Groovy Granola Bars

I just had to post a healthy bar recipe since there is a huge health scam going on now. The health scam I am referring to is gross misleading marketing campaign of practically every health bar out there. It frustrates me to no end seeing these fruit, nut, meal replacement, protein bars or what-have-yous being [...]

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins (vegan, gluten-free)

As promised, another gluten-free recipe! This is one I’ve been working on and tweaking for some time to come up with a gluten-free baked good that no one can tell is gluten free. And after a few taste-tests, I think I’ve managed to find a muffin that beats it’s gluten counterparts. When it comes to [...]

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Gluten-free, Vegan Molasses Cookies

Since Hugh wrote about molasses I figure I’d post a recipe with molasses in it. I personally find the taste of molasses a bit strong and overpowering, but adding it in small amounts to recipes really adds a little something! These cookies are gluten free and vegan, and so delicious. They are really crispy and [...]

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Awesome Avocado

Ahhh the Avocado – such a misunderstood fruit (yes, it is indeed classified as a fruit). Avocados are unique among the fruits in that they are a very concentrated food, more like a nut than a fruit. They also get a bad rep as being very fatty. Although they are high in fat, they are [...]

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Gluten-Free Almond Cake

When it comes to baking, my biggest challenge is creating or finding recipes that are both dairy-free and gluten-free. I stumbled upon this recipe from allrecipes.com of all places. It is pretty simple to make, has only 4 ingredients, but such a rich and wonderful texture and taste. And it’s super high in protein since [...]

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Dairy-free Creme Caramel

This dairy free Creme Caramel uses one of my favorite milk and cream substitudes: coconut milk. It also uses an excellent low-glycemic sugar substitude: Agave Nectar (derived from the plant from which tequila is made), making this a dessert you don’t have to feel guilty about! Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk 2 eggs 1 Tbsp. [...]

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