Coconut flour is not the easiest to work with. That’s why I spent weeks testing these coconut flour pancakes—to ensure you’ll get delicious results on your first try. You might be surprised by how little flour you need, or by the quantity of eggs, but this is simply the nature of working with coconut flour. As a result, these coconut flour pancakes contain more fiber and protein than traditional pancake recipes, and should keep you feeling satisfied for hours....
Once you try cottage cheese in lasagna, you may never make it with ricotta again. Not only is cottage cheese lower in fat (even when you use the full-fat kind), it also tends to be more affordable, and completely blends in to this healthy lasagna recipe. My kids can’t tell a difference! Today, I’ll show you how to use cottage cheese in lasagna so that it goes completely unnoticed. We’re also adding a not-too-sneaky source of fiber to the meat sauce, which makes this recipe budget-friendly (no need to buy 2 pounds of beef) and more nutritious....
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies have the chewy texture you love, with the flavor of a brownie. Roll them in powdered sugar for an easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookie! Why You’ll Love Them They taste amazing. If you love brownies, you’ll love these chewy chocolate cookies. They bake in less than 10 minutes, for an easy gluten-free dessert. They are easy to customize. The variations are endless with this cookie dough. Stir in peanut butter chips for a chocolate peanut butter cookie, add a little peppermint extract for a mint chocolate flavor, or just stir in some regular chocolate chips for a double chocolate cookie....
Protein Overnight Oats are an easy, high-protein breakfast with 27 grams of protein per serving. Stir them together, and they’re ready to eat the next day, without cooking. If you’re into meal prepping but are not a fan of traditional protein powder, you will love this recipe. These high-protein overnight oats are easy to prep and don’t taste like protein powder. Instead, this recipe tastes like lightly sweetened oatmeal, with 27 grams of protein per serving....
This Homemade Ketchup recipe couldn’t be easier to make. Just add the ingredients to a blender and you’ll have a smooth, flavorful ketchup in just 5 minutes! How to Make Quick Homemade Ketchup After looking at several homemade ketchup recipes online, I noticed that many of them require simmering the mixture on the stove for 30 to 45 minutes. I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a lot of time and effort to me, especially for a condiment....
Coconut butter is a creamy coconut spread made from dried coconut. It can be quite expensive to buy at the store, but you can make it at home in just minutes! What is coconut butter? Just like peanut butter is made from ground peanuts, and almond butter is made from ground almonds, coconut butter is made from ground coconut. Be sure to use shredded, unsweetened coconut for the best results....
All my son wanted for Christmas this year was a popsicle. (Cutest thing ever, right?) He got the idea from one of his favorite books, Counta Block , which has a page filled with illustrations of 50 different popsicles, all with a variety of colored layers. His popsicle request was very specific– he wanted one with green, yellow, and red layers. Clearly, I needed to figure out how to make a layered popsicle ASAP....
Oat flour is one of my favorite gluten-free flours to use in recipes, because it’s affordable, easily available, and nut-free. Today I’ll show you how to make oat flour in just minutes! Why You’ll Love It How to Make It Oat Flour Recipes to Try Using Oat Flour as a Substitute Formula for Replacing Cups of Flour Frequently Asked Questions Why You’ll Love It Oat flour is a pantry staple that you can quickly make at home, and it’s definitely cheaper than buying a store-bought bag....
This Vegan Jello recipe is a delicious alternative to the traditional version! It’s naturally sweetened with fruit juice and skips the gelatin for a vegetarian-friendly treat. A popular dessert among kids, this vegan jello can be made in a variety of flavors when you switch up the fruit juice. It has a jiggly texture that is fun to eat! Ingredients You’ll Need This vegan recipe is made with agar agar flakes, which is a plant-based gelatin that comes from seaweed....
Instant Pot Applesauce is the easiest way to make homemade applesauce, without any added sugar. With the electric pressure cooker, you can press a button and walk away! Applesauce is the perfect way to use up an abundance of apples in your kitchen, even the ones that look bruised. It makes a delicious snack or side dish for kids and adults, and it will leave your home smelling like Fall....
