Growing up, I was nervous about trying jalapeños due to their infamous spicy flavor. However, we grew some in our garden one year as an experiment and learned that they are delicious. When you remove the seeds, most of the heat is also removed, so you can basically adjust the “spiciness” to your liking by …
Jalapeño Dip with Fresh Jalapeños, gluten free, no added sugar Read More »
During our first 30-Day No Sugar Challenge, one of the most time-consuming parts of meal planning was having to read ingredient lists. Sugar can come in lots of different forms, and it can be in pretty unexpected places. The MOST surprising thing that I found with a sweetener added (dextrose) was iodized sea salt (why?!). …
Meal Planning for Our 30-Day Challenge: No Added Sugar or Sweeteners Read More »
During our first 30-day no sugar challenge, I attempted a hearty waffle recipe with pureed fruit topping, which didn’t turn out that tasty. After trying a few other recipes and experimenting with my own ingredients, we came up with another family favorite – these gluten free banana pancakes. When we are not participating in a …
Banana Pancakes – Gluten free, Dairy Free, No Added Sugar or Sweeteners Read More »
When we completed our 30-day no sugar challenge, both my husband and I just generally believed that sugar wasn’t good for us, that it’s addictive, and that it contributes to inflammation in our bodies. Since I knew that I was going to be writing about it on this blog, and because I was genuinely interested …
If you’re looking for healthy breakfast or snack ideas with no added sugar, smoothies are a quick, fun option and provide bursts of fruity flavor. They are also a great way to eat leafy greens without even knowing it! I used this during our 30-day no sugar challenge for breakfasts on several days as well …
No Sweeteners – Gluten Free – Dairy Free I made these muffins on day 26 of our 30-day no sugar challenge. Let’s just say, they were a hit. Like, a BIG hit. The batch made 17 muffins, and by the end of the day we had one left. My 18-month old son ate his fair …
Both my husband and my one-year-old son gobble up this gluten free macaroni and cheese without hesitation. In fact, we generally have only a teeny tiny bit leftover, so if you have a macaroni and cheese loving family with more than two adults and one toddler, I’d definitely recommend doubling the recipe. This dish is …
