Tag: Refined Sugar Free

Power Packed Pancakes

admin March 15, 2013 1 Comment
I call these Power Packed Pancakes because they are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants!  Lots of “power” to start your day with!   Quinoa flour provides fiber and protein.  In fact, per ¼ cup there is 2g of fiber and 4g of protein.  Buckwheat flour (which is not wheat at all) boasts 6g of fiber and 5g of protein per ¼ cup.  Blueberries add an extra burst of flavor.  But...

Not Your Mama’s Chocolate Shake

admin March 9, 2013 2 Comments
This chocolaty beverage is no ordinary chocolate milk (or shake, since it is thick)!  It is hiding some power house nutrients. It would make a great after school snack for kids.   And parents will like it just as much!  After all, we need these nutrients too!   So what is hiding in this chocolate milk beverage?  Butternut squash!  After using squash in my apple pie smoothie, and liking the...

Vegan Ranch Dressing

admin March 4, 2013 9 Comments
Two and a half years.  That is how long I have been milk free.  And that is how long I went without Ranch dressing.  I always intended to come up with a recipe for it.  But somehow I never got around to it.  Then a few weeks ago I got a real hankering for it.    Rather than do it myself, I thought I would look for a recipe on another blog.  Surely, someone had come up with a good Ranch...

Allergy Free Grocery Shopping – Part 3

admin March 2, 2013 2 Comments
In this last post about Allergy Free Grocery Shopping, I will address some ideas for those of you who do not have access to a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods.  Here is what I would do.  Scour the internet for anything that is not perishable.  If I did not have a Whole Foods, I would probably purchase all my flours and starches online and probably even pasta.  Here are several resources for...

Allergy Free Grocery Shopping – Part 1

admin February 27, 2013 1 Comment
Allergy free eating is not cheap.  But that is okay; there are ways to make it more affordable.   By eliminating your food allergens you will invariably start cooking more whole foods and less processed food.  Processed food is expensive, so you will cut out that expense.  But you are also cutting out food that is chuck full of sodium, additives, gmo’s and so much more non-food food. Since...

“Nutella Like” Chocolate Spread

admin February 24, 2013 6 Comments
Move over Nutella.  Welcome a newer, healthier version. Actually I made a chocolate spread before.  You can read about it here.  It’s made with sunflower seeds so it is the best option for people with tree nut allergies.  But I can eat pecans so I tend to make this one more frequently than the sunflower seed one.  I think this is a bit creamier. It goes well on toast, rice cakes, celery...

Dairy Free and Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream

admin February 21, 2013 4 Comments
Many moons ago I was given an ice cream maker.  At the time I did not know what I would do with it.  Little did I know that several years after that, I would be going milk free.  And lo and behold, the ice cream maker came in handy.  I am glad I kept it all those years. I do not make ice cream all that often.  I honestly do not miss it much.  But it is so easy and simple and makes for a...

Leafy Greens and Fruit Salad

admin February 11, 2013 6 Comments
Leafy greens plus fruit equals delicious salad!  Make your own dressing and there will be no worries about food allergies.  Plus, this salad would simply not do with a store bought dressing.  This dressing is a hit with everyone; even little ones. So, next time you are thinking of making a leafy salad, go for the fruit!  You will not be disappointed. I adapted this recipe from The Everything...

The Best Way To Prepare Cauliflower

admin February 9, 2013 5 Comments
I’ll be the first to admit that I used to have a strong dislike for cauliflower.  I would rarely buy it, and when I did, I would put off cooking it.  But not anymore.  I found the absolute best way to prepare cauliflower that I think anyone will like.  I now buy it frequently and am eager to eat it!   Prepared this special way, cauliflower is delicious.   It has a mild and a sweet...

Sweet Winter Squash

admin January 30, 2013 3 Comments
I am on a squash kicky lately.  Can you tell?  I never would even attempt this vegetable a few years ago, but after reading the health benefits I thought I should give it a try. It turns out winter squash (available year round), such as acorn, butternut, or spaghetti, can be really tasty and satisfying. Okay, this picture isn't great, and I generally don't want to put up bad pictures, but it...