Where do I start? It still feels surreal that it’s already been four years since being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis- a diagnosis that truly changed my life. Without fail, I always get brought back to the emotions of early February 2020. And I’m thankful for that. My Story I’ve told the story of how I ended up being diagnosed with UC several times (click HERE for the very first post on what happened). Several years later, I prefer to tell a shorter version: It happened fast. It came aggressively. It was scary. UC was confirmed on February 18, 2020. Medications didn’t work at first. Doctor ..read more

These light & fluffy flourless almond butter donuts are magical for many reasons. No need for fancy gluten-free flours or heaps of sugar for this healthier gut healthy breakfast treat! A Healthier Flourless Donut Recipe You heard that right- these almond butter donuts are 100% flourless! Even all of my favorite healthier gluten-free alternative flours aren’t needed to make these delicious donuts. Simply grab your favorite nut butter (I used almond butter, but anything can work here!), 2 eggs, and a few other simple ingredients and run to the closest kitchen available! A good healthier fl ..read more

I’ve FINALLY fallen in love with a banana-free, egg-free baked oatmeal recipe!! In case you are also intolerant to bananas and out of eggs, this absolutely delicious single-serve salted caramel baked oats recipe is sure to be your go-to. Single-Serve Baked Oats I love single-serve recipes for many reasons. First and foremost, not having to worry about storing leftovers is fantastic. On top of that though, single-serve recipes are one of my favorite ways to treat myself to a little luxury for no other reason than self care. Single-serve baked oats are the perfect Saturday morning treat, especi ..read more

Did somebody say it’s officially cookie season?! Regardless, these gut healthy PREBIOTIC apricot macadamia filled cookies are bound to become a regular member of my cookie rotation over the holidays… Apricot + Macadamia Nuts: A Delicious Duo These prebiotic apricot macadamia filled cookies deliver a unique flavor combination I fell in love with after succumbing to a sale on no-sugar-added apricot preserves in the grocery store one day. I love making oatmeal in the mornings and almost always top it with nuts & mashed fruit (basically no-sugar-added preserves, right?). Two weeks ago I chose ..read more

As far as I’m concerned, pumpkin season lasts until Thanksgiving. In honor of November, I simply had to re-make (and finally post!) my favorite paleo pumpkin swirl blondies to have on hand for the last half of the Fall season… Pumpkin Swirl Blondies Blondies are incredible by themselves. No notes. No need for extra flavor additions or funky untraditional twists. Despite these opinions of mine, these paleo pumpkin swirl blondies are truly worth taking a few extra steps for. How could you go wrong with adding a sweet, buttery pumpkin swirl though? Especially in these chillier Fall months, I fi ..read more

The month of all things pumpkin spice is finally upon us & these prebiotic pumpkin spice energy bites are one of those must-make snacks I like to have prepped in my fridge. I’m obsessed with this gut-healing, gluten-free, vegan recipe and couldn’t be more excited to get you on board too! Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites October should boast pumpkin spice as a synonym in the dictionary because I’m fully convinced that these two nouns go hand-in-hand. We may as well just call the month of October “Pumpkin Spice Month”. With that said, my current snack fixations recently have all been pumpkin spic ..read more

If you happen to be searching for the perfect bridge between warm end-of-September days & fall flavor cravings: this paleo ginger spiced blueberry bread will knock your socks off! Between the hints of warm seasonal spices and bursts of fresh blueberries, this paleo bread recipe is easily one of my early Fall favorites. A Ginger Spiced Blueberry Bread To some it may seem like an unconventional pairing, but I promise this flavor combination is absolutely magical. I’ve always found the weeks in between season changes my favorite when there’s a little mix of both in the air. The summer-into-f ..read more

A perfect buttery, mildly sweet shortbread cookie is one of the most underrated desserts in my mind. Although the classic recipe is incredible enough on its own, these paleo pecan shortbread cookies take shortbread cookies to the next level. Pecan Shortbread Cookies Pecans are one of those nuts that actually have a very distinct, complex flavor. Because of this, they’re one of the ingredients I reach for first when I’m looking to elevate a recipe a little bit without getting too crazy! Pecans pair well with both sweet and savory flavors so they have become something I like to always have a mi ..read more

These healthier paleo strawberry macadamia nut cookies had to be made one last time for Labor Day Weekend before I break out the pumpkin! This fresh, lightly sweet flavor combo in a soft, buttery paleo cookie is so delicious that it might just have to stay year-round… Strawberry Macadamia Nut Cookies White chocolate is great, but have you tried strawberries?! I will confess that I am not a white chocolate lover to begin with, so I’m constantly finding myself getting frustrated when every single recipe for macadamia nut cookies seems to call for white chocolate. In my opinion, macadamia nuts d ..read more

Delicate, perfectly fluffy mini muffins laced with ribbons of smooth pecan butter… how could these paleo pecan swirl mini muffins not become my new favorite healthier breakfast?! A Healthier Paleo Pecan Swirl Mini Muffin Recipe! I’ll let you in on a secret. I’ve been using the same paleo muffin recipe since I started baking with healthier, paleo ingredients in 2020. Not only do my muffins come out perfectly every time I make them, but they are also so moist and fluffy that I find myself not even missing traditional muffins any more. Shocking, I know. These paleo pecan swirl mini muffins have ..read more