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Flourless Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

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Okay, let me tell you… these are amazing. Chocolate and peanut butter? Yes please. These cookies are incredibly easy to make as well as gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free. Make a batch and serve immediately. My batch was gone within minutes. (The majority were consumed by me. Oops.)

I would love to thank Gluten Free on a ShoestringIMG_0296 for inventing these beauties. I can’t wait to make my own adaptation (I’m thinking mint…).

Ready. Set. Go make these because I promise you won’t be disappointed. The flavor is so rich and satisfying and the texture is light and airy. If you’re having a craving, these are the solution. If you love Reese’s as much as I do, these are a very close substitute to munching on a peanut butter cup.

Pro Tip: make extra because you can wrap these bad boys up and pop them in the freezer for later. You will definitely want to have a stash in your at all times.

 

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Baked Sweet Potato Chips

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I’ve been on a sweet potato kick for a few weeks and couldn’t resist an attempt at making my own sweet potato chips. I must admit that these are incredibly easy, especially if you have a food processor, mandolin, or any measured cutting device that will cut even slices. This is key: you want to be sure that the slices are as even as possible so some don’t burn while others aren’t cooked.

However, if you do cut them by hand, just check on them in the oven to make sure they aren’t burning. If some are cooking faster, simply remove them earlier.

Go to your local grocery store and buy large sweet potatoes and you will have chips for days. Seriously. I bought 3 medium sized ones and filled four cooking sheets (plus extra).IMG_0241Warning: the humidity affected my leftover chips and made them a lot less crispy. I would enjoy them immediately or put them in a very, very airtight container unless humidity doesn’t exist where you live….

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Paleo Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs

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If there’s one thing I constantly crave (besides strawberries), it’s spaghetti & meatballs. A slight setback in my Italian food desire is gluten. If I could, I’d eat lasagna and spaghetti on a daily basis but unfortunately gluten/grain is a no-go for me. SO, I am following the spaghetti squash craze and making my own paleo, grain free yumminess!

I have to admit that during my afternoon run today, all I could think about was dinner and it definitely pushed me to get home faster.

As a little side note, I’m currently training for my first marathon. Yikes. Yes, I am already so nervous and it’s still 4 months away! With that being said, I want to create meals that give me enough proteinIMG_0267 and carbs for my training so violà! Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs!

If you’ve never had spaghetti squash, it’s great with garlic shrimp or alfredo sauce, and you can even make spaghetti squash pizza crust! A quick search brought me to this site with 43 recipes.

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Cake Pops: Fourth of July Edition

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With Fourth of July just around the corner, I took the opportunity to try a new (and patriotic) recipe: Cake Pops! If you’re looking for something to impress your family and friends, I would suggest giving these a try.

You can make these for ANY occasion. Try a red velvet cake with pink/red melts for Valentine’s Day or a spice cake with white melts for Thanksgiving/Halloween. I think they are delicious and a definite party pleaser.

Honestly, I’ve never made (or tasted) a cake pop before so these were definitely a challenge for me. I thought these would be simple but I will admit I struggled. HOWEVER, I have a few tips that should make the process smoother for you.

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Star-Shaped Berry Hand Pies

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As part of my summer baking spree, I am working on simple, single serve desserts. The fourth of July weekend was the perfect opportunity for me to create individual desserts for on-the-move party guests.

These star-shaped hand pies are perfect for grab and go. Depending on your star-shaped cookie cutter, they might look more like starfish, but that’s still perfect for summer. You can also use different cookie cutters for different holidays (i.e. a pumpkin for Thanksgiving).

Pro Tip: depending on where you live, I would strongly suggest going berry picking before making your pies. Where I live, the summer months bring strawberry, blueberry, and peach picking (among other fruits/veggies).

If you’re in a hurry, you can buy Pillsburry Dough pie crust. From my experience, it works perfectly and is already the correct width (no rolling necessary)….

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Snack Time: (Gluten Free) PB&Banana

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My roommate inspired me to post this incredibly essential snack recipe. It is so delicious and satisfying for how simple it is. Plus, if you’re like me you’ll be happy to hear it’s gluten free!

 

Here’s what you need:

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Build Your Own Salad: Cafeteria Edition

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I think it’s safe to say that most college students would rather do laundry than eat at the school cafeteria.

You might be one of the lucky ones with great dining facilities, but eventually the options become boring. Cafeterias might have limited choices but you are more than capable of making your own dish with what’s available.

My campus cafeteria consists of eight different stations: Mexican, stir fry, pasta, allergy conscious/’healthy’, grill/barbeque, sandwich, salad, and bagel.

I will admit, I am lucky to go to a school that is Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian friendly, but that doesn’t mean the options are endless. I like to say that I am gluten conscious, so my options are even more limited if I take out the burgers, pasta, sandwiches and bagels.

Today’s recipe calls for items from a few stations, but trust me the result is worth the hassle….

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