Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Protein Cookies (Low Carb, GF)

Sweeeeet, it’s National Oatmeal Cookie Day! I’m giving this old-school cookie jar hero with a brand-new, super-foodie spin – (low carb) Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Protein Cookies! Chocolate Steel Cut Oat Protein Cookies - a low carb, sugarless treat.

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Ranch Black Bean Quinoa Dip Garden

What to do when a highly nutritious and yummy party dip, looks a little blah, bland and uninviting? “Plant” it with colorful veggies to resemble a spring garden and your guests will be anything but “quite contrary”. My Ranch Quinoa Black Bean Dip is a quick and easy appetizer for your next celebration or “whenever snack,” that is growing out of bounds with all sorts of plant-powered goodness – protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals!

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“Just a Li’l Spicy” Strawberry Radish Salsa

I relish relish, will dive head first into dip, and always “lika da sauce”! Since all the spring produce is on parade and I like spicy-sweet things, I couldn’t resist making “Just a Li’l Spicy” Strawberry Radish Salsa! Read on to get all the deets and recipe:

Strawberry Radish Salsa
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Roasted Tomato Asparagus Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce (GF, Vegan)

Roasted tomatoes, asparagus and garlic – oh my! Some of my favorite veggies take an easy, slow-roast in the oven before dressing up pasta – I’ve used a gluten-free option made from chickpea flour, but you can substitute traditional pasta, zoodles or whatever you like! Read on to get my delicious recipe for Roasted Tomato Asparagus Pasta with Creamy Garlic Sauce. It works for nearly every type of diet – gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and more. With April being National Celiac Awareness Month, it’s great to have a great pasta alternative on hand that everyone can enjoy.Roasted Tomato Asparagus Pasta with Cream Garlic Sauce

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Garlicky Cauliflower Zoats (Zucchini Oats)

Zucchini oatmeal, also called “zoats,” is a thing . . . have you ever tried a bowl? It’s surprisingly delicious and easy to make, plus a great way to sneak more veggies into your day. My recipe for Garlicky Cauliflower Zoats with Pine Nuts sneaks in even MORE veggie goodness to this unique way to eat whole grains. Garlicky Zucchini Oats (Zoats)

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