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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites {The Recipe ReDux}

Posted on Aug 21st, 2014

Rich & fudgy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Mocha Bites are super easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. They are paleo,…

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Animal Cracker Cookie Butter

Posted on Nov 8th, 2012

Sometimes you just have to make something that is not even a little bit healthy. And then sometimes that thing is so good, you have to share…

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Apple Cinnamon Puppy Chow: Easy, sweet, cinnamon-y puppy chow is the perfect, addicting fall treat!

Apple Cinnamon Puppy Chow

Posted on Nov 18th, 2013

Insanely addicting apple cinnamon puppy chow with crunchy apple chips--the perfectly sweet fall snack, and an awesome gift! So we've…

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Rich and creamy banana bread smoothie

Banana Bread Smoothie

Posted on Apr 26th, 2015

This thick and creamy banana bread smoothie tastes like a milkshake, but it's naturally light, vegan and gluten-free.  Summer is…

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Blueberry Almond Meal Cookies {vegan + gluten-free}

Posted on Apr 1st, 2013

Remember when I wasn't eating desserts? It lasted a whole two weeks, and I don't know if it even really counts, because to try to fight against my…

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Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2012

You know what food I really missed when I stopped eating deep fried food? Buffalo wings. Those things are freaking delicious! But really, it is not…

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Buffalo Snack Mix

Posted on Dec 8th, 2015

Spicy, crunchy and totally addictive buffalo snack mix is super easy to make, and it's sure to be a hit at any party or as part of your holiday food…

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Butterscotch Pecan Butter

Posted on Sep 14th, 2012

It's official. I'm never buying nut butter from the grocery store again. Making my own is so ridiculously easy, and the flavor combinations…

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Cake Batter Dip

Posted on Apr 17th, 2012

Rich, creamy cake batter dip is so easy to make and a lot healthier than you'd expect! I've seen this versions of delicious dip all over the…

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Caramel Macchiato Almond Butter

Posted on Mar 5th, 2014

A delicious spread made simply with just one ingredient in less than 10 minutes. All the flavor of your favorite coffee drink in sweet and drippy…

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Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie A healthy, sweet and creamy vegan breakfast option!

Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie

Posted on Jan 12th, 2015

This creamy, vegan chocolate covered cherry smoothie is a healthy breakfast option that tastes like dessert. In just 2 minutes, you can have a…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cups

Posted on Aug 8th, 2012

  Sometimes I think that once my fundraising is over, I will never want to make an other cup for the rest of my life. Then I take one of these…

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Cinnamon Raisin Sunflower Seed Butter

Posted on Feb 18th, 2013

  If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, there are a few things you'll know about me.   1. I am addicted to…

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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins: Ultra soft and tender, but secretly healthy, vegan and gluten-free!

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Posted on Mar 4th, 2015

Ultra soft cinnamon streusel muffins are packed with cinnamon and brown sugar flavor with the perfect, tender crumb and delicious cinnamon oat…

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Coconut Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Posted on Feb 2nd, 2014

Healthy, simple, gluten-free & vegan dessert bites that taste like cookie dough, but made from wholesome ingredients with no grains or refined…

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Cookie Butter Puppy Chow

Posted on Dec 21st, 2012

Do you call it puppy chow or muddy buddies?   I call it delicious.   If you're not familiar, first of all I'm so sorry,…

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Crockpot Chicken Taco Dip

Crockpot Chicken Taco Dip

Posted on Oct 9th, 2014

Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mixes Launch as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I…

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Dark Chocolate Cranberry Snack Mix

Posted on Dec 8th, 2013

The perfect holiday snack mix with sweet and salty kettle corn, crunchy Chex, soft cranberries, and bold, creamy dark chocolate--you won't be able to…

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Drink & Dish: Buffalo Chicken Dip {with video!}

Posted on Jan 29th, 2013

// Let's talk for a second about making a video. It's, um...hard. I naively assumed that I would be great at this, You see, I'm an actor.…

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Drink & Dish: Chicken Enchilada Dip {with video!}

