Pumpkin Tahini Brownies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Oil-Free & Refined Sugar-Free}
I think brownies are one of my favorite sweet treats. I crave them more than any other dessert. But what I love even more is a brownie without the blood…
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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce (Dairy-Free & Oil-Free)
A velvety, cheese-like sauce made entirely from plants — you genuinely won’t miss the dairy. If you’ve ever struggled with dairy, bloat after heavy pasta sauces, or just wanted a…
Why I’m Going Back to School at 40 to Get My PhD
I’m an almost 41-year-old mom of two… and I just decided to go back to school to get my PhD. Let’s just say this wasn’t exactly part of the plan.…
3 Oatmeal Bowls I’m Loving Lately
Lately, I’ve been coming back to one of my simplest, most grounding meals: a warm bowl of oatmeal. It’s nourishing, endlessly customizable, and the perfect canvas for building a balanced,…
Healthified Thin Mint Cookies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free}
Learn how to make Healthified Thin Mint cookies at home with this easy gluten-free, refined sugar-free recipe. These homemade Thin Mints are crisp, chocolatey, and made with better-for-you ingredients.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bake {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, No Added Sugar}
I’ll admit — I’ve never been the biggest fan of baked oatmeal. I usually prefer the breakfast staple made the old-fashioned way. There’s nothing quite like cozying up with a…
Homemade Macadamia Nut Butter
Creamy homemade macadamia nut butter made with just one ingredient. This simple recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is a great low-FODMAP, gut-friendly alternative to traditional nut butters.
Grain-Free & Egg-Free Purple Sweet Potato Wraps {Just 3 Ingredients}
These grain-free purple sweet potato wraps are made with just three simple ingredients and no eggs or grains. Soft, flexible, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for wraps, tacos, or flatbread, they’re a nourishing real-food alternative to traditional tortillas.
Why I Quit Sugar to Heal My Gut (And What That Actually Looks Like)
Why I quit sugar to heal my gut, a few important caveats and what I mean by that, as well as what I ate on a random Tuesday
The Viral Buttered Date: Healthified
A Healthified take on the viral buttered date made with ghee and coconut butter. This simple, salty-sweet treat supports digestion and blood sugar balance without refined sugar.
Healthy Jerk Chicken Bowls with Plantains and Pineapple Sauce {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Healthy jerk chicken bowls with plantains and a pineapple sauce for a gluten free and dairy free weeknight dinner ready in about 35 minutes.
How I Make My Favorite Salmon Dish with Water-Based Cooking
This Asian-inspired steamed salmon recipe uses gentle, water-based cooking methods and walks you through each step for building flavor without heavy oils. A nourishing, easy-to-digest meal made simple.
Simple Sweet Potato Chicken Curry {Gut-Friendly, 30-Minute Meal}
My recipe-creating process these days goes something like this: I start with traditional dishes, make them Healthified with upgraded ingredients, then simplify them down to the essentials. Here is what…
My Go-To Gut Healing Carrot Ginger Soup – Two Ways {Low-FODMAP, 30 Minute Meal}
A simple carrot ginger soup that’s warm, blended, and easy to digest. This nourishing recipe comes together quickly and can be made with or without parsnips for a customizable, gut-friendly meal.
Easy 3-Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs {Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free & Made with Upgraded Ingredients}
These easy 3-ingredient crock pot meatballs are a Healthified twist on a classic. Made with grass-fed beef, Primal Kitchen BBQ sauce, and sugar-free grape jelly, it's a perfect recipe for busy nights or gatherings.
Oil-Free, Sugar-Free Granola {Gluten-Free & Just 3 Ingredients}
A simple, oil-free, sugar-free granola made with just three ingredients: oats, pumpkin seeds, and coconut butter. Easy, crunchy, and gut-friendly. Perfect for yogurt bowls and healthy snacking.