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Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

I was so excited when Otto’s Naturals sent me a bag of their Cassava Flour. I have been wanting to bake with Cassava Flour for awhile now. This was my first time ever baking with it and I have to say it truly is a winner in my book. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies turned out so moist, chewy, and soft. No grittiness or weird textures.

Cassava Flour is a grain free flour that comes from the Yuca root vegetable. Cassava is not only grain free and gluten free, but its nut free, vegan, vegetarian, and paleo as well. It makes it a great choice for those on selective diets. One thing to keep in mind is that although it’s grain free, it does not mean it’s low carb. It actually contains a pretty high carbohydrate profile, given the fact that it comes from a starchy tuber.

Otto’s Cassava flour can be used as a one to one substitute by weight for wheat flour in many recipes because of its mild flavor and light texture. You can expect it to have no additives, xantham gum, or fillers, how exciting is that?!

You are going to love these Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies made with Otto’s Cassava Flour. I’m so excited for you to try. Please leave a comment below and let me know how much you loved them 🙂

Ingredients you will need for this recipe

If your looking for more delicious gluten free desserts be sure to try these Gluten – Free Cotton Candy Cupcakes as well as these Gluten Free Pumpkin Pecan Scones

Notes:

  • Be sure you use Otto’s brand Cassava Flour.  Results may differ if you don’t.
  • Make sure to sift your flour

 

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Thank you for the support 🙂

Make sure to check out all of our gluten free desserts here

 

Happy Blessed Day!

Love, Natalie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watermelon Moscow Mule ( Low Sugar , Low Carb )

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Healthy Low Carb No Sugar Moscow Mule

Watermelon Moscow Mule ( Low Sugar , Low Carb )

 

I’m not much of a drinker, but when I do have a drink… it’s usually something girly fufu and sweet! One of my favorite drinks is a flavored moscow mule. I’m usually all about the huckleberry. This time though I was craving watermelon. I live in North Idaho and although the summers are absolutely heavenly and gorgeous, they are extremely short! So we try to absorb every ounce of the summer vibes we can. That doesn’t just go for outdoor activities, it goes for the summertime food and drinks as well. Watermelon is another one of those fruits that just makes summer feel even more like summer. This super refreshing Watermelon Moscow Mule is low in sugar ( sugar coming naturally from the watermelon … basically sugar free ) , no refined sugars, and is low in carbs.

 

 

Healthy Low Carb Moscow Mule

I recently stumbled across this Zevia brand Ginger Beer and we absolutely love it! It’s naturally flavored, and has zero calories. To top it off, it has no sugar, no artificial sweeteners and is Non GMO.

zevia ginger beer

If your looking for a really delicious Gluten Free Vodka that’s reasonably priced, then I suggest this Tito’s Handmade Vodka. This brand has no sugar or gelatin added.

vodka for moscow mule

( Keep in mind if you are sensitive to corn,  it is distilled from corn. )

Ingredients you will need

  • Fresh seedless watermelon
  • Monkfruit sweetener
  • Vodka
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Fresh finely grated ginger
  • “Zevia” brand Ginger Beer

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Would love your feedback, feel free to leave a comment below.

Make sure to check out all of our gluten free desserts here

 

Thank you for the support!

Happy Blessed Day!

Love, Natalie

 

 

 

Healthy Watermelon Moscow Mule

 

 

Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet

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Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet

 

Summertime and the livings easy! And isn’t that what we all love so much about summer? Last summer we went to Maui for a family vacation. It was like pineapple central. I have never had so many pineapple treats in one whole week! From pineapple’s all over my acai bowls, pineapple whip, pina colada’s, pineapple ice cream, to even drinking fresh pineapple juice out of an actual pineapple. I mean it’s pretty safe to say I was in pineapple heaven, and this girl has no complaints!

 

 

As I was reminiscing this week about our trip last July,  I started to get some serious major pineapple cravings. It’s been warming up here in North Idaho so I thought a pineapple sorbet sounded pretty darn amazing. This tropical frozen treat has a fun little twist… raspberries. That was non negotiable because pineapple and raspberries are my two most favorite fruits. It would be a sin if I left them out.

 

My Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet recipe can be made in a jiff, and it only requires 4 ingredients! Yes four ingredients. I knew that would make you smile 🙂 This delicious light summer treat is paleo, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and has no refined sugars. How can it get any better than that? All you need is a food processor, frozen pineapple, frozen raspberries, better than half, and honey ( I like to buy local honey, it helps to combat allergies ). I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do, and if your looking for some more pineapple inspiration check out this delicious Pineapple Candied Yams recipe. This is a great recipe to keep in mind with the holidays right around the corner.

