Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles + Topping Ideas

Nothing like a big bowl of mashed potatoes . . .  except maybe these Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles, I absolutely adore the crispy exterior and soft, fluffy inside that some time spent in the waffle iron creates! Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles with Topping Ideas

With Thanksgiving and other big-meal holidays on the horizon, I am always on the lookout for leftover mashed potato recipes and other ways to give a next-day upgrade to our hearty meal and side dishes. Learn how easy it is to make these flourless mashed potato waffles and even meal-prep enough to stick in the freezer for busy days down the road. Continue reading

Crispy Cinnamon Almond Cookies | Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free

This post is sponsored by Spectrum Culinary™ Oil. However, all content, opinions and enthusiasm remain my own.

These low-carb Crispy Cinnamon Almond Cookies have been a welcomed treat over the last few months. Spending so much time at home makes me “snacky,” so I’m always looking for lower-carb ways to satisfy my sweet tooth – and with other functional ingredients to support my active lifestyle as an athlete. Crispy Keto Cinnamon Almond Cookies spectrum MCT oil
Bake up these low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free, Paleo and keto-friendly cookies that feature Spectrum Culinary™ Keto Blend Organic Olive & MCT Oil that I ordered for pick up at Walmart. Continue reading

Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet | Paleo, Keto

This post is part of a blogger recipe contest sponsored by Kevin’s Natural Foods. However, all content, opinions, comments and enthusiasm remain my own.

Bursting with flavor without busting your clean-eating diet, my Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet is a 30-minute fish dinner that just messes one pot – plus, it’s suitable for Paleo, Keto, low-carb and gluten-free diets too!  Lemongrass Basil Sablefish Skillet - quick paleo, keto and low carb dinner

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Turmeric Mashed Potatoes | Dairy-free, Plant-based, Whole30

Everyone has their own special way of making mashed potatoes, and often for me that includes winging it! You know, a little of this and a little of that – and sometimes this potato side dish turns out better than others, lol! Vegan Turmeric Mashed Potatoes - dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based, healthy complex carbs

The last time I made the best mashed potatoes worthy of putting on repeat, I made sure I to write down all the details for future replication. Vegan Turmeric Mashed Potatoes are dairy-free, plant-based, gluten-free and awesome complex carbs to fuel running. Ground turmeric serves as a functional ingredient, I appreciate those anti-inflammatory benefits. Also, the earthy undertones of turmeric play so nicely with potato – and the beautiful COLOR, people might think these are sweet potatoes at first glance! Continue reading

Apple Walnut Chia-Oat Bake | Gluten Free, Lower Carb, High Fiber

Apple Walnut Chia-Oat Bake is wholesomely delicious, filled with bushels of fall flavor and hearty goodness to keep you energized for every autumn endeavor. Apple Walnut Chia-Oat Bake

Dairy-free, table-sugar free, gluten-free and perfectly sized to feed a big family and also fantastic for meal prepping –  cut into single servings and pop in the freezer until needed. Continue reading