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Desserts made with healthy, real food ingredients that taste just as good as any others! Check out our collection of sweet and simple cookies, brownies, ice creams, and more! Includes gluten free, grain free, and dairy free options.

top view of batch of fudgy flourless brownies cut into squares on marble background. One square on white plate topped with ice cream.

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 8, 2020 · Updated April 23, 2021 · 42 Comments

Fudgy Flourless Brownies

The deepest, darkest, fudgiest flourless brownies you've ever had - made with toasted pecan butter and dark chocolate chips. A totally decadent gluten free, grain free, and dairy free dessert! If you're a serious chocolate fanatic like me, these super fudgy flourless brownies are a … [Read more...] about Fudgy Flourless Brownies

Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes brownies,  Chocolate

Pumpkin ice cream in a loaf pan

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 21, 2019 · Updated October 13, 2020 · 54 Comments

Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)

Super easy pumpkin ice cream recipe for fall - you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip it up and no ice cream maker needed. This ice cream is rich, creamy and decadent you'd never guess it's no churn! Fall temperatures in Houston swing between the forties to the eighties, occasionally … [Read more...] about Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream (5 minute, no churn recipe)

Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Kids Health,  Recipes Easy,  Fall,  Ice Cream,  pumpkin,  sweets

front view of pile of salted chocolate chunk cookies with pecan flour on a white cake stand

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · June 14, 2019 · Updated February 18, 2020 · 34 Comments

Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Toasted Pecan Flour (Gluten free, dairy free)

Finally, chocolate chunk cookies that are gluten free, grain free, and dairy free, but don't taste like it! Toasted pecan flour, dark chocolate chunks, pecan pieces, and flaked coconut all come together in swirl of irresistible, chunky cookie goodness. One of my all time favorite cookies! A … [Read more...] about Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Toasted Pecan Flour (Gluten free, dairy free)

Cookies,  Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Chocolate,  Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · March 5, 2019 · Updated October 13, 2020 · 75 Comments

Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Bars (Gluten free, dairy free)

Chocolate chunks, pecans, and coconut make this healthy breakfast oatmeal bars recipe taste more like dessert! They're gluten free, dairy free and soy free so they can be enjoyed by everyone and they're super healthy. There's also a nut free option too! These new chocolate chunk oatmeal bars … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Bars (Gluten free, dairy free)

Breakfast,  Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Kids Health,  Recipes,  Snacks bars,  Chia,  Chocolate,  Kids,  Oatmeal

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · January 8, 2019 · 59 Comments

10 Minute Microwave Baked Apples

Honey sweetened microwave baked apples in only 10 minutes. Juicy, sweet, cinnamon scented apples that are perfect for a healthy dessert or breakfast. Eat them as they are, or on top of ice cream, pancakes, and so much more! As a rule, we save our dessert for the weekends. But every now and … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Microwave Baked Apples

Dessert,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Recipes Apple,  cinnamon,  Easy,  Healthy,  Honey,  no refined sugar,  walnut,  weeknight

overhead view of baked pie shell

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 21, 2018 · Updated April 22, 2022 · 15 Comments

Best Flaky Pie Crust with Einkorn Flour (Step by Step Tutorial)

This is the absolute best pie crust ever - it has a rich, buttery flavor with light and flaky layers and just a hint of sweetness that's perfect for holidays and special occasions!  Made ancient grain Einkorn flour, but can be adapted for regular white flour. Includes step by step tutorial with … [Read more...] about Best Flaky Pie Crust with Einkorn Flour (Step by Step Tutorial)

Dessert,  Recipes Holidays,  pastry,  pie,  sweets

Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in only 5 minutes! Dairy free and perfect for holiday gifting! | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · December 5, 2016 · Updated December 12, 2023 · 50 Comments

Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (5 minute, Dairy free recipe)

This healthy homemade hot chocolate mix is so rich and creamy and only takes 5 minutes to stir together! Just add warm milk (or dairy free milk of choice). Great DIY holiday gift for teachers, neighbors, or friends! Hands up if you want a mug of rich and creamy hot chocolate that's super easy … [Read more...] about Healthy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (5 minute, Dairy free recipe)

Dairy Free,  Dessert,  Drinks,  Recipes Chocolate,  Christmas,  Dairy Free,  Dessert,  gift,  Holiday,  Kids,  sweets

Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pumpkin Pecan Filling and Cream Cheese Icing | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 21, 2015 · Updated October 30, 2020 · 25 Comments

Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (from Sourdough Starter)

I'm a sucker for desssert-y breakfast foods, and homemade cinnamon rolls are the ultimate in that category! So Thanksgiving week seemed like the perfect time to share this recipe for homemade Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with pumpkin pecan filling and cream cheese icing! Add a cup of dark … [Read more...] about Best Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (from Sourdough Starter)

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