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Far East Broiled Blood Oranges | Paleo, Vegan

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Far East Broiled Blood Oranges are a healthy treat I was inspired to make with a few of these distinctively-colored oranges still sitting in my fruit bowl from the holidays and other simple ingredients I could rummage from the pantry. I’ve always loved broiled grapefruit, and so I figured it would probably translate well to most citrus – including blood oranges.Far East Broiled Blood Oranges

As with all broiled citrus or roasted citrus, I love how the juices mingle with the sugar that’s typically sprinkled on top to create a sweet caramelized crust. For these broiled oranges, I’ve used just a bit of date “sugar” to keep the recipe Paleo and just all around healthier. Read on to get all the unexpected flavorful ingredients and easy how-to: Continue reading →

Hasselback Baked Pears with Gingerbread Streusel and Easy Gingerbread Latte

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This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Ahh, childhood memories of gingerbread are some of the sweetest in my life – both the taste and aroma evokes those holiday “feels” of comfort, togetherness and well-being . . . with a pinch of anticipatory excitement. I’m also a sucker for any type of warm fruit dessert. So, with a twist on tradition, I’ve created a holiday dessert offering it all — Hasselback Baked Pears with Gingerbread Streusel. It’s also gluten-free and Paleo, if those are dietary concerns. Baked Hasselback Pears with Gingerbread Streusel

The yummy blend of McCormick® spices used to create the gingerbread streusel topping also upgrades any morning coffee routine with festive flair – I’ve also included the how-to for a quickie Gingerbread Latte, read on to get the holiday recipes: Continue reading →

Low Carb Peanut Butter Mug Cake – 3 Ingredients!

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Mornings are hard, mug cakes are easy. And, my 3 Ingredient Nut Butter Mug Cake can is so ridiculously easy. It’s satisfying snack for evaaaryone, but if you are specifically following a low-carb, keto, gluten-free, diary-free and/or sugar free diet, this one is for YOU! Almond Joy Sheet Pan Pancake - gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, keto, low carb

Whip up a low carb mug cake, start to finish, in under 2 minutes . . . then sit back, enjoy and put your to-do list on hold for just a bit.  Read on to get the nut butter mug cake recipe:  Continue reading →

Sugarless, Sugar-Free and Low Sugar Treats for Healthy Christmas Stocking Stuffers

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My family’s gifts for a fit Christmas are already wrapped up and under the tree, and I (errr, I mean Santa) have been busy rounding up healthy stocking stuffers. Chocolate, candy canes and sugar plums (what ARE those anyway) don’t really make sustaining fuel for our active lifestyle which collectively includes running, obstacle course racing, hiking, gym workouts, yoga and assorted team sports. So, instead, I’ve rounded up a bunch of Sugarless, Sugar-Free and Low Sugar Treats for Healthy Christmas Stocking Stuffers – check them out for your own family’s festivities.

Sugar Free Treats Snacks and Drinks for Healthy Christmas Stocking Stuffers

Read on to find healthier snacks and drinks suitable for Christmas stockings, some are homemade and others conveniently packaged and ready to go! Continue reading →

Chai Roasted Persimmons with Gingered Greek Yogurt

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When you find a bunch of persimmons, you start thinking of ways to use them up – good thing they actually last for several weeks on the counter! A friend left some homegrown Fuyu Persimmons on my doorstep because she didn’t know what to do with them – but I do! Chai Persimmons with Gingered Yogurt

There are so many ways to eat a persimmon, like an apple, sliced in salads, in salsas and more! Today, I’m sharing a fall-inspired healthy dessert recipe – Chai Roasted Persimmons with Gingered Greek Yogurt. It’s very simple to make and an unexpected treat! Read on to get more info on the fruit along with the persimmon recipe:  Continue reading →