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5 October, 2016

Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)

It is officially now fall-my favorite time of the year.  Here in Arizona, October means that the temperatures are finally starting to cool off, and I get to spend more time outside.  I am excited to start running outside again, tend to my vegetable...

3 July, 2016

Snack Clusters (Low Sugar, Grain Free, Gluten Free)

Crunchy, slightly sweet, and nutritious…these are some of my favorite characteristics of a good snack.  These snack clusters just happen to have all three requirements and couldn’t be easier to make. I get this question all of the time from...

27 May, 2016

Blackberry BBQ Sauce (Low Sugar)

This simple blackberry BBQ sauce is perfect for grilling season. Plus, unlike traditional sauces, mine is very low in sugar and contains only real ingredients.  My go-to sweetener of choice is always fruit because not only is it the most...

11 March, 2016

Macaroon Granola (Grain Free, Vegan)

If you follow me on Instagram you may have already seen my attempts at macaroons.  I tried making them a few different ways and they were good but not amazing (I haven’t given up) but in the process I came...

12 November, 2015

Sweet Potato Casserole with Molasses Candied Nut Crunch

I finally made a whole food version of one of my childhood holiday favorites…healthy sweet potato casserole and I topped with with a molasses candied nut crunch instead of the traditional refined sugar and white flour crumble.  Mind blown right?...

17 April, 2015

Strawberry Lemonade Green Smoothie (Lower Sugar Option)

  Why is everyone so afraid of the sugar content of fruit?  Fruit is healthy for us right?  Fruits is an amazing source of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.  Yes this is all very true.  Unfortunately our grocery stores are full of...