Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Cornmeal Pancakes with Bacon (Gluten Free)

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Hello gorgeous. Look at you, you fluffy cornmeal pancakes topped with crispy bacon with a sexy drizzle of maple syrup down the side. Drool. Welcome to my second ever pancake recipe, both of which are more on the savory side. First I shared my Irish boxty potato pancakes with brussels sprouts and bacon for St. Paddy's day and now I introduce to you my gluten free cornmeal pancakes with bacon. Yes, there is clearly maple syrup involved but for the most part these pancakes are savory with a hint … [Read more...]

Pineapple Ginger Turmeric Smoothie

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Hi, I made this cold, refreshing pineapple ginger turmeric smoothie for you to enjoy during the end of summer heat wave. Oh wait, it pretty much turned into fall overnight, here in Iowa at least. BUT for the rest of you lucky people who live somewhere warm and tropical this smoothie is for you. Okay us colder climate people can also enjoy this turmeric smoothie - I mean look at that beautiful golden color, perfect for fall. Just make sure you are all snuggled under a blanket while enjoying … [Read more...]

Basil Mint Lemon Slushie

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Are you ready for the most refreshing drink you will have all summer long?! Maybe even in your LIFE - Yup it's that good!!! Basil mint lemon slushie is here for all of your refreshment needs! This is not your typical slushie with some kind of artificial flavored-overly-sweetened-syrup poured on top of crushed ice.(<- Gross! BTW I don't remember the last time I had a slushie ha!) This is way better than that. It has fresh basil, fresh mint, a little lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and … [Read more...]

Golden Coconut Butter (5 Ingredients)

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If you've ever had coconut butter before you know it's quite the experience. It's basically shredded coconut that's blended up until it's rich and creamy and oh so delicious. No one ever imagined that coconut butter could ever get any better, right? It just did! Golden coconut butter has arrived! Golden milk, AKA turmeric milk has been a popular trend for quite a while. The popular, warming, comforting drink of dairy free milk and turmeric has stole my heart. My favorite version is my Chai … [Read more...]

5 Ingredient Peach Lavender Chia Jam

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Did you know that you can make your own jam without a ton of sugar, without pectin, and without canning?!?! All you need are some chia seeds to help thicken things up! Chia seeds, what can't you do?! All you need is 5 ingredients (+water) and about 30 minutes to make the ultimate summertime jam to spread on your toasts and your bagels and anything you want! The combo of the fresh summertime peaches cooked down a little and the hint of lavender is one that will surprise you. The first time I … [Read more...]

Fresh Carrot Juice (Without a Juicer)

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No this is not that V8 carrot juice that has sat on a shelf for who knows how long. This is fresh carrot juice that we made all by ourselves and without a juicer! Go us, we are rocking it today! Unless you are cool like that and have a juicer.  (<- can we be best friends?!) BUT for those of us who don't want to make a commitment to buying an expensive juicer there is still hope! But first, let's talk more about this carrot juice. No, it doesn't taste like you're drinking a … [Read more...]

Detox Matcha Chia Pudding with Mango

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Here we are ready for a little matcha chia pudding action! Friends, fellow foodies, health nerds alike, we join together to feast upon this power house recipe: green matcha tea and chia seeds are combined! Since the beginning of this blog I have been obsessed with chia seed pudding - it's pretty much dessert you can have for breakfast! Nutritious packed chia seeds are soaked in almond milk until all their fiber absorbs the liquid and turns into a pudding-like consistency. Chia seeds are … [Read more...]

25 Minute Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

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Happy Monday and welcome to 25 Minute Crispy Breakfast Potatoes. Now you will be excitedly waiting for the weekend to arrive so you can make these potatoes! Saturday morning can't come soon enough! SorryNOTsorry because trust me, these potatoes are well worth the wait! Guys, I get it Saturday morning rolls around and all you want is to make something a little extra special, yet simple. You NEED  a break from your hard boiled eggs you have every single week day, amiright?! Only problem is … [Read more...]

Carrot Cake Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze (GF + DF)

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I've been having a moment with baked goods in muffin/cupcake form lately. First I made my Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Cupcakes, next I made my Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and now these Carrot Cake Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze. I just can't seem to help myself. Spring time makes me want muffins! Honestly you could totally make this recipe into bread, just cook it a little longer. See, problem solved! These muffins find us that the perfect time, when we need something cozy and … [Read more...]

Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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Who needs some bright yellow, lemon-y, tangy and sweet Grain Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins in their life?! The answer is you and everyone else forever and always, each and every day! Okay, maybe not each and every day but trust me when I say that you are going to crave these muffins! They are fluffy and tender and moist (<-- sorry for anyone who hates that word but sometimes it's the ONLY word to describe the texture of a muffin. Besides no one wants a dry muffin, amiright?!). ANYWAYS, they … [Read more...]