Red white and blue paleo pound cake parfaits with cherries, blueberries, paleo pound cake, coconut milk yogurt, and honey. These healthy desserts are perfect for sharing with friends and family on the 4th of July or any summer gathering.

Fluffy and moist buttermilk paleo pancakes made grain-free and dairy-free. You’d never know this paleo pancakes recipe was made without wheat!

Any buttermilk pancakes lovers in the house? I feel buttermilk is one of those underrated ingredients for my generation. My mom used it all the time while I was growing up, so I maintain the fond memory of buttermilk waffles and pancakes, and homemade muffins and pastry-like treats made with the cultured milk.

Buttermilk is traditionally used in baking to help keep goods made with wheat flour soft and tender, as it helps break down gluten. Since we’re not using wheat in this recipe for buttermilk paleo pancakes, the faux “buttermilk” functions more for flavor, richness, and moisture, as the pancakes are inherently soft.

To make non-dairy buttermilk, simply combine full-fat canned coconut milk with cider vinegar and allow it to sit a few minutes. The result is a thick and tangy buttermilk-like substance that can be incorporated into your baked goods just as you would actual buttermilk.

Nutritious and easy to prepare summer vegetable frittata. This healthy breakfast incorporates avocados instead of cream for that delicious creamy flavor without the dairy.   Oh hello, summer, where did you come from?   With the summer solstice only two days away, I’m thinking it’s high time we start incorporating summer produce into our every …

Low-carb keto ice cream recipe with lots of milk options and sweetener options to tailor the recipe to your diet. This easy recipe can be made with or without an ice cream maker.

A light and healthful vegetarian meal plan perfect for those who follow a vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten-free diet. Adapt this meal plan to your personal dietary needs using our suggestions for each meal. Happy Saturday! I’m in Wyoming this weekend for an organized trail run! In fact, I may very well be jogging through the …

Disclosure: I am not an expert on keto and have zero medical background. My recommendation when reading my lifestyle posts is always, always to do research beyond my site and when in doubt, seek help from a medical professional before making diet and lifestyle changes. Keto has been blowing up for quite some time, and …

Light and flavorful quinoa salad with mango, edamame, bell pepper, flaked coconut, roasted almonds, and basil. This super nutritious salad is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues!

Ginger peach smoothie bowls with cauliflower, orange juice, and almond milk for a sweet, creamy filling breakfast. This smoothie bowl comes together quickly, is squeaky clean, and paleo. Quick pole: are you more likely to a.) drink a smoothie because it’s easy, lightweight, packable, and convenient, or b.) enjoy a smoothie bowl because it’s pretty, …

Moist, fluffy, dense Paleo Coconut Flour Pound Cake made grain-free with coconut flour, tapioca flour, and pure maple syrup. This delicious grain-free pound cake recipe is made in your blender. Pound cake has been one of my favorites since early childhood. My mom would buy it from the store during the summertime and serve it …

Another week, another healthy meal plan! What are you all up to this weekend? I’m spending the weekend in Tahoe. I had my friend, Jen Schmidt shoot new head shots and lifestyle photos for me on Friday at the lake and took the excuse to stay up there with family. I’ll be putzing around the …

Creamy mayo-free avocado chicken salad with mango, carrots, cucumber, pecans, raisins, and bell pepper. This fresh new take is healthier than classic chicken salad, yet big on flavor! This post is sponsored by the California Avocado Commission. How do you feel about chicken salad? Has it always been a thing in your life? Are you …

Paleo Chocolate Chip Waffles with pecans topped with almond butter, coconut butter, and more pecans and chocolate. This easy recipe may appear to be decadent, but it is indeed healthful!

Roasted zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots interwoven with your spinach-infused scrambled eggs makes for a nutritious breakfast. Add avocado for a real good time!

Creamy dreamy banana bread chia pudding is easy to make, only requires a few minutes of preparation and is perfect for those of you with dietary restrictions as it’s dairy-free and both vegan and paleo. Make it tonight for breakfast tomorrow!

Now that the weather is warming up, I’m sure some of you are looking for no-cook recipes to get you through the heat. Well, here’s one to add to your tool belt! This banana bread chia pudding combines the classic comforting banana bread flavors with chia pudding for a mishmash of deliciousness.

If you’ve been around The Roasted Root for a while, you may remember my Banana Bread Overnight Oatmeal, which is one of the most well-visited recipes on this site. Taking the concept of the banana bread overnight oatmeal and putting a chia spin on it, I figured you would find this grain-free version just as pleasing as the oat version.

On this week’s healthy vegetarian meal plan: Thai Zucchini Noodles with Sesame Almond Ginger Sauce, Spring Vegetable and Meatless Meatball Bowls, Charred Broccoli, White Bean, and Lemony Freekeh Salad, Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers. Enjoy your meals this week! Sunday Thai Zucchini Noodles with Sesame Almond Ginger Sauce from The Roasted Root Prep Ahead Tip: This recipe comes together …