While our son hasn't been diagnosed with celiac disease, his pediatrician advised him to stay away from wheat flour because he is allergic to something in the flour. So, the easiest way for us to make sure he feels included when we're baking cookies is to make a gluten-free version! Surprisingly, these Almond Flour Shortbread Candy Corn Cookies … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Walnut Muffin Recipe
We had good intentions. We had lofty aspirations. We were all set and ready to go walking at Cranes Roost Park tonight. Then we stumbled upon some packages that had just arrived at our doorstep. That's when it happened--visions of chocolate in the form of justifiable, protein-packed "power snacks" (because it's made of almond flour) plagued our … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Gluten-Free Recipe: Goji Berry Energy Bars
If you're a vegetarian or you just can't stand the taste of meat... or, if you're pregnant like me and recently got diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes (and you also don't like to eat meat, seafood, or poultry), then this low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein snack just might be right for you! It's another recipe that we adapted from Elana's Pantry … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipe: Banana Nut Muffins
Just one Banana Nut muffin for breakfast? Don't be fooled--this low-carb, gluten-free breakfast muffin can be quite filling! In contrast to the Double Dark Chocolate Espresso Muffin recipe that we shared earlier, this one has been one of our family favorites. It's inspired by the Paleo Banana Bread recipe found at Elana's Pantry. We don't … [Read more...]
Low-Carb Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipe: Double Dark Chocolate Espresso Muffins
When you're on a special diet due to Gestational Diabetes, eggs for breakfast can get pretty boring...fast. Something low-carb that also happens to be gluten-free (due to the ingredients), and something that resembles a dessert with a touch of caffeine would be nice, for a change. At the very least, the hubby liked it--or, maybe he was just … [Read more...]