Hello friends. I’ve been thinking of you. Way back in 2011, I made this blog as a way to share my love of cooking with the world, but underneath, it really was a way to cope with my mom’s cancer diagnosis. I never mentioned this on this blog but I am ready to share it now Read More »
Single Serving Protein Chocolate Chip Muffin
Filed Under: Applesauce, Breakfast, Cakes and Cupcakes, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, No Bake, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, SnacksAn instant staple. I leave for college in about two weeks (!?!), so I'm currently in the throes of the epic moving process. Such a major life change is a lot of food for thought, but today I'm going to focus on the food. Look at me, talking food on my food blog. I'm really Read More »
Three Ingredient Pasta Bolognese for One
Filed Under: 200-250, Entrees, Gluten Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Pasta, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Sugar Free, VeganBecause sometimes I'd much rather be in bed than in the kitchen. We all have those moments, right? When you're just reeaaalllyy not feeling the whole cooking thing, but it's time for a meal. Not a why-don't-I-just-make-a-cinnamon-bun-for-dinner-again kind of situation (worry Read More »
Giant Single Serving Cinnamon Bun
Filed Under: 150-200, Almond Meal, Bread, Breakfast, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Snacks, Sugar FreeThis is an easy sell. There is no convincing involved when explaining the necessity of an on-demand cinnamon bun. There is no time a day that would not benefit from something so decadent/healthy/easy/all around fabulous. It's the morning and you're craving a warm, fresh Read More »
Healthy Single Serving Ice Cream (No Ice Cream Maker Needed!)
Filed Under: 100-150, Almond Milk, Desserts, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Ice Cream, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Snacks, Stevia, Sugar Free, VeganHello old friend. It's a shame we lost touch. You always brought such joy to otherwise dreadfully hot, sticky afternoons. I looked forward to summer all the more because I knew you would be part of it. But fall would always roll back around and I'd lose you in the Read More »
Single Serving Savory Breakfast Bread Pudding
Filed Under: 200-250, Bread, Bread, Breakfast, Broccoli, Cheese, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Recipe Makeover, Single Serving, Sugar Free, VeganThis is the kind of thing you feel very proud of yourself for making. Savory bread pudding just feels so fancy and innovative. It's the stuff of primetime Food Network shows and those swanky restaurants with hefty price tags (like a $$$$ on Yelp kind of thing) that reserve Read More »
Single Serving Vegan Mac and Cheese
Filed Under: 150-200, Almond Milk, Appetizers and Sides, Entrees, Gluten Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Nutritional Yeast, Paleo, Pasta, Pumpkin, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Sponsored Posts, Sugar Free, VeganI just couldn't wait! I was so enthralled by last week's concept of single serving mac and cheese that I thought it would be nothing less than a profound injustice to deprive my vegan friends of something so fabulously earth shatteringly life changing for even another Read More »
Single Serving Mac and Cheese
Filed Under: Appetizers and Sides, Entrees, Gluten Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Recipes, Single Serving, Sugar FreeBig news!! And I think you're really going to like it. So I leave for college in the fall. I get to live somewhere new and exciting, experience the novelty of seasons while watching in awe as white cold stuff falls from the sky, meet lots of wonderful people, study what Read More »
The Perfect Dinner Formula: 30 Minute Crispy Noodles
Filed Under: 150-200, Appetizers and Sides, Entrees, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Pasta, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganThis stuff is the bomb. I have a picky eater in residence. I won't mention any names, but she may or may not be my mother. I'm stealth like that. The epic saga of finding the perfect dinner recipe has gone on for too long. Honestly I didn't think I was asking for too Read More »
Healthy Cowboy Cookies
Filed Under: Almond Meal, Applesauce, Banana, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganI'm finally catching up. There have been so many recipe ideas I've wanted to health-ify over the years, and as much as I'd like to uphold the belief that of course I'll make all of them, there has inevitably been a fair amount of picking and choosing. But that means I'm Read More »
Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownie Truffles
Filed Under: Almond Milk, Candy, Chocolate, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Flour, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Peanut Butter, Powdered Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganBecause why not? This recipe has been on my to-do list for quite some time because I have exceptional priorities. Study for exams, do actual blog work that involves testing non-outlandish recipes, feed the cats, file my taxes or something of equivalent adult-level Read More »
Single Serving Coconut Pie
Filed Under: 150-200, Almond Meal, Coconut, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Pies, Product Review, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Snacks, Sponsored Posts, Stevia, Sugar Free, VeganFinally! Permission to eat an entire pie! I clearly have a bit of a coconut problem, so I thought pie would be a perfect excuse to concoct yet another creation with my beloved tropical treat. And who doesn't love pie? No one. That's who. Let's take a minute to Read More »
