Gratisfied Grain-Free Mug Cake
By Sara McGlothlin When someone recently messaged me on Instagram encouraging me to try the viral social media mug cake, I knew my Empower Bar baking mix was up to…
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Afternoon Chocolate Cravings? Try This!
By Sara McGlothlin The other day I experienced a big craving for chocolate around 3PM (sound familiar?). I almost grabbed one of my cupcakes (and if you know me by…
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes {Grain-Free}
By Sara McGlothlin I love Boston Cream Pie. I have this vivid memory from childhood of it being served for my dad’s birthday. Naturally, I then got this thought in…
Healthified Travel In: Bristol/Abingdon, VA
By Sara McGlothlin Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, Abingdon is southwest Virginia’s gem. Known for both its artsy atmosphere and outdoor activities, the small town offers experiences for anyone…
No-Bake Chocolate Tahini Cups {Grain-free, Vegan}
By Sara McGlothlin I love the taste of tahini and chocolate, but it was a sweet treat duo I didn’t discover until later in life. There are cookies, cakes, bars,…
The Best Chocolate Frosting
By Sara McGlothlin I have played around with various frosting recipes in the past. I used to primarily make it out of coconut butter and ghee, and while delicious, melting…
Oat Buckwheat Blueberry Muffins {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
By Sara McGlothlin Did you know your tastebuds change? As in, if you are someone who craves certain foods (let’s call them less nutritious foods) and you want to eat…
A Day of Eating for Brain Health
By Sara McGlothlin We are increasingly making the connection between food and mood. In fact, “Food and Mood” was the title of my very first presentation I gave as a…
Banana Bread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
By Sara McGlothlin Sometimes I receive recipe inspiration from a more significant moment: a restaurant meal while traveling, something I see on T.V., a conversation with a friend who asks…
A Day In The Life Of Blood Sugar Balance
By Sara McGlothlin It was a game changer when I learned the nutritional science behind blood sugar management and metabolism. It has since become deeply ingrained in my career, influencing…
Sweet Potato Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
By Sara McGlothlin I recently posted on Threads that my three favorite foods are sweet potatoes, chocolate, and peanut butter. I immediately wondered how I could turn those three ingredients…
Double Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
By Sara McGlothlin One of my favorite recipes that I have Healthified is the Oreo. I loved Oreos when I was a kid, and made it my mission to create…
Date Caramel Chocolate Chip Blondie Bars
By Sara McGlothlin When it comes to a Healthified dessert, dates are a girl’s best friend. Sweet tooth strikes? All you need is a juicy Medjool date, a teaspoon of…
Chocolate Tartlets
By Sara McGlothlin Not only would I consider a tartlet is a perfectly portioned dessert, but they are so fun to serve. They look pretty on display as well as…
Brazil Nuts, Selenium, & the Smoothie I Drink Almost Every Day
By Sara McGlothlin Did you know, that in order to increase your selenium levels, all it takes is eating two brazil nuts per day? Why care? Let me back up……
Chocolate “Crunch” Truffles
By Sara McGlothlin Did you love “Crunch” chocolate bars as a kid? I know I did (and maybe you still do, so if you want a Healfthified option, read on!).…