to notice I’m not feeling well within just a couple of days....

These Aloha Teriyaki Burger Bowls (Whole30) are made without any added sugar, and they’re absolutely packed with flavor. The grilled pineapple adds a sweetness element, and the avocado and a touch of mayo add a creaminess that keeps you coming back for more. While I love a good lettuce wrap burger, it’s pretty hard to beat a burger bowl. Lettuce wraps are inherently messy, so it’s just a natural progression to simply pile all the ingredients into a bowl, ‘salad style’....

These gluten-free Apple Blondies are the perfect celebration of apple season. They’re decadent with a hint of cinnamon and made with almond flour. The beginning of fall for me always starts with apple season! I know many people are super excited about pumpkin, but for me, my go-to fall flavor has always been apple. And what’s more fall-inspired than caramel and apple together? So I thought that combo might be nice to put together as a blondie-brownie situation....

I love all things creamy! Whether it’s sweet or savory, I’m always finding ways to add creaminess to whatever I’m making. This started out as a blueberry peach smoothie, but somewhere along the way, coconut milk snuck in there and another recipe turned creamy. The coconut milk rounds out the edges of the fruit making this smoothie extra smooth and ‘dessert like’. Whenever I can have something sweet for breakfast, I’m happy!...

This Creamy Ethiopian Berbere Chicken Curry is super easy, and takes just a few minutes of prep work! It’s deeply flavored with the chili spice mix that makes it taste like you spent hours in the kitchen, but there are only a few simple ingredients. It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, and perfect served with freshly steamed rice or cauliflower rice. Have you tried Ethiopian Berbere spice mix yet? If not, it’s more than worth a few minutes to track some down because it’s incredibly flavorful!...

Less than 10 minutes to mix together a big batch of this Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning and so much yummy flavor! You’ll also be rewarded with your own delicious seasoning blend, with no strange artificial ingredients you can’t pronounce and no added sugar either. This taco seasoning recipe is mild, but you can make it spicy if desired. You’ll find a whole list below of taco-inspired recipes to use this seasoning....

Do you ever get a preconceived notion in your head before you’ve even tried something? Well for some reason I’ve always steered clear of putting steak in a salad until now. My underlying thought being that why on earth would you waste something as delectable as steak by putting it in a salad? Not that I don’t love a good salad, but a perfectly seared juicy steak, fresh off the grill seems to demand center stage!...

Meet your new favorite easy breakfast, these Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are downright addicting! They’re gluten-free with dairy-free and paleo options too. You can make these ahead of time for meal prep with my Berry Sauce , or use fresh berries. No matter which combo you go with, these parfaits are sure to be a crowd-pleaser with both adults and kids. We make this recipe more than any other recipe on the blog, it’s just so easy and tasty!...

This easy to make Gluten Free Banana Bread is just like the classic version, perfectly moist and yet still fluffy. I’ve also included 5 different variations so you’ll never be bored with banana bread again. There’s everything from chocolate chip to coconut lime ginger, and each variation is a great way to use up leftover bananas. This recipe can also be made dairy-free, and it’s naturally nut-free making it great for all sorts of different dietary needs....

These Grilled Eggplant Mozzarella Stacks with Pesto and Tomatoes are all the best flavors of summer! There’s no need to turn on the stove because these sliced eggplant gets brushed with an herby olive oil and grilled. Then it’s piled together with fresh mozzarella and the grill melts it all together before you top it with fresh pesto and tomatoes. It’s sort of like eggplant parmesan but lighter and so much easier to make....

These Mexican Baked Avocado Eggs are a fun variation on the popular avocado baked eggs! They’re just like the classic recipe with an egg baked right inside of the avocado shell. But then they’re topped off with a fresh salsa using the leftover avocado! They’re naturally gluten free and can be paleo and dairy free by leaving out the cheese. I use feta cheese here because it’s a great flavor pairing and widely available....

I’m informally starting a muffin series here on the blog based on the seasons. It all start with that very request over on Facebook, and from there I started off with these Grain free Glazed Lemon Blueberry Muffins . Today we’re moving further into the summer season with ripe juicy peaches. These muffins are chock full of sweet peach chunks, so you get fruit in every bite. Then they’re topped with a cinnamon almond streusel because well… why not?...