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Whole Foods Nutrition with Cindy Olejar

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  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Advocacy
  • DIETS
  • Nutrition Resources
  • Prepared Meals and Snacks
  • What's in Season?
  • Cooking Ingredients
  • Cooking Tips and Tools
  • Herb Uses
  • The Garden Hotline
  • Budgeting
  • Seattle Grocery Stores
  • Seattle Farmers Markets
  • Local Farms and CSA Boxes
  • Seattle Restaurants
  • Weekly Meal Plans
  • Nutrition Consulting
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  • Nutrition Events
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  • Other Wellbeing Resources

Nutritious and Delicious Recipes

The recipes I share on my website contain whole food ingredients but occasionally there is an ingredient that is not a whole food. I have discovered there is always a way to substitute in a whole food. You can also substitute ingredients that you do not eat in these recipes. If you need help figuring out a substitute feel free to reach out. There is not a one size fits all nutrition lifestyle. Some of these recipes also fit the Whole 30, Autoimmune Protocol, Low Histamine, Keto, and FODMAP diets. For some additional information on these diets, go to DIETS. I use the word diet because it is short and fits on my website menu list better than nutrition lifestyle. For me discovering a lifestyle of what foods to eat has been the key to my wellbeing. It is always good to do your own research and read more information to become the expert of you to discover what will be best for your nutrition needs.


I love delicious and nutritious recipes that are easy! It took me some time to find nutritious recipes that I really liked. I found many recipes online and some in cookbooks. It also took some time to increase the number of ingredients in a recipe I was comfortable with. I started with five ingredients and slowly increased over time as my confidence grew. These tasty recipes now make shopping for food, preparing the food, and cooking enjoyable because the dish turns out so delicious, others like them, and they are nutritious! 


Something that helped me build cooking skills was to make a little time each day for either picking out what recipe or recipes I wanted to cook for the week, food shopping, food preparation, or cooking. I started by setting aside an hour a day. Some days when I have more time available I will cook several recipes or brave a new longer recipe. For some weeks I do all the shopping and food preparations on Saturday and then cook enough meals on Sunday for one week, sometimes two.. Having storage containers and space in the freezer to store one or two weeks of meals helps have healthy food available when I don't have time to cook. Other weeks I cook every day or every other day depending if I have leftovers to eat. In addition, I have found healthy prepared foods when wanting a meal that is quick. 


To present the feeling of being overwhelmed when cooking, I learned to take the cooking process slow,, be patient with myself, watch You Tube cooking videos for tips and information, ask others cooking questions, have friends come over to help cook with me, continue to try new things, and celebrate the little steps. 

Condiments, Egg Substitutes, Sauces, Dressings, and Frostings

Egg Free, Soy Free Mayo

How to Make an Egg Using Chia or Flax seeds

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

This Egg Free Mayo by Alissa with Nourishing Meals is as close to an egg mayo as I have been able to find. Just plan time for soaking the cashews for at least 3 hours before making the full recipe. 

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Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

How to Make an Egg Using Chia or Flax seeds

Dairy Free Ranch Dressing

This recipe from Alissa with Nourishing Meals is my all time favorite dressing. It is so delicious and versatile I use it on almost everything. 

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How to Make an Egg Using Chia or Flax seeds

How to Make an Egg Using Chia or Flax seeds

How to Make an Egg Using Chia or Flax seeds

If you are allergic or sensitive to eggs here is a recipe for an egg substitute using either chia or flax seeds. This works for either one or two egg substitutes.

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Detox Guacamole

Roasted Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce

How to Make an Egg Using Chia or Flax seeds

This guacamole recipe by Meghan Telpner has a kick an you can increase or decrease the spiciness for your taste buds. 

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Guacamole

Roasted Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce

Roasted Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce

This guacamole recipe by Michele with Unbound Wellness is simple and delicious!

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce

Roasted Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce

Roasted Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce

This delicious sauce by Feed Me Phoebe is great to use with your favorite noodle. I swap the anchovies for chicken and use spaghetti squash noodles, zucchini noodles, miracles noodles or cauliflower rice, and I leave out the sugar.

