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Healthy Gluten Free Recipes One Bite at a Time!
Here you'll see my favorite gluten free recipes made in just a few minutes or less! Watch simple step by step tutorials, designed specifically for visual learners.
Instant Pot spaghetti squash is a nutritious low carb and paleo pasta substitute, and it's delicious with any sauce. Make this recipe in an IP (instant pot) an oven! Welcome to your new favorite meal and our next recipe for nightshade free recipe month! This no pasta pasta recipe has been a go to for when I'm stuck in a rut. You see, ...
Instant Pot white chicken chili is a hearty gluten free meal with lean protein and veggies, but no nightshades! Make the recipe in a pressure cooker or on your stovetop! Cheers to you- we made it to week 2 of nightshade free recipes month! BTW, it's never too late to jump in and catch up on what you've missed. Just start with our ...
Vegan protein pancakes are a plant-based breakfast with real food ingredients, but no dairy or eggs. Make this recipe to kickstart your day! You should know that this post is sponsored by the good people at t Bob’s Red Mill., but everything you read here is 100% truth. I only promote products I genuinely love and use. :) Some of ...
A spiked hot chocolate cocktail is rich and creamy, with spicy heat! Easy to make in a crockpot, make this recipe with or without alcohol. The first snow of the season makes me want to cuddle up by the fire with a good book and hot beverage. To me, it's also a sign that the holidays are near and a reminder to savor the season. Sip and ...
Brown butter gluten free snickerdoodles are a must-make for your holiday cookie platter! Simple to make, egg free, and the dough is edible! Christmas (holiday season in general) is the most wonderful time of the year, especially when one of your favorite holiday activities is baking gluten free Christmas cookies! I think almost ...
This gluten free potato bread is soft, tender, and full of plant-based protein. Make this quick bread recipe for a nutritious, healthy treat! There are a lot of great uses for leftover baked potatoes, and it seems like I always have a few left over after making holiday meals. You can use them to make potato soup. Make my recipe for ...
This crustless sweet potato pie is impossibly easy to make- the crust forms in the oven! Make the recipe with simple ingredients for a delicious paleo dessert. Sometimes, especially with paleo and vegan baking, the process of making desserts can be long and tricky. I'm not talking about one bowl brownies. No, those are easy to ...
This gluten free pie crust is SO easy to make! The recipe uses just 3 simple ingredients, for a sweet or savory crust. There's a dairy free option, too! Gluten free kitchen hacks Okay, so I really don't like the word "hack". But, I'm going to use it anyway because the only other word I can think of to use is shortcuts. Which is, in a ...
This BBQ lentil chili recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and full of protein and fiber! Make this easy crockpot chili for a hearty, healthy meal. I like to stretch ingredients to use in more than one meal. My favorite thing is to stock my pantry with affordable gluten-free ingredients. This way, I can go into the kitchen and throw ...
This pecan pie bar recipe is gluten free, grain free, and vegan, made with paleo flour and natural sugars. Skip the traditional pie and serve these bars for a healthier holiday dessert! This fantastic recipe is sponsored by the awesome people at Bob's Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that help me to create delicious gluten ...
Cauliflower mac and cheese is a cheesy cauliflower bake. It's gluten free and low carb, with a vegan recipe option. The perfect healthy side for your holiday meal! Is there anything cauliflower can't do? Well, yes, but when it comes to gluten free pasta and low carb rice substitutes, this veggie is KING! In my healthy humble ...
This healthy pumpkin bread with rolled oats is deliciously moist, and full of pumpkin flavor! Make this quick bread recipe in just 45 minutes, for a gluten free breakfast or snack. I have a small confession. I've been hoarding canned pumpkin, and yet, I have only used it once in this pumpkin overnight oats recipe. Shocking, I know. That ...
Sweet potato skins stuffed with ancho-spiced beef chili make for a flavorful, wholesome meal or appetizer. This recipe is easy to make, and it's dairy free, gluten free, and Whole30 friendly. Healthy comfort food - is it possible? We're in the thick of it y'all. It's chili season, football season, warm me up food season, snack and cheesy ...
Baked apple slices, hot and bubbly in naturally sweet apple cider with warm spices. Yep, this recipe makes the perfect paleo dessert or sweet breakfast treat to welcome fall! Hi friends! Just letting you know this apple dessert recipe originally published a few years ago, but we’ve recently updated the recipe and added a few photos! ...
African Peanut Stew is a wholesome dairy free meal, full of warm flavors. Make this stew recipe on a stove top, in a crock pot, or Instant Pot! There's a vegetarian option, too. When the weather turns cooler, our bodies ache for warm meals like chili, hearty soups, oven roasted chicken, and of course, stew. Typically, beef stew is the ...
This keto banana bread is made with real banana, no artificial sugar, and turmeric for a golden hue! Make this BIG flavor, low carb quick bread recipe for a deliciously moist, guilt-free snack! It's freezer-friendly, too. Bring on baking season! The warm cozy smell of baked bread is upon us ya'll! Let's begin with banana bread. A ...
This oatmeal muffin recipe has no refined sugar because it's sweetened with oranges! Make Coconut Orange Oat Muffins for a quick breakfast or snack on the go. Gluten free, dairy free, and delicious! Hi ya! Oh wow, has it really been 8 years since I created this oatmeal muffin recipe? Um, yes indeed it has. I first ...
These paleo protein bars have mango, coconut and almonds, for a tropical taste. Make the no-bake protein bar recipe using natural sugars and healthy fats! Great for travel, pre/post workout fuel, breakfast, or healthy snacks. Vegan option. Hey all! Just letting you know we gave my FAVORITE protein bar from 2015 recipe new life! It’s ...
Mango chile chicken bowls are healthy and delicious, with sweet and zesty flavor. Make this chicken recipe in an oven or on a grill - either way, it's an easy, gluten free, dairy free meal, and we have a paleo option, too! Hey y'all! Let's do a Cotter cheer because barbecue season is here! I want to eat all the grilled fish, chicken, ...
This nice cream recipe is one of our favorite dairy free desserts! A creamy, tropical banana and coconut milk ice cream to make in your blender! Make this vegan ice cream recipe for a cool treat any time of the year. Paleo, dairy free and Whole30 friendly, too. Let's recap the week shall we? It's hot. 104F in Utah! And when the heat ...
