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Carrot Pistachio Muffins with Maple "Cream Cheese" Frosting (GF, DF, Paleo)

Carrot Pistachio Muffins with Maple "Cream Cheese" Frosting (GF, DF, Paleo)

These muffins hit on all the best flavor/texture points: slightly sweet, salty, with a little crunch and the perfect tang from the most amazing cream cheese "frosting." You're going to want to whip up a batch immediately. It's a total taste bud symphony! And as always, they're gluten, grain, and dairy free to boot!

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

Pumpkin Protein Pancakes

"There has never been a sadness that can't be cured with breakfast food." -Ron Swanson

Take it from the man: these pancakes are sure to cure whatever ails you. The perfect blend of pumpkin and warming spices, not to mention the added punch of protein, make these the perfect any time breakfast food. 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Power Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Power Cookies

What's not to love about a warm, fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookie? Even more to love with the addition of pumpkin and fall flavors!! Whip these protein-packed goodies up in a flash and prepare to stuff your face!!

My Food Journey Part 1: The Early Years

My Food Journey Part 1: The Early Years

We all have stories and personal journeys surrounding our health and the foods we eat. I'm sharing mine in the hope that it will encourage and motivate you in your own journey. 

Privilege vs Duty: How a Change in Perspective Can Lead to Appreciation of the Mundane

Privilege vs Duty: How a Change in Perspective Can Lead to Appreciation of the Mundane

Jury duty, parking tickets, slow lines, traffic, paying bills...all things that are bothersome and inconvenient. Read on for more on how to find blessing and privilege in each of these tasks and more! 

When the Reward Outweighs the Risk: A Guide for Saying "I Can."

When the Reward Outweighs the Risk: A Guide for Saying "I Can."

What if we got out of our own heads, out of the "I could never do that" mentality, and into real life living? Read on to learn how to instead ask "What if I did?" 

Getting Zen in the Kitchen: Nourishing Self-Care Where You'd Least Expect It

Getting Zen in the Kitchen: Nourishing Self-Care Where You'd Least Expect It

What if self-care and therapeutic reprieve could happen in the kitchen? Read on for the how and why!

Game Day BBQ Beef Mini Links

Game Day BBQ Beef Mini Links

Whether your team made it to the big game or not, you can still be a winner (a wiener winner?) and score with these amazingly squeaky-clean lil’ smokies! 

Life's Holding Patterns

Life's Holding Patterns

Have you ever found yourself in a season of life where it seems as if you aren't going anywhere, yet you're burning fuel all the same? Read more for how to grow and learn from the holding patterns in life.