One of the things that bothers me most about traditional dieting is how often it means going deprived and hungry. This recipe is proof that you can eat healthily and still enjoy delicious, decadent treats! I love that these almond butter cups work for so many popular food plans: Paleo,...
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your gut health, balance your blood sugar, or detoxify your system, this cleansing tea recipe is the ideal start! Every ingredient in this tea is beneficial for your health, from anti-inflammatory cinnamon to apple cider vinegar, used for hundreds of years as a...
This recipe has all my favorites: 1) I love Thanksgiving. 2) I love pumpkin. 3) I love recipes that leave out potentially harmful foods like gluten, dairy, sugar, and eggs with ZERO sacrifice when it comes to flavor or texture. Check, check, and check! This crustless pumpkin pie is a...
This ice cream recipe is the perfect example of a happy accident. I made several test batches of Pro-Whip (a yummy, dairy-free protein whipped cream recipe you can find here) and experimented with using chocolate protein shake in it. On a whim, we decided to put a leftover batch in...
If you’ve got fresh organic strawberries on hand, I’ve got the perfect recipe for you! These no-bake cheesecake bites take all of 5 minutes to mix up, and another 5 to dip in chocolate. Not a bad use of your time! The results are sweet, chocolatey, fruity, creamy… all the...
This recipe is the very definition of a win-win. You won’t find an easier smoothie to make – just 4 ingredients! But the surprise ingredient is what really sets this one apart. Pour in your nut milk, add your protein powder and frozen cherries, and then… drum roll, please. Drop...
When it comes to childhood treats, it doesn't get much more nostalgic than chocolate pudding. And whether you got the homemade version or pre-packaged pudding cups growing up, chances are it was still full of dairy and sugar. That’s partially why you craved it so much! It’s true: the foods...
This is exactly how you want your cookie to crumble! Not much beats the taste of a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. But once you factor in the harmful consequences of dairy, gluten, and sugar on your waistline, energy levels, and disease risk, it’s not quite such a treat… Let’s...
Nothing takes me back to childhood like a popsicle! Of course, the ones we had back then were nothing but water, sugar, and artificial colors and flavors, packaged in little plastic tubes. They were anything but healthy... Here’s a modern version that’s decidedly more friendly to both your waistline and...
This one is a game-changer. This recipe makes the most rich, scrumptious cheesecake ever – sweet, creamy, and completely indulgent. You’re not going to believe it’s also low-sugar impact, gluten-free, and guilt-free too! Now, I’m going to be totally honest here. If you’re looking for an inexpensive weeknight dessert, you...
This Superfood Iced Tea comes by its name honestly – it’s super healthy, super easy, and super delicious! Despite the fact that there’s no real definition of a “superfood,” I think we all know one when we see one. Kale, quinoa, chia seeds… add them to any dish, and it...
Things I love about traditional Key Lime Pie: tart lime flavor sweet vanilla accents the appetite-suppressing power of citrus Things I definitely don’t love about Key Lime Pie: inflammatory dairy gut-harming gluten high sugar impact This smoothie is the answer! Get your pie fix without harming your health with this...
How about cookies for breakfast, minus all the gluten and guilt? This simple-but-scrumptious protein shake takes just 5 minutes to make and gives you all the warm cinnamon spice and creamy vanilla of a classic Snickerdoodle cookie. It’s the perfect answer when you’re craving something sweet, but don’t want the...
If you’re a green tea lover, this shake is for you! And really, everyone should be, considering all the amazing ways that green tea boosts your health: improved brain function and immunity, better mood, increased fat-burning potential… the list goes on. (Find out more here: 5 Ways Green Tea...
Nothing beats an ice-cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day! Unfortunately, most readymade options are spiked with an average 10-20 grams of sugar per serving, which ISN’T so refreshing for your blood glucose or waistline... Instead of heading to the grocery store for your next lemonade fix, try...
