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Creamed spinach is a classic holiday side dish, and this healthy recipe has all the flavor you love without all of the cheese and heavy cream found in traditional recipes. This recipe comes from Celebrations , by Danielle Walker. This beautiful cookbook is loaded with gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo recipes to help those with special dietary needs celebrate special occasions year-round. The book includes menus and recipes for special occasions like New Years Eve, Game Day, Birthday, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas....

This Healthy Green Bean Casserole has an unbelievably creamy texture , considering it’s made entirely out of vegetables! It’s ultra-flavorful, and will be a hit at your next holiday meal. An Alternative to Fried Onions Instead of topping this healthy green bean casserole with traditional fried onions, this one is topped with caramelized onions. They have all the flavor, without the deep-fried flour! Since onions can take some time to caramelize, I recommend starting this step first....

Have you ever wondered if you can swap white sugar for maple syrup in a cookie recipe? Me, too. That’s why I tested that idea with these healthier No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies. The results are incredibly delicious, and dare I say, better than the original version. It took several attempts to perfect this recipe because each batch turned out slightly different, even when using the exact same measurements. I finally figured out which factors can affect this recipe, so be sure to read all the tips below!...

Make homemade Jello with just 2 simple ingredients! This version is sweetened with 100% juice and can be stirred together in minutes. Whether you’re trying to sneak more grass fed gelatin into your day (here’s a research study I found interesting in regards to gut health), or you want to make a fun snack for kids, this jello recipe couldn’t be easier. It makes a fun, jiggly dessert and is naturally gluten-free....

When you want a simple frosting idea, try this maple pecan glaze. It’s made without refined sugar and takes just minutes to prepare in a blender. I originally created this recipe as a topping for my healthy pumpkin bars. Pumpkin bars are usually topped with cream cheese frosting, but my recipe is Paleo-friendly, so I wanted the topping to be, too. Instead of using cream cheese or butter, this glaze is made from pulverized pecans and maple syrup....

When you’re trying to conceive, two weeks can feel like an eternity. On average, that’s how long you have wait after ovulation, before you can possibly get a positive result on a home pregnancy test. For some, it may take even longer! Luckily, I didn’t have to wait too long. A few early symptoms started to show up for me within a week! However, these weren’t the typical pregnancy symptoms that I’d always heard about....

Before you try these oven-baked chicken breasts, be warned… your family may never want you to try another chicken recipe again. Every time I experiment with a new chicken recipe, my kids ask, “Can you please make it the regular way next time?” Luckily for us, the “regular way” is also the easiest way. While the oven preheats, whole chicken breasts are coated in olive oil and a few common pantry spices....

This baked crispy tofu recipe is my 12-year-old son’s favorite protein. I originally shared it over 5 years ago, but not surprisingly, I’ve continued to tweak and perfect it since then. I think it’s better than ever now! With just a few simple steps and pantry spices, you can make the best tofu, too. Depending on whom you plan to serve, you can also skip a step or two. I’ll walk you through how I make this on a weekly basis (the easy way for my family) and how I’d make this tofu for company, which involves one extra step....

I never would have imagined that making donuts could be so easy. Granted, these donuts aren’t deep-fried. Frying them probably would prove to be a more challenging task! These Pumpkin Spice donuts are baked, rather than fried, and can be ready to eat in just about 30 minutes. Made with coconut flour, pumpkin puree, and naturally sweetened with honey, they are definitely a lighter alternative to Krispy Kreme! Try topping them with granulated coconut sugar, or a homemade glaze, for an extra-special treat....

Stovetop Popcorn tastes infinitely better than the kind you’d microwave in a bag, and all you need is about 10 minutes to make it. Get all of my tips & tricks below! Why Is Stovetop Popcorn Better? Stovetop popcorn is made with just 3 ingredients– popcorn kernels, oil, and salt. If you look on the back of popular microwave popcorn brands, I think you’ll find significantly more ingredients, some of which you might not even recognize....

