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I've never been keen on eating breakfast, but I like to have something quick to grab if I'm going out. These are also great for a quick snack on the run. These protein balls are similar to the peanut butter balls my mom used to make for us when we were kids anytime it was… Continue reading Protein Nut Balls Recipe
I have had very little success baking or cooking with coconut flour in the past, but some friends of mine swore up and down these Fluffly Coconut Flour Pancakes from Nourishing Days were a whole different ballgame. I tried them today and I have to agree they are awesome. They didn't turn out as perfect looking as… Continue reading Coconut Flour Pancakes Recipe
When I was growing up there was ALWAYS a pan of frozen cheesecake in our freezer for my hard working dad, and an opened can of cherry or blueberry pie filling in the fridge to scoop on top. It's not a healthy whole food recipe by a long stretch, but it's definitely a childhood comfort… Continue reading Mom’s Freezer Cheesecake
We had an unseasonably hot and dry summer and as a result, a very good apple season. Our neighbour has an old apple tree that hangs over into our yard and he encourages us to pick whatever is on our side. We have a lot of apples right now so I whipped up this treat… Continue reading Apple Crisp Recipe
We try to eat whole foods as much as possible, which means we don't buy a lot of prepackaged convenience foods, like hot chocolate mix. The weather has cooled off and it's the perfect time of year to snuggle under a cozy blanket with good book and a steaming mug of hot chocolate, so I… Continue reading Hot Chocolate Recipe
Makes 16 muffins Wet Ingredients: 3 large eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup honey 5 medium ripe bananas (or 2 cups shredded zucchini) Dry Ingredients: 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Baking Mix 2 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 t cinnamon 1 t nutmeg Instructions: Preheat oven to… Continue reading Banana Muffins Recipe
My son was diagnosed with asthma and eczema as a baby, and eventually diagnosed with a number of food allergies. Once these foods were eliminated from his diet, his asthma and eczema cleared up, with only occasional flare-ups. Any recipes I've developed for him, like this one, need to be nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and… Continue reading Kid-Friendly Allergy-Friendly Pancake Recipe
This banana bread has a nice moist cake texture and hits the sweet spot. Ingredients: 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup oil 3/4 cup honey 2.5 cup mashed banana (approx 5 medium) or shredded zucchini 2 cups gluten free flour 2 t baking powder 1 t baking soda 0.5 t salt 1 t cinnamon… Continue reading Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
Another favourite recipe blogger of mine is the Pioneer Woman. She recently posted a fudge recipe on Facebook, and I adapted it to fit my preferences. This recipe is SO incredibly easy you can whip it up in 10 minutes or less. Just make sure you give yourself enough time for it to set before impressing… Continue reading White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe
Christmas is right around the corner and I'm getting ready for a Christmas potluck with some friends. I'm a huge fan of Hilah Cooking on Youtube and when I saw her version of this recipe I knew I had a winner. This gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free recipe was inspired by her Bourbon or Rum Balls recipe. Makes 20-24… Continue reading Boozy Brandy Balls Recipe
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