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Healthier Loaded Baked Potato Dip

October 6, 2015 by Rachel 25 Comments

Healthy Loaded Baked Potato Dip is the perfect appetizer or side dish for your next game day or party! You won’t that it’s made with real, whole food ingredients! Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free options!

Don’t you get annoyed when your at a party and someone dips their chip in queso, takes a bite, then dips again? Like Dude, we don’t want your germs in this, it’s called being considerate.

Ok well, maybe I shouldn’t judge, I couldn’t help myself after making this loaded Baked Potato Dip, seriously so addicting. Good thing I put a generous portion of this dip into a bowl all for myself, that way no one would get mad at me from triple dipping and ~~eating~~ licking the bowl clean.

This Loaded Baked Potato Dip tastes like the filling of a double stuffed potato. Cheezy, bacon-y, potatoey, creamy goodness. Plus, You won’t get yelled at for not eating the skin. Dip away, and do me a favor, make sure you get a separate bowl for yourself so you won’t feel guilty for double dipping.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 16 servings

Ingredients

6 potatoes boiled, skinned and mashed (about 3 cups mashed)
1 cup plain greek yogurt I used full fat or dairy-free yogurt
1/2 cup milk or dairy-free alternative
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or dairy-free alternative
1/4 chopped chives
6 cooked pieces of bacon crumbled (or vegan meatless "bacon" bits)

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together well in a large bowl and serve with veggies, chips, crackers, etc.

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Be honest, have you ever double dipped?

No Bake Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies!

December 28, 2014 by Rachel 7 Comments

I love easy recipes, I love peanut butter, I love chocolate and I love cookies! What if you combine all of these things into one? Nothing better than that! Plus they are healthy cookies, no sugar what so ever, just delicious-tasting heaven! I promise you that these are the easiest cookies you will ever make! Even if you have 5 minutes to spare, you can still make these one bowl delights!

No Bake PB-Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

makes 25-30 cookies

2.5 cups dry oats
1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup stevia-sweetened chocolate chips

1. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together peanut butter, bananas and vanilla, combine well

2. Mix in oats and chocolate chips, combine well until a dough forms

3. Roll dough into small balls, place in fridge until the cookies harden

Health Benefits

All-natural
No processed ingredients
No preservatives
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Sugar-free
good source of fiber
Vegan
Vegetarian

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Paleo Cranberry Lemon Cake

December 20, 2014 by Rachel 36 Comments

Paleo Cranberry Lemon Cake is a delish addition to the holiday! A perfect mixture of sweet & tart + made with healthy ingredients!

*Post updated 10/26/2022*

We created this paleo cranberry lemon cake recipe in 2014. EIGHT YEARS AGO. WOW. The blog was just up and coming then and Rachel and I were college sophomores!

To date, this upside-down cake is still one of our most popular holiday recipes and I totally understand why.

First off, it’s pretty to look at. The color of the cranberries and lemon just pops and makes you want to devour it. Secondly and most importantly, it tastes amazing.

I originally made this cake with the addition of lemon curd (which I totally recommend by the way), however, I didn’t have enough eggs to make it so I did without and it was still a 10/10. I have also made it with the addition of drizzled white chocolate for extra sweetness! Whatever you do, it will be delicious, I promise!

Here is what you need to make this recipe:

cranberries – fresh or frozen

lemon zest

maple syrup OR honey

coconut flour- no other flour works here! Coconut flour is different in the way it bakes compared to other flours 🙂

canned pumpkin puree

almond milk or milk of choice

baking soda

pure vanilla extract

lemon juice

eggs

Optional – lemon curd, pecans and white chocolate

Paleo Cranberry Lemon Cake

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Servings 8

Ingredients

3 cups of frozen or fresh cranberries
2 tbsp lemon zest
juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp honey OR maple syrup
2-3 tbsp water
3 eggs beaten
1/4 cup milk non-dairy or dairy
1/4 cup honey/maple syrup
1/3 canned pumpkin can also sub 1/3 cup mashed sweet potato, 1 mashed banana or 1/3 cup applesauce
juice of half a lemon optional, it makes it have a more lemony taste!
2 tbsp lemon zest optional
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup coconut flour
Pecans option
Lemon Curd optional
melted white chocolate optional

Instructions

1. Place cranberries, zest, lemon juice, honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the cranberries "pop" and create a compote, set aside. This step takes 5-10 minutes.
2. In a medium size bowl, mix together eggs, milk, honey, pumpkin, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Mix well to combine.
3. Add the cinnamon, baking soda and coconut flour to a small bowl. Mix until ingredients are combined then add flour mixtureto the wet ingredients. Mix well until a batter forms.
4. Spray cooking spray on the bottom of a 9 inch cake pan or 8x8 pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper.
5. Spread Cranberry compote evenly on the bottom of the pan.
6. Spoon the batter evenly on top of the compote.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until top is golden. Let cool and then take the cake out of the pan and carefully flip over so that the cranberry side is on top.
8. Top with Lemon Curd, pecans and white chocolate,if desired!
*Adapted from Beauty and the Foodie

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Want more cranberry recipes? Check out these recipes:

Pumpkin Cranberry Skillet Cake (paleo & vegan-friendly)

Healthy Cranberry Muffin Tops ( paleo & vegan friendly)

Healthy Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal {GF + Vegan}

December 8, 2014 by Rachel 40 Comments

This Healthy Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and tasty morning breakfast on a chilly morning with a cup of coffee!

