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  • Amazing No Sugar Added Banana Bread Bars {Gluten Free, PCOS friendly}

    February 2, 2021 /
    No Sugar Added Banana Bread Bars {Gluten Free, PCOS friendly}

    No sugar added!

    No sugar added banana bread- can it still taste good? Ah my friends, yes indeed! My version is also gluten free & easily dairy free. It contains NO added granulated sugar except for some sugar in the chocolate chips IF you choose to add those, but you can easily add no-sugar-added chocolate chips. See below.

    This gluten free banana bread is sweetened only with bananas (and a few dark chocolate chips!). Most recipes available on the internet contain too much added sugar. However, I believe the bananas are sweet enough on their own! How do you make banana bread without added sugar? Just don’t add it! This no sugar added banana bread recipe is totally balanced. It’s not a sugar free recipe. Honestly, sugar free dessert always means sugar substitutes, some of which are detrimental for gut and metabolic health in the long run. Rather, this is a low sugar banana bread. It’s balanced with protein and fiber and a more moderate level of wholesome carbs. So it can be eaten as a dessert OR as a snack (or even as part of your breakfast!).

    Give it a try! You may find that you enjoy the less sweet flavor and find yourself delighting in the banana & baked oat flavor. Kick those overly-sweetened recipes to the curb!

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  • “Mac and Cheese” Oatmeal

    March 12, 2020 /
    Healthy Mac & Cheese Oatmeal

    I’ve heard feedback from all angles- this mac and cheese oatmeal recipe sounds SO interesting vs. I ONLY eat my oatmeal with sweet ingredients! But keep an open mind. Your new favorite recipe idea awaits!

    Oats Are Versatile at Any Meal

    In recipes, oats take on the flavor of the other ingredients. So that’s why oats make not only a great sweet breakfast entree but also a savory side dish or main entree. Just as many people eat rice as part of a savory meal but also make it into sweet rice pudding, you can make oats go sweet or savory.

    Oats Nutrition

    Oats are a healthy whole grain, naturally gluten free, and contain around 5 grams fiber and 6 grams protein per serving. In addition, they are excellent sources of B vitamins, iron and other minerals. Since they are high in soluble fiber,, they help make bowel movements nice & comfortable. And a lot of that fiber is beta-glucan, a fiber well known for helping boost the immune system, improve cholesterol, and balance blood sugar.

    Mac and Cheese Gets a Healthy Makeover

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