Maple Banana Mug Muffin – Gluten-free, No Added Sugar

When you wake up more frazzled than fabulous, you can still make yourself an amazing warm breakfast in minutes and redirect the salvaged time toward getting your life in order for the day. Welcome to my recipe for Maple Banana Mug Muffin, a delicious “hug in a mug” that is designed to both fuel you up properly and minimize morning chaos.

This easy mug muffin cooks up in 1 minute and provides a warm, nourishing breakfast on your busiest days! Gluten-free.

So, don’t even thing about grabbing a bar or eating cereal out of the box– this two-minute mug muffin can be prepped and cooked before your coffee finishes brewing.

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Syrupy Rosemary Maple Oranges – Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-free Dessert

I have a certified sweet tooth, but the simplest, most wholesome foods will satisfy it, like nature’s candy – fruit! In cooler weather, citrus is a dependable pick from the produce department and you can easily turn them from lunchbox snack to elegant dessert with this recipe for Syrupy Rosemary Maple Oranges. Rosemary Maple Oranges

This vibrant paleo fruit dessert is best made in a cast iron skillet, and can be done on the grill for a little smoky flair or inside on the stovetop. The ingredients are super simple – oranges, coconut sugar, real maple syrup, fresh rosemary and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt. Continue reading

Maple Butternut Squash Sablefish Stir Fry | Paleo

Fish is a fabulous protein that fits swimmingly into a healthy diet and lifestyle . . .but sometimes, you (and by you, I mean me, lol) can get stuck in a flavor rut. You know, lemon this and Parmesan that. 

I decided to add some fall flair to my latest fish dinner by incorporating a few of my favorite seasonally inspired ingredients. Check out this recipe for Maple Butternut Squash Sablefish Stir Fry – not only does it have an ahhhhh-mazingly autum vibe, but did you know that Sablefish (aka Black Cod) has more heart-healthy omega fatty acids than salmon?!  Continue reading

Maple Ham & White Cheddar Cornbread Muffins | Low Carb, Gluten Free

Merry muffins, y’all! My Maple Ham & White Cheddar Cornbread Muffins (Lower Carb and Gluten Free) are perfect for all your savory seasons’ treating opportunities. Cheesy, delicious goodness with little bits of ham in every bite, these muffins are satisfying grab-and-go breakfast muffins, delicious served alongside a holiday brunch buffet, or even as a scrumptious side to a soul-warming bowl of soup. Maple Ham & Cheddar Cornbread Muffin - gluten-free, low carb

Made with mouthwatering morsels of ham from Clifty Farm Country Meats, these easy low-carb muffins will draw a crowd into the kitchen as they bake – between the cornbread and the ham, it will smell as if an entire southern meal is underway! Read on to get the recipe and learn more about this 4th generation family business from Tennessee that are experts in curing and smoking hams. Continue reading

No-Bake Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes | Low-carb, Gluten-free

Feeling those fall flavors vibes today with my Maple Pecan Breakfast Cheesecakes! These no-bake, mini cheesecakes are lower-carb, higher protein, and offers 75% of your recommended daily calcium needs. Maple Pecan Protein Cheesecakes -- are a protein-packed, low-carb option that is healthy enough for breakfast or a smart dessert!

Sure, these adorable protein cheesecakes could be a healthier autumn dessert option, but honestly the nutrition breakdown on them is just so good (257 calories with 10g fat, 24g protein and 10.6 net carbs.), that I’ll jump out of bed early to make sure I get one before they disappear! Read on to get this protein cheesecake recipe and all the yummy details. Continue reading