Low Carb Almond Joy Granola
Filed Under: 50-100, Almond Milk, Breakfast, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Coconut, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganThis just seemed like the thing to do. Using coconut instead of oats in my Samoa granola was something of a groundbreaking revelation for me. I was an unapologetic granola fiend for years until my breakfast time love and I had to part ways when I started eating low carb. Read More »
Paleo Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Filed Under: 100-150, Almond Meal, Applesauce, Banana, Cakes and Cupcakes, Chocolate, Chocolate, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganIf you're ever in charge of bringing dessert to a party, say hello to your new best friend. I get it. I almost hold off on saying I'm a food blogger, especially an admittedly dessert-oriented one, because I am immediately appointed as Resident Dessert Provider. To all Read More »
Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower
Filed Under: 100-150, Almond Milk, Appetizers and Sides, Cauliflower, Entrees, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Nutritional Yeast, Paleo, Product Review, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sponsored Posts, Sugar Free, VeganLet's make cheeseless cheese the new thing. Step aside, meatless meat. Consider this the next installment of the epic saga that is my love for almond milk. Want proof of my unabashed adoration? Please enjoy all 178 recipes that I have made with almond milk. If I Read More »
Nutella Fudge
Filed Under: Almond Milk, Candy, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganI decided to try my hand at matchmaking. I think it went well. But honestly with these two gems, how could it not? I decided to invite fudge and Nutella over for dessert just to see how it went. Boy did these two hit it off. I swear on a lifetime supply of Read More »
Protein Banana Bread
Filed Under: 50-100, Banana, Bread, Breakfast, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar FreeOr alternatively, a party in bread form. If you celebrate the holiday, happy Easter! Spring is in full swing and I know a lot of places are having a bout of particularly beautiful weather, so I wanted bring you a cheery treat to suit the season. Banana bread feels Read More »
Healthy Lava Cookies
Filed Under: 100-150, Almond Meal, Applesauce, Banana, Chocolate, Chocolate, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganThis is nuts. And definitely not just because these stunners have almond flour in them. It's nuts because of how wildly spectacular something so healthy can be. It's bananas, really. Also not because there are bananas. You get the point. Having a giant hunk of rich, Read More »
Low Carb Samoa Granola
Filed Under: Breakfast, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut, Coconut Milk, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganIt's all of your favorite things! I don't want to overstep, but I believe that this granola may be the solution to one of the most epic dilemmas of our time. Bold claim, I know. But let me explain. The phenomenon of one component of a food item being far superior to Read More »
Single Serving Zucchini Bread
Filed Under: 150-200, Applesauce, Bread, Breakfast, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Product Review, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Snacks, Sugar FreeFolks, we have a star on our hands. This is a mixtape of the greatest hits, from the viral favorite Double Chocolate Muffins to the sleeper hit Zucchini Bread to the force of nature that is anything single serving. It's the stuff dream are made off, conveniently ready in a Read More »
Single Serving Cake Batter
Filed Under: 150-200, Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Peanut Butter, Powdered Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganI couldn't resist. This recipe is so simple it almost feels silly to write it down. Almost. I love you too much to keep this gem to myself, so here it is in all its sprinkle-studded glory. The elevator pitch on this one is easy. You get a vat of cake batter magic for Read More »
Low Carb Pesto Rice
Filed Under: 100-150, Appetizers and Sides, Avocado, Cauliflower, Entrees, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganWe have a new regular in my house! This dish is a fun one. It's elegant yet utterly practical. It shines by pairing that wow factor with an unassumingly dependability. It's the gem nestled at the bottom of a menu at a trendy, upscale splurge restaurant (one of those Read More »
Cookie Dough Pie
Filed Under: 100-150, Almond Milk, Cakes and Cupcakes, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut Flour, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Pies, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sponsored Posts, Sugar Free, VeganThis is an homage to all the dreamers out there who've wanted to eat a big slab of cookie dough and call it a meal. This one's for you. Because I consider it my job to make sure every dreamer has her day. Dare I go as far to say this is good for you? Each slice is only Read More »
Healthy Nutella Brownies
Filed Under: Almond Meal, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganI think we can agree that this is what you need in your life. Although it's over four years old, my Amazing Low Carb Brownies recipe is still one of Foodie Fiasco's most popular recipes. Since I was basically stuck with a bunch of Nutella from last week's adventures (I know, Read More »