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Dairy Free Sweet Potato Frosting - Refined Sugar Free and Vegan

Dairy Free Sweet Potato Frosting - Refined Sugar Free and Vegan

Dairy Free Sweet Potato Frosting - Refined Sugar Free and Vegan

This frosting recipe by Alissa with Nourishing Meals has a great fresh delicious taste that gives a sweet addition to a muffin, cupcake or cake. 

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Dairy Free Nacho Cheese Saunce

Dairy Free Sweet Potato Frosting - Refined Sugar Free and Vegan

Dairy Free Sweet Potato Frosting - Refined Sugar Free and Vegan

This nacho cheese sauce was adapted by Alissa with Nourishing Meals from Alisa with Go Dairy Free. Put it over your favorite grain free chips and add toppings such as black olives, avocado, salsa, and more!

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Paleo Sour Cream

Paleo Enchilada Sauce

Paleo Enchilada Sauce

This non-dairy paleo sour cream recipe from Paleo Cupboard hits the spot for a sour cream substitute! 

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Paleo Enchilada Sauce

Paleo Enchilada Sauce

Paleo Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Sauce

This paleo sauce from Dr. Axe is full of flavor and nutritious ingredients. 

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More Condiments, Sauces, and Dressings

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Breakfast

Sugar Free, Grain Free Breakfast Apple Pie

Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Cauliflower Rice

Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Cauliflower Rice

This recipe from Anita with Fact vs Fitness is a comforting, warm treat for breakfast or anytime of day. I substitute a chia egg for egg and it is still delicious. 

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Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Cauliflower Rice

Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Cauliflower Rice

Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Cauliflower Rice

This recipe by Michelle with Unbound Wellness is great for anyone who cannot eat oats. Other ingredients include coconut milk, coconut oil, apple, collagen peptides and shredded coconut.

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Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Spaghetti Squash

Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Cauliflower Rice

Grain Free "Oatmeal" using Spaghetti Squash

I was hesitant to try this recipe because I did not think that spaghetti squash noodles would make a tasty oatmeal dish. I was wrong, this recipe was surprisingly good and spaghetti squash contains Vitamin A, C and some B's as well as minerals calcium potassium, thiamin, niacin and riboflavin. I cook the spaghetti squash the night before, and sometimes I cook two of them so I can freeze the noodles of one to make preparing this dish quicker the next time I am ready to make it. 


I also added cinnamon and walnuts to this dish. 

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Whole Foods Nutrition Breakfast

Whole Foods Nutrition Apple Sauce Pancakes (pdf)Download
Whole Foods Nutrition Easy Versatile Egg Fritatta (pdf)Download
Whole Foods Nutrition Rosemary Spinach Popovers (pdf)Download
Whole Foods Nutrition Easy Egg Mushroom Spinach Herb Omelet (pdf)Download

Smoothies and Drinks

Sweet Potato Smoothie that Tastes like Pie

Sweet Potato Smoothie that Tastes like Pie

Sweet Potato Smoothie that Tastes like Pie

This delicious sweet potato smoothie from Detoxinista has some wonderful nutritious ingredients in it, such as ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and hemp hearts. 

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Sweet Potato Smoothie that Tastes like Pie

Sweet Potato Smoothie that Tastes like Pie

This peanut butter banana smoothie from Detoxinista tastes like a milk shake! 

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Smoothie Tutorial

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

Check out this great 35 minute video from Meghan Telpner on making delicious and nutritious smoothies. She gives great tips and informative knowledge on the best foods for creating smoothies with  vitamins and minerals and more. 

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Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

This easy homemade almond milk recipe from Detoxinista has no lactose or casein, and there are no added sweeteners or fillers. In addition, you can use less almonds for your desired taste and or to save money.

1 cup almonds, soaked in water for 4-6 hours and 4 cups filtered water.

