Maybe I am slow to catch on, but my new favorite baking ingredient is almond meal, also known as almond flour. I don’t have a gluten allergy, but I love baking with it as an alternative to flour because then everyone can afford to indulge in a sweet treat.

I find that baking with almond flour yields lighter results, and adds a bit of protein and texture to boot. This recipe is a take on the classic, but made a little healthier. Obviously, glass of cold milk required.

Photo: Marla Meridith

Every now and then we all need a cookie right? What if I told you these cookies are filled with whole food, healthy ingredients; even more of a reason to try them, right? They are gluten-free and vegan (with the jam filling). Read More

Photo: Marla Meridith

Nothing defines summer like sweet fuzzy peaches. Bite into one and the juices drip down your face and a smile is guaranteed to appear. We love them sliced over a bowl of whole grain cereal, in a bowl of steamy oatmeal and baked into cakes and muffins. This sweet little gluten-free cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, brunch or snacks. Read More

Photo: Aine Carlin

So, whilst I like to be healthy most of the time, there is always room for a little sugar in my life. In my opinion, if you regularly deny yourself something (in this case sugar) you’ll end up craving it even more than you would normally. Therefore, I follow the mantra of ‘a little now and again’ and that seems to keep any major sugar cravings at bay. Read More