Healthy Homemade Nutella 2.0
Filed Under: 50-100, Almond Milk, Breakfast, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Condiments and Spreads, Copycat Recipes, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganAKA permission to eat as much Nutella as you want. This stuff is RIDICULOUSLY good. It may not be overly photogenic, but it definitely wins the taste congeniality contest. It tastes like frosting, sweet but not too sweet, while nailing the classic Nutella flavor that Read More »
The World’s Healthiest Stuffing
Filed Under: 50-100, Appetizers and Sides, Bread, Bread, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganFire up your ovens people! This recipe has been on my to-post list for, oh, the past three years or so. No biggie. Much better late than never. I feel bad for making this for so long without sharing it, but it's so natural at this point that I just haven't taken the time to Read More »
Everything You Need For a Healthy Thanksgiving
Filed Under: Recipe RoundupTo all my American friends, happy Thanksgiving! Turkey day is nearly upon us, so to take away the stress of choosing what to make, I got the old recipe band back together. Behold the official collection of my Thanksgiving favorites, so you can have all the recipes you need in Read More »
Pumpkin Fudge
Filed Under: Almond Butter, Candy, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Pumpkin, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganI promise I have a good reason for this. Please excuse me for shoving fudge on you all the time. I'm really just looking for reasons to make it again. And again. And again^1000. But I have a great reason this time. It's National Peanut Butter Month, so I’ve teamed up Read More »
Low Calorie Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Filed Under: Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Pies, Pumpkin, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganBecause sometimes you gotta cut loose. Long story short, this pie has 350 calories. Not per slice, but per PIE. Yes, this entire pie has 350 calories. This is a game changer, my friends. There’s something incredibly satisfying and celebratory about eating the whole darn Read More »
High Protein Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Filed Under: 50-100, Breakfast, Cakes and Cupcakes, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Protein Powder, Pumpkin, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar FreeHi I'm back! And I brought muffins! Sorry for being MIA this week. Long story short, my mom spent a few days in the hospital but (thankfully!) was discharged yesterday. The whole thing was very time/energy/emotionally consuming, so it’s great to have her home. These Read More »
30 Healthy Candy Recipes for Halloween
Filed Under: Recipe RoundupHappy candy day! I just wanted to pop in to share some healthy makeovers of all your favorite Halloween goodies, plus a few unconventional sweets. Handing out (secretly sugar free) fudge to the young trick-or-treating ghosts and witches who appear at your door? Prepare to be Read More »
Paleo White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Filed Under: 50-100, Almond Meal, Applesauce, Banana, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganI feel like I'm finally getting my act together. I've been wanting to make a healthy version of these cookies forEVER, so I'm happy I actually got around to doing it before my 100th birthday. I love the tropical nuttiness of macadamias and I'm openly a sucker for white Read More »
Homemade Sugar Free White Chocolate
Filed Under: 50-100, Candy, Chocolate, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganThere’s something undeniably satisfying about homemade stuff. Hence the allure of the DIY culture. Tutorials for cool projects you didn’t know you could do at home are taking the internet by storm, and honestly, it’s hard to miss the appeal. When you make stuff yourself, Read More »
Healthy Pecan Praline Fudge
Filed Under: Candy, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganThis is a real treat. In case you don't know, praline is ridiculous stuff. It’s basically a more civilized way of identifying something as straight caramel. And I have absolutely no problem getting on board. If that’s not enough, the nuttiness of the pecans comes together Read More »
Almond Joy Truffles
Filed Under: Almond Milk, Candy, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganHappy early Halloween! This recipe reminded me how much I love making candy. It’s very rewarding. I only make easy recipes (candy thermometer? no thanks), so it’s not at all time intensive, plus it saves money and cuts out all that sugar and processed garbage in store-bought Read More »
Healthy No Bake Cheesecake
Filed Under: 100-150, Almond Butter, Almond Meal, Almond Milk, Cakes and Cupcakes, Cream Cheese, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Greek Yogurt, Low Carb, No Bake, Pies, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Stevia, Sugar Free, VeganI really had no choice. A full size version of the miracle that is the single serving cheesecake seems no less than absolutely necessary. Short of choreographing an interpretive dance or writing a full-scale musical in appreciation of the recipe that has rightfully earned Read More »
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bars
