Today we have an extra post with something sweet — my recipe for power balls. These are a healthier sweet treat and with no baking required are perfect for summer. Genie’s Power Balls Ingredients: 3/4 c. natural peanut butter (without added sugars, oils, etc. Peanuts and a maybe a little salt are all I want toContinue reading “A Little Sweet Something Extra”
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A Valentine’s Day Treat
Genie’s Note: A few of my readers may not know that before I was Espirational I was Gluten-Free and Loving It (on another blogging platform). That blog is long closed, but I am still loving the gluten-free life. So for Valentines Day I decided to do something I haven’t done for a while and shareContinue reading “A Valentine’s Day Treat”
National Waffle Day
Genies Note: In honor of National Waffle Day I decided to dust off an old post from my food blogger days. It’s a little longer than I write now, but I think you’ll like it. Enjoy! Waffles: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore Please take a moment to consider the waffle, that lowly dimpled bread often relegatedContinue reading “National Waffle Day”
National Ice Cream Day (Dairy Free Version)
This being National Ice Cream Day I couldn’t resist celebrating with one of my favorite flavors of fruit cream. Carrot Cake Fruit Cream Carrot Cake Fruit Cream Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins Ingredients 2 cups frozen mashed bananas ½ cup coconut milk beverage (in the carton) ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup finely grated carrotsContinue reading “National Ice Cream Day (Dairy Free Version)”
Carrot Raisin Breakfast Mini-Muffins
These healthy little gluten free, low fat muffins will satisfy a sweet tooth while also providing a healthy dose of fiber and protein. Ingredients: 1 T. flax seed meal plus 3 T. hot water (or 1 egg) ¾ c. milk (I use almond milk) ½ c. unsweetened applesauce 1/3 c. agave nectar ( or 2/3Continue reading “Carrot Raisin Breakfast Mini-Muffins”
Almonds: A Healthy, Naturally Gluten Free Snack
When you live with food restrictions it doesn’t take many times being caught away from home without something you can eat to learn you need to carry at least a snack. There are gluten free “nutrition bars” available now, but I prefer to turn to Mother Nature for my snacks. One of my favorites isContinue reading “Almonds: A Healthy, Naturally Gluten Free Snack”
Pizza Pie Day
I know I didn’t get this on the holiday list for February. How could I miss it? I think I should start checking the Food Holiday list from The Nibble more often. Let’s just say I love Pizza. So do I have a gluten free pizza recipe? Of course! This is not my healthiest recipeContinue reading “Pizza Pie Day”
Fall Fun: S’mores
In case you are not familiar with S’mores they are a toasted marshmallow smooshed between two graham cracker halves with a nice piece of a chocolate candy bar. The hot marshmallow melts the chocolate and makes for a decadent, ooey gooey treat. Why are they called S’mores? Because after you’ve eaten one you want s’more.Continue reading “Fall Fun: S’mores”
Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Peach Berry Summer Slurper
Serves: 2 This is a cool, light and refreshing summer smoothie. Use your own choice of fruit to make your own flavor. Smoothies often contain fruit juice, but I used water to reduce the sugar in this. But how healthy is this smoothie? Peaches are high in potassium, beta carotene, fiber and a good sourceContinue reading “Cool Smoothies for a Hot Summer: The Peach Berry Summer Slurper”
Look What we Made!
This past weekend was our village picnic. Bob and I worked together on this watermelon basket. We took this so there would be something we could eat for dessert. Don’t forget fresh fruit is naturally sweet and gluten free. When you live with food restrictions you learn to think about these things. Not bad for a first try. Continue reading “Look What we Made!”
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