Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Spiced Latte

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Spiced Latte

This simple and quick recipe is perfect to whip up if you're craving something comforting after dinner or if you just want something to warm you up on those cool winter days. The flavor reminds me of the holidays and makes me want to cozy up next to a fireplace in my PJs. Ahhh...

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Mom's Curry Carrot Cauliflower Soup

Mom's Curry Carrot Cauliflower Soup

This is one of my favorite soups and a Mama Chan-Norris specialty! Whenever I make the trip back to NY to visit family in the winter, this soup is waiting for me as my Welcome Home post-flight meal. It's delicious, comforting, and surely to warm you up in the cold winter months.

 

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Pancake for One

Gluten-Free Blueberry Protein Pancake for One

Low in sugar, gluten-free, easy to make and satisfies that need for something bread-y and carb-y without causing your insulin levels to spike off the charts or waistline to expand. It's worth noting that these are not the fluffy pancakes you're used to. They are fairly dense, but makes for a filling breakfast or snack with a higher protein and healthy fat profile than your typical pancake.

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Mini Coconut Dessert for One

Mini Coconut Dessert for One

Confession: I have a tough time resisting sweets that are sitting around the apartment. I don't know about you, but mine tend to whisper "Eat me...Eat me..." every time I walk by. This was a lot more challenging when I lived with roommates, but now that I live alone, I set myself up for success by not keeping these "trigger foods" in the apartment to begin with. But you see, I don't feel like I'm depriving myself at all. Why? Because over the years I've discovered the art of making desserts in single serving sizes that not only satisfy my post-meal craving for something sweet, but that don't make me feel disgusting afterward.

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8 Easy and Healthy Snacks for Kids

8 Easy and Healthy Snacks for Kids

I know kids who request vegetables or who have never eaten fast food. I know other kids who will scoff at the sight of fruit and throw a temper tantrum if they don’t get their junk food. Here’s the thing. You CAN get your kids to enjoy real food!

Not only are these snacks a healthier alternative to the processed, artificially-sweetened, genetically-modified, high fructose corn syrupy, junk food snacks in the grocery store, but they’re so easy to make that your child can even help you out.

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Gluten-Free and Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

Gluten-Free and Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

I am a HUGE fan of Mexican food, which I suppose comes from living in Southern California for so many years. I developed this recipe in response to a craving I had for melty, cheesy quesadillas at a time when I was eating gluten-free and dairy-free. What's a girl to do?

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Design Your Own Pizza

Design Your Own Pizza

Whether you're gluten-intolerant, lactose-intolerant, vegan, or just looking for a healthier alternative to traditional pizza, you've come to the right place! In the pizza guide below, I've listened different options for you to explore for each component of your pie. With this many pizza combinations and varieties, you'll never get bored and this healthier version ensures that you won't feel bloated or disgusting after eating it.

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