Sloppy Joes (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Sloppy Joes (Gluten & Dairy Free)

We’re all in for a treat with this recreation! I mean, who doesn’t love a good Sloppy Joe? These sloppy joes are a modern take on classic comfort food made without all the junk!

They make for a quick, easy weeknight meal, and are even better the next day for leftovers. Let me know if you love these as much as my fiancé and I do in the comments!


Ingredients:

for the sauce

3 tablespoons tomato paste

15 oz can tomato sauce, organic/no salt added

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup (I used the Lakanto Monkfruit Maple Syrup)

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons coconut aminos

1 teaspoon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt

for the beef mixture

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 small yellow onion, finely diced

1 small red bell pepper, finely diced

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, grass fed/organic

2 tablespoons olive oil

sea salt & pepper to season

for serving

gluten free hamburger buns

dairy free cheddar cheese (optional)


Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium-hight heat and add the oil.

Step 2

Add the onions, peppers and garlic and cook roughly 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Crumble in the beef and sprinkle all over with sea salt and pepper, then stir gently. Once the meat is browned and veggies are fully cooked, remove from heat. I prefer not to drain the fat but you can do this if you want.

Step 3

Add all of the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat over medium heat until it begins to bubble, then lower heat and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat after roughly 10 minutes.

Step 4

To prepare the Sloppy Joes: slice hamburger buns, and top with cheese on one side. Place in oven on the High broil setting for roughly 3 minutes (THIS HAPPENS QUICK SO BE SURE TO WATCH IT).

Once cheese has melted, scoop the meat mixture on to the buns and enjoy!

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas (Gluten & Dairy Free)

When you want to spice up your weeknight dinner menu, you can’t go wrong with Tex-Mex favorites like Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas! You’ll love this saucy, cheesy recipe, made with all gluten and dairy free ingredients.

Normally when you think of making enchiladas, you think of the amount of labor that goes into them. Well, think again! Although it may taste like you’ve been in the kitchen cooking all day, these enchiladas will come together in under an hour and become part of your weekly rotation.

Personally, I love these for left overs the next night 🙂


Ingredients:

1 package – 8 (ct) Siete Cassava Flour Tortillas

1 can organic green chilis

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded (can do this ahead of time in a slow cooker, or purchase a rotisserie chicken to shred)

1/4 cup chicken bone broth

4 cups salsa verde, divided

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon paprika

½ cup vegan sour cream, divided

½ white onion, chopped (optional)

Vegan shredded mozzarella cheese


Step 1

If using a slow cooker: Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker and sprinkle all of the seasonings on top. Add in the chicken bone broth, green chilis and 1 cup of salsa verde. Cook on high for 4 hours until the chicken starts to pull apart. Use 2 forks to pull apart once done.

If using rotisserie chicken: pull chicken apart with 2 forks and place in a bowl with all of the seasonings, chicken bone broth, green chilis and 1 cup of salsa verde. Set aside.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 3

Wrap the stack of tortillas in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 30 seconds. Flip the stack, and microwave for another 30 seconds. This will make the tortillas more pliable and easy to roll.

Step 4

Pour 1 cup of salsa verde in the bottom of a 13×9 inch casserole dish, and evenly coat the bottom.

Step 5

Fill each tortilla with about ½ cup of the chicken mixture, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, a handful of onion and shredded cheese. Roll tightly, setting them seam side down in the casserole dish. Continue until the baking dish is full.

Step 6

Pour the remaining salsa verde over the enchiladas. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly on top.

Step 7

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

BBQ Chicken Loaded Baked Potato (Gluten & Dairy Free)

BBQ Chicken Loaded Baked Potato (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Just in case you need another way to enjoy a classic baked potato! The skins are baked until crisp and then loaded with the most yummy filling.

One bite and you’ll be addicted! Enjoy friends 🙂


Ingredients:

4 potatoes of your choice (I did 2 sweet potatoes & 2 russet potatoes)

Salt & Olive Oil

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

1/3 cup chicken bone broth

1/4 cup coconut aminos

6 oz can tomato paste

1 1/2 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup

1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard

2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Vegan shredded cheddar cheese

Chives, chopped


Step 1

Whisk together all of the ingredients except for the chicken and potatoes. Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker and cover with all the sauce once mixed. Cook on low for 5 hours until the chicken starts to pull apart.

Step 2

Using two forks, shred the chicken apart. Mix with sauce in slow cooker and keep on a warm setting while you prepare the baked potatoes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 450F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

Step 4

Prep the potato: rinse potatoes generously, and pat dry. Using a dinner fork or small knife, poke the potato roughly 10 times on each side. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes. Then brush all sides of the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle a generous amount of sea salt sea salt on top and bottom. Place potatoes back on baking sheet reverse side up so that it can cook evenly on both sides.

