My name is Amanda and welcome to my blog! I created this as an outlet for healthy recipe creation while searching for a sustainable and balanced life. Follow my journey and together we can encourage and cheer each other on!
Coconut Sugar Candied Brie
This is hands down my favorite dessert and one of my favorite things to eat period. The creamy buttery brie, which is lightly sweetened with a coconut sugar crust, begs to be eaten with juicy fresh fruit and warm bread. It’s the perfect balance of flavors and textures in one bite. A wonderful addition to your next charcuterie board.
Teriyaki Style Grilled Chicken
I used coconut sugar and a little bit of honey as the sweetener for a sweet and savory marinade and sauce. The sauce creates a flavorful teriyaki style glaze that is sticky when applied to the chicken still on the grill. Serve with some rice and vegetables as a delicious dinner or make teriyaki chicken skewers and serve as an appetizer at your next event. Adult and kid approved!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies made with oats and spiced with a bit of cinnamon. Gluten free and refined sugar free, these cookies are sprinkled with sea salt to balance the sweetness and enhance all the delicious flavors.
Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam
Sweetened with coconut sugar, this jam stores perfectly in the refrigerator and freezer. Orange zest and juice adds a bit of natural pectin resulting in a creamy soft texture. If you love that super tart rhubarb flavor, this is the jam recipe for you!
Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake
Gluten Free and full of nutrient dense ingredients this satiating cake goes perfectly with your morning coffee and will keep you fueled for hours. Blueberries and lemon are a perfect match for the summer and combine those flavors with almond and vanilla to make for a decadent breakfast or dessert.
Creamy Cilantro Lemon Dressing
Made creamy with protein packed Greek yogurt, this versatile dressing is perfect to for salad or as a sandwich spread. The bold flavors of lemon, cilantro and garlic make this great as a marinade and can even be brushed on salmon before baking! Use it as a healthy condiment for turkey burgers or as a creamy bright dressing for a pasta salad. Having this simple nutritious dressing on hand is a great way to add tons of flavor fast to any dish.
Maple Cinnamon Granola
Packed with whole grains, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids; this gluten free granola is nourishing and energizing! Puffed millet gives a super crispy texture like a healthy version of rice krispies, while real maple syrup and cinnamon gives this granola a slight sweetness perfect to top your yogurt or smoothie bowl.
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Cheese cake and pumpkin pie combines for this decadent holiday treat! The crust is made from my gluten free graham crackers keeping this entire dessert gluten free and refined sugar free. This cheesecake is several layers of flavor with a cheesecake layer, a pumpkin pie cheesecake layer and finished with a maple whipped topping. I recommend making this simple recipe the day before serving as it needs at least 8 hours of refrigeration time.
Gluten Free Graham Crackers
So easy to make and they taste surprisingly just like store bought graham crackers! It’s all about the toasted oat and cinnamon flavor for these crispy and crumbly treats. Have these as a snack or blend them up to make a graham cracker crust for cheesecake, yum!
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
This coconut shrimp is gluten-free, keto and incredibly easy to make! Pan fried in heart healthy avocado oil to make it extra crispy!
Mejadra
Mujadara or mejadra, however you spell it, is one of my favorite items to order from the Mediterranean restaurants here in Ann Arbor, MI. These lentils and rice are so flavorful and filling while still feeling somehow light. This dish is all about the caramelized onions which adds a touch of sweetness pairing perfectly with the warm Middle Eastern spices we all love.
Banana Carrot Cake Muffins
Carrot cake and banana bread merge for this nutritious muffin that is packed with quality ingredients. Soft, chewy and crunchy make this such a satisfying breakfast with just a touch of sweetness and warm spices also making this a great anytime sweet treat.
Fall Turkey Chili with Pumpkin
I’m always looking for more ways to enjoy the flavors of fall. Pumpkin adds a wonderful creamy texture to this chili making it even more hearty and tasty. I added in some delicate squash for more texture and fall spirit! A tiny bit of cinnamon is the secret ingredient — trust me on this, the cinnamon flavor is not easily recognized but it adds such warmth and depth to the chili.
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