Robust Recipes

Healthy, Flavorful Food

Peanut Butter Apple Granola Bars (GF + V)

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Hi, I think we need a moment to collect ourselves before we begin..... Okay, are you ready? I think I am ready. Friends, today I present to you PEANUT BUTTER APPLE GRANOLA BARS!!!!! Just in case you missed it! Isn't a crisp sliced apple with peanut butter just the ultimate snack for fall?! What if that fall snack turned into a granola bar?! These Peanut Butter Apple Granola Bars are loaded with peanut butter, toasty oats, crunchy raw buckwheat, a kiss of cinnamon for warmth and … [Read more...]

Fall Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash

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As the weather starts to get cooler I begin to crave soups, stews, slow cooked meats, roasted veggies, and all the warming things! I pretty much live off of salads during the summer - all the fresh veggies. During the fall I find it hard to eat cold salads; I need something that will warm me from the inside out! But my body still craves all of those fresh greens and veggies. It is my mission to create hearty salads that are satisfying enough for the cooler months. Let's kick it off by making … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Dessert Bars

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Excuse me while I stuff my face with these Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Dessert Bars!!!! Did I mention that these bars are also no bake and vegan?! BONUS POINTS! Sometimes there is way too much to be said in the title of a recipe. Like the fact that these cherry dessert bars are made with frozen cherries instead of fresh, so they can be made anytime of the year! More bonus points! And that you need these Gluten Free Chocolate Cherry Dessert Bars in your life!!! End of story! Just … [Read more...]

Easy Gazpacho

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I know, I know. It's the beginning of September and instead of posting a recipe about pumpkin or chili I am posting a recipe for Easy Gazpacho, a cold, refreshing soup that is generally made and enjoyed during blazing hot summer days! I promise the pumpkin recipes, baking recipes, and chilis are all coming your way before you know it. But for now, let's cherish this soup that's made with all the fresh, late summer veggies (yes, it's still technically summer) while our afternoons are still warm … [Read more...]

Fresh Moscow Mules

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Happy Friday, Friends! I have just the thing for you on this Friday: Fresh Moscow Mules! Moscow Mules have made a comeback in the past year or two. They are my go to drink when I am out at a bar or restaurant. Partially because I love anything that has ginger in it and partially because I can count on Moscow Mules. They're never sickeningly sweet and they're always at least decently good and they're not as heavy as cider or wine.   Moscow Mules are generally made using vodka, … [Read more...]

Green Lime Smoothie Bowl

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Green Lime Smoothie Bowl is creamy, slightly sweet, with  plenty of tangy lime. It's packed with spinach and topped with any toppings your heart desires. Don't you instantly feel healthier when you drink a large green smoothie? All those dark leafy greens masked by yummy fruit. I've been drinking green smoothies for a while now, but I usually just throw everything into the blender and hope for the best. I am working on actually creating smoothie recipes for you so that we can all be super … [Read more...]

Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

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Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is the perfect summertime snack, side dish, or appetizer. It's easy to make, creamy, and bursting with that sun dried tomato sweetness with a rich smoky flavor that will keep your taste buds dancing! It's even vegan and gluten free. Hi, welcome to August! We've made it! August is meant for devouring all the fresh summer produce we can, sipping refreshing drinks, and savoring the heat. Let's get to it! Smoky Sun Dried Tomato Hummus was inspired by my … [Read more...]

No Bake Hazelnut Brownies (V + GF)

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HELLO, BROWNIES! No Bake Hazelnut Brownies are packed with healthy ingredients (hazelnuts & cashews, dates, and cocoa powder), yet they taste like a fudge-y brownie. They only require 7 ingredients and come together with the whiz of a food processor and 15 minutes to chill in the refrigerator. They are vegan, gluten free, and naturally sweetened with the dates! Friends, by the time this post goes live (3 days from now, to be exact) it will be my 30th birthday!! It's here, it's arrived!!! … [Read more...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie - not to be confused with a shake! This simple, healthy smoothie only requires 6 ingredients. It's a great addition to your breakfast, as a post-workout smoothie, or for a healthy dessert. Hi, friends. You know you want a sip of that rich, creamy, chocolate-y, peanut butter-y,  banana-y goodness, don't ya? Seriously, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is so tasty it may fool you into thinking it's a shake. That trickster! But it's not; it's a … [Read more...]

Gluten Free Key Lime Pie (V)

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Gluten Free Key Lime Pie is perfectly tart and sweet, creamy, and refreshing. No one will notice that it doesn't have sweetened condensed milk, is gluten free, and even vegan! As you are reading this post Paul and I are on our way to South Carolina....by car. Yes, we are road tripping it all the way from Iowa to South Carolina! And I don't mean that we are making frequent stops to do any sightseeing; we are on a tight schedule so we are only making stops when absolutely needed. Someone … [Read more...]