Filed Under: 50-100, Almond Milk, Banana, Breakfast, Coconut Flour, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Powdered Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganSo this is interesting. I'm very into peanut butter, as you know. Taking this into account, along with my unabashed adoration for Elvis's favorite flavor combo, you have to understand that giving me an afternoon to work on a peanut butter banana related anything is Read More »
Creamy Caramelized Onion Dip
Filed Under: Appetizers and Sides, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Greek Yogurt, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganWhat if I put all my favorite things together just to see what would happen? It would work really well, apparently. I mean, who isn't a sucker for caramelized onions? Doesn't roasted garlic just make you swoon? And to any eggplant non-believers out there, perhaps I can Read More »
Sunday Scenes {9.16 Edition}
Filed Under: Sunday ScenesHi hi! September was a tasty month, so I was inspired to stage a Sunday revival of my old Monday Morsels posts. I was going through my archives and realized how much I miss these posts. They're the perfect way to check in, catch up, share things I've found and loved, and Read More »
Carb Free Cheese Crisps
Filed Under: Appetizers and Sides, Cheese, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50I'm so sorry about the technical difficulties over the past few days! I'm happy to say that, after many late night calls with tech support, the site is back up and migrated to a faster server. Thank you for sticking with me! I couldn’t not share this. It’s just such a cool Read More »
Healthy Almond Butter Fudge
Filed Under: Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Candy, Coconut Flour, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Protein Powder, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganWe all have our favorites. I feel like I shouldn’t. The only time I ever share a recipe with is if I undoubtedly in love with it and would be very proud to make it for you in person. (Foodie Fiasco meet up anyone? One day!) But like in anything, there are standouts. And Read More »
Scrumptious Cauliflower Spanish “Rice”
Filed Under: 100-150, Appetizers and Sides, Cauliflower, Entrees, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Nutritional Yeast, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganIsn’t this pretty? I’m a little bit of a Spanish rice nut. Always have been. In elementary school, I would drag my mom to some bad taco place after dance class every week just so I could get a scoop of the stuff. Now you know that about me. Luckily, my eating habits have Read More »
Protein Red Velvet Truffles
Filed Under: Almond Milk, Candy, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Peanut Butter, Powdered Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganJust what everyone needs! A cure for the common cupcake. Joking aside, I needed a cure right about now. I’ve been sick in bed for the past couple days, and I can’t tell you how nice it has been to have a tasty treat ready in the fridge whenever I need it. Which is often. I Read More »
My Go-To Grain Free Cookie Formula
Filed Under: Almond Butter, Almond Meal, Applesauce, Banana, Chocolate, Chocolate, Coconut Flour, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Eggs/Egg Whites/Egg Replacer, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Peanut Butter, Recipes, Snacks, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganLet's get back to basics! I like formulas. Admittedly more when they have to do with important things like granola or cookies, and less when they have to do with comparatively trivial things like, say, physics or calculus. Can you tell I took a gap year from college to Read More »
Perfect Protein Fudge
Filed Under: Candy, Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Flour, Cookies and Bars, Desserts, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Peanut Butter, Protein Powder, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, Under 50, VeganThis is very dangerous. It began in the kitchen one afternoon. I was trying to develop pb&j protein truffles, probably the seventeenth or so version of my original protein bites. (Because sixteen versions of protein packed deliciousness, including a brownie batter one, Read More »
Healthy Mexican Lasagna
Filed Under: 100-150, Cheese, Entrees, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Sugar Free, VeganLet's just take a moment to appreciate this, shall we? You can't blame me for making this for dinner pretty much every night since I developed the recipe. I mean look at that cheese! As soon as you try it, you'll make it for dinner all the time too. I love recipes like Read More »
Protein Brownie Batter Bites
Filed Under: Recipes, Under 50Let me tell you a story. Our friends really like surprise parties, which is completely understandable. I mean who doesn't love to jump out from behind things to scare their loved ones? Exactly. Anyway, there are currently two people on the Fiasco team, and they are both Read More »
Single Serving Cheesecake
Filed Under: 150-200, Almond Butter, Almond Meal, Cakes and Cupcakes, Cream Cheese, Desserts, Erythritol, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Greek Yogurt, Low Carb, No Bake, Paleo, Recipe Makeover, Recipes, Single Serving, Snacks, Sugar Free, VeganI genuinely believe that I’ve changed the course of human history. I almost cried when I took a bite of this. Not an exaggeration. Ask my mother, she'll tell you. She was probably a little concerned when she came home to find her teenage daughter standing in the kitchen Read More »