Healthy Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal

What’s more warming than a freshly brewed coffee on a chilly winter warming? Hot baked oatmeal. I thought it was a good idea to combine the two into a hearty and comforting breakfast that is super tasty and guilt free!

Healthy Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal {GF + Vegan}

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

2 cups oats
1 ripe banana mashed
1/2 cup coffee
1 egg or flax egg
3/4 cup almond milk
2 tbsp sliced almonds

Instructions

In a medium size bowl, mix together all ingredients, combine well
Place mixture in a glass pan coated with cooking spray
Top off with more banana coins and sliced almonds, if desired
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until done
Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Recipe:

Can be vegan
Gluten free
Fiber
Low Glycemic carbs
No refined sugar
Sweetened only with banana
All Natural
Good Fats

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Caramelized Banana-Cranberry Baked French Toast

October 12, 2014 by Rachel 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love french toast, especially on a crisp fall sunday morning. Ain’t nothing better, especially when you make Caramelized Banana-Cranberry French Toast, now where talkin’. Bananas and cranberries go so well together, perfect for a sweet fall compote. This french toast is super healthy and super clean, nothing artificial, it’s made with the best ingredients possible, including the best sprouted grain bread ever , Silver Hill’s Bakery Bread, you can’t go wrong. After taking one bite of this luscious breakfast, my mouth was in heaven, make this, and yours will be too.

Caramelized Banana-Cranberry Baked French Toast

Banana-Cranberry Compote:

1/2 tbsp coconut oil
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp honey

1. In a small sauce pan, melt coconut oil on medium-low heat

2. Add slice bananas, cinnamon and honey, stir until bananas reach a sauce-like consistency

3. Add in cranberries and stir continuously until the cranberries “pop” and make a sauce.

4. Remove from heat

French Toast:

8 slices of Silver Hill Farms Bread or gluten-free bread
2 eggs (or flax eggs)
1.5 cups of almond milk (or any type of milk)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp coconut oil, melted
Banana-Cranberry Compote (recipe above)
1 ripe banana, thinly sliced

1. Spray a cookie sheet/ jelly roll pan with cooking spray and preheat oven at 350 degrees

2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and coconut oil

3. Dip bread slices into egg mixture and place in a single row on the cookie sheet.

4. Pour remaining egg mixture onto bread slices

5. Spread bread slices evenly with compote

6. Place banana slices on top compote

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until done

8. Top with maple syrup, whipped cream, or whatever you desire! Enjoy! 🙂

Health Benefits:

Cranberries

Vitamins A & C
good source of the flavonoid quercetin, which can prevent breast and colon cancer
Great source of antioxidants which can fight against disease and cancers
Decreases plaque and bacteria in the mouth

Bananas

Potassium
Vitamin B6
Great for digestion
Low Glycemic carb
Help replenish body and restore energy

Whole Recipe

High in Fiber
Low in sugar
Made with only natural sugars
Full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
Made with Sprouted Grain Bread which provides more nutrients and health benefits than regular non-sprouted bread
100% clean
Nothing artificial
Vegetarian

Nutty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Breakfast Bake

September 15, 2014 by Rachel 2 Comments

No it’s not oatmeal, no it’s not pumpkin bread, it’s called a Pumpkin Breakfast Bake. A happy medium between the 2 favorites of mine, perfect for this fall weather and the upcoming pumpkin craze. It’s everything pumpkin bread is, fluffy, hearty, and delicious, with an extra “oomph” of the chocolate chips and crunchy nuts! I’ll admit it, Im a huge fan of pumpkin, I have it year-round, not just in autumn. If you want the taste of pumpkin bread but you don’t have the patience for baking it, make this single serving chocolate chip pumpkin bread in a mug and it will satisfy your cravings, trust me.

Nutty Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Breakfast Bake

1/3 cup oats
2.5 tbsp coconut flour
1 egg white or flax egg
3 Tbsp. canned Pumpkin
3/4 cup water or almond milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chocolate chips
1 tbsp crushed nuts (i used a mixture of almonds, pistachios, cashews and pecans!)

1. Mix everything together in a bowl and microwave for about 3-5 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. 2. Top with more nuts and chocolate chips if desired! 3. Enjoy!

