Peanut butter and chocolate. Does it get any better? For many of us, no, it does not. A classic salty and sweet combination that is a big fat winner every time. Peanut Butter and Chocolate. Loaded. When I was a kid I used to make my little brother’s lunch almost every day. His favorite? “Peanut…
Recipes
Paleo Almond Fudge Brownies
I won’t lie. This recipe is built off of my Peanut Butter Fudge Gluten-free Brownie Recipe. Very similar, but a couple small differences. These differences can be large, however, to someone who chooses not to eat grains and peanut butter. Paleo vs. Gluten-free Recipe In this brownie recipe you must use cassava flour, no option…
Paleo Chocolate Chunks
Looking for chocolate chunks that are dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free? What if you happen to need nut-free, too? Once you start looking at chocolate labels, you realize what a tall order this is. I can often find chocolate that is free of one of these ingredients at a time, but all of them?…
Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce
What makes a great barbecue sauce? People debate this across the country. A Carolina sauce differs from a Tennessee sauce, which differs from how Kansas City does it. And Texas has a style all its own. But I find hidden wheat, gluten, soy, sugar, even dairy in barbecue sauces, depending on the style. With great…
Healing Liver Cleanse Smoothie
I couldn’t let this month go by without dedicating a post to breast cancer awareness month. With 1 in 8 women receiving this diagnosis, most of us likely know someone experiencing this illness first hand. I’ve watched my Mom fight it twice, and more brave friends and family than I could ever count. What does…
Vegan Dark Chocolate Mousse
I think it’s no secret at this point that I love dark chocolate. It’s my biggest vice. I don’t hide it. One of the great things about dark chocolate is that a little goes a long way. You don’t need a huge serving to satisfy. When I create chocolate recipes I often choose to use…
Gluten-free Baked Penne in Under an Hour
There’s a gluten-free baked penne recipe that takes less than an hour? Yep! You’ll need a decent sauce. If you make you’re own, that’s ideal. But if you don’t, no worries. There are some decent brands that aren’t packed with sugar and preservatives. I suggest starting with one of those. Check out my Best Brands List…
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Maple Spice Walnuts
Do Thanksgiving pies cause you stress? Let’s be honest, pie-making is not everyone’s jam. If not, no worries. You’re still a good person. Thanksgiving can be stressful enough with the cooking, family drama, travel, and overall craziness of the season. Don’t add more stress to your table with dessert anxiety. Pick a dessert that you feel comfortable making,…
Guilt-free Blueberry Muffins
How important is a good breakfast? Some experts say it can improve mental focus, help regulate blood sugar, shape how you will eat for the rest of the day, and increase exercise endurance. Others say that research on skipping breakfast is biased and misleading. Who is right? My take? Every meal is important. Every food…
Dark Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups
Halloween is peeking around the corner. How many sugar highs (and lows) are in your future? Do you really know what’s in that candy you can’t stop eating? What if you could help yourself, and those you care about, make better choices? How do you know what’s a Halloween trick or treat? What Makes Dark Chocolate…
