Today I have a special recipe for you. This recipe will remind you of your pre-AIP days because you are going to feel as if you are eating a Hershey Eat-More chocolate bar! Growing up this was one of my favourite chocolate bars. I loved them so much that my mom developed a recipe to …
Shamrock Smoothie
Who doesn’t love a good green smoothie? Well not all of us do. We know we should because they are full of nutrient dense foods that are bodies need…but let’s face it, sometimes they just taste yuck! Every now and again I like to have a good green smoothie but it has to taste good …
Apple Cider Muffins (AIP, Paleo)
Welcome to November lovelies! Normally I wouldn’t be overly excited that it is November because that means winter is right around the corner, but I am trying to be positive this year. It is much harder to be positive, but you always feel better when you are. So here are the reasons why I am …
Hot Apple Cider (AIP)
The other day I was out with some friends and one of them ordered a hot apple cider. I was suddenly reminded how much I use to enjoy hot apple cider this time of year. So I decided to do some research on how apple cider was made and was ecstatic to learn it is …
AIP No Bake Cookies
So if you have been reading my posts for awhile then you know that following the autoimmune protocol is a lot of work. Work that is well worth it when it drastically improves your health and well being. That being said, we are all busy these days and sometimes we just want convenience. I have …
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Smoothie
Well it’s October and you know what that means…pumpkin spice everything. Sometimes I wonder how I lived my life before pumpkin spice was a thing. In fact, I don’t even remember really liking pumpkin until I started seeing pumpkin everywhere. Call it excessive advertising or a change in taste, either way I am a converted …
How I Meal Prep/Batch Cook for work
Happy September Everyone! I can’t believe that I have already been back to work for a week. The summer always seems to go by so quickly! For those of you who don’t already know, I am a teacher and after two months off I headed back to work on the 29th of August. I am …
Blueberry Coconut Milk Popsicles
I can’t believe I am already saying this but…summer is almost over. I enjoyed these popsicles all summer long and made a new batch almost every week! I don’t generally eat popsicles in the cooler months so I am going to make one last batch of these this weekend before I tuck this recipe away …
AIP Pantry
Once a year I attempt to re-organize my pantry. Not only to make it look better but also to make it more functional. I am a grade one teacher so I usually do this in the summers when I am not working. I live with my fiancĂ© and he does not follow the autoimmune protocol. …
Eating AIP at a Friend or Family Member’s House
First off I want to say that eating at a friend or family member’s house isn’t nearly as stressful as you are anticipating, provided you follow my helpful tips. Take it from me…I avoided going to my parents house for dinner for three months out of fear that I would accidentally ingest something that I …
AIP Friendly Trail Mix
Hey guys! This is a quick recipe I threw together for road trips this summer. Summer has got me missing trail mix. You know the kind with smarties and nuts and raisins and maybe even pretzels! GASP! I know..I shouldn’t be thinking about pretzels but hey.. old habits die hard. So I decided to make my …
Repurposing Left overs
So if you are currently following the autoimmune protocol then you know that left overs are officially your best friend. You do a happy dance when you have enough left overs for more than one meal and you will literally bite anyone’s head off if they eat your left overs. You have even gone so …