Bars are a great on-the-go snack but most commercial bars are filled with crappy ingredients. This gluten/dairy free bar recipe is filled with vegetarian protein and fiber. Click here for another great bar recipe and a list of Betsy’s favorite store bought bars. Chewy Toasted Pecan Bar Ingredients – Makes approximately 15 bars (2×2 inch […]
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Asian Broccoli Slaw
My sister whipped up this yummy dish in minutes. This recipe is gluten/dairy free and is well balanced with protein, some carbs, healthy fat, and lots of veggies. Ingredients: 1 bag of broccoli slaw (12 oz), pre-washed (also has carrots & red cabbage in it) 15 oz can of mandarin oranges (rinse off with water […]
All Purpose Salad Dressing
If you always buy salad dressing at the store, you are missing out. Homemade salad dressing (vinaigrette) is usually much healthier than store bought brands, simple to make, affordable and it tastes much better. Give it a try and I bet you’ll never go back. This recipe is a basic template – experiment with the […]
Black Bean Veggie Burgers
I am not much of a veggie burger gal, but this recipe is awesome. It’s really healthy with all the veggies, beans, and fiber. As you can tell, it’s also super simple. 1 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and mashed (or cooked dried beans) 3 small to medium potatoes or sweet potatoes, grated 1 […]
Italian Meatloaf
This meatloaf recipe is sensational. I substitute ingredients depending whats in my fridge and it always turns out great. This recipe is mostly gluten, dairy and soy free! Meatloaf is an easy dish that you can freeze for later, so I usually make 2 batches. 1.5 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery […]
Coconut Curry
2 skinless boneless breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks (or see directions below for vegetarian option) 3 T curry powder 1 t sea salt 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes or fresh green chili, finely chopped 2 T coconut oil 3 cups coconut milk, canned ½ cup yellow onion, diced ½ cup carrots, thinly sliced diagonally […]
Rice Cakes with Almond Butter and Fruit
This super simple recipe makes you remember the taste of PB&J without the processed jam and peanut butter! Rice Cakes with brown rice are gluten-free, low in calories, low in saturated fat and have no cholesterol. Almonds are a great source of protein, but they are also abundant in Calcium and Magnesium (which are great for […]
Baked Yam Fries
Yams are considered a superfood that contains an abundant number of B Vitamins such as Vitamin B6 (important for your liver and detox), as well as Folic Acid (to help detoxify excess estrogen to improve PMS for us women). Yams also are full of other vitamins, plus essential minerals, fiber and antioxidants! Kids usually love […]
Energy Nut Bar
Meal replacement bars are usually loaded with processed ingredients, including tons of sugar or artificial sweeteners, soy protein isolate, and chemicals. To learn more about healthy bars, check out Betsy’s Approved Bars. We make these bars from scratch using wholesome ingredients. They are a great gluten and dairy free snack. You can make a large […]
Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad
1 bunch fresh arugula, tough stems removed, washed and spun dry 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley or basil leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano (Sheep Dairy) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 […]
