Sugar-Free Granola
I’ve always kept granola on hand. Whether store-bought or homemade, it’s been a pantry staple for as long as I can remember. But this past spring, after being diagnosed with…
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Lower Sugar Chocolate Chip Muffins
A fluffy, light, and lower sugar chocolate chip muffins adults and kids will love. Sweetened with coconut sugar with bites of chocolate chips throughout. They are nut-free and safe to take into schools
Double Chocolate Chip Avocado Cookies {Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free Option}
Soft, fudgy, moist, and more nutritious. Avocado lends a creamy taste and texture while you are sure to get a healthy dose of chocolate in every bite.
Healthier Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes
Blueberry and lemon make a cute couple on the cusp of spring. I deliciously highlight the combination in these cupcakes. Coconut sugar provides better-for-you sweetness, while every bite bursts with…
Healthier M&M Cookies {Dairy-Free; Vegan Option}
These soft and chewy M&M cookies are an example of a blend of both traditional and upgraded baking ingredients. Coconut sugar and honey makes them more blood sugar balancing, while coconut oil and egg offer healthy fats.
Healthier Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Lemon poppy seed muffins are the perfect spring baked good. They are light, citrusy, and not overly sweet. Made with honey, applesauce, and Greek yogurt for a healthier version of the springtime treat.
Healthier French Silk Pie
This recipe was inspired by some French Silk Pies circulating around social media. Upon first seeing a beautiful food photo of the classic dessert, it will come as no surprise…
Healthier Friendsgiving Pumpkin Pie That Can Be Made In Your Blender {Grain-Free}
This year marks my very first Friendsgiving. I feel as if I have finally become a member of a certain social club. I swear I have friends, we have just…
Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
A recipe that marries holiday tradition with a love for chocolate. Silky chocolate is blended with a nutty pecan crunch in this delicious pie. Gluten-free with an option to make it free of grains and dairy as well.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chess Pie
An upgraded version of the traditional Southern dessert. With a gluten-free crust and lower-sugar fudgy filling, this recipe with satisfy your craving for an indulgent sweet treat without breaking your blood sugar.
My Go-To Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pie Crust
I have made dozens of pies in my day, but they have primarily had a grain-free crust. I have shifted away from baking with almond flour to using more oat…
Sara’s Signature Skinny Margarita
I love an occasional cocktail. While my go-to is a glass of wine, I do enjoy tequila from time-to-time. I typically kept it simple – tequila, sparkling water, lime juice,…
Healthy Tahini Chocolate Fudge
I developed an appreciation for tahini when my husband and I traveled to Greece in the summer of 2017. Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods, and I was…
{Classic} Gluten-Free Banana Bread
As much as I love using upgraded ingredients as puzzle pieces to create a Healthified recipe from scratch, it’s also fun when you can take something that is traditionally written,…
Healthy Acai Smoothie – Two Ways
Last night we had some family over for dinner, and I had a little bit too much fun. And when I say fun, I mean wine. That is why I…
Healthier Blondie Bars And Two Upgraded Ingredients I Use In Brownies, Blondies, And Bars
Two upgraded ingredients I love to use in brownies, blondies, and bars are legumes and dates, and these chickpea blondies are no exception. Given how much I love my fudgy…