 

Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet

 

 

Have a happy blessed summer day, and thanks for the support!

Make sure to check out all of our gluten free desserts here

 

Love, Natalie

The delicious Maui Pineapple Juice in a Pineapple!

You know this is calling your name! Check out that Pina Colada on the right, can you say YUM?

A view that could never get old! Feeling the Summer vibes yet? Now go enjoy that Pineapple Raspberry Sorbet 🍍😋

 

Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Another fun, delicious, effortless recipe coming at ya from my kitchen to yours!

Gluten Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

In my house, we are always in the mood for peanut butter! From our protein shakes to our toast to our fruit, to a good old fashioned pb & j sandwich. There’s no refute, it’s part of our family 😊 Peanut Butter is the driving force in making this recipe. I just couldn’t think of anything that sounded more delightful than a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, with of course some frosting on top to entice those taste buds even more. Sorry my cravings took over, haha!!  I mean chocolate and peanut butter are like tea and honey, you almost can’t have one without the other. The combination takes it to that next level of delish. So, if you’ve been searching for that easy to make delicious peanut butter chocolate cake, then this recipe is made for you!

Can’t Get Enough

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is not only Gluten Free but Dairy Free as well. I used Namaste Foods Chocolate Cake Mix, making it fun and painless.  It’s incredibly moist, fudgy, and did I mention insanely delicious?! As you can tell, we are hooked on Namaste Foods Mixes. They are just soooo yummy, I can’t help myself. If I’ve got you obsessed as well, then you definitely can’t miss the opportunity to make these tasty Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios , they are sure to captivate your heart! Another fun recipe made with Namaste Mixes is the most popular recipe trending on my blog right now these super tasty  Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Funfetti Blondies  … don’t miss out on this one!

 

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

 

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Here’s a quick rundown of the ingredients you will need to make this recipe:

1 Box of Namaste Foods Chocolate Cake Mix – you can purchase here https://namastefoods.com/products/gluten-free-chocolate-cake-mix

Baking Powder

Vanilla

Cage Free Eggs

Grapeseed Oil

All Natural Creamy Peanut Butter –  ( The No Stir creamy peanut butter work Best in this recipe )

Cahew Milk ( Silk Unsweetened Brand ) https://silk.com/plant-based-products/cashewmilk/unsweetened-cashewmilk/ They sell this at Walmart and Natural Grocers.

Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 stick Earth Balance butter or regular unsalted butter

Salt ( only for real butter frosting version )

Powdered Sugar

Better Than Half unsweetened creamer

 

 

Hope you enjoy this recipe, and thank you for the support.

Make sure to check out all of our gluten free desserts here

 

Happy Blessed Day!

Love, Natalie

Fudgy Keto Bakery Style Brownies

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How wonderful is it to indulge in dessert and not have a guilty conscious? Glorious right?! Once a week we have family night. We have had this tradition with our kids since they were babies. Family night includes a movie at home, pizza, and dessert! Lately I have been looking for ways to make family night a little more guilt free. So I created  just the treat that left us feeling  blameless in every way. These Fudgy Keto Bakery Style brownies are not only super scrumptious, but get this, they are low carb ( under 2 grams per bar ), keto, paleo, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free!! Doesn’t get much better than that. These Fudgy Keto Bakery Style Brownies as you can see, are incredibly chewy, moist, rich, and fudgy. If your looking for more delicious allergen friendly chocolate desserts be sure to try these Gluten Free Neapolitan Mini Bundt Cakes and these Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins .

Here we have it again… another ” One Bowl ” dessert, making your baking a breeze! I’m such a fan of one bowl recipes, I’m going to start to incorporate more on my blog for all of you.  Here’s a quick rundown of what you will need for this recipe :

  1.  Bobs Red Mill Super Fine Almond Flour
  2. Tapioca Starch
  3. Cocoa Powder
  4. Baking Powder
  5. Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt
  6. Vanilla
  7. Eggs
  8. Grapeseed Oil
  9. Unsweetened Cashew Milk ( Silk brand )
  10. Swerve Confectioners Sugar
  11. Lily’s No Sugar Added Dark Chococlate Chips

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Check out all of our gluten free desserts here

Thank you for baking with me 🙂

Love, Natalie

 


Grain Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites with Cashew Crust

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Grain Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites with Cashew Crust

I’m always in the kitchen baking, I mean I literally feel like I live in there. I usually bake with gluten free flours, but from time to time I like to mix it up and bake grain free. When I do its very important to me that I don’t sacrifice on flavor and texture. Grain Free can be a little more tricky to work with. I especially loved this Grain Free Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites with Cashew Crust recipe, it was almost too easy to work with. I felt like a cheater haha! If you tend to lean more on the grain free side of the world then you definitely need to check out these Maple Cinnamon Almond Butter Cookies . These delicious cookies are flourless, giving them an extra added bonus… Woohoo!

