Clementine Almond Cake
Lisa McDonnell Lisa McDonnell

Clementine Almond Cake

If you need a little sunshine this January, this is your cake. Fresh and sunny, this orange cake is naturally gluten free. The secret to its orangey flavor is using the whole clementine, skin and all, in the batter. The almonds balance out the flavor perfectly.

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Homemade Greek Style Yogurt
Lisa McDonnell Lisa McDonnell

Homemade Greek Style Yogurt

There is nothing better than creamy homemade yogurt. It is soooo much better than anything you can buy in the store. Yogurt is especially good for your gut microbiome as it contains probiotics, which are live microorganisms that help balance the bacteria in your digestive system. Bonus for the environment: no plastic containers are needed!

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Healthy Pumpkin and Maple Muffins
Lisa McDonnell Lisa McDonnell

Healthy Pumpkin and Maple Muffins

Perfectly spiced, these winter muffins are filled with healthy ingredients. They are so moist (sorry, I had to say the word moist) and fluffy.

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The Ultimate Energy Bars
Lisa McDonnell Lisa McDonnell

The Ultimate Energy Bars

The ultimate energy bars… the oatmeal, coconut and dates make them chewy and the almond butter and coconut oil give them some creaminess. They are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

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Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread
Lisa McDonnell Lisa McDonnell

Whole Wheat Irish Soda Bread

This is crazy good soda bread and we often eat it right out of the oven with a smear of salted butter or a drizzle of local honey. Mike is the bread maker in the family and he usually makes this on a weekend, never lasting the day, especially if our kids are home.

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Zucchini Olive Oil Bread
Lisa McDonnell Lisa McDonnell

Zucchini Olive Oil Bread

This simple zucchini bread recipe is my absolute favorite. Truly. I made it healthier by using einkorn flour, olive oil, yogurt and only ½ cup brown sugar…

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