Cooking salmon in the Instant Pot is quick and easy, whether you’re using fresh or frozen fillets. I love this hands-off method for preparing it as an easy weeknight dinner. It’s ready in less than 20 minutes! Benefits of Salmon Salmon is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, which according to the Mayo Clinic may help to reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack. Your body cannot create omega-3 fatty acids on its own, so it’s essential that you get them from your diet....
Kung Pao Tofu is a delicious vegetarian dinner that tastes like your favorite take-out! The sauce is super-simple to make at home, and will elevate your next stir-fry meal. Why You’ll Love It It tastes amazing. This dish tastes remarkably like the kung pao chicken from our local Chinese restaurant, but with an easy vegan twist using crispy baked tofu. It will quickly become one of your favorite weeknight dinners!...
Adjusting to life with two kids is a little crazy, to say the least. That’s why I’ve been trying to work on more easy recipes that we can grab on-the-go, like these vegan baked oatmeal cups. They’re perfect for moments when I don’t have time to whip up a smoothie for breakfast, or need a quick snack. Baked oatmeal has been around for ages as an easy make-ahead dish, but it usually calls for eggs, so I decided to try a vegan version using “chia eggs” instead....
This Matcha Latte is an energizing alternative to coffee , using just 3 ingredients. I love how quick and easy it is to make at home, so you can skip the fancy coffee house prices. What is Matcha? Matcha means “powered tea.” Unlike regular green tea, where the leaves are brewed with hot water and then discarded, you’re drinking the actual leaves when you enjoy a cup of matcha. The tea plants are grown in a special way for producing matcha, giving the leaves a deeper flavor when compared to traditional green tea....
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes turn out perfectly fluffy on the inside, and with a crispier skin than the kind baked in the oven! Below, I’ll show you how to choose the right cooking time to get fool-proof results every time. How to Determine the Cooking Time Baking potatoes is easy, so the only challenge is determining how long to cook them. After cooking potatoes in my air fryer for over a month, I’ve found that the following cooking times result in perfect baked potatoes....
Whatever you do, don’t substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour and expect the same results. Almond flour is much higher in fat, so it requires a different ratio of ingredients. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free! I’ve spent the past few weeks testing batch after batch of banana bread with almond flour to make sure you’ll get delicious results on your first try. If you use the wrong sweetener, you could end up with mushy results....
As a best-selling cookbook author who specializes in gluten-free recipes, I’ve learned a thing or two about working with almond flour. After testing multiple batches of these pancakes (yum!) I’ve learned: Not to add too much liquid. Adding extra liquid to the batter will make the batter look more traditional, but the pancakes will be too challenging to flip. To cook low and slow. If you cook almond flour at too high a heat, you’ll wind up with one side that’s burnt....
If you’ve recently made a batch of homemade almond milk and are wondering what to do with the leftover pulp, these almond pulp crackers are a delicious option. They are made from wet, leftover pulp, meaning you don’t have to dry it out or take any extra steps before making these crackers. What I love about this recipe is that it’s egg-free, gluten-free, vegan, and Paleo-friendly, making it the perfect cracker for those on special diets....
Apple Baked Oatmeal is the perfect Fall breakfast. Make it ahead of time for a fast morning or serve it as an easy brunch idea! Baked apple oatmeal has all the comforting flavor you crave, with tender bits of apple and warming cinnamon in each slice. It tastes like apple pie, only not quite as sweet. Sprinkle some brown sugar on top before baking if you’d like a little extra sweetness....
I’ve been on a cherry kick because a) it’s fresh cherry season and b) I’ve been reading research on cherries and fruit, in general, lately. Did you know that a diet low in fruit is one of the leading causes of disease, according to a Global Burden of Disease study? ( source ) It’s listed shortly after smoking, which surprised me! Cherries, in particular, have been studied for years as a potential treatment for gout, thanks to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties....
