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Gluten Free Almond Flour Shortbread Bars with Chocolate Topping & Peppermint! When rich, buttery shortbread meets indulgent chocolate and peppermint, it’s a match made in heaven. These chocolate peppermint shortbread bars are a true Christmas treat, oozing with festive flavor—and surprisingly low in sugar! Honestly, the almond flour shortbread is so comfortingly crumbly and scrumptious […]

How to Make Puppy Chow / Muddy Buddies with Chex + Clean Ingredients! Puppy chow, muddy buddies, monkey munch, reindeer chow, WHATEVER you like to call it—this crunchy-salty-sweet holiday treat is hard to beat! And, with just a few simple swaps, you can make the traditional puppy chow recipe SO much cleaner. The standard muddy buddies […]

Cinnamon Sugar “Churro” Glazed Pecans – Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans! Candied pecans are a classic holiday treat, but they’re rarely vegan-friendly and need almost an hour or more in the oven. Luckily, this lightened-up cinnamon glazed pecans recipe requires no oil, no egg whites, and NO oven—just the stovetop! Traditionally, candied pecans need egg whites […]

Easy Holiday Party Appetizer: Apple Pie Dip & Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips! Nothing beats chips and dip when you’re feeling snack-y. For the holidays, try a sweeter twist on the classic duo: apple pie dip with cinnamon sugar tortilla chips! A lighter, healthier treat to serve as a holiday party appetizer, or a fun after-school […]

Easiest Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe—Hot Chocolate with Nutella and Milk! HOLY MOLY, this Nutella hot chocolate recipe is my favorite—better than any hot cocoa I’ve ever had. SO much flavor, deliciously sweet, and unbelievably simple to make. Forget those just-add-water cocoa packets. You can make the perfect hot chocolate with Nutella and milk—and that’s it! […]

Easiest Sugar Plum Jam Recipe – No Pectin, Just Sugar & Plums! I’ve never tried sugar plum candies, but this festive sugar plum jam sure tastes sweet as candy—in spreadable form! Plums are in season in fall, making for naturally-sweeter, extra delicious plum jam. I love the hint of tang, vibrant color, and that I only […]

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Peanut Butter | Easy Homemade Christmas Gift! Salty, creamy, and with a pinch of holiday spice—this pumpkin spice peanut butter recipe is deliciously irresistible! All of peanut butter’s savory, nutty goodness, infused with comforting, fall-time flavor. Personally, I love pumpkin everything all year-round, so this pumpkin spice peanut butter is a timeless […]

Cold Sweet Potato Noodle Salad Recipe– Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dish Ideas! With a light, fruity dressing and flavorful mix-ins, this cold sweet potato noodle salad is one of my fall-time favorites! Starchy sweet potatoes actually spiralize beautifully into sturdy veggie noodles that keep their shape in this spiralized salad. And, they’ve got a naturally vibrant, […]

Root Vegetable Mash: Parsnip Turnip Potato Mash, Swirled with Carrot & Sweet Potato Mash! Upgrade your old-school mashed potatoes and try this wholesome root vegetable mash at Thanksgiving! Adding root vegetables like parsnips, rutabaga, and carrots to the mix makes this mash extra nutritious AND colorful. Plus, this marbled mash pairs sweeter AND savory varieties […]

Healthy Baked Hush Puppies – Thanksgiving Appetizer Ideas! Bring some bite-sized comfort to Thanksgiving with these scrumptious bacon and sweet potato BAKED hush puppies! No deep fryer needed—but they’re still filled with the nostalgic homestyle flavor and mouthfeel that I love. Buttery yet light, ultra-savory, and with just enough natural sweetness! For the base of […]

Russet & Sweet Potato Stacks – Easy & Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers! These gorgeous Parmesan russet and sweet potato stacks are like fun-sized, health-ified potato gratin—on a stick! Using russet potatoes AND sweet potatoes adds more fun color and wholesome nutrients. Plus, it’s an irresistible savory-sweet flavor combination! If you’re looking for Thanksgiving appetizer ideas, these […]

Easy Low Carb Almond Flour Bread Recipe – NO Yeast, & NO Bread Machine! Whatever you THOUGHT you knew about dry, dense, cardboard-esque low carb bread recipes, think again. This low carb almond flour bread is soft, perfectly moist, and does not disappoint! It holds together well and has a fluffy, bread-y bite—perfect for low […]

Gluten Free Oat Bread Recipe – No Yeast, No Bread Machine! OAT my goodness…this honey oat bread recipe is just as delicious as it looks! Even without traditional all-purpose or wheat flour, oat flour bread is actually amazingly light and fluffy. Plus, every slice is filled with nutritious, whole grain goodness—and totally gluten free! Best of all, […]

6-Ingredient Gluten Free Bread Recipe – The BEST Homemade Gluten Free Sandwich Bread! This is the most basic and EASY gluten free bread recipe to make—but the taste and texture are out of this world! It’s soft, light, and fluffy, which isn’t always the case for a gluten free bread… Best of all, you only […]

Tomato, Olive & Guacamole Halloween Eyeballs – Healthy Halloween Party Snacks! Balance out the candy craze with healthy Halloween treats that are fun and festive instead of sugary and sweet! These goblin guacamole Halloween eyeballs snacks are healthy enough to eat ANY day of the year. Colorful, slightly creepy, and so easy to make! They’re […]

Spider Web Taco Dip – Spooky Halloween 7 Layer Dip Recipe! This crave-able Halloween 7 layer dip is full of wholesome fuel and fun, festive colors! If you’re looking for Halloween party snack ideas, it’s hard to beat this spooky spider web taco dip. Serve with chips, raw veggies or whichever dippers you like and it’s […]

Dairy Free & Gluten Free Funfetti Mug Cake – Easy Microwave Mug Cake! Whether you’re living in a studio apartment or a college student in a dorm, this healthy funfetti mug cake has you covered. With just a mug, a microwave, and a few simple ingredients, you can have a warm, fluffy cake ready in […]

Fluffy Pumpkin Protein Pancakes – Healthy Gluten Free Pancakes! Protein-packed but with NO powder, these pumpkin protein pancakes are a great fall-time breakfast option for kids, or adults! And, you won’t believe how light, fluffy and filling they are. Usually, protein powder is the go-to option for most people making protein pancakes. But, you can […]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies – Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe! There’s nothing wrong with cookies for breakfast—when they’re this delicious AND nutritious! Made with real pumpkin, oats, nuts, and raisins, these pumpkin breakfast cookies taste like chewy, soft-baked granola treats. And, the fragrant blend of cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg makes every bite so […]

Vegan & Paleo Breakfast Cookies made with Grain Free Muesli! Get the satisfyingly sweet-crunchy-chewy muesli experience in grain free COOKIE form—with these vegan and paleo breakfast cookies! Muesli is a wholesome Swiss breakfast dish, traditionally featuring raw rolled oats and mix-ins like dried or fresh fruits, seeds, and nuts, all served in a bowl of […]

Paleo No Bake Pumpkin Coconut Bars – Low Carb Holiday Dessert! These no bake pumpkin coconut bars are sweet, satisfying squares filled with autumn goodness! Between the pumpkin puree and comforting fall-time spices, they’ve got tons of holiday flavor. Plus, the added sweetness and low carb indulgence of coconut! Best of all, these healthy holiday […]