Health benefits:

PUMPKIN:

Beta-carotene
Fiber
Vitamin A
Reduces bad cholesterol
Aids in production of seratonin
Iron

RECIPE AS A WHOLE:

Can be vegan
Fiber
Healthy fats
Antioxidants
100% clean
No added sugar
All natural
Non-GMO
Vitamins and minerals

Cinnamon-Pecan Pumpkin Granola Bars

July 21, 2014 by Rachel 7 Comments

It’s officially the pumpkin season and you all know what that means, pumpkin-flavored everything! Woo-hoo! I just love pumpkin, I just don’t actually eat it in fall though, I literally have it all year round! What’s not to love about this versatile and delicious squash!? It can be added to virtually almost every type of dish: oatmeal, pancakes, yogurt, chili, pie, wraps,lasagna, you name it, and there is a pumpkin version. Packaged granola bars seem really easy and convenient, but most of the time you are actually doing yourself, and your body a disservice when buying them! First of all they can be uber expensive, loaded with sugar and preservatives, and can be heavily processed. On average, a granola bar typically can cost 75 cents or more per bar, doesn’t sound like much, but when you are buying 12, it really adds up. The good news is that you can make your own for dirt cheap! Plus these ones are pumpkin filled!!! These granola bars taste like fall, cinnamon, crunchy pecans and pumpkin, and such a quick and easy grab-and-go snack or quick breakfast!

Cinnamon-Pecan Pumpkin Granola Bars

2 cups dry oats
2 ripe bananas, mashed
3 tbsp sliced almonds
2 tbsp sunflower seeds
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
10 whole pecans

1. In a large bowl, mix everything together except pecans, mix until thoroughly combined

2. Spray some cooking spray in a jelly roll pan and place oven at 350 degrees

3. Spread mixture evenly in the pan and press one pecan where each granola bar will be cut after baked

4. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden

5. Let cool and cut into 10 even bars

6. Enjoy!

Health Benefits

Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Protein from nuts
Healthy fats from nuts
Fiber from oats and pumpkin
All natural sweetness
No preservatives
Non-GMO
Vitamins, Antioxidants, minerals
No-sugar-added

Gluten-free and Vegan Pizza: Carrot Ginger Veggie Pizza with a Quinoa Oat Crust

July 10, 2014 by Rachel 5 Comments

Who doesn’t love pizza? There are so many kinds, so many sauces and so many flavors! But you know what no one loves about pizza? The fat, calories, sugar, artificial and processed ingredients! Did you know that many processed pizza crusts contain more than 15 ingredients? Crazy right? Well my pizza crust only has 3! This pizza is all natural, clean, healthy, and of course delicious! The Carrot Ginger sauce is a great replacement for sugar-filled store-bought tomato sauce! Topped with yummy and antioxidant packed veggies, this pizza is win-win for your taste buds and your health!

Carrot Ginger Veggie Pizza with a Quinoa Oat Crust

Pizza Crust

1/2 cup oat flour (or 1/2 cup oats pulverized)
1/4 cup quinoa flour (or 14 cup quinoa pulverized)
1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
combine all ingredients and form into a dough.
Press the dough down until it is 1/4 inch thick a make a crust.
Transfer crust onto a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until crust is hard.

Sauce + Toppings

3 whole carrots, boiled until soft
1 tsp ginger
Zucchini, chopped into 1/2 slices
Tomatoes, chopped in 1/2 slices
Spinach

1. In a food processor/blender, combine boiled carrots and ginger, blend until smooth.

2. Spread the carrot-ginger sauce on top of the pizza crust evenly,

3. Place Zucchini, tomatoes and spinach on the pizza and whatever else you desire (cheese, meats, tofu, etc.).

4. Bake the pizza at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until veggies are cooked on top.

5. Enjoy!

Serves 2-4

Health Benefits

Fiber
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Vegan
100% clean
No Preservatives
No added sugar
Non-GMO
Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants

Pineapple Coconut Baked Oatmeal with Blueberry Cashew Cream

June 15, 2014 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Got my creative juices flowing this morning, and thought about making something interesting for my Dad, as it is Father’s day today! I wanted to make something, A. healthy, B. delicious, C. creative, and D. pretty. So that’s what I did, I’m pretty sure this is the most creative think I have ever made, plus, it’s pretty darn tasty too!

Pineapple slices on the outside, coconut in the shape of a cross, and an orange flower

Pineapple Coconut Baked Oatmeal with Blueberry Cashew Cream

3/4 dry oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp egg whites
2 tbsp chopped pineapple

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and coat a glass pan with cooking spray

1. Place oatmeal in a glass pan and cook at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until golden.

Blueberry Cashew Cream

1/4 cup cashews soaked for at least 3 hours
1/4 cup blueberries
1 tsp honey

1. Pulverize all ingredients together and spread on bake oatmeal

2. Top oatmeal with coconut, raisins, pineapple and other fruit, if desired

Pineapple sun, blueberry cashew creme “ocean”, raisin sailboat, and a coconut flag

Health Benefits

Fiber
Healthy Fats
100% clean
Vegan
No added sugar
No preservatives
Antioxidants
Vitamins and minerals
Low glycemic carbs
Calcium

Rachel

Loaded Baked Potato Dip

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Paleo Cranberry Lemon Cake is a delish addition to the holiday! A perfect mixture of sweet & tart + made with healthy ingredients!

Paleo Cranberry Lemon Cake

Ingredients

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Healthy Banana Latte Baked Oatmeal

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