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Whole Foods Nutrition Smoothies

Whole Foods Nutrition Healthy Mango Berry Mix Smoothie (pdf)Download
Whole Foods Nutrition Blueberry, Pineapple Smoothie (pdf)Download
Whole Food Nutrition Blueberry, Blackberry, Spinach or Kale Smoothie (pdf)Download

soups

Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli

Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli

Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli

This dairy free cream of broccoli soup by Alissa with Nourishing Meals hits the spot! It is a great soup for any season. 

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Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli

Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli

This Pumpkin Spice Soup by Alissa with Nourishing Meals is packed with flavor. I leave out the maple syrup and use canned pumpkin puree when I don't have sugar pie pumpkin flesh handy.

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Creamy Potato Leek Soup

Dairy Free Cream of Broccoli

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

This Creamy Potato Leek Soup by Alissa with Nourishing Meals has a wonderful texture, taste and is filling. 

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Healing Bone Broth

Carrot Leek Spring Soup

Creamy Potato Leek Soup

This healing bone broth is by Michelle with Unbound Wellness. Homemade broths do take more time, but it is well worth all the benefits from eating it. She details these benefits and has tips and a video for creating a successful bone broth. 

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Carrot Leek Spring Soup

Carrot Leek Spring Soup

Carrot Leek Spring Soup

Here is a wonderful carrot leek spring soup by Michelle with Unbound Wellness that is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is nutritious. This recipe calls for an instant pot, but she also has directions for cooking on the stove top as well. 

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Green Kale Detox Soup

Carrot Leek Spring Soup

Carrot Leek Spring Soup

Here is a nourishing kale soup by Alissa with Nourishing Meals. This soup is a natural detoxifier. 

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Whole Foods NUTRITION SouPS

Cindy's Savory Sweet Potato Paleo Soup PDF (pdf)Download
Whole Foods Nutrition Peanut Butter Pumpkin Soup (pdf)Download

One Dish Meals

Chicken Vegetable Sunflower Pad Thai

Chicken Vegetable Sunflower Pad Thai

Chicken Vegetable Sunflower Pad Thai

Alison's, Food by Mars, sunflower pad thai sauce is delicious! I make extra so that I can use it on other dishes I make, such as leftover vegetables and hard boiled eggs and more!

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One Pot Lasagna

Chicken Vegetable Sunflower Pad Thai

Chicken Vegetable Sunflower Pad Thai

This Lasagna dish from Michelle with Unbound Wellness, is very versatile. You can add or use other vegetables and herbs and the flavors really come out. You can make extra and freeze some too. 

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Chicken Marsala

Chicken Vegetable Sunflower Pad Thai

Paleo Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Marsala

This recipe is AIP, Paleo and Whole 30 from Michelle at Unbound Wellness. This is a flavorable dish with mushrooms which have Vitamin D! 

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Paleo Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo

Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Paleo Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo

Michelle from Unbound Wellness has figured out a great Paleo Chicken Alfredo recipe giving it a nice texture and flavor and does not have the heaviness as dairy alfredo sauce gives me. I substitute the cauliflower for cabbage in the sauce because I like the taste better. 

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Turmeric Chicken Curry

Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Another great recipe from Michelle with Unbound Wellness with a savory sauce. I add carrots, spinach, peas, and sometimes I add mild curry powder and parsley to it as well. 

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Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Pizza Casserole

This recipe from Michelle with Unbound Wellness is a great way to combine nutritious, tasty food.  It is easy to swap or add more veggies too. If you have never cooked spaghetti squash before check out this You Tube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1A5C8R51f4

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Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

This recipe by Michelle with Unbound Wellness is a wonderful way to eat protein, fats and carbs. I also have added salmon and chicken to this dish and I use the dairy free ranch dressing from Alissa with Nourishing Meals, see in condiment, sauces and dressing recipe section. 

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Seven Ways to Cook Salmon

Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

Salmon is so healthy and delicious. Here is an article sharing seven different ways to cook salmon. My favorite, easy way is to add sea salt. fresh rosemary, and other fresh herbs on a pound of fresh boneless salmon (skin side down) and then bake it at 425 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. 

