Nourished Inside and Out

Yields: 24 servings (mini cups) Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Filled with the traditional pumpkin pie flavor, these little cups are made without any refined sugar, sweetened only with dates. Additionally, instead of a heavy crust, a light and crispy won ton wrapper cups these little pies. Top with whipped cream or devour all by itself! Ingredients 24 won ton sheets 1/2 cup dates (about 5 large dates) pits removed 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs 1/2 cup whole mi

Yields: 12 muffins Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Spinach and pear, with a hint of cinnamon, make up a tasty combination for this muffin. Packed with nutrients - from the fruits, veggies, flaxseed, coconut oil, oats and whole wheat flour – this is one healthy start to the day! Ingredients 1/2 c. packed, frozen (thawed) spinach 2 eggs 3/4 c. diced pear 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 t. vanilla 1/4 c. + 2 T. coconut oil 1/4 c. water 1 c. whole wheat pastry fl

Yields: 12-16 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes (plus cooling) Avocados are high in potassium (even more than bananas!) and beneficial fats. Beans are high in fiber, and are a great gluten free option for baked goods. So, together with a little chocolate, these brownies are a treat you can feel good about serving (and eating)! Ingredients 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large avocado, soft and ripe 3/4 cup brown suga

This post was originally published August 18, 2015, and has been updated September 2, 2018. The updated post can be found here. #recipe #zucchini #soup #avocado #dairyfree #glutenfree #nutfree #soupssaladsandsides #vegan

“Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” – Ben Sweetland I get happiness. At least I get what it is, and theoretically speaking, what it’s about. I often find myself reflecting as to why, we, as humans, are so conditioned to fight happiness at every twist and turn. I look at the animals in the backyard, and they frolic happily, eating the clover, eating my lettuce…wait, my lettuce! It took me 2 months, special glow lights in the basement, days of watering, keeping the

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: about 1 hour Great for any meal, this zucchini quiche is filled with protein packed eggs and cheese, and is sure to delight even the pickiest eaters. The zucchini and onion add fiber, potassium, and the bioflavonoid, quercetin. Ingredients 3 medium zucchinis 1 small yellow onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 tea

Yields: about 16-18 cupcakes Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Celebrate any holiday or event with these deliciously sweet and fluffy gluten free treats. Don’t get intimidated by the variety of flours – each has a special role and makes for a fabulous vanilla cupcake! Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter or preferred oil 1 cup cane sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup whole milk 2/3 cup tapioca flour* 1/3 cup rice flour* 1/3 cup

This post has been updated and moved here. #recipe #salsa #saladsandsides #glutenfree #nutfree #dairyfree

“Maybe rain or maybe snow, maybe yes or maybe no.” – Russian Proverb The Power of Maybe The word maybe may seemingly lack strength and discipline, and yet it has the powerful ability to open the doors to a freedom that the absolutes of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ just can’t offer. There is a flexibility that exists in the limitless possibilities of a maybe. It allows us not to jump to defense when one may not be necessary. When we can let the possibility exist, even if it feels horribly

Yields: about 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes This chicken dish is a tasty alternative to a fast food options, adding fiber, magnesium and vitamin E. Plus, it is a great gluten free option that is similar to traditional breading. Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into cutlets, pounded thin with a meat hammer 1 egg, lightly beaten (ie: egg wash) 1 T. avocado oil (or your preferred oil) 1 T. butter (or just oil if keeping dairy free) spri