Tag: gluten free

Pumpkin Chocolate Mousse Pie

Melissa King 16 Comments

Tonight I am going to a dinner party, and I was asked to bring a pumpkin dessert.  That is how this pumpkin chocolate mousse pie came about.  It’s got a chocolate pecan crust, a rich pumpkin mousse for the filling, and a chocolate drizzle on top.  So yum!!

You can tell by the picture that I may have gone a little crazy with the chocolate.  I’m sure the guests won’t complain!

pumpkin chocolate mousse pie

This healthy pie may look fancy, but it’s super simple to whip up!  There is actually no baking required.  You can make it ahead of time and pull it out when you are ready to eat.  It happens to be vegan, gluten free AND paleo approved!

This pie would be a great dessert for Thanksgiving as well.  It’s a great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie and great for chocolate lovers! Since there is no baking required, making this leaves the oven free to cook all those yummy Thanksgiving eats. I hope you enjoy it!

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Mushroom Lentil Potato Stew (Vegan)

Melissa King 9 Comments

Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by USA Pulses and Pulse Canada, but opinions are all my own.

Now that it’s officially Fall, I can share lots of soup and stew recipes.  Starting with this Mushroom Lentil Potato Stew!  This meal is so hearty and it will keep you full for quite some time.

 

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The lentils make the soup by adding lots of protein and fiber!  Lentils, along with beans, dry peas and chickpeas, all fall under the category of pulses.

Did you know that 2016 is the International Year of the Pulses? In addition to this healthy soup recipe, I am here to tell you all about pulses.

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Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Melissa King 8 Comments

This is my favorite time of year and I am starting the holiday baking ideas early this year.  These Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for Fall.  All you need is 3 simple ingredients.  ZERO refined sugar, no grains, gluten, or oil.  Make them up in under 15 minutes.

For more yummy holiday cookie ideas, check out this post.

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This recipe could not be more simple.  It’s vegan, gluten free and even paleo approved!  If you don’t want to use apple butter, any jam will do.

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Chunky Vegetable Soup

Melissa King 23 Comments

Fall is coming and I am going to start posting more soup recipes.  Starting with this Chunky Vegetable Soup.  I made this in the slow cooker and it couldn’t have been easier!

I used the slow cooker instead of the pressure cooker because this makes a big batch.  I didn’t think I could fit the whole thing in my pressure cooker.

I love using the slow cooker because the soup can cook even while you are not home.  In fact, when we made this, we left the house for most of the day and came home to a delicious smell.  It was making my mouth water.

 

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As it’s written, this healthy soup recipe is vegan, gluten free, paleo and oil free.  If you wanted to make it more hearty, I think adding kidney beans or brown lentils may be nice additions.

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Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Bread

Melissa King 11 Comments

This Pumpkin Pecan Pudding Bread should be part of your next dessert plan! If you are a member of my Facebook group, you probably saw this amazing recipe from Life Made Sweeter the other day. If you are not a member, you can request to join here.

A reader of mine shared it asking if I could make it vegan and gluten free. I love a challenge, so I got to work right away.  What you see below is my version.

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My picture may not look as beautiful as the original author, but I promise it’s delicious. This recipe is divine!

It’s warm, gooey and packed with the flavors of fall thanks to the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.  The best part?  You can easily make this in the slow cooker!

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