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Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter

December 22, 2020 by April Leave a Comment

A stack of Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter on a grey placemat

These Puffed Quinoa Bars with Almond Butter are a perfect gluten-free snack or “dessert” – super simple to make, dangerously delicious and actually good for youšŸ˜„ What is puffed quinoa anyways? Puffed quinoa is made by “baking” those small almost seed-like quinoa grains, which makes up them all puffed up! Puffed quinoa can be enjoyed…

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Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Meal Prep, Snacks Tagged With: gluten free, gluten-free snack, gluten-free treat, puffed quinoa, puffed quinoa recipe

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins with Quinoa Flakes

November 30, 2020 by April Leave a Comment

Gluten-free muffins with chocolate chips on a white plate

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Muffins with Quinoa Flakes are a yummy and healthy snack, plus they’re perfect for mornings when you’re on the runšŸƒā€ā™‚ļø Given I’m 4 weeks gluten-free and feeling so much better, the wheat protein is gonzo for good in my books. But having other baked goods – for snacks or breakfast time…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Easy Recipes, Gluten Free, Snacks Tagged With: easy breakfast, gluten free, healthy snack, muffins, quinoa flakes

Healthy 3-Ingredient Sweet and Salty Oat Cookies

April 5, 2020 by April 7 Comments

Healthy 3-Ingredient Sweet and Salty Oat Cookies on a white table with a glass of milkIf you're not quite as well stocked up on groceries as usual, then these Healthy 3-Ingredient Sweet and Salty Cookies may be just what you're looking for. Let's get a little context on this one first shall we? These days, I feel we're all trying to do our best. At least that's what I've been...

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Filed Under: Kid-Friendly, Most Popular, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: chocolate, gluten free, healthy snacks, oats, recipe, snacks

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Bars

March 8, 2020 by April Leave a Comment

Homemade energy bars with chocolate chips on a white countertop

These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Energy Bars are a perfect breakfast on-the-go or healthy mid-afternoon snackšŸ˜‹ Super easy to make too with only 3 main ingredients too. I started experimenting a few weeks ago to get the right amount of peanut butter and dates, plus right type of dates (ONLY USE MEDJOOL DATES PEOPLE) and 57…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Snacks Tagged With: gluten free, granola bar, healthy snack, no-bake, peanut butter, protein bar

Gluten-Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars with Chocolate

February 22, 2020 by April Saunders 6 Comments

Two breakfast bars on a white counter topThese Gluten-Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars with Chocolate are a perfect healthy bite in the morning, filled with healthy carbs, a hit of protein and a taste of chocolate to bootšŸ’Æ When you find a breakfast bar that isn't shellacked in sugar like so many other granola bars out there, it's truly a cause for celebration🄳...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Quick and Easy Breakfast, Snacks Tagged With: breakfast, breakfast bars, gluten free, gluten-free snack, healthy snack, quick and easy

High Protein Gluten Free Muffins

March 25, 2019 by April 3 Comments

high protein gluten free muffinsI've always wanted to make High Protein Gluten Free Muffins but honestly, I didn't know how this would even be possible?! Muffins without flour? That's a thing...?šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø Well I learned that it actually is "a thing" and I was super pleased when these High Protein Gluten Free Muffins turned out to be one of the...

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Snacks Tagged With: breakfast, gluten free, healthy snack, high protein

Quinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Icing

October 25, 2018 by April Saunders 3 Comments

quinoa chocolate cupcakes with avocado icingQuinoa Chocolate Cupcakes with Avocado Icing sounds like an oxymoron. Wrapped in an enigma. Hidden in a labyrinth. Ok, I digress but seriously, who puts quinoa in cupcakes and then puts avocado on top?! Or so I thought... Quinoa is a great substitute for ingredients like white rice, pasta, etc. Kicking these foods to the...

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Filed Under: Entertaining, Gluten Free Tagged With: avocado icing, chocolate, cupcakes, entertaining, gluten free, quinoa, treats

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese

November 20, 2017 by April Leave a Comment

Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat CheeseWith fall in full swing (and with some hints of winter on the way - SNOW!), I'm definitely turning towards those good  ol' root vegetables to provide some hearty and delicious dishes. This Roasted Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese recipe was inspired by a dish I had at Cafe Plenty in Toronto. Cafe Plenty is this...

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Filed Under: Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy recipe, fall, gluten free, goat cheese, healthy recipe, roasted vegetable salad, roasted vegetables, squash

Simple Sweet Potato Egg Stacks

April 7, 2017 by April 16 Comments

Simple Sweet Potato Egg StacksOh boy do I love eggs. Like reeeeeally love 'em. They're so versatile, inexpensive, healthy, quick and super yummy. What's not to love? I don't know if you remember, but back in the 90s, eggs really got a bad rap. They were blamed for the rising epidemic of heart disease and high cholesterol. Some say...

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Snacks Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, gluten free, sweet potato, vegetarian

How to Become Gluten Intolerant

May 7, 2015 by April Saunders Leave a Comment

Gluten IntolerantOMG LOL. A funny take about one of the trendiest food fads at the moment – gluten free diets. Have you seen this yet? It’s worth a watch. Check it out: How to Become Gluten Intolerant Every food trend has it’s day…which food fad do you think will become the new kid on the block? Dairy-free?...

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