Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free, Low Sugar Cupcakes

For my recent 30th birthday bash, everyone ate cake.

Cupcakes that is.
They were moist, rich and decadent. To top it off, they were wheat-free, dairy-free and low sugar. It doesn't get any better than that!

Use the Cherrybrook Kitchen chocolate cake recipe to make yummy cupcakes. Maximize the recipe (and consume less calories) by making them in mini-muffin tins. OR make gi-normous cupcakes (like the one on top in the picture) for a big special occasion indulgence.

If you're okay with indulging in some sugar - for special occasions only! - try out the Cherrybrook frosting. I can't say it's good for you, but for a once-a-year treat, it's not bad.

I loved these cupcakes - and so did everyone else, even those who don't eat wheat-free, dairy-free and low sugar.

Do you have a good wheat-free, dairy-free, low sugar cupcake recipe? Tried other Cherrybrook products? Leave a comment here.

Happy Eating!
Heather :)

Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free Low-Sugar Breakfast Cereal

Breakfast is one of those meals that I have to change up routinely. I get burnt out on the same granola or eggs and toast meals. But, one breakfast I never burn out on is Barbara's Bakery Wheat-Free Peanut Butter Puffins. Puffins rock!

Slice an organic banana and pour vanilla (unsweetened Blue Diamond) almond milk over top. Enjoy!

What's your favorite wheat-free cereal?
Leave a comment here.

Happy Eating!
Heather

Wheat-Free Zing Bars

As most of you know, I love bars. In fact, I like to think of myself as a bar connoisseur.

Recently, I stumbled upon Zing Bars. Yum-a-saurus! Not surprisingly, these tasty treats were created by genius nutritionists from the Pacific Northwest.

The all-natural bars come in three flavors - Blueberry Almond (gluten-free), Oatmeal Chocolate Chip (wheat-free) and Chocolate Peanut Butter (gluten-free). While I'm not a huge fruit bar fan (it usually doesn't taste much like fruit!), the Blueberry Almond is one of my favorites and perfect for a late morning snack.

None of the bars affected my sensitive tummy, despite containing some whey protein. If you have a very strong allergy to dairy and react to most dairy items (I can handle yogurt and some cheeses), I would proceed with caution. If you don't have a dairy allergy and are looking for an organic, wheat-free and all-natural bar - then Zing Bars are for you.

I'm so pleased to have discovered a tasty addition to my bar collection. Yay!
Unfortunately, Zing Bars are only available in one Portland store, but I hope that will change soon...

Have you tried Zing Bars? What did you think? Have a yummy bar recommendation? Post it here.

Happy Eating!
Heather