I’m a girl who loves her brownies. In fact, forget about the birthday cake, I want a stack of moist brownies with vanilla rice ice cream on top.

So imagine my glee when I discovered Trader Joe’s gluten-free brownies. Yummy! And the best part, they’re super easy to make – only add 1 egg, oil and water. One note – be sure to make them in an 8×8 pan, otherwise they’re pretty thin. Oh, and don’t be afraid to add walnuts or carob chips.

BTW – if you live near a Trader Joe’s, always go there first for wheat-free, dairy-free and low sugar foods. You’ll get the best deal and the staff is always uber helpful.

Happy Eating!
Heather 🙂

Just discovered this handy resource and wanted to share it with you – Gluten Freeda. While, wheat intolerance foodies can still enjoy spelt and sprouted grains (unlike Celiacs), we can still benefit from gluten-free resources. Check this out and let me know what you think. I dig the site design, but I’m still trying to figure out what “freeda” means. Maybe it’s Greek for something. 🙂

Enjoy!
Heather

Go Dairy Free has an awesome giveaway this month – a $50 gift certificate to Namaste Foods. Indulge in delicious gluten-free, dairy-free and sugar-free treats, at no cost to you.

Love Namaste Foods!
Enjoy and let us know if you win.

Happy Eating (and shopping)!
Heather 🙂

I have a crazy quesadilla fetish. I love them! I eat quesadilla’s at least once a week. They’re an easy wheat-free, dairy-free (and no sugar!) meal. Have it for lunch or dinner.

2 corn tortillas (I love Mission White Corn tortillas)
1/4 c Lisanatti Almond Jack Cheese
1 small organic chicken breast, grilled & sliced
3 T black beans, drained
3 T salsa (love Chachies)

Grill chicken breast in George Foreman or on stove top. Top one tortilla with cheese, chicken, black beans and salsa. Place in skillet on medium heat. Place additional tortilla on top. Grill for 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt and then flip over to other side. Grill an additional 1 minute or until cheese and salsa are completely melted and warm. Cut into pieces and top with salsa and guac.

When stars are asked how they maintain their super hot bodies, most respond with the names of their personal trainer and in-home chef. But, not the fabulous Miss Goldie Hawn.

The starlet shared her tips for a rockin bod – a wheat-free, dairy-free and sugar-free diet. Who knew we were in such good company?!

Love ya Goldie!
-Heather 🙂

You are going to L-O-V-E this recipe. I made it for Valentine’s Day and it was a BIG hit! BTW – I’m in love with crock pots now…

Wheat/Dairy/Refined-Sugar Free Cranberry Apple Cobbler

1 pkg. frozen cranberries
3/4 c Splenda (or raw sugar)
3 T corn starch
1 T cinnamon
1 c organic, no sugar added cranberry juice
5 sliced apples (Pink Lady works well!)

Place all of these items into your crock pot. Mix well to combine.

Cook on low for 6 hours.

Then, combine the following:
1.5 cups spelt flour (or other non-wheat flour blend)
1/3 c Splenda (or raw sugar)
1 T baking poweder
1/4 t salt

Cut in:
1/2 cup cold non-dairy butter (Smart Balance Light or I Can’t Believe Its Not Butter!)

Mix in:
2/3 c vanilla almond milk (Pacific Natural Foods)

Stir mixture until thick.
Pour over top of cranberry apple mixture in crock pot.
Cook on high for 30 minutes.

Dish up and top with vanilla rice ice cream and cinnamon!

Do you love this? Or do you have another fabulous crock pot dessert recipe? Leave a comment here.

Happy Eating!
Heather 🙂