I’ve become a certified nut butter snob. Since experimenting with my own nut butter, Trader Joe's brand now sadly disappoints. It’s true of most things… once you go awesome, you can never go back, and nut butter is no exception.Making your own nut butter is so easy and while it doesn't save much in terms of cost, you get to play around with some amazing flavors that you wouldn't find the ...
Low Carb Desserts
Quick and simple dessert ideas that are all gluten, grain and sugar-free!
Vegan Chocolate Protein Pudding – OMG L.O.V.E.
Hey Guys!We're getting dangerously close to Valentines Day, so I wanted to create something super quick you can make for your man that's as sweet as he is, but also as healthy as he is (or hopes to be). This is the kind of dessert that would be great after a romantic meal for two because it's light, simple and delicious. It's also devoid of anything that may induce gas, which is a nice ...
How to Bake Healthy Treats with Protein Powder
How to make amazing baked goods using protein powder. As you may know, for two years I owned a company that made gluten-free protein pancakes, so I like to consider myself an expert in the area of baking with protein powder. I spent a good portion of my time in research mode, making baked goods with whey, pea, and rice protein. Some turned out great, even more, turned out as epic failures.But ...
Keto Cheese Cake – Low Carb + Sugar Free
Honestly, I didn't think I could pull this dessert off and granted, it's not exactly the cheese cake you'd order in a restaurant, but it's pretty darn good! I like this recipe because even though it's a sweet treat, it's not going to send your insulin into a raging spike. It won't even move the dial too much calories-wise. In fact, the fat and protein content is pretty high, making it a snack ...
Easy No-bake Chocolate Coconut Truffle Recipe – A Perfect Treat or Gift
Happy new year everyone!No matter what you got up to last night, I hope you've had some time to reflect on the year you've had and consider what you want for the year ahead. This morning, my friend and I went to a local Insight Meditation Center for a guided meditation and Dharma talk. The teacher encouraged us to think about what our intentions are for the new year, and how we ...
Paleo Chocolate Coconut Brownies
I had a little website drama to sweat and panic through this morning, but it ended up being a really good day for me. It was actually a great reminder of how much I adore blogging, and that having even a momentary detachment to the blogesphere is enough to push me over the edge.The other great thing that happened this morning was that I got to photograph these most awesome paleo ...