Mint Chocolate Cake
By Sara McGlothlin Holiday dinners are mostly about the desserts for me. Don’t get me wrong – I love the turkey, sides, and seasonal salads, but I’m always looking forward…
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Grain-Free Vegan Gingerbread Men
By Sara McGlothlin I have always loved holiday baking, but becoming a mom has brought to it a new special sparkle. Despite the fact that my son is not yet…
Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
By Sara McGlothlin Ferrero Rochers always remind me of the holidays. My best friend’s mom displayed a bowl of them every December, and I remember grabbing one each time I…
Homemade Coconut Butter And Two-Ingredient Carob Cups
By Sara McGlothlin I discovered coconut butter at the same time my fear of healthy fat fell away. Unfortunately, coconut gets a bad rap because of its saturated fat content,…
Grain-Free Biscuits Two Ways
By Sara McGlothlin In many grain-free baking recipes, eggs make up for the lack of traditional ingredients such as gluten and butter. Given that I have been creating baked goods…
Carrot, Ginger, And Butternut Squash Soup
By Sara McGlothlin When the weather gets cooler, there is something about a warming soup. I’m not only talking about warm to the touch, but the grounding that happens when…
Grain-Free And Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms
By Sara McGlothlin ‘Tis the season for baking! Nutrition goals shouldn’t stand in the way of you enjoying an occasional cookie or two. There is a way to upgrade ingredients!…
Brewery, Baby’s First Food, & A Green Smoothie I’m Loving Lately
By Sara McGlothlin Living in Richmond, VA, you learn to appreciate a good craft beer. I loved when breweries started to pop up around town. It makes for a fun…
This Ingredient Makes Your Granola More Flavorful
By Sara McGlothlin Certain sweeteners and spices often contribute to granola’s flavor, but when you are simultaneously wanting to decrease the sugar content, some recipes can still come out a…
Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Muffins
By Sara McGlothlin This time of year is a baker’s dream: fall flavors combined with comfort foods. When I recently spied these chai-spiced sweet potato muffins at a nearby coffee…
Paleo “Hummus” With Yellow Squash
By Sara McGlothlin Hummus has to be one of my favorite foods. Not only is it my appetizer of choice, but I would gladly eat it for any lunch or…
Grain-Free Chicken Tenders
By Sara McGlothlin When I was little, my favorite dish at any eating establishment that had them was chicken fingers and fries. When it comes to nutrition and health, sometimes…
Chocolate Avocado “Pudding” Squares
By Sara McGlothlin I have made multiple renditions of this dessert because it might be my absolute favorite (bold statement, I know!). Not only do I feel good when eating…
Plant-Based Cheesecake With Fresh Berries
By Sara McGlothlin Grain-free, plant-based cheesecakes are one of my favorite desserts to make. Not only because I love them personally, but they even wow those with an insatiable sweet…
Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Sara McGlothlin I have made a bunch of batches of healthified chocolate chip cookies in my day, but these turned out above expectations, both in taste and texture. When…
Gluten-Free Vegan Breakfast Bundt Cake
By Sara McGlothlin When I was recipe testing for my cookbook, I was eating cake for breakfast every day. Actually, I was eating gluten-free vegan baked goods for breakfast, lunch,…