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One Pan Caribbean Jerk Chicken

Bacon Ranch Sweet Potato Salad

Zucchini Crust Pizza, Dairy Free Cheese and Mint Basil Pesto Sauce

This delicious dish from Ambitious Kitchen is packed with great flavors. I use full fat coconut milk instead of lite, and I use cauliflower rice instead of basmati rice. I also added 2 cups of arugula. 

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Zucchini Crust Pizza, Dairy Free Cheese and Mint Basil Pesto Sauce

Zucchini Crust Pizza, Dairy Free Cheese and Mint Basil Pesto Sauce

Zucchini Crust Pizza, Dairy Free Cheese and Mint Basil Pesto Sauce

This recipe by Michelle with Unbound Wellness satisfies my love of pizza! The crust is so flavorful and the mint basil pesto sauce gives it pizzaz. I also add chicken, tomato slices and herbs. 

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Zucchini Ravioli

Zucchini Crust Pizza, Dairy Free Cheese and Mint Basil Pesto Sauce

Low Carb Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This recipe by Michelle with Unbound Wellness is Paleo, Vegan and Keto

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Low Carb Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Zucchini Crust Pizza, Dairy Free Cheese and Mint Basil Pesto Sauce

Low Carb Zucchini Chicken Enchilada Casserole

This is another great recipe by Michelle with Unbound Wellness that is flavorful and low in carbs. You can use her AIP enchilada sauce or try Dr. Axe sauce, see in the condiment recipe section. 

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Egg Roll in a Bowl With Ginger Cream Sauce

Egg Roll in a Bowl With Ginger Cream Sauce

Egg Roll in a Bowl With Ginger Cream Sauce

This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe by Michelle with Unbound Wellness has a delicious ginger sauce and is very versatile with the meat and vegetables. It is a great way to use leftover vegetables too. 

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Classic Curry with Kale and White Beans

Egg Roll in a Bowl With Ginger Cream Sauce

Egg Roll in a Bowl With Ginger Cream Sauce

This recipe is very versatile. Add leftover vegetables or your favorite vegetables and meat. You can also leave out the beans and add in cauliflower rice or squash noodles. 

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One Pan Taco Skillet Dinner

Egg Roll in a Bowl With Ginger Cream Sauce

Chickpea Tomato Almond Butter Stew

This recipe from Michelle with Unbound Wellness is very versatile and tastes great. Adding the paleo sour cream is great too, see in the condiment recipe section. 

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Chickpea Tomato Almond Butter Stew

Moong Dal Bean Cauliflower Rice Kitchari

Chickpea Tomato Almond Butter Stew

This is a delicious satisfying West African stew with chickpeas, diced tomatoes, almond or peanut butter and wonderful herbs by the Minimalist Baker. 

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Moong Dal Bean Cauliflower Rice Kitchari

Moong Dal Bean Cauliflower Rice Kitchari

Moong Dal Bean Cauliflower Rice Kitchari

Another great recipe by the Minimalist Baker that uses moong dal beans and cauliflower with some savory herbs. 

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Coconut Curry Ramen

Moong Dal Bean Cauliflower Rice Kitchari

Moong Dal Bean Cauliflower Rice Kitchari

This coconut curry ramen by the Minimalist Baker is versatile and has a wonderful rich tatste. You can put it over mushrooms, cauliflower rice, chicken, rice, and more. 

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Whole Foods NUTRITION One Dish Meals

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Whole Foods Nutrition Versatle Paleo Pad Thai or Dairy Free Ranch Chicken or Salmon Versatile with Vegetables One Dish Meal (pdf)Download

Side dishes and snacks

Avocado Fries

Sweet Potato Mash

Sweet Potato Mash

These avocado fries from Michelle at Unbound Wellness are a great snack or side dish. Avocados are a great fruit that contain 20 vitamins and minerals and have monounsaturated fat.  

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Sweet Potato Mash

Sweet Potato Mash

Sweet Potato Mash

Sweet Potato Mash

This low histamine sweet potato mash recipe by Anita at Fact vs Fitness is so simple and has amazing flavor! 

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Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Mash

Sweet Potato Fries

Another tasty, simple recipe from Michelle at Unbound Wellness. You can add some other herbs of your choice to it too!