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2013

I think the happiest day of my life was the day Chipotle started serving brown rice. Maybe you think that makes me a total freak? But if that's true,…

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Drink & Dish: Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Posted on May 21st, 2013

I realllllly hope you like this recipe. I almost lost a leg creating it for you. I mean, "lost a leg" might be sliiiiightly dramatic, but I did end…

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Everything Bagel & Cream Cheese Dip

Posted on Sep 7th, 2014

Everything you love about an everything bagel and cream cheese in a creamy and addicting dip perfect for parties, get togethers, or tailgating. Tons…

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Fig, Prosciutto & Brie Cracker Bites: The perfect easy and delicious appetizer or snack!

Fig, Prosciutto & Brie Cracker Bites

Posted on Jun 1st, 2015

Elegant and simple, fig, prosciutto & brie cracker bites are the perfect appetizer for entertaining or a special afternoon snack. Just four…

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Gingerbread Granola

Posted on Dec 1st, 2013

All the flavors of classic gingerbread in a spiced, nutty flavorful granola with big snack-worthy clusters. Vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect…

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Gingerbread Pecan Butter & Gingerbread Smoothie

Gingerbread Pecan Butter & Gingerbread Smoothie

Posted on Nov 24th, 2014

This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Blendtec. All recipes and opinions are my own. Get your gingerbread fix with this smooth,…

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Homemade Vegan Nutella

Posted on Feb 5th, 2014

Smooth and creamy dark chocolate hazelnut spread made easily at home. Vegan, gluten-free and even more delicious than the store bought…

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Honey Goat Cheese Spread: Smooth, creamy, sweet and tangy--the perfect spread to jazz up your crackers!

Honey Goat Cheese Spread

Posted on May 21st, 2015

Smooth, creamy, sweet and tangy honey goat cheese spread is perfect for entertaining, or even just a delicious snack to keep on hand. It's…

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Honey Roasted Macadamia Butter

Posted on Dec 18th, 2013

Drippy, sweet and melty honey roasted macadamia butter. All it takes is one ingredient and 5 minutes to create your new favorite spread. I'm…

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Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

Posted on Jan 4th, 2013

If there's anything I've learned since entering the blog world, it's that sometimes the simplest recipes are best.   I knew ever since…

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Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs: Bold, spicy and delicious with tons of flavor and NO mayo make this snack both healthy and crave-able!

Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs

Posted on Aug 31st, 2015

Jalapeno poppers and deviled eggs come together with bold, spicy and delicious Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs. Tons of flavor and no mayo make this a…

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Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins

Posted on Jun 17th, 2014

Ultra soft, fluffy and tall bakery style lemon blueberry buttermilk muffins. These muffins are screaming bright, summer flavor, and with their ultra…

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Magic Shell Cups

Posted on Jul 7th, 2013

Remember Dibs? They were so popular when they first came out. Dangerously good, and finally brought ice cream as a "snack" to movie theaters. I was…

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Mediterranean Nachos: Taking comfort food to the next level with this Mediterranean inspired twist!

Mediterranean Nachos

Posted on Aug 6th, 2015

Mediterranean nachos take the ultimate comfort food and gives it a new, mediterranean twist. So gooey and comforting, no one will ever know these…

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough Bites

Posted on Feb 15th, 2013

Today I want to tell you about how embarrassing my busband is. Yesterday he got into an argument with a lady at the store. Apparently, she…

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Paleo Banana Bread: Ultra soft and tender, sweetened with maple syrup

Paleo Banana Bread

Posted on Feb 25th, 2015

Perfectly soft and tender paleo banana bread sweetened with maple syrup and made with wholesome ingredients, but it tastes just like the classic…

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Posted on Mar 28th, 2014

Healthy, simple and easy no-bake cookie dough bites packed with peanut butter flavor, sweetened with pure maple syrup, and chock-full of smooth, rich…

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Posted on May 18th, 2014

Sweet, healthy and easy no bake peanut butter granola bars stuffed with crunchy gluten-free pretzels and dark chocolate chips. Save money and make…

