March 28, 2017
Healthy Black Bean Protein Brownies {Gluten Free}
A fudgy, gooey, dark chocolate brownie you can enjoy with coffee for breakfast? One that you not only feel no guilt about… but that you’re actually proud to eat? Bravo to you starting your morning with a punch of protein, fiber and nutrients! Diet Success! These brownies are incredibly fudgy and deeeelicious. They are so decadent and satisfying you will honestly never suspect that they’re A. made from black beans, B. Gluten Free, and C. Low Glycemic They can be made vegan just by subbing out the two eggs......
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December 01, 2016
Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust {Gluten Free & Healthy}
I’m the first to question the ‘best coffee in town’ sign, and I know I use ‘best’, ‘most delicious’ & ‘amazing’ pretty liberally on TravelingFig, but this gluten free ginger snap cookie crust is...
October 04, 2016
Honey, Greek Yogurt & Apple Bundt Cake (or muffins)! {Gluten Free! Healthy!}
I knew one thing, and one thing only, about Rosh Hashanah when I attended my first ever celebration of the Jewish New Year today… and it was that at some point we would be eating...
October 04, 2016
Mac & Sweet Potato Cashew Cheese! (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I like this better than regular macaroni and cheese. There. I said it. Yes, maybe I’m biased because I made it.. and sure I have a tendency to actually enjoy foods that are healthy for...
April 25, 2016
Healthy Bread Crumb Replacement: Josie’s Coat of Oats
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been adamantly avoiding breadcrumbs all together for the better half of the past decade. I honestly would never order anything baked in breadcrumbs and butter, nor would I add...
March 22, 2016
Chia Seeds: Why & How to Add Them to Your Diet
Let’s talk Chia Seeds. They’re kind of my little weight loss superfood miracles right now, and let me tell you why. High in fiber, a teaspoon of chia seeds can make you feel full faster,...
November 02, 2015
Healthy & Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread!
Nothing says fall like a pumpkin roll. I am talking a stick of butter, cup(s) of sugar and block(s) of cream cheese with trace amounts of pumpkin and a sprinkle of cinnamon. My mouth is salivating just thinking...
July 08, 2015
Healthy & Organic: Greek Pesto Potato Salad
Let’s take a moment to recognize Grandma’s potato salad she faithfully brings to every summer cookout. Creamy and delicious, this ‘salad’ packs on the nostalgia just as quickly as it packs on the pounds. I...
May 26, 2015
Healthy & Delicious Dark Chocolate chip Banana Bread (Gluten Free!)
Is there really anything better than a slice of grilled banana bread with coffee in the morning? Well yeah… fitting into skinny jeans is perhaps a bit more preferable. A traditional banana bread holds...
June 01, 2014
Banana and Egg white Pancakes!
On my relentless quest to maintain the thigh gap, my diet generally consists of egg whites, fruit, vegetables, chicken, fish, nuts and seeds. I had been curious to try banana and egg white pancakes for...