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No Bake Coconut Snow Balls
This recipe, courtesy of thekitchn.com is so simple and delicious–the perfect recipe for the busy Christmas season. It’s no bake and caters to most dietary needs: it’s raw, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. Not to mention, unlike most sugary Christmas treats, it actually has nutritional value! The coconut is a great source of healthy fat and […]
Lemon Chia-seed Loaf (gluten-free)
It’s been almost 7 months since I’ve eaten gluten. I never thought that I could go for so long without eating wheat. Surprisingly, going gluten-free was not as hard as I thought it would be. However, if you’re considering going gluten free, know that you will have your moments… …when you catch yourself nose deep […]
Raw Chocolate Pudding
Sweet tooth -n -A fondness or craving for sweets – Strong liking for sweet foods -The reason why alongside my super-healthy recipe board on Pinterest, I keep a separate folder hidden in my bookmarks for more naughty recipes with titles like ‘peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bites’, ‘red velvet cheesecake brownies’, or ‘salted caramel cupcakes’. […]
Grain-Free Granola Balls
I looooove granola, especially the homemade stuff, but like many others with digestive issues, oats just don’t seem to sit very well with me. Even the gluten free ones! Since I’d stopped making my granola I set out for another yummy, healthy breakfast alternative and was delighted when I came across the recipe for Grain […]
Miso Soup Recipe
Probiotics. So hot right now. Kind of like this bowl of miso soup. Coincidence? A lot of people still think about soy as a health food. From what I know, soy can have restorative properties, but it has to be the right kind of soy. Most all soy used in North America is genetically modified. […]
Flourless Banana Almond Muffins
Have you ever seen more beautiful little muffins than these? These have been my saving grace going gluten-free. They’re perfect for breakfast, before a workout or just when I’m craving something ‘bready’. I love them because they are both savory and sweet and very moist compared to some other gluten free muffin recipes I’ve tried. […]
Spaghetti Squash Scampi with Sauteed Asparagus
“I’m surprised that this isn’t disgusting!” Came the honest words of my sister-in-law as we ate this last week. I have to admit that squash didn’t always sound appealing to me, either, but it has become a staple in my kitchen and for good reason. With really minimal preparation it’s delicious; it has a mild […]
Green Smoothie
A year ago, I don’t think I’d ever used a blender. Now I use it almost every day for these delicious, nutrient-dense smoothies. I love starting my day off knowing that my body’s fueled well, and drinking these always gives me that peace of mind. Not to mention that I feel more energetic when I […]
Homemade Almond Milk
One of the first changes that I made, when I set out to eat more mindfully was switching from cow’s milk to almond milk. Almonds are full of nutrition: they are rich in nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, iron, fiber and calcium, to name a few. Almond milk is easier to digest than lactose milk, […]
Hearth in Hand 