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Peanut Butter Pumpkin S’mores Cups

Posted on Dec 20th, 2011

A few days ago, Kathleen posted a link to this recipe, and I just stared at it in awe. Ummm, yum. Yes please. I immediately mentally added it to my…

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Pumpkin Spice Churro Bites

Posted on Jul 25th, 2012

One of my favorite things about going places like Disneyland, well, aside from the fact that I am freakishly obsessed with Disneyland, was always the…

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Ridiculously Easy 4 Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Snack Mix

Posted on Sep 21st, 2014

This apple cinnamon snack mix comes together in seconds with just 4 ingredients and no cooking, chopping or prepping required! It's also super…

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Roasted Banana Streusel Muffins

Roasted Banana Streusel Muffins

Posted on Oct 7th, 2014

Ultra soft and tender banana muffins are made with roasted banana and topped with crunchy cinnamon streusel. Healthy, vegan and…

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Roasted Jalapeno & Garlic Bacon Guacamole

Posted on Jun 29th, 2014

Rich, creamy guacamole with roasted jalapenos and roasted garlic loaded with crispy bacon. This guacamole is a total crowd pleaser and will take the…

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Roasted Macadamia Butter

Posted on Aug 15th, 2012

I don't like pineapple. I don't like the way it looks; I don't like the way it smells; I don't like how it's all spiky and uninviting. As soon as we…

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Salted Caramel Brownie Truffles

Posted on Dec 20th, 2011

I had big plans for these. I heard that Starbucks had peppermint brownie cake pops and I was so ready to show them up with salted caramel brownie…

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Salted Chocolate Cookie Butter Cups

Posted on Apr 5th, 2012

Honestly, does it really get any better than chocolate and cookie butter? The answer you're looking for is "No. It does not." Well…

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Skinny Mini Corn Dogs

Posted on Sep 19th, 2012

Last Thanksgiving, I made and posted these Skinny Mini Corn Dogs. Well, you may have noticed that since then, the photography on the blog has…

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Speculoos Cookie Dough Truffles

Posted on Jun 10th, 2012

Sometimes, you just need to eat raw cookie dough dipped in chocolate. Okay, at all times I really need raw cookie dough dipped in chocolate.…

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Spinach Artichoke Deviled Eggs

Posted on Dec 5th, 2012

The other day, Steve and I had a little conversation that went something like this... Me: When are deviled eggs in season? Steve: Umm, deviled…

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Truffle Brussels (Sprouts) Chips

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2013

Hello. I am a healthy food blogger cliche. I made chips out of vegetables, and I'm going to swear to you that they are OMG SO GOOD (they really are),…

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Vanilla Bean Coconut Butter

Posted on Jul 23rd, 2013

So, if it weren't for other blogs, I wouldn't even know coconut butter was a thing. Coconut is, like, the next big thing in the food world it seems.…

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Wasabi Soy Deviled Eggs: Spicy and bold, like a california roll meets deviled eggs!

Wasabi Soy Deviled Eggs

Posted on Sep 30th, 2015

The perfect deviled eggs with a wasabi kick and a whole lot of flavor, these Wasabi Soy Deviled Eggs taste like the perfect deviled egg/sushi mash…

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White Chocolate Cake Batter Cups

Posted on Apr 26th, 2012

I'm sorry for this. You see the thing is, you will have to make these. They are ridiculous. I will never buy a Reese's peanut butter…

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White Chocolate Nutella Crunch Cups

Posted on May 24th, 2012

Remember these? And these? Well, as part of my Chances for Children fundraising, I am selling homemade candy cups. They're actually doing pretty…

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White Chocolate Vanilla Bean Pistachio Butter

Posted on Jul 9th, 2012

Have I ever mentioned that nut butter is my absolute favorite thing in the world? I'm sorry. I don't know a less funny thing to call it that…

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Wordless Recipe: Cinnamon Spice Cake Batter Dip

Posted on Apr 25th, 2012

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