Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies These sweet and salty peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make and they use ingredients that are usually laying around my house, so I can make them whenever a craving strikes! These cookies are loaded with peanut butter goodness and brown sugar adds a bit of chewiness and sweetness. Plus, I included some simple swaps below that make these cookies suitable for both gluten free and low FODMAP diets, so that you can enjoy thes

Easy Sugar Cookies (with options for low FODMAP and gluten free swaps) I love baking during this time of year - I usually put on some pop holiday music and bake all kinds of fun desserts with a candle burning in the background. I was trying to think of a different dessert to bring to my in-laws for the holiday and I realized that I never made a sugar cookie recipe before! I made this recipe with a plan to test it and tweak it based on the initial result, but it was so good th

This simple recipe will have you feeling like a kid again! Rice crispy treats are the perfect, quick, no-bake dessert that happen to be suitable for many different dietary needs - so they're great to make for the holidays when you may have guests with various dietary restrictions. There are many recipes out there for rice crispy treats - including one on the box of Rice Krispies - but I think this recipe (with a bit more butter and marshmallows, plus the chocolate) creates a

Easy Yogurt Dip with Honey, Cinnamon and Vanilla I recently did a seminar with my community at Savannah Bee Company and we talked all about the nutritional benefits of honey. Since my area of expertise falls within digestive health and sports nutrition, I focused on these areas while also including the suggested benefits relating to cardiovascular health. Specifically, honey has demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties and it also acts as a pre

These bars are made with 5 simple ingredients and are an easy snack to make ahead of time and freeze so that you can grab one when you're short on time. The peanut butter and chocolate mixed with dried fruit makes these bars sweet enough for dessert - with no added sugar and a good supply of protein, healthy fats and fiber. If you're looking for a great back-to-school snack, a snack for your upcoming road trip, or just a snack to have around the house, this is your #nobake, #

There's no denying that #avocadotoast is probably the best thing invented since sliced bread (ha!), but did you know that avocados can be used in so many other, versatile ways? From smoothies to baking substitutes to dressings and sauces and everything in between, this fruit is one of my favorites because there is no shortage of ways to use it! I know you're curious about how to use this fruit in ways other than mashing on toast (not that avocado toast will ever get boring, b

This recipe is a favorite of mine for the Fourth of July, and it's always a huge crowd pleaser– no one can ever guess that there is avocado lurking behind the creamy deliciousness of this chocolate summertime favorite. This decadent dessert offers up fiber, healthy fats and antioxidants to get the most out of your sweet tooth. Top with berries and shredded, unsweetened coconut for an ultra festive red, white and blue theme! Ingredients (yields 6 servings): 3 ripe avocados, pi