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Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce

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With the first glimpse of those little pie pumpkins at the farmer’s market, my mind starts prepping those little pumpkins for this recipe.

This is my one of my very favorite fall comfort dishes. The sauce has a very delicate flavor and is unlike any other sauce I’ve ever used on pasta. I guess it would come closest to resembling an Alfredo sauce, although I’ve never been able to eat more than about two bites of Alfredo sauce without feeling comatose due to it’s overpowering richness. Not so with this healthy pumpkin sauce! The creamy richness comes from nutrient dense…

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Coconut Chia Pudding with Berry Compote

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Chia pudding. You love it or you hate it. Or you just haven’t tried this recipe yet!! Seriously, if you think you’re not a fan of chia, this might change your mind! It’s not your run of the mill, bland chia pudding, because who would want to eat that?

I personally love chia pudding for a quick, easy, make-ahead breakfast, and of course, the health benefits. And this is my very favorite version, maybe because it tastes like dessert!

It’s very rich, but not overly sweet, due to the full-fat coconut milk and very berry compote, which is bursting with natural…

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Vanilla-Maple Oat Bran with Almonds & Dates

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If you grew up eating Cream of Wheat (and liked it, like I did!), but don’t do gluten anymore you’re going to love oat bran! It totally reminds me of Cream of Wheat, in both texture and taste and this is my go-to when I want a warm breakfast bowl to nourish my body and kick off my day.

Unlike most grain-based breakfasts which can contribute to inflammation and spike blood sugar, oat bran has a blood sugar stabilizing effect to keep you off the blood sugar roller-coaster ride that can wreak havoc with your energy, moods, hormones and just…

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Grain Free Cereal

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I grew up on cereal. Who didn’t? But in the interest of my health, I’ve given up on the processed stuff. Luckily, it’s easy to replace with a “cereal” made from protein and nutrient rich nuts and seeds and naturally sweetened with coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. I like to top with fresh berries as well! Enjoy!

 

Grain Free Cereal

Serves 1

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons raw almonds

1 tablespoon ground flax

1 tablespoon hemp seed

2 tablespoons shredded coconut

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon cinnamon

½ cup berries (optional)

almond milk (for serving)

Add nuts, seeds, coconut…

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Sea Salt & Caramel Nice Cream

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I’m a BIG fan of ice cream.

There was a time when I ate it nightly. Yes, practically every night. It was habitual. After I put the kids to bed, the ice cream would come out and I would just serve some right up, cone and all.  (Notice how I did this after the kids went to bed. I really didn’t want to share and also didn’t want them eating all that ice cream! )

That was a long time ago, and fortunately habits can change! But I still love it. And still eat it on special summer trips to our favorite…

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2-Ingredient Soft Serve Nice Cream

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Oh sweet summer 🙂  How I love me some ice cream. But since I eat pretty much dairy and gluten free, I have to improvise, because I don’t believe in deprivation!

But this is no sacrifice and honestly, it doesn’t get much easier than this to make a simple, healthy, dairy free and naturally sweet soft serve! And bonus, no ice cream maker needed! This is super easy to make with either a high-speed blender or a food processor, and obviously the ingredient list is quite manageable. Just keep storing up those frozen bananas, they’re gonna go fast!

Made from just…

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Easy Salmon Sushi Bowl

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So you LOVE sushi too! Don’t you crave it all the time? It’s so addictive!

It’s the one food I go out for more than any other, but since eating it as often as I’d like would put my family in the poor house, I had to come up with a new plan. And the plan needed to be way easier than making homemade sushi, due to the fact my sushi chef skill level is probably about a 2/10, so…

Bowls it is. Anytime the craving hits. This is even easy enough to throw together for lunch!

And…this meets all my qualifications…

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Sip on This! The Powerful Benefits of Bone Broth

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If winter (or life in general!) is taking a toll on your health (and your skin) and you feel you need some extra support and nourishment, sip on some bone broth daily! Bone broth is both gut-healing and immune boosting which is a powerful combination to cure what ails you, or to help you maintain your health year-round. It’s packed with essential minerals, vitamins, gut-healing, fat-burning and anti-inflammatory properties, skin-tightening collagen, and protein to keep you feeling and looking your best.

Properly prepared meat and fish bone broths are incredibly nourishing, as the long cooking time allows all the mineral…

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Healthy Almond Joy Protein Balls

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It’s Halloween! So here’s my nod to this sweet, sugary holiday, without all the…sugar. It’s my healthy, low-sugar version of one of my old favorite Halloween treats, the Almond Joy. I don’t eat Almond Joy bars anymore, they are way too sweet for my taste buds these days. But candy shopping for the neighborhood kids brings back memories of that yummy combination of coconut, chocolate and almonds and I still love this combo of flavors! So, I came up with a protein bite version that my healthier self can enjoy as much as my former self loved that Almond Joy…

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Dairy Free Kale Caesar Salad

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Ah, the ever popular Caesar salad. Always a favorite due to it’s creamy, garlicky, parmesan cheesy, bread crumb-y calorie dense goodness. So tasty, but not exactly the healthiest choice as far as salads go, and forget it if you’re ditching the gluten, dairy or have an egg allergy! Unlike a traditional Caesar, which can quickly weigh you down and trigger inflammation, this Caesar salad is perfect for cleansing the body, boosting vitality and also happens to be delicious!

I love creating healthier versions of traditional favorites that I know will fuel my body in all the good ways. This recipe…

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