Hallie Klecker
“Cheesy” Cauliflower Popcorn
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The last time I ate popcorn, I was 8 years old. I remember it clearly. My mom was out of town, so Dad was on “dinner duty.” I don’t remember what we had for dinner, but later that night we watched a movie, stayed up extra late, and in the process ate way too much popcorn. It was great father-daughter bonding time, but yikes on the food situation! I remember waking up the next day feeling absolutely miserable: bloated, puffy, tired, and cranky.
It wasn’t until 2 years later that I discovered I had a corn allergy.
Giving up popcorn didn’t interfere with my life too much, since we didn’t eat it often growing up. (That’s why it was a special treat that we totally overdid whenever Mom flew the coop!) But nevertheless, sometimes you just get a craving for what you can’t have, a fixation on the “forbidden fruit.”
When compared to real popcorn, I’ll be honest, this “Cheesy” Cauliflower Popcorn doesn’t really taste a thing like the real stuff. It’s better!
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Lemon Meltaways
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Do you ever find yourself trapped in a same-old-same-old snacking routine that just gets downright boring? How many apples with almond butter or carrot sticks with hummus can a person eat, right?
Get ready to shake things up and break out of your ho-hum routine with these amazing, lemony treats! Technically cookies are a dessert and not a snack, but when they’re as healthy as these Lemon Meltaways, I think they fit the snacking profile perfectly.
I encourage people to try to hit two bases when it comes to every snack:
- Include healthy fat and/or protein. (This will keep you satisfied for a longer period of time, leading to better appetite control and more energy.)
- Make it taste good! (After all, who wants to chug down a gritty smoothie or munch on a dry and crumbly muffin? Good flavor is key!)
These Lemon Meltaways nail both targets right on the head. The base, made from ground nuts or seeds (your choice), offers plenty of plant-based protein and healthy fat. A blend of honey (or any liquid sweetener), tangy lemon juice and zest, and pure vanilla extract infuses loads of flavor into the treats without unnecessary allergenic ingredients like refined flour, sugar, or dairy.
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Sweet Potato & Kale Balls (and an e-book giveaway!)
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Are you ready to go crazy for kale? I hope so because I’ve got quite a treat for you today!
Just a few weeks ago, I released a brand new e-book, Crazy for Kale: Glow from the Inside Out with 40 Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes. And today, I’m sharing one of the recipes and giving away a copy to one lucky reader!
But first, more about the e-book…
Since last summer, I’ve been having fun in the kitchen with kale coming up with recipe after recipe that feature this amazing powerhouse of a food. You might think I’d be sick of kale by now, but I’m pretty sure that’s impossible.
Crazy for Kale offers 40 wholesome recipes that make the most of kale in everything from salads to main dishes to snacks and sweet treats. Whether you’re a longtime kale lover or new on the leafy green scene, you’ll find yourself making these healthy recipes again and again. Crazy for Kale also teaches you about kale’s many health benefits, how to properly store it, and the most common varieties available.
Flavorful yet approachable, all of the recipes in Crazy for Kale are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and refined sugar-free with many grain-free and vegan options.
Here’s a little taste of what you’ll find inside:
- Orange Greensicle Smoothie
- Tropical Asian Fusion Salad
- Chocolate Buckwheat Brownies (yes, brownies!)
- Pistachio Banana Ice Cream (yes, ice cream!)
- 33 Paleo/grain-free recipes
- 31 vegan or optionally vegan recipes
Reasonably priced at just $5.99 (that’s just $0.14 per recipe), the e-book comes to you in the form of a convenient PDF that you can download safely and securely to read on your Mac, PC, and most smartphones. (Also available for Kindle here.)
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Strawberry Shortcakes with Orange Fennel Grain-Free Biscuits
Spring holidays are just around the corner, and I’ve got the perfect recipe for all of your festive gatherings. These grain-free strawberry shortcakes are sure to be a winner with every berry lover.
With Easter quickly approaching, nothing would be more delightful than serving up these friendly and colorful shortcakes. Not too sweet, they’re just as appropriate for brunch as they are for an after-dinner treat. And as spring bursts into bloom with bridal and baby showers popping up on the calendar, it really is the perfect time to make shortcake!
For the past few months, I’ve been experimenting more and more with grain-free, Paleo-friendly recipes. I’ve found that baking without grains can actually be quite delicious and super healthy, too.
If you’re going to dip your toe into grain-free baking, I can just about guarantee that you’ll need some almond flour stocked in your kitchen. There are quite a few brands out there these days, many of which I’ve baked with in a variety of ways. I don’t have a particular favorite—most brands have worked equally well for my baked goods so far. But if you really want “the cream of the crop” when it comes to almond flour, I’d recommend Honeyville Farms, which is ground a bit more finely than other brands. You can also make your own almond flour at home in a snap. See a tutorial here.
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