There are so many reasons – and so many ways – to love avocado. A culinary superfood, avocados provide up to 20 nutrients including vitamins K, C and E, as well as folate, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. In fact, they actually have more potassium than bananas. Health Benefits of Avocado Unlike most fruits, avocado is…
No Bake Watermelon Cake Recipe
No Bake Watermelon Cake Summer is a prime time for outdoor get-togethers, picnics, and cook-outs, but desserts are often heavy on the stomach, making them less than ideal for consumption in the summer heat. Soothe everyone’s sweet tooth and nourish bodies after a meal of grilled meats and veggies with this light and healthy dessert…
The World’s Best Pumpkin Pie (Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sugar)
It’s time to get pumped because the Pumpkin Palooza isn’t over yet! We’ve covered how to roast a pumpkin (and its seeds), and how to use it to make an appetizer and a main dish. What’s left? Dessert, of course! Pumpkin may very well be synonymous with pumpkin pie. In my house, October 28th (my…
Is Chocolate a Health Food? & Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Are you looking for a way to love and appreciate your body? Have a one-ounce piece of dark chocolate each day! Dark chocolate has multiple health benefits. Studies indicate that dark chocolate increases HDL and lowers LDL cholesterol and may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Other research supports that cocoa my improve brain function…
Enter Possibility: Breads, Muffins, & Cookies (Grain-, Gluten-, Dairy-Free)
Three mixes. Four amazing treats. One company with a mission to offer health-promoting mixes that address multiple food allergy concerns while baking up nostalgic treats that will leave you reminiscing about days old. Out with artificial ingredients that don’t support your body, and in with those that leave your cells healthy and your taste buds…
Pecan Pumpkinlicious Cookies (Gluten- & Grain-Free)
The mixologist was at it again to whip up a simple but oh-so-delicious cookie that screams “dunk me in some milk!” The lab testers’ meter reading results are nothing less than amazing and indicate that you must make these pronto. Reading Gauge: 0 (lowest) – 10 (Highest) Crunch-o-Meter Reading: 10 Taste-o-Meter Reading: 10 Dunkability-o-Meter Reading: 10…
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakelets
Look no further for the perfect weekend treat. Today, I share with you a simple, easy to make dessert that will leave your taste buds dancing. For those of you with food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies, you know how difficult it is to find a packaged mix that you can eat and feel good about…