Pinch of Gluten Free

Y’all! I served this salad to family and friends last weekend and they demanded it go on the blog! So here it is! This Italian chopped salad with pasta is so good you’ll want to make it again and again!

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This Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie Recipe is ridiculously easy to make and tastes amazing! It’s one of our favorite meals for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients:
Chicken
Cream of chicken soup
Mixed vegetables
Gluten free pie crusts

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This Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is one of our favorite recipes!

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This orange creamsicle mocktail is delicious year round! In fact, my sister said it’s her favorite of all the mocktails I’ve made this year!

Just add 1 can Orange Vanilla seltzer water to a glass with ice. Add 2 packets stevia, a squeeze of fresh orange, and stir!

It’s super simple but incredibly delicious!

Super Easy Homemade Hummus in under 5 minutes
I will never buy store-bought hummus again after making it at home! It tastes fresher and only takes 4 ingredients plus salt!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup tahini
Juice from one lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 can (15oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
3/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to your taste)

Directions:
Drain and rinse chickpeas
Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy…it’s that simple!

Optional Add-ins:
Garlic
Mediterranean herbs
Paprika
Cumin
Everything Bagel Seasoning

Serve with veggies, crackers, pretzels, pita bread

Grab some gluten free pretzel crisps and the little candy bars from Halloween to create a delicious sweet and salty snack!

I forgot to mention it in the video, but my oven was preheated to 350 degrees!

Eating enough protein while still enjoying the foods you love is an important and effective approach for weight loss for several reasons:
1. Protein is highly satiating, meaning it helps you feel full and satisfied after a meal. This can lead to reduced overall calorie intake because you're less likely to overeat. When you enjoy the foods you love in moderation, and they contain adequate protein, you're less likely to experience intense hunger or cravings that can derail your weight loss efforts.
2. When you're trying to lose weight, it's crucial to maintain lean muscle mass, as muscle burns more calories at rest than fat. Protein is essential for preserving and repairing muscle tissue, and it can help prevent muscle loss during a calorie deficit.
3. Eating a variety of foods, including those you enjoy, can help you maintain a balanced diet that provides essential nutrients. Protein-rich foods often contain important vitamins and minerals that support overall health.
4. Enjoying the foods you love in moderation is key to sustaining a healthy eating plan over the long term. By incorporating the foods you enjoy while ensuring an adequate protein intake, you're more likely to stick to your weight loss goals.
5. Weight loss is not just about the physical aspect but also the psychological one. Allowing yourself to enjoy these foods in moderation can improve your overall well-being and make the weight loss process more sustainable.
It's essential to strike a balance between enjoying the foods you love and making healthier choices that support your weight loss goals. This balance can be achieved by monitoring portion sizes, choosing lean protein sources, and being mindful of your overall calorie intake. Remember that a successful weight loss journey is often a long-term commitment, and it's important to find an approach that you can maintain over time.

Electrolyte powders can get pricey, so here’s an alternative without any added sweeteners!

1 cup coconut water
1 cup potassium rich juice (pomegranate, orange, pineapple)
Squeeze of fresh lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt (I use pink Himalayan)

Add it all to a large glass or water bottle, stir or shake, and drink up!

Craving and upset they don’t have gluten free bread? Grab a sandwich roll, order a 6 inch sub in a bowl, and make your own!

My family has always been good about making a gluten free version of every dish on family dinner night so I don’t feel left out. We used gluten free spaghetti, a sandwich roll for garlic bread tonight, and gluten free yellow cake mix for the apple crisp. It was a heavenly meal!

Does your family accommodate your gluten free lifestyle?

This Golden Milk Latte is an anti inflammatory drink that will warm your soul!

Ingredients:
Mug full of coconut milk (about 12oz)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon honey

Directions:
1. Warm milk in microwave safe mug for 2 minutes
2. Add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and honey and stir to combine
3. Use a frother to make it extra creamy!

When you’re gluten free and craving Chinese food, you have to make it yourself (depending on where you live). This pork fried rice recipe is so good! I actually used 96$% lean ground beef to keep It lower in fat and high in protein, and it was freaking amazing!

Also, check out Feel Good Foods in the freezer section at the grocery for gluten free egg rolls and pot stickers!



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The best mocktail I’ve made all year starts with a cucumber mint simple syrup!

Whenever we go to Cincinnati, we have dinner and get the Cucumber Mint Topo Chico. My family and I love them so much that we recreated it this weekend and it’s too good not to share!

Ingredients:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar (I use organic sugar)
1/2 English cucumber, sliced
Handful of mint leaves (about 20ish leaves)
Sparkling water (we use
Extra slices of cucumber and mint leaves for garnish
Slices of lime, optional but delish as garnish

Directions:�In a small sauce pan, combine water and sugar and cook over medium high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved, stirring often.
Turn off heat, add cucumber slices and mint leaves. Stir and let sit for about 2-4 hours.
Strain into a glass jar and store in fridge for up to 1 week.
Pour a couple tablespoons of syrup into a glass filled with ice, then top off with sparkling water (we use Topo Chico).
Garnish with cucumber and mint leaves and slices of lime and enjoy a refreshing mocktail any time of year!

This protein apple crisp is so good you’ll want to eat it every day this fall! And it’s gluten, dairy, and soy free!

Ingredients:
1 large apple, diced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 serving vanilla protein (I use vegan shakeology)
2 tablespoons oats
1 tablespoon butter (I use vegan butter)

Directions:
Add diced apple, maple syrup, and cinnamon to a 14oz baking dish (I got mine at Target)
Add protein powder and oats to the top of the apples
Grate butter over top of protein and oats (it melts more evenly this way)
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
Top with dairy free vanilla ice cream (I use
Dig in!

It’s a healthy dessert with protein!! Tag me if you try it!