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Stewed Apples

Chunky Egg and Potato Salad with Pickles

Sweet Potato Fries

This recipe is great for those who can tolerate granny apples. Preparing the apples can be a little time consuming but it consists of only three ingredients, granny smith apples, cinnamon and water (I don't add the raisins). There is no added sugar and it tastes like a dessert! For many this recipe helps heal their gut too.

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Chunky Egg and Potato Salad with Pickles

Chunky Egg and Potato Salad with Pickles

Chunky Egg and Potato Salad with Pickles

This is a delicious side dish from Paleo Leap. The texture and taste is just like the potato salad I remember growing up with but healthier! If you use sweet potatoes the dish does taste sweeter. 

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Chunky Egg and Potato Salad with Pickles

Chunky Egg and Potato Salad with Pickles

This recipe from Detoxinista is versatile, you can add in the vegetables you like, and you can add more coconut aminos to drown out the cauliflower taste. 

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Whole Foods Nutrition side dishes and snacks

Whole Foods Nutrition - Cindy's Apple Pecan Cake Treats (pdf)Download
Whole Foods Nutrition Versatile Peanut Butter Almond Butter Protein Scoop Snack Recipe (pdf)Download

Grain free breads, muffins and Bars

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Cauliflower Breadsticks

These cauliflower breadsticks by Michelle with Unbound Wellness are so delicious! You may want to make a double batch if you are making this for more than one person. 

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Carrot Cake Muffins

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Cauliflower Breadsticks

These carrot cake muffins from Michelle with Unbound Wellness satisfy the muffin craving for me. I have swapped unsweetened, organic applesauce and chopped organic apple (honeycrips or granny smith) for the carrots, raisins and maple syrup too. You can be creative with this recipe! 

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Chia Pumpkin Muffins

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Hazelnut Pumpkin Spice Muffin

This Chia Pumpkin Muffin recipe from Meghan Telpher is delicious. I use Tiger Nut Flour and substitute the sugars for unsweetened applesauce. 

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Hazelnut Pumpkin Spice Muffin

Hazelnut Pumpkin Spice Muffin

Hazelnut Pumpkin Spice Muffin

These hazelnut pumpkin spice muffins by Alissa with Nourishing Meals are delicious if you can tolerate eggs and hazelnut flour. 

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Banana Carob Bars

Hazelnut Pumpkin Spice Muffin

Banana Carob Bars

This grain free banana carob bar by Alissa with Nourishing Meals tastes like a dessert, but is not too sweet which is nice. 

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Easy Home Pickling

Easy Refrigerator Pickling (pdf)Download

desserts

Blackberry Apricot Cobbler

Grain Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Blackberry Apricot Cobbler

This recipe from Alissa with Nourishing Meals might look like a lot of work, but it is really not that hard and it tastes great! I use Tiger Nut Flour and you can use different fruit or just blackberries if 

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Spiced Tigernut Cookies

Grain Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Blackberry Apricot Cobbler

These cookies by Alissa with Nourishing Meals are great if you can tolerate dates. 

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Grain Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Grain Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Grain Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

These grain free pumpkin cupcakes by Alissa with Nourishing Meals take time to make with the dairy free frosting but are well worth the time and effort if you can tolerate dates. 

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Almond Butter Freezer Fudge

27 Best Dariy Free Cheesecake Recipes

Grain Free Pumpkin Cupcakes

Check out this easy and nutritious recipe by Detoxinista. Just four ingredients. 

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Carrot Cake Bliss Balls

27 Best Dariy Free Cheesecake Recipes

27 Best Dariy Free Cheesecake Recipes

This recipe from The Healthy Gut is a nice sweete nutritious treat. 

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27 Best Dariy Free Cheesecake Recipes

27 Best Dariy Free Cheesecake Recipes

27 Best Dariy Free Cheesecake Recipes

Is dairy something you don't or can't eat but you love cheesecake? Thank you to Meghan Telpner who has compiled a list of 21 best dairy free cheesecake recipes!

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Whole Foods NUTRITION Desserts

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