These chocolate peanut butter energy bites will power you through everything from a tough workout to a hungry afternoon! Finally, finally, the weather is warming up. Did I mention finally? This winter seemed especially long and dark and punishing, so the increasingly mild weather and longer days make Chicago morph into a completely different city. You know what I mean, right? All of a sudden, people who have been holed up in their houses since last year come pouring out their front doors ... Read More about Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites (gluten free, vegan, & whole grain)
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The Best Gluten Free and Dairy Free Snacks
So, I had a baby. And for all the warnings I got about adjusting from one kid to two, the development I was least prepared for was colic and reflux. But here we are, 8 months later, with a baby who is finally more comfortable - but only because I have eliminated dairy and soy from my diet (he's also on medication). While elimination diets are nothing new to me, dairy is the one common allergen I don't have a lot of experience working around. I cut it out very briefly, around the ... Read More about The Best Gluten Free and Dairy Free Snacks
Perfect Crinkly-Top Grain- and Gluten-Free Brownies
These flourless gluten-free brownies are made with dark chocolate, butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Sweetened with coconut sugar and topped with a bit of flaky sea salt, they're an easy, fudgy brownie recipe the whole family will enjoy. Here's what separates bakers from the rest of the global population: To a non-baker, a brownie is a brownie. But to a diehard baking snob (*cough* not unlike myself *cough*), a brownie can be categorized under half a dozen ... Read More about Perfect Crinkly-Top Grain- and Gluten-Free Brownies
17 Healthy Whole30 Snacks
These 17 wholesome Whole30 snacks will keep you on track to finish out your month right! There is something for everyone on this list. If you're one of the warriors completing a September Whole30 despite being knee-deep in e-learning and a seemingly endless quarantine, this one is for you. Also: I admire your strength. Even if you're not following this protocol, these snacks are still for you. A Whole30 focuses on eating real food: No sugar, dairy, grains, or legumes, and ... Read More about 17 Healthy Whole30 Snacks
20 Easy Recipes Made with Freezer Ingredients
My freezer is, without question, my favorite large kitchen appliance. The joke in my family is that it's genetic: my grandmother, my mom, my aunts, and I all keep fully stocked second freezers at all time. There's a method to our madness. Freezing perishable ingredients, such as meat, veggies, and fruit, is a great way to reduce food waste. It also allows you to stock up on food when it's on sale, or produce picked at peak the peak of its season (potatoes, broccoli, or kale), without ... Read More about 20 Easy Recipes Made with Freezer Ingredients
106 Quarantine Activities for Toddlers and Young Kids
Phew. It has been a month hasn't it?! I won't pretend anyone is having it easy right now, and there are different categories of "not alright", but let me tell you: if you're a parent, and you're struggling right now, you are not alone. Whether you work or not, having a kid (or more than one) cooped up at home right now is bordering on agony for everyone. Cabin fever, exhaustion, no breaks, and boredom are starting to reach a critical mass. We are extremely fortunate that ... Read More about 106 Quarantine Activities for Toddlers and Young Kids
Whole30 Cobb Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
This recipe makes over the classic Cobb Salad to be completely dairy free and Whole30 friendly! Topped with irresistibly rich and creamy lemon tahini dressing, this will be one of your go-to favorite dinner recipes! Yes, I know this is a baking blog, and that there has been a suspicious lack of sugar lately. Do I still need to start savory posts like this, or are we all on board with this whole "we need to eat real meals whether we like it or not so at least let's make it ... Read More about Whole30 Cobb Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
The Original Dessert Hummus (gluten free and vegan, with paleo adaptation)
Dessert hummus is all the rage these days! This chocolate brownie batter variety is one of the originals: a chocolate, chickpea-based dip that is a great party snack. My version offers a legume-free variation too, in case you don’t tolerate chickpeas. This creative dip is for everyone! This is an OG ACB recipe. That means it’s been on my site since basically, the dark ages, when I was still in the process of identifying the foods I don’t tolerate. I had gone gluten free, but was still in ... Read More about The Original Dessert Hummus (gluten free and vegan, with paleo adaptation)
Paleo vs Keto: What’s the Difference?
Hearing a lot about the keto diet these days? Probably. I know that it's hard to keep track of all these eating plans, so I have you covered. Read on for a concise explanation of the difference between paleo vs keto, what you can and cannot eat, which health benefits to expect from each diet, and how to decide whether keto or paleo is the better diet for you. With the turning of the new year, you're probably hearing a lot about the paleo diet, the keto diet, and lots of other ... Read More about Paleo vs Keto: What’s the Difference?
Paleo Baking Basics: Almond Meal vs Almond Flour (and How To Make Almond Flour at Home)
In this, the second installment of the Paleo Baking Basics series, we're picking up where we left off last time, and talking more about almond flour, including how to distinguish almond meal vs almond flour, and how to make almond flour at home. One of the most common ingredient questions I hear is whether you can substitute almond meal and almond flour for one another. The short answer is yes - but there's more to the story. Almond meal and almond flour are two labels for gluten free ... Read More about Paleo Baking Basics: Almond Meal vs Almond Flour (and How To Make Almond Flour at Home)