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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
By Sara McGlothlin Chocolate + peanut butter…is there anything better? As a matter of fact there is – when you combine the two in a cheesecake. Have I told you…
Feeling Blocked Or Burnt Out? Here Is How I am Tapping (Back) Into My Creativity.
By Sara McGlothlin For the longest time, I had a story that I wasn’t creative. I have since traced this story back to a childhood memory, in which I am…
Chocolate Mint Smoothie with Cacao Clusters
By Sara McGlothlin The body is an amazing machine. When something is off, it sends you signals. You might notice imbalances or issues in what I call the “big five:”…
Empower Bar Cacao Cottage Cheese Donuts
By Sara McGlothlin One of my least favorite things about recipe writing is when something doesn’t turn out. This happens more with baking than it does with cooking. While both…
Empower Bar Cacao Protein Cookies
By Sara McGlothlin My Gratisfied Empower Bar baking mix is inherently made with blood sugar balance in mind. Meaning, certain seeds, superfoods, and plant-based protein powder combine to yield a…
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…
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…