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Fuel your Day with Mushroom Powered Meals

I’ve been trying to sneak mushroom extract into lots of dishes for all the many benefits they possess. No one is complaining. As for me, I can definitely feel a little more pep in my step lately! Medicinal mushrooms are all the rage in the Nutrition world this year, so don’t get left behind. Start …

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Baobab Banana Muffin with Dried Hibiscus Flower Crowns

Banana muffins you’ve probably heard of, but baobab might have made you scratch your head. For those who have yet to try this African Fruit let me introduce you to this superfood. Baobab is a rich source of Vitamin C which means it is a potent immune system booster. The Vitamin C in Baobab also …

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Dino’s Fig and Marcona Almond Yogurt Parfait

Dino’s fig and marcona almond yogurt parfait is not so much a recipe as it is a suggestion for a fabulous food combination. I’d say the adult culinary combination to rival kids peanut butter and jelly, although, if your children are anything like mine, they’ll want some of this delightful dish! It never fails, when …

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Ketococoa: A drinkable chocolate dessert for the whole family

Maybe a decade ago Starbucks had a drink called Chantico, which tasted pretty much like a melted chocolate bar. Thankfully, it didn’t last because, although I don’t know what is in it, I’m sure it couldn’t have been healthy! I did see it being poured into a cup before it was heated and I never …

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No Bake Coconut Macaroon Recipe – Low Carb, Sugar-Free and Gluten-Free

A macaroon is a coconut based dessert similar to a cookie. They are typically very sweet and made with shredded coconut which creates the signature taste and texture of the beloved macaroon! Macaroon – [mack-ah-RUNE not mack-ah-ROHN] Not to be mistaken with the macaron which is buttercream sandwiched between two meringue based delicate eggshell-like cookies. …

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Pumpkin Tarts with Gingerbread Cookie Crust – Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free

What could be better at the holiday table than pumpkin tarts with gingerbread cookie crust that is also low carb, sugar free and gluten free?? Pumpkin Tarts with Gingerbread Cookie Crust Two of our favorites, gingerbread and pumpkin pie, come together in this low carb tart! So delicious you’ll never miss what isn’t there; the …

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Traditional sugar cookies for decorating at any holiday

Kids love decorating sugar cookies, it’s like edible art. Some of my best memories with my children revolve around making food and creating artwork. So it just makes sense to make sugar cookies for them to decorate. For a long time I stopped making desserts like these because of the high sugar content but lately …

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Spiced Rum Maple Truffles Recipe – Low Carb, Keto and THM Friendly

These spiced rum maple truffles recipe are delicious any time of the year, but I feel like they really go well with Thanksgiving. After all, maple is the new pumpkin spice! Part of my enthusiasm for Thanksgiving I contribute to my Grandma Davidson who always made the holidays extra special for our family. Maybe you …

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Matcha Truffles Recipe – low carb & keto friendly

No matcha series would be complete without a matcha truffles recipe! You could start your day with a cup of matcha tea, or you could start your day with matcha truffles! If you’re wondering what all the fuss over this green tea powder is all about, how about having an energy boost minus the jittery …

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Two Low Carb Gluten-Free Matcha Donut Recipes

Continuing the matcha theme with these two low carb gluten-free matcha donut recipes! I wanted to capitalize on the health benefits of the matcha powder where my children were concerned; so I decide what better way to feed them matcha than with donuts!? They loved the Matcha Tahini Mango Tuna Sushi recipe and our Kiwi …

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Cocoa Wonder Wraps with Cream Cheese & Strawberries

Have you ever eaten a dessert so delicious that your face actually feels happy? Now imagine that feeling while knowing the dessert fits in your weight loss plan?! That’s the only way I can describe the euphoric feeling I got when I took the first bite of this dessert. I was thrilled when my local group …

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Just Cookies Gluten Free Healthy Recipe

Just Cookies! These are the cookies that will save you come every holiday! Make some bunny shaped ones for Easter, heart shapes for Valentines, turkey shaped for Thanksgiving… You know, I’ve been “testing” gluten-free baking blends since 2004 when my son was diagnosed with PDD. None that I have tried have made plain ‘ole cookies …

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

No one will believe these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are sugar-free! Just let them go on thinking it’s unhealthy. This recipe works as a dessert for Low Carbers, Ketogenic, and Whole Food Diets! I originally created this recipe for the Trim Healthy Mama diet, but it works just fine now that I am doing so …

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Blondies recipe everyone will love

You can’t beat homemade blondies to show someone they are loved. These blondies are super yummy any time and they’re easy enough for kids to make with little to no supervision. My Blondie Recipe: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup coconut sugar ½ cup sugar in the raw, or you can use 1 full cup …

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