Where are my fellow CHOCOLATE + FRUIT lovers? For those with food sensitivities or digestive disorders (or just care about your health!), you will be glad to know that this recipe is low FODMAP, dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, contains no added sugars, and is made with real food ingredients. The chocolate + fruit combo seems…
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Gluten-Free Buckwheat Crepes w/ Strawberry Rhubarb Compote (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Have you heard of buckwheat? Did you know that it is gluten-free? Yes, it really is (even though it has “wheat” in the name)! Let me tell you more about this nutritious whole grain…because it makes for some incredible gluten-free buckwheat crepes! Buckwheat Nutritional Information Buckwheat is rich in fiber, magnesium, manganese, copper, and phosphorous. It…
Sugar-Free Cranberry Pecan “Scuffins” (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
What are scuffins? Scone + Muffin = Scuffin. Imagine the delicious buttery taste of a scone in the convenient shape of a muffin & you’ve got a scuffin. This recipe came about as a muffin mishap, but it was too delicious to keep to myself. The muffins didn’t quite resemble the sweetness or soft texture…
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
I love October. It’s when the variety of local winter squashes at the grocery store just blossoms. Pumpkin everything begins popping up on your Facebook news feed. And the air- it smells crisp like fall. I decided to add to the pumpkin love fest by sharing this DELICIOUS recipe. It is perfect for a fall…
Ginger Berry Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
I really love ginger. But when I heard people put it in smoothies…I thought YUCK! Until I tried it myself and became a ginger smoothie believer! I’ve found that the key when adding ginger to smoothies is using the right flavor combination and not adding too much or too little. It goes great with berries,…
Blueberry Banana Smoothie (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
Smoothies have become a daily thing for me lately. Maybe it’s the nice weather, the simplicity, the deliciousness, or all of the above! Many smoothie recipes out there contain fruits that give me acne or contain way too much sugar. I mean, come on, don’t call it a smoothie when it’s really a milkshake. This low…
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Porridge (Low FODMAP, GF, Vegan)
Want a protein-packed REAL food breakfast that’s super easy to prepare? I’ve got you covered! In fact, there is more protein (9 grams) in this porridge recipe than you will find in a single egg. One of the difficulties with obtaining protein from non-animal sources is that it often lacks one or more of the…
Vanilla Honey Granola (Low FODMAP, SCD, Vegan)
As I prepare for the fast-approaching start of my master’s degree program on July 6th, I am eager to find ways to maintain my clean eating regimen while having less free time. I have created a tasty granola recipe that is multi-purpose and super easy to prepare. It also creates very few dishes, which is…
Chocolate Banana Smoothie w/ PurePaleo Protein (Low FODMAP, GF, DF)
Sometimes you just need something easy for breakfast… Living with a chronic illness is exhausting. Individuals with chronic illnesses often have less hours in the day to get everything done. They typically need at least 9-10 hours of sleep per night in order to function somewhat normally. Additionally, there is cooking the majority of meals…
