Asian Flavors Dressing

Asian Flavors Dressing This dressing is a wonderful addition to any salad or bowl or you can use it as a marinade for shrimp, pork, or poultry! Yum! Once you discover how easy it is to make your own, you will never buy store bought again! When you use it in a bowl, you can combine tons of veggies for a flavorful and high antioxidant lunch option! Ingredients 1 Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup 1…

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ChocoCoconut Butterscotch Cookies

Chocococonut Butterschotch Cookies These easy, gluten-free cookies are full of fantastic flavors! Prep: About 20 minutes Bake Time: 12 minutes at 375 F Makes 30 Cookies This amazingly easy cookie recipe is gluten free and full of amazing flavors!  I came up with this idea from a dessert my mom used to make called 7-layer bars.  They are really high in sugar, and so I tried this recipe to make them a little more balanced!  I love the flavor of the maple syrup in these!  They are also dairy-free for…

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It’s All About the Sugars

It’s all about the Sugars Jennifer Bryant, MS, RD, LD, CDE  So your friend told you that agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, and so you started buying it to put in your morning cup of coffee.  Your grandma tells you that honey will get rid of your cough, and your spouse is upset with you that you are spending more money on the sweetener that you think is better for you.  With so much conflicting information, how do you know what you should be consuming? About…

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Vanilla Almond Granola Bars

Vanilla Almond Granola Bar

Vanilla Almond Granola Bars These granola bars are simple and easy!  Full of goodness with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, they make an excellent on the go snack!  They are also lower in added sugar than many store bought options and they are gluten free too! Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1.5 cups quick cooking oats ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup chia or hemp seeds 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 cup almond butter ¼ cup honey ¼ cup pure…

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