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Easy Baked Churro Tortilla Cones for Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

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Welcome to How to Make a Tortilla Cone 101, lol. It’s never been more evident these days (as we’ve all been cooped up at home more) that necessity is the mother of invention. Some of my most inspired and creative recipes have come from the need for an ingredient swap – either intentionally as an allergy/health modification or as an emergency substitution when the pantry is bare.Churro Tortilla Cone a fun idea for a South of the Border dessert. Simple to make and easy to modify to suit gluten-free and sugar-free diets. A fun and economical idea for ice cream night!

So, when the family screams for ice cream cones for their frozen treats, but you only have tortillas on hand – it’s time to think outside the box! Tortillas immediately came to mind, I knew I could roll ‘em up, give a cinnamon-sugar dusting, and bake ‘em up crispy. Read on to get the Baked Churro Tortilla Cone recipe. Continue reading →

Grilled Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle

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Grilling season is heating up and since I’ve already served up most of my tried-and-true beef grilling recipes by July, I decided to play around with some beef flavor pairings.

Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle

And, voila, an easy, but deliciously bold, recipe for Steak Kebabs with Blue Cheese & Date Drizzle was born! Read on for all the sizzling details. Continue reading →

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa | Paleo, Vegan, Whole30

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Got the grill going this weekend? My Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa is a simple yet stunning addition to your summer spread.

Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa

Bursting with sweet-savory flavor thanks to the season’s best produce, this creative fruit salad is a family favorite for backyard cookouts and pool parties. Plus, with simple, fresh ingredients, it fits with Paleo, Whole30, Vegetarian, Vegan and Mediterranean diets. Continue reading →

Cherry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt with Collagen | No Added Sugar

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Cherry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt with Collagen is the perfect pick to sooth a summer sweet tooth – and a favorite healthy July 4th dessert!  cherry chocolate chip collagen frozen yogurt

Go ahead and have two scoops of this creamy frozen treat – it seems so rich and indulgent, but there is absolutely no added sugar, sweetened with stevia and sugar-free chocolate chips. The added collagen hydrolysate powder boosts the protein and overall nutrition – just 166 calories per serving with 16g protein and a great source of daily calcium. Read on for this no-churn collagen frozen yogurt recipe.

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Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen | Paleo, Gluten-free

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You say clafoutis, I say clafout YES! Don’t be fooled, this ridiculously easy French dessert looks casual and carefree . . but it’s also quite elegant. Custardy yumminess baked over berries that you can slice neatly into a wedge – it’s worthy of a summer dinner party by the pool. Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen

I’m calling my take (oh, you KNOW I have a take) on this classic dessert Low Carb Berry Clafoutis with Collagen. I lower the carbs with natural sugar substitutes and swap flours to make this summer dessert gluten-free and Paleo-friendly.

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