Cinnamon Pear Cookies are a delightful balance between a shortbread cookie and a snickerdoodle. The ultimate taste of autumn and ideal for your next holiday gathering. They will satisfy many diets. They are: plant-based/vegan gluten-free refined sugar free oil-free Pears in Desserts Although pears are at the top of my list for great fall fruit, this is the first recipe I have developed with pears in a dessert. Such a natural pairing, or should I say "pearing"--I can't believe ...
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Baked ‘Cheesy’ Cauliflower Gnocchi (Plant-based, Gluten-free)
Baked 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gnocchi--these little dumplings of deliciousness are kicked up! No eggs or dairy, no wheat flour and much lower in carbs. These plant-based and gluten-free cauliflower gnocchi are just what your belly has been craving! Five Ingredient Baked 'Cheesy' Cauliflower Gnocchi Only 20 minutes of active prep time to achieve a dish that's so flexible in serving options it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! It's hard to believe such a simple ingredient list can ...
Cocoa Almond Butter Cups (Plant-based, Gluten-free, Oil-free)
Cocoa Almond Butter Cups -- Creamy almond butter wrapped in a chewy, sweet cocoa cake and crowned with a dollop of chocolate. The perfect balance of sweet and salt without the use of refined sugar! All while being plant-based/vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free! Not to mention no bake/raw! Like Peanut Butter Cups, But Better! I have loved Reese's peanut butter cups since the moment they first came into my childhood. Like so many other little edible pleasures, I had to bid them ...
Jicama Asparagus Salad
Jicama Asparagus Salad offers a fresh blend of sweet and savory vegetables gently tossed in an herbal dressing. It's time to treat your body to an abundance of nutrients while enjoying so many satisfying textures and flavors! What is Jicama? Jicama is one of the greatest vegetables you are probably not eating, but should add to your repertoire immediately! This tuber (or root vegetable) grows underground in warmer climates. The appearance is akin to a potato or turnip. But once you peel ...
Berry Burst Donuts with Pomegranate Drizzle (Oil-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Berry Burst Donuts combine a berry fresh flavor with a moist cake-like texture. So tender and delicious you'll never guess this traditional treat is oil-free, gluten-free, plant-based, and refined sugar-free! Nutrient Rich Flours Most white flour is devoid of any true nutritional value. One of the many benefits of using a variety of gluten-free flours is the compliment of nutrients they provide. Who wouldn't like donuts that are good for you?! By combining sorghum flour, almond ...
Spicy Cilantro Carrots (Plant-Based, Gluten-Free)
Spicy Cilantro Carrots will make you crave this powerhouse veggie on a regular basis! Packed with nutrients, savory flavor and ready in as little as five minutes -- what's not to love?! Making Carrots Spicy That's right, spicy! Usually, cooked carrot recipes are associated with the sweeter flavor profile. Carrots tend to become much sweeter in flavor when cooked. I am not a huge fan of that flavor but I wanted to incorporate more carrots into my diet. So once again, a ...
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Gluten-free, Plant-based, Oil-free)
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Pancakes combine the pillowy, light chew of traditional pancakes with cocoa and warm melted chocolate. But don't let that awesome decadence scare you away. They are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free and oil free! And they even have a nice helping of plant-based protein. Breakfast dreams do come true! Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes I have frequently found myself missing the days of firing up the griddle and placing a heaping stack of golden goodness on my plate. ...
Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding (Gluten-free / Plant-based)
Cranberry Cherry Bread Pudding--this rich, moist custardy dessert will have you enjoying the holidays with extra cheer: 100% gluten-free and vegan! The Ultimate Comfort Dessert Ever visited one of the deluxe Whole Foods Markets and strolled through their hot bar area? What sticks in your mind? Exactly. The bread pudding bar! For anyone who hasn't been, Whole Foods has an entire bar dedicated to bread puddings and toppings. Seriously. Folks stop and stare at it like an oceanside ...
Zesty Bok Choy Cauliflower Rice (Gluten-free, Plant-based)
Zesty Bok Choy Cauliflower Rice delivers a flood of fresh flavor and nutrients! Spicy or tame, this dish has your name written all over it! Baby Bok Choy Say hello to my little friend. Okay it sounds much better when Al Pacino says it! But it's true that baby bok choy, my newest culinary friend, comes to the table with its nutritional guns blazing. Since my surgery I have been trying to flood my body with as many nutrients and antioxidants as possible. As a result I am feeling great and ...
