A Reader Recipe: Grain- and Sugar-Free Cocoa Cakes


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Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe

Whether you're following the Paleo diet or just looking for a treat that is grain- and sugar-free, you'll love this cocoa cake recipe from reader pure2raw. They posted it in the Healthy Recipes community group. Looking for the easiest cake ever to make? Check out our grain- and sugar-free cocoa cherry cakes! It only requires a few ingredients, too. It will become your new favorite cake recipe! Read more

From the Fit Community: A Cheesy Vegan Quinoa Casserole


Updated 02/05/12 10:14 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Healthy Vegan Gluten-Free Quinoa Casserole Recipe

FitSugar readers pure2raw share a "cheesy" quinoa casserole recipe that's actually vegan as well as gluten, soy, and dairy-free. They posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Prep time: 15-20 minutes Bake time: 30 minutes, oven preheated to 325° Serves: varies, but bakes in a 3-quart (9×13) glass baking dish Ingredients (Part One) 2 cups quinoa 4 cups water 2 cups chopped raw yellow Read more

Revamped Girl Scout Cookies: Vegan Thin Mints


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Vegan and Gluten-Free Thin Mints

Erin McKenna’s vegan Thin Mints from Babycakes Covers the Classics ($16) are jaw-dropping crowd pleasers. The mint chocolate coating snaps with each bite to reveal a thin, flaky chocolate cookie. This version is definitely reminiscent of its original inspiration. Try the recipe at home and startle your friends and neighbors with how authentic this version tastes! Click here to check out the Read more

A Reader Recipe: Baked Gluten-Free Vegan Doughnuts


Updated 01/24/12 8:15 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 2 comments

Vegan Gluten-Free Doughnut Recipe

Doughnuts do not have to be an off-limits food. Get your fill with this healthier recipe from FitSugar reader pure2raw. She posted her gluten-free, vegan doughnut recipe in the Healthy Recipe community group. Looking for a healthy breakfast? Make these easy homemade doughnuts! Perfect for those who have a minidoughnut maker, but the recipe can be made as minimuffins, too — enjoy! Do you need Read more

A Reader Recipe: Gluten-Free Green Egg Muffins


Updated 01/21/12 8:22 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 1 comment

Gluten-Free Egg Muffin Recipe

Breakfast getting stale? Try this recipe for gluten-free egg muffins from reader Gabysgfree for a quick weekday breakfast on the go. She shared the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. Not quite frittatas, not quite quiches, these portable egg muffins are packed with good-for-you greens like kale and get a healthy kick from fresh jalapeño. They're a great make-ahead meal that you can enjoy all Read more

The Biggest Diet Trends of 2011


Updated 01/25/12 9:05 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

The Biggest Diet Trends of 2011

Like years before, 2011 was chock-full of trendy diets that got everyone talking, as well as trying. So what were the top diets of 2011? Read on to find out! HCG Diet The HCG diet isn't new (it's been around for more than 50 years), but it's once again a phenomenon. This was the year that people flocked to doctor's offices to get a pricey hormone injection all in the name of weight loss. The Read more

6 Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas With 10 Grams of Fiber


Updated 12/24/11 9:53 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Gluten-Free Breakfasts High in Fiber

Breakfast is one of the easiest times to fill up on fiber since whole grain breads and cereals are great sources. If you're eating a gluten-free diet however, it's not so easy since many high-fiber choices are off-limits. Getting enough fiber may take a little creativity (and a trip to the health food store) so you can try these gluten-free breakfast ideas that contain at least 10 grams of fiber. Read more

Healthy Alternatives to Comfort Food Favorites


Updated 01/23/12 7:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Comfort Foods

Breakfast pastries, creamy soups, pot pies, and apple pie are just a few of the wonderfully creamy and nostalgically comforting foods we eat during the Winter and holiday season. Since nutritional value is on your mind, we've gathered ten healthy twists to decadent favorites that will please your palate and satiate any comfort food craving. Read more

Grain-Free Stuffing (Yes, Stuffing!) For Gluten-Free Kids


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Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe For Thanksgiving

Pumpkin pie isn't the only Thanksgiving staple no one should live without. What's a turkey without delicious stuffing? For kids with food allergies, gluten is an extremely common culprit and an ingredient that's difficult — but not impossible — to avoid when making stuffing, one of the most classic Thanksgiving foods. One of the great things about this recipe is that, despite the apparent Read more