Tag Archives: gluten-free

Chicken Pot Pie with an Almond Cheddar Crust

  The last few weeks have been crazy for this dietitian. My baby girl will be here in less than a month, so I've been rushing to get her room ready, clothes washed, and hospital bags packed. Plus, I was fortunate ...

Peanut Butter, Banana, & Cranberry Bars

  I must confess, I've been attempting to bake something delicious with buckwheat flour for a while now without any success. My buckwheat pancakes turned out gooey no matter how long I cooked them, my cookies had a strange off-flavor, and ...

Ricotta & Spinach Egg Muffins with a Quinoa Crust

Easy breakfast alert!   What qualifies as a hassle-free breakfast? To me, it's one where no greater than five minutes are spent prepping, cooking, and eating in the morning. These ricotta and spinach egg muffins meet that criteria, and they do it ...

Real Food Crackers: Gluten-Free

  I love crunchy crackers with my tuna, or as a side with a big salad. However, most crackers you find in the store are lacking in nutrition; they are high in processed grains, salt, and low in protein and fiber. ...

30-Day Real Food & Fitness Challenge

  My sister recently approached me wanting help getting back in shape after having a baby. As I was planning her nutrition and exercise plan, I thought--why don't I do it too? Seeing as how we are both super competitive, I felt being ...

Berry Almond Fruit Pizza

  What's red, white, and blue, and won't burn you this 4th of July? Unlike the rogue bottle rocket shot by your hyperactive nephew, my berry almond fruit pizza will only cool you down, and it definitely won't make you scream ...

Flourless Black Bean Brownies with Strawberry Sauce

Can there even be a Valentine's Day without chocolate? I think not. I fall victim to this consumer holiday every year, and couldn't imagine going through Valentine's Day without eating something incredibly chocolatey. Unfortunately, as I get older, the traditional box ...

Coconut & Almond Crusted Chicken

Who doesn't love hot, crispy, golden-brown fried chicken? I definitely do enjoy this classic comfort food, but I love it even more when I know it hasn't been deep fried in an unknown oil and doused in nutrient-lacking white flour.   Baking ...