Semi Crunchy Jenny

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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

The texture on these is insane. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNP3wiVsGsz/?utm_medium=copy_link Found it: way more frosting. I had my doubts about these, but these are unbelievable. The texture is out of this world and the carrot cake attributes really lend themselves well to cinnamon rolls! They also happen to be gluten free and sugar free, which can be pretty convenient for some folks. Most of…

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

I mean, why do poppyseeds get to have all the fun 🍋? These are naturally gluten free and can be easily adapted to paleo and even keto diets. All that’s missing is a little bit of butter… I know I’m biased, but these were really tasty. Subtlety sweet, lemony fresh, filling and fiber packed without tasting like it… A great brekkie (or snack) for me and the kiddos. Great with tea as well. These…

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Golden Baked Oats

Why do golden lattes get to have all the glory? The magic ingredient in both is the turmeric, so I suppose that means that the turmeric gets the glory. And I’m ok with that because turmeric is pretty magical and transformative… So many anti-inflammatory, color changing, good for you benefits. If turmeric doesn’t quite do it for ya, you could swap it for cocoa powder. You can’t really go wrong…

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Baked Feta Zoodles

Slightly late to this trend, I know, but better late than never right? I also had to find the version I liked before I added it to my virtual recipe Rolodex! This version is also naturally gluten free and veggie+antioxidant packed! I tried the original it was a little too Feta-ey if you know what I mean. I love feta, but the whole block was a bit much, in my opinion. It also wrecked my system…

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GF Banana Walnut Muffins

When I discovered that coconut flour was the ONLY flour used, I had to give these a shot. I’m a big fan of coconut flour. It is natural, naturally gluten free, naturally adaptable to paleo and keto diets, very fibrous and so filling. I just hadn’t really had any luck using it as a primary flour source in a baking recipe. Using it successfully eluded me. It’s just so dense and full of texture. It…

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Parmesan Crusted Green Beans

Better than French Fries. I said what I said. Quick, easy, versatile, tasty veggies that the the kids dig. That equates to a keeper ’round these here parts. They are also very adaptable to vegan, gluten free, carb conscious and keto lifestyles as well! These will very depending on the cut/thickness of your green beans. I like the slim French cut style, but my neighbor really liked the thicker…

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Fudgy Blender Brownies

This is a dense, healthy(ish) brownie I tend to eat as a breakfast or a filling snack. These are flour free and naturally gluten free, as pumpkin is the binding ingredient here. You can also easily make these paleo by swapping the sweetener! If you’re looking for a more dessert type brownie, I would recommend this one here or a good old fashioned dessert brownie with flour, sugar, butter and…

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Zucchini Blender Brownies!

Because why not? And these ones are actually on the healthier side and they will fill you up and keep you satisfied for a while. These are naturally gluten free, but I also have a vegan option at the bottom as well. The Vegan option is a little finicky and may require adjustments, but it does work! I would say the frosting is optional, but it really elevates these brownies to the zillionth…

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Quadrant Wrap Snack Ideas

I honestly don’t know who came up with this quadrant wrap/tortilla trend thing, but they were genius! It’s so fun, flavorful and convenient. The 4 spaces keeps it from getting to involved and complicated by adding too many things. I am notorious for “layering on flavors” until I’ve layered entirely too many flavors and what worse is that I’m not really sure where I went wrong because I’ve added…

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San Antonio Getaway

I was surprised by how much I thoroughly loved San Antonio. I really enjoy finding what is unique about a place and exploring. This was our 2 day family (of 5) getaway where we explored The Alamo, The Missions, The Riverwalk, Down Town, Historic Pearl Street and even a Biergarten! https://www.instagram.com/p/CKKwrY3MPB8/?igshid=jhxr178v3ls We decided to take our bikes on this trip when we…

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No Bake Oreo Roll Cake

Like. Woah was this good. It is also VERY rich. I know you’re reading the first ingredient and thinking HOW MANY OREOS?! But you say that like you haven’t eaten a whole row of Oreos before while binge watching Netflix… no? Just me? Anyhoo. I’m a believer in all things in moderation. Especially if it’s celebratory! And I promise. This is so rich, half a piece will do ya. It’s its own built in…

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Salted Caramel Protein Balls

Attack of the midday sweet tooth gettin’ ya? Yeah. Me too…

I don’t know what it is about the holidays, but it really seems to kick my sweet tooth into high gear! Give me alllll the cookies, chocolates and candies. Anyone else? While there is nothing wrong with indulging these cravings, as I certainly do (frequently🤣😬🤷🏻‍♀️), sometimes I want a more filling, nourishing option… that still tastes…

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Easy Breakfast Strata

I don’t know. I just think it’s a good idea to have a really yummy breakfast casserole recipe in the ol’ memory recipe rolodex. Especially if it’s called a “strata.” Bougie, fancy levels just went up ten points for sure.

Not sure if I did that whole points thing right. I’m not a gamer, but hopefully you get my gist.

Oh- word to the wise. This dish is best when it is allowed to sit for at least 6…

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Designing A Healthy Habitat

Hello Friends! I am so excited to have my incredibly talented friend and interior designer, Amanda Stewart, guest post for me here in this space on creating your own healthy habitat. There is never any better time than the present to seize initiative and start projects, but this is even more true now as the weather turns colder and we turn our intentions and focus to spaces inside the home…

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Gruyere Cheese Grits

Did I have you at Gruyere or Cheese Grits? LOL

Cheese grits is a great breakfast recipe to have on hand. Especially as we move into holiday and tailgate season. I always bring this dish to a tailgate or a holiday brunch and it’s allllways gone. This recipe came from my wonderful Mother In Law and of course, I tweaked it a bit. These grits are pretty next level because you cook it with milk and…

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Bell Pepper Sandwich

Aka, the Idiot Sandwich, according to Gordon Ramsay.

I don’t know though. He may have mis-judged this one, in terms of its potential.

Have you ever had a sandwich made with a bell pepper as the bread? I discovered it when I saw Gordon Ramsay’s hilarious video where he ridicules a woman for making one, which she dubbed her “low carb sandwich.” He said it wasn’t a low carb sandwich, but an…

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Bone Broth+

The thing about bone broth… is that there are a lot of things. All of the things in fact. It’s delicious on its own. Ridiculously versatile. Simple to cook, but it has its nuances, which make it a liiiiitle tricky. And it has a whole host of immune boosting, gut healing benefits that I’ll take <and give my kids> any day.

I make a very simple bone broth version because I use it in so many things.…

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