Strawberry Overnight Oats taste like a refreshing twist on strawberry shortcake. Made with rolled oats and juicy strawberries, they’re a great meal prep breakfast idea. I think you’ll agree that this overnight oats recipe tastes better than a regular bowl of oatmeal. It uses Greek yogurt for added protein and chia seeds for extra fiber. You can use any milk you prefer as the liquid, such as regular cow’s milk, almond milk, or soy milk....

Have you ever wondered what you should do with leftover baked sweet potatoes? I already have a variety of sweet potato recipes available on my website, but this sweet potato smoothie is a must-try. It tastes like a slice of sweet potato pie, only it’s naturally sweetened with fruit, so there’s no refined sugar. It’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also sneaking extra nutrients into your day....

The first time I heard of sweet potato toast, I assumed people were cooking sweet potato slices in a toaster. So, I tried that…. but I don’t recommend it. With that method, sweet potato juices could drip and burn on the bottom of your toaster, and the sweet potato slices themselves won’t become tender using the toaster alone. It’s a smelly mess! Luckily, I figured out a better way to make sweet potato toast....

The next time you need a vegan main dish, try this easy lentil loaf recipe. It comes together quickly (especially when you use my shortcuts) and is satisfying enough to serve to everyone, whether they eat meat or not. You won’t have to worry about a mushy texture, and it’s naturally gluten-free, too. This recipe is perfect if you’re trying to skip a store-bought meat substitute, and it still contains plenty of plant-based protein....

Are you ready for holiday baking? Below you’ll find my very favorite vegan Christmas cookie recipes, all of which happen to be gluten-free, too! Classic Christmas Cookies Below are my favorite sugar cookies, cut-out gingerbread, chocolate crinkles, and more! They are all made without refined flour, for a healthier alternative– but you can’t tell just by tasting them. Blondies, Brownies & Bars If you prefer brownies and bars, with a gooey, slightly under-baked middle, these recipes are for you!...

If you’re trying to plan what eating at home might look like for the next few weeks , I thought I’d share what my family is stocking up on in our pantry, as well as some easy recipe ideas for how to use them! Recipes Using Pantry Ingredients If you want to skip my shopping list and go straight to the recipes, click on the links below to jump: Dinner Recipes Breakfast Recipes Dessert Recipes Staples You Can Make at Home (Usually cheaper!...

These 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies have a rich peanut butter flavor and are SO EASY to make. I love that they’re naturally gluten-free, and can be made vegan, too! How to Make 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies These cookies are made with just 4 ingredients you probably already have on hand. I use coconut sugar as a low-glycemic option compared to white sugar, and all-natural peanut butter for maximum peanut butter flavor , but you can use any variety you happen to have....

Meet the best quinoa pilaf you’ll ever try! You can serve it as a side dish, or as a vegetarian main entree, since quinoa is a complete source of plant-based protein. It comes together in just one pan! What makes a pilaf? A pilaf is typically a rice dish that is cooked in broth or stock, along with some veggies, so it’s loaded with flavor. This version is lightly bulked-up with mushrooms and seasoned with thyme, so it goes well as a side dish for practically any main course....

Chocolate Pots de Crème are a rich and decadent dessert , that reminds me of a cross between a chocolate mousse and fudge. It makes such an impressive treat for a special holiday! Healthier Chocolate Pots de Crème This recipe is inspired by a traditional version I tasted at a local bakeshop called Dolce Bakery . Traditionally, chocolate pots de crème feature heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate, refined sugar, and egg yolks....

This Coffee Ice Cream is unbelievably creamy, and once you taste it, you’ll have a hard time believing it’s dairy-free! It’s possibly the best ice cream I’ve ever made, using only 3 simple ingredients. (No coconut milk required!) Why You’ll Love It It’s coffee ice cream. Seriously, if you love coffee-flavored ice cream, you’ll love the flavor of this vegan version. My mother-in-law was one of my taste testers for this one, and she couldn’t believe it was dairy-free!...