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By Dena Norton, MS, RD · November 30, 2021 · 37 Comments

Pecan Flour Spice Cookies (Gluten free, Dairy free)

Chewy spice cookies made with toasted pecan flour, cinnamon, allspice, and a hint of orange - perfect for the holidays! Gluten free, grain free, dairy free. I'm serious about my cookies. So when I make gluten free, grain free, and dairy free cookies, I want them to taste every bit as good … [Read more...] about Pecan Flour Spice Cookies (Gluten free, Dairy free)

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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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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)

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This easy homemade orange soda is super refreshing and is naturally fermented to add a healthy probiotic punch! | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · August 1, 2015 · Updated October 30, 2020 · 6 Comments

Probiotic Orange Soda

Healthy homemade orange soda! Only 4 all natural ingredients & naturally fermented for gut healthy probiotics! No corn syrup, flavors, or dye.   Yep, you read that right. Today we're making soda! But not just any soda - this light and refreshing probiotic orange soda is made … [Read more...] about Probiotic Orange Soda

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Fight off colds and flu with this easy, kid-approved Immune Boosting Elderberry Green Smoothie | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 11, 2015 · Updated May 24, 2018 · 26 Comments

Immune Boosting Elderberry Green Smoothie

  We've had a fairly healthy year so far, with only a handful of viral colds. We're certain that my homemade elderberry syrup ("Mombucus" ) helps us get over colds and flu much faster (the science agrees, by the way), so we keep it flowing all winter long! Fortunately, my kids enjoy … [Read more...] about Immune Boosting Elderberry Green Smoothie

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By Dena Norton, MS, RD · August 29, 2014 · Updated May 5, 2019 · 4 Comments

Homemade Coconut Cream Popsicles {SF, GF, DF option}

In Texas where I live, summer starts in May and usually lasts through the end of October.  All six of those months are hot, but in July, August, and September, the heat and humidity are at their worst. As in, race-to-the-car-before-your-makeup-melts hot. (Yes, we really do that) I sometimes … [Read more...] about Homemade Coconut Cream Popsicles {SF, GF, DF option}

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Elderberry Juice Pops for Cold and Flu 2 | Back To The Book Nutrition

By Dena Norton, MS, RD · June 9, 2014 · Updated October 17, 2018 · 7 Comments

Elderberry Juice Pops

  Summer isn't peak season for cold and flu, but getting sick during the warm months does happen. Our usually healthy family has battled a string of viruses these past couple of months, with an ER visit for the toddler last week. The shock of hearing my not-quite-2-year-old gasping for air in … [Read more...] about Elderberry Juice Pops

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By Dena Norton, MS, RD · May 20, 2014 · Updated October 30, 2020 · 12 Comments

Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies {Dairy Free}

Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Are Perfect For Sharing Over the weekend, I prepared a meal to deliver to a friend who just had a baby. I love post-baby meal deliveries - it's such fun to think of ways to make the meals special and to bless the recipients with a prayer or note of encouragement, … [Read more...] about Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies {Dairy Free}

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