Cheesecake is one of my husbands favorite desserts! Anytime I say the word ” cheesecake  ” he will bend over backwards for me just to get me to make it for him! Needless to say he was drooling at the mouth over these delicious cheesecake bites. The cashew crust gives it this really nice creamy – buttery flavor. I love using cashews when I bake, they are lower in fat compared to other nuts and are rich in protein and magnesium. Another delicious recipe to try with cashews are these Dark Chocolate Dipped Cashew Cookies. 

 

Here are a few thoughts and tips :

  • Make sure when you cream your wet ingredients you stay PATIENT. It takes a few minutes for the ingredients to combine and smooth out.
  • Keep an eye on your cheesecake bites , oven temperatures vary.
  • If you go with the dairy free option, keep in mind the taste and texture are NOT real cream cheese so it may slightly differ… This is why I suggest Wayfare Cream Cheese , the flavor and texture is the closest I have found to real cream cheese. ( This is my personal opinion )

 

 

 

 

Thank you for trying this recipe! I hope you have a happy and blessed day. Check out all of our gluten free desserts here

Love, Natalie 🙂

 


Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios

 

Luke 11: 28

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

Obedience to God means doing whatever it is God calls you to do without indecision, reluctance or hesitation. I feel like a lot of times I struggle. I struggle with replacing Gods plan with my plan. Reasoning it to the point that I actually believe my plan is Gods plan ( disobedience ) … Or I know exactly what God has called me to do but it’s scary, uncertain, risky … there’s a lot of what if’s?! So I substitute and contend Gods plan for me with something that seems a little bit more comfortable,  a little bit more secure ( partial obedience ~ blending my plans with his … then I can’t perceive the difference) . I am now defeated because I have deceived my own heart and disobeyed. I have choked out the truth because of a lack of obedience and or partial disobedience… both of which displease God. So what must I do?!
Submit and Comply to his authority. Don’t procrastinate!! Listen to what his word says, pray and meditate on it . Wholeheartedly commit to obey without reservation. James 1:25 is flawless … ” But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it – not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it – They will be BLESSED in what they do. ”
It’s never too late! Stop resisting and start delighting in his ways. Your peace, joy and blessings are in jeopardy

Start Behaving… Disobedience carries a High Price Tag :0

 

Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Topped with Candied Pistachios are the perfect easy to make treat. We used Namaste Foods Muffin Mix  If you enjoy this recipe you may also like Gluten – Free Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Muffins

 

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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips

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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips

 

 

Matthew 4:4

Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

 

I recently did a small study on “Spiritual Emptiness.” I think a lot of people feel that thirst to fill that empty well in their soul. A lot of times we strive for more money, power, love, success, or even become so immersed in the busy lives we try to maintain… just to not have to feel that void. Well I have Good News! It’s normal!! So many of us  appear to be happy and confident on the outside but beneath all that there is a vacancy that can only be satisfied by God. No matter how much we do or get it will never be enough… well its not suppose to be. It’s all short-lived. There’s a reason for this spiritual alienation: Man was created with a yearning that only God himself can fulfill. The only way to gratify this longing is through a relationship with him. If God’s love, grace and favor aren’t enough, nothing else will be. The world say’s, your reward is in this life. God say’s your reward is with me. We cannot live successful lives without God, that is why it’s so important for us to be in his word everyday. When your in his word, I promise you… you will never be empty!! Tap into his spirit. Let him occupy the forefront of your mind refilling your spiritual tank .

❤️

What or who do you rely on to fill the empty places in your heart and soul?

 

 

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips is a delicious gluten free and dairy free recipe. If your looking for more gluten free and dairy free health recipes be sure to check out these  Gluten – Free Tiramisu Cupcakes

Mexican Spiced Chocolate Marshmallow Dip with Cinnamon/Sugar Tortilla Chips

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