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Healthy recipes
Simple 1 Ingredient Almond Butter
I am currently on an elimination diet to figure out my eczema problems. As a result, I have temporarily eliminated peanuts. Many yummy recipes call for peanut butter, and sadly I have had to bypass making these delicious desserts and snacks. I decided to give in and try almond butter even though I knew it was expensive. Spending $7-$10+ on…
Zucchini Bread & Muffins (Allergy Friendly Recipe)
With the coronavirus scare, I stocked up on fresh fruits and vegetables for my family. One of the kind of vegetables I purchased were fresh zucchini. Does anyone else have trouble deciphering between a zucchini and a cucumber? No? Oh, me neither 😉 . Anyways, after a couple days of sitting on my counter, I decided it was time to…
Healthy Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter. When I hear ‘peanut butter’, I get excited. The creamy, thick texture as well as the high protein content is a plus! My husband and I like anything with peanut butter, especially desserts. One of our favorite peanut butter desserts is peanut butter pie. Most pies have lots of added sugars. Since we love our sweets, I created…
Dairy Free Ice-cream
If you know me, I LOVE ice-cream. I love the cold, creamy texture of ice-cream as well as the chunks of toppings (chocolate specifically). I could eat ice-cream for every meal, but lets face it, even a non-dietitian knows that is probably not the best idea. The downfall of consuming ice-cream is the added fat and calories that easily add…
Black Bean Brownies
Black. Bean. Brownies. Say what? When I first heard of black bean brownies, my first thought was “Eww, there is no way those would taste good!” After hearing from friends who said black bean brownies taste very similar to regular brownies, I decided why not give it a try; if it involves chocolate, it has to be good, right? This…
Guiltless Pumpkin Bars
I had a can of pumpkin puree in the pantry that I noticed was about to expire. Since I did not want it to go to waste, I searched for an easy recipe that included pumpkin puree that was egg, dairy, and gluten free so my daughter and I could enjoy it for dessert. This post may contain affiliate links…
Elderberry Syrup
Cold and flu season lingers between Fall and Spring time in the Midwest. With my job, I am around lots of young children who are prone to picking up colds and flu. I had to find a way to protect myself so that I did not bring home illness to my young children. This post may contain affiliate links and…
Banana Cookies
My toddler loves to help in the kitchen. With her dietary restrictions, it is hard for her to find snacks or desserts that she can have when she goes to places that serve homemade food. As a result, I have found recipes that I know she will enjoy without having to worry about harmful ingredients. One of our favorite go-to…
