Alyssa Rimmer
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
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I’ve been on a serious cookie binge lately. Like batches, upon batches, upon batches. I’ll wander into my kitchen, not knowing what I want to make, and before I know it, I’m making cookies.
What I love most about cookies is the variety. There’s an endless number of tweaks, additions, substitutes, and swaps you can make and still come out with a glorious cookie. Any allergy you have, there is sure to be a cookie recipe for you out there. They’re that special. Just ask my fellow TBP contributor, Hallie. She has a whole cookbook dedicated to healthy gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free cookies.
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Quick & Healthy Gluten-Free Pizza
I’m all about quick and easy these days. You would think that in my transition to working from home I would be spending hours in the kitchen, but it’s actually quite the opposite. Now more than ever when I open my fridge, I’m looking for things I can throw together for a healthy and delicious meal.
Pizza is one of my absolute favorite meals of all time. But making it gluten-free can be tough. Well not difficult per se, it’s actually quite easy, but it’s time intensive. You’ve got to whip up a crust, let it rise, bake it, add you toppings, bake it again and then finally, after an hour of waiting, you can enjoy a slice of deliciousness.
And I just don’t have that kind of time during the day or even some weeknights.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Bars {gluten-free}
I was never a big fan of power bars growing up. There was something about the texture that totally threw me off. They were chewy, brown and floppy. Plus, they just tasted strange. Not appetizing at all. I was more of a Quaker’s Chewy Granola bar kind of girl. Oats were my thing.
But something changed when I went to college. There was this raw bar craze sweeping across campus, and everyone seemed to be munching on Larabars. I’d never heard of them, but apparently they were good for you. Loaded with nutrients, protein and fiber, great for pre- and post-workout snacks. The flavor names were intriguing – like cashew cookie, blueberry muffin, peanut butter & jelly, and apple pie – so I figured I’d give them a shot.
At first, it was just like a healthier version of a Power Bar, but the more I tried them, the more I came to love them. The gooey texture, nutty flavor and mild hint of sweetness, was sensational. I could eat one every single day. And for a while, I actually did.
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Carrot & Quinoa Sesame Slaw
I started this year off with a vow to make healthier choices. I chose to steer clear of dessert, forgo that glass of wine that I usually have with dinner, drink lots and lots of water, take more vitamins, and exercise.
I did a really great job, for about a week. Then life got in the way. Turns out we’re moving – we’ve been swept up in a whirlwind of packing, apartment hunting and driving between New York and Vermont. Somewhere along the way, many of the intentions I set for 2013 have gone by the wayside. And I’m kicking myself for it.
But eating healthy is something I’m committed to. Having balanced meals is a priority for me. A choice I refuse to give up regardless of what life throws at me.
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