Cold months call for chili! This Turkey and Squash chili is super easy to pull together. The only chopping you have to do is a little celery and a winter squash, but you could probably use frozen, chopped butternut squash if you wanted to skip that step. Although I use ground turkey here, you could…
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Salted Caramel Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles
Popsicles might just be one of the best things about summer. Cold, semi-portable, and satisfying to any sweet tooth. I usually go for pops with a slight creaminess rather than completely fruit-based ones, and I’ve found that yogurt (whether dairy-free or dairy-full) is a great way to make this happen without making the flavors and…
The Ultimate Guide to Fiber & How it Affects Gut Health
Did you know that we aren’t able to break down or directly use fiber? That’s right, fiber is entirely food for the trillions of microbes in our gut, called our gut microbiome! They eat the fiber, and make by-products called short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that, among many benefits, are incredibly anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive. That…
Creamy, Dairy-Free, Cabbage Slaw
Do you like coleslaw but don’t feel super crazy about mayo or buttermilk? Or maybe you’re just looking for a slaw recipe that’s dairy-free and egg-free. If so, you’re in the right place! The sauce for this slaw is made with cashew butter, which gives a mild sweetness and makes it creamy… without dairy! It…
Are wheatgrass and barley grass safe on a gluten-free diet?
Wheatgrass and barley grass powders are showing up in many products, from drink mixes to protein powders to snack bars. They’re high in vitamins and minerals, can have blood sugar balancing effects, and may be immune-supportive based on the high chlorophyll content. But are they safe for those on a gluten-free diet? Wheat and barley…
Warming Squash and Fennel Curry
In the midst of winter, we start running lower on produce that’s actually in season and good-looking. Winter squash, however, are still going strong this time of year! It’s hard to pick a favorite way to use winter squash, but in my Top 5 would probably be curries. How about you? This Squash and Fennel…
Morning Glory Muffins (made from an unusual grain)
Have you ever eaten a pastry or muffin and felt just as hungry as you were before? These Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins are quite the opposite. They’re both delicious and super satisfying due to the grain they’re made out of… teff! Teff is a gluten-free, ancient grain originating from Africa. It’s high in fiber, protein,…
Dreamy Sweet Potato Vanilla Frosting
This frosting is pure happiness. Silky, creamy, vanilla-y, and perfectly sweet, without refined sugar or dairy! Sweet potato is the base but coconut cream, coconut oil, maple, and vanilla help to transform it into something amazing. No powdered sugar. No butter, cream cheese, or other dairy. No palm oil or shortening. No artificial colorings. And…
Creamy Celeriac and Kabocha Squash Soup
More delicious Fall flavors coming your way, this time in a soup that includes two of my favorite and generally under-appreciated veggies: celeriac (otherwise known as celery root) and kabocha squash. Although celery and celeriac are basically the same plant, celeriac is cultivated for it’s bulb (instead of the stalks). The celery flavor is a…
Fall-Inspired Quinoa Breakfast Porridge: 2 Ways!
If you’re someone like me who doesn’t do well with oats (even gluten-free ones), or if you’re just looking to mix up your breakfast, quinoa porridge is a great oatmeal alternative. Quinoa is unlike other grains because it’s actually not a grain at all; it’s a seed! It is one of only a handful of…