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!
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!
Pear Quinoa Bake
Nutrient and protein packed Quinoa offers that hearty whole grain texture while keeping this breakfast gluten-free. A crispy almond topping, warm spices and pears create a delicate sweetness to satisfying and fuel your morning.
Crunchy Malt Cereal (Grape Nuts)
If you love Grape Nuts, then this recipe is for you! Making this cereal from scratch allows you to control the size and texture so it turns out perfect! The malted barley flavor is so delicious on top of yogurt and gives that crunchy granola texture we all crave. You could enjoy as a cereal paired with your favorite milk, but I think it would be more fun as an ice cream topping! Malted crunchy sundaes… yes please!
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!
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.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
Caramel made from coconut sugar and butter coats fresh apple slices as they bake underneath a warm cinnamon spiced cake batter. The caramel apple topping is revealed when you flip this cake over while it’s still hot for a fun presentation!
Chocolate Covered Crispy Peanut Butter Treats
Sweet peanut butter treats with crispy popped quinoa and cocoa nibs covered in Lilly’s chocolate. Dairy Free and Gluten Free.
Thai Dragon Fruit Salad
Sweet exotic fruit tossed with a coconut lime dressing makes for a beautiful and refreshing treat.
Zucchini Bread
Packed with healthy ingredients and sweetened naturally to make this a nutritious sweet treat!