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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

Two glasses of healthy chocolate milk on a marble surface with white straws

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · February 9, 2020 · 53 Comments

Healthy Chocolate Milk in 2 minutes

This Healthy Chocolate Milk is the ultimate way to get your chocolate fix and serve up a healthy treat to your family without refined sugar, gums, or other unwanted additives. It takes just 2 minutes to whip up, can be made ahead, is antioxidant rich, and has collagen for extra protein and gut … [Read more...] about Healthy Chocolate Milk in 2 minutes

Drinks,  Kids Health,  Recipes Chocolate,  collagen,  Dairy,  drinks,  gut health,  milk

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · August 20, 2019 · Updated May 5, 2025 · 56 Comments

Chocolate Protein Shake for Healthy Skin

A healthy chocolate protein shake that tastes like a milkshake! So unbelievably creamy, you'd never know it's good for you. High protein with collagen and raw cacao powder for healthy skin.ย  Where do I even start with this one... It's my favorite smoothie/protein shake of all time and, how could it … [Read more...] about Chocolate Protein Shake for Healthy Skin

Breakfast,  Recipes,  Skin Health,  Smoothies Chocolate,  milkshake,  shake,  Skin

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)

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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

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

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · June 13, 2016 · Updated September 8, 2020 · 21 Comments

4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars (Gluten + dairy free)

Homemade Larabars only take a few minutes and are 40% cheaper than store bought! This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip version is one of my favorite gluten free, healthy snacks for kids and adults! I'm on an energy bar kick lately because, summer snacks should be simple. And make ahead. And … [Read more...] about 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Larabars (Gluten + dairy free)

Breakfast,  Dairy Free,  Gluten Free,  Grain Free,  Kids Health,  Recipes,  Snacks Chocolate,  Dessert,  Kids,  larabar,  Peanut Butter,  snack

Easy DIY White Chocolate Body Butter with only 4 ingredients - my favorite homemade hand cream ever! | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · March 7, 2016 · Updated November 1, 2020 · 8 Comments

DIY White Chocolate Body Butter (only 4 ingredients!)

This luxurious DIY White Chocolate Body Butter is my new favorite hand cream - it leaves your hands silky smooth with no greasy residue. It's affordable, so easy to make, uses only 4 all natural ingredients, is fragrance free, and lasts up to six months! Easy, Affordable DIY White Chocolate … [Read more...] about DIY White Chocolate Body Butter (only 4 ingredients!)

Moisturizer body butter,  Chocolate,  Cream,  DIY,  Eczema,  lotion,  Skin

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