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Smores Ice Cream Cake – Gluten Free and Vegan

Smores Ice Cream Cake – Gluten Free and Vegan recipe originally posted on Pink Fortitude. Roasting marshmallows and making S’mores is the quintessential summer evening pastime. But sometimes you need to mix things up a little bit. This S’mores ice cream cake is gluten free and vegan and is sure to please even the most…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD June 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Sugar Free Sunflower Seed Pumpkin Butter

Sugar Free Sunflower Seed Pumpkin Butter This sugar free sunflower seed pumpkin butter is a perfect snack, dessert or add-on to any dish. Healthy and low in sugar, this recipe is free of dairy and gluten and is also paleo. Originally posted by Dr. Emily Parke. What Are the Benefits of Sunflower Seeds? Adding nuts…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD December 8, 2016 Leave a comment

YUM Strawberry Jelly

YUM Strawberry Jelly Because of the use of low-glycemic sugar-free sweetening, combined with the naturally low carbohydrate density of strawberries, this delectable dessert is diabetic-friendly! The test kitchens said it all about this recipe: “Loved it. Can’t wait to make it again.” “Easy peasy… Perfect as-is.” “ My young daughter loved it and I love…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD July 8, 2016 Leave a comment

Macadamia Dark Chocolate Truffles ©

Macadamia Dark Chocolate Truffles This delicious Macadamia Dark Chocolate Truffles recipe was kindly shared by Pam Vagnieres. Check out her site Nutri-Physique for more tasty recipes! Macadamia nuts contain the least amount of (potentially inflammatory) omega-6 linoleic acid asany nut and are rich in minerals such as magnesium, manganese, copper, and iron. Macadamia nuts are…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD February 2, 2016 Leave a comment

Paleo Carrot Cake with Vanilla Icing

Paleo Carrot Cake with Vanilla Icing This delicious Paleo Carrot Cake with Vanilla Icing recipe was kindly shared by Brandi Mackenzie! Check out more of Brandi’s nutritious and gut-healing recipes on her website! I love carrot cake, but had never actually made a carrot cake that I could recall. So, last week when I was invited to a…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD December 29, 2015 2 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Pumpkin Spice has quickly become everyones’ favorite Fall flavor. As soon as the summer comes to an end, pumpkin spice-flavored treats make their appearance just about, well, everywhere. Those treats, however, are usually not the healthiest. So instead of indulging in the seasonal lattes and cookies, consider making your own pumpkin-spiced treats! Start your morning in…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD November 3, 2015 Leave a comment

Berry Cake

Healthy and delicious cake that you can eat for breakfast or dessert sounds too good to be true, right? Well, thanks to Shirley Plant from Delicious Alternatives, it’s not! This tasty Berry Cake recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and nut free. WOW! Wether you have food allergies or are just looking for a…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD June 12, 2015 Leave a comment

Strawberry Apple Paleo Cobbler

Does a delicious dessert free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, sugar, grains AND peanuts sound too good to be true? It’s not (!!), thanks to Amie Valpone and her delicious Strawberry Apple Paleo Cobbler recipe! She says, “We’re going beyond your typical crumble here, folks…no need for butter or sugar or any other fake additives. This treat is a whole lotta…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD May 10, 2015 Leave a comment

Yogurt-Berry Parfait with Olive Oil Granola

Get a delicious and healthy start to the day with this Yogurt-Berry Parfait with Olive Oil Granola recipe by Conner Middelmann-Whitney! He says, I know what you’re thinking: “Olive oil in my breakfast cereal? Yuck!” Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it, though. It’s crisp and crunchy, just like store-bought granola, but contains only a fraction of…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD April 26, 2015 Leave a comment

Dr. Jill’s Chia Pudding (dairy-free, gluten-free & delish!)

Why I love Chia Seed… Harvested from the salvia hispanics plant and a member of the mint family, the chia seeds’ value as both a source of sustenance has been recognized for thousands of years. The ancient Aztecs regarded chia seeds as one of their most essential grains so much that they were used as…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD February 18, 2014 Leave a comment

Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Chocolate Avocado Pudding. If you’re looking for a sweet but guilt-free treat, this is it! You will adore this recipe for a delicious but healthier version of your favorite chocolate pudding. It only takes a few minutes with a blender to put together. The avocados are full of vitamins and healthy fat plus it gives…

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By Jill Carnahan, MD October 22, 2013 1 Comment

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