Step 6

Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until done. To check, take an oven mitt and carefully squeeze the potato. If the inside is soft when you apply pressure, then it is done. Otherwise, continue cooking in 5 minute increments until it becomes soft in the center.

Step 7

Using a small knife, slice down the middle lengthwise, and gently squeeze the potato to open. Fill with a generous amount of the prepared shredded chicken, and top with vegan shredded cheese and chives. Enjoy!

Fudgy Brownie Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Fudgy Brownie Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Introducing my new favorite cookie | Fudgy AF Brownie Cookies

Everything you love about a chocolatey, fudgy brownie, in a cookie. They were so good I had to make another batch in the same week. Enjoy!


Ingredients:

1 egg

1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter, melted

1/4 cup monk fruit maple syrup, linked here

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup coconut sugar

1/4 cup coconut flour

1 cup oat flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup dairy free dark chocolate chips


Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray the bottom of a baking sheet & place parchment paper on top (this prevents your cookies from sticking)

Step 2

With an electric mixer, combine all of the wet ingredients

Step 3

On a low speed, slowly add in all of the dry ingredients until mixed thoroughly

Step 4

Shape into balls and flatten, just a little.

Step 5

Bake for 9-11 minutes.

Yup, they are that easy to put together! Enjoy loves

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Getting in the holiday spirit with this one! The perfect recipe to make this season that will leave your house smelling aaamazing and your guests in disbelief that this moist cake is completely free of gluten and dairy!

The crumb topping paired with maple icing is truly addicting – I ended up making two for Thanksgiving because one just wasn’t enough. If you’re ready to join in on this (healthy) addiction, keep scrolling!


Ingredients:

Cake Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin

3 eggs (VEGAN OPTION: FLAX EGG)

2/3 cup coconut sugar

2 tablespoons lakanto monkfruit maple syrup

2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cup oat flour

1/4 cup tapioca flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

2/3 cup pecans, chopped

Crumb Topping Ingredients

2/3 cup oat flour

6 tablespoons coconut sugar

5 tablespoons vegan butter

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

pinch of sea salt

Icing Ingredients

1/2 cup lakanto powdered monkfruit sugar

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon oat milk

1 tablespoon maple syrup


Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F, and line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2

Make topping first: Combine all topping ingredients in a small bowl with a fork until crumbly. Then place in the refrigerator while you prepare the cake batter.

Step 3

In a standing mixer, combine pumpkin, eggs, coconut sugar, maple syrup, butter and vanilla. In a separate bowl whisk together the remaining cake ingredients.

Step 4

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping all over the cake.

Step 5

Place in oven for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown. While the cake cools, stir together the icing ingredients and drizzle over cake using a spoon.

Recipe Note: If using a flax egg, combine 6 tablespoons of water with 3 tablespoons of flaxseed meal to equal 3 regular eggs.

Storage: Room temp for the first 24 hours, then covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Maca Energy Bars (Vegan, Gluten & Dairy Free)

Maca Energy Bars (Vegan, Gluten & Dairy Free)

The healthy snack for happy hormones | Some of you may know this already, or maybe you don’t, but I’ve struggled with correcting a hormone imbalance for the past 4 years. It’s been my goal to find ways to balance my hormones naturally, so I wouldn’t have to resort to medication to fix the issue. In doing so, I’ve come across many different supplements and foods that naturally support your hormones (I’ll be doing a post all about this v soon) which essentially led me to discover this highly nutritious plant, called Maca.

If you aren’t familiar with Maca, it’s a plant that is native to Peru, with a long history of holistic, medicinal use due to it’s nutritious health profile. It is a great source of B vitamins, Iron, Vitamin C, and Fiber, and is a natural energy booster. There are tons of other amazing benefits you can research, but if you are interested in trying these super simple, delicious, melt in your mouth energy/protein bars, keep scrolling 🙂


Ingredients:

1 cup chocolate protein powder, linked here

2 tablespoons oat milk

6 tablespoons monk fruit maple syrup, linked here

5 tablespoons chocolate sunflower butter, linked here

1 tablespoon chia seed

1/3 cup coconut flour

2 tablespoons Maca powder, linked here

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3 flax eggs (3 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 9 tablespoons water)

Pinch, sea salt

Dash, cinnamon

2 tablespoons cashew butter (to drizzle on top)

Handful, crushed raw cashews


Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F, and line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside

Step 2

Combine water and flaxseed meal for the flax egg, set aside to set up, roughly 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place the oat milk, monk fruit maple syrup and chocolate sunflower butter in a microwave safe bowl and melt together, about 1 minute.

Step 4

In medium mixing bowl, using electric mixer, combine the melted combination from above, all of the dry ingredients, then add the flax egg last. Press down into prepared pan, bake for 10-12 minutes.

Step 5

As soon as the bars come out, drizzle the cashew butter on top, using the back of a spoon to gently spread to cover. Sprinkler crushed cashews on top, and enjoy!