Abigail Marie the Chef with IBD
Professional Chef with IBD helping you navigate food, lifestyle, new IBD research, and patient advocacy.
Easy Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars (mSCD & Gluten-Free) A Little Pick Me Up ☀️ There are certain recipes that are worth keeping in your back pocket for busy weeks, and these peanut butter banana oat bars are exactly that. They come together in just one bowl, take only a few minutes to prepare, and … Read more
🎂 A Birthday Cake Made with Memory & Meaning There’s something about birthday cake that feels different from every other dessert. It’s not just about sweetness; it’s about memory, ritual, and that familiar feeling of being celebrated and cared for. For as long as I can remember, Black Forest Cherry cake has been my birthday … Read more
🍫💘 Mini Flourless Molten Lava Cakes (Refined Sugar-Free & mSCD Friendly) A Little Love Note 💌 There’s something timeless about molten chocolate. It’s rich, comforting, indulgent, and meant to be shared. These mini flourless lava cakes were created as a simple way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without refined sugar, complicated steps, or a long list … Read more
🏈 mSCD Buffalo Chicken Dip (Game Day Favorite!) Gear up for the big game with one of football’s most popular dips, buffalo chicken! Made mSCD-friendly without sacrificing flavor or comfort. This creamy, savory dip is everything you want on game day: warm, satisfying, easy to make and share, plus it’s made with simple ingredients you … Read more
🍕The Best mSCD Rice & Almond Flour Pizza Crust- Gluten & Dairy-Free! Pizza nights have always meant something special to me. Growing up, Friday night was almost always pizza night in my family, and it was something I looked forward to all week. It marked the end of school, the start of the weekend, and … Read more
Almond & Oat Banana Bread with Walnuts & Chocolate Chips mSCD Banana bread has always felt like one of those baseline comforts; the kind of recipe you pull out on a rainy day or as a way to say I love you to a special someone. Or maybe when the bananas on the counter … Read more
☕Festive 10-Minute Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Paleo & Refined Sugar-Free) Hot chocolate has always held a special place in my heart during the holiday season. From snuggling up under blankets and enjoying a cup after playing out in the snow, to hot chocolate and cookies while decorating our Christmas tree, there’s no denying hot chocolate is … Read more
🦃 Quick & Simple mSCD Turkey Gravy (Gluten & Grain-Free) A Cozy Holiday Essential What’s Thanksgiving without a generous pour of rich, golden gravy? It’s the finishing touch that ties the entire plate together; from the turkey to the mashed cauliflower (or potatoes!) and everything in between. When I transitioned to the SCD, I was … Read more
🩸Festive & Easy Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail-Refined Sugar-Free! Happy Halloween, friends! 🎃No tricks here — only treats from me. This year, I’m sharing a FREE Vampire’s Kiss Mocktail — my little treat for you to sip on while you hand out candy, cozy up for a spooky movie night, or just celebrate the season in style. … Read more
🍫 Homemade Twix Copycat Bars (mSCD-Friendly) When you think of Halloween, you probably think of candy—and for good reason. It’s the one time of year when kids dress up, race from door to door, and come home with buckets full of sweets to trade, count, and savor. Growing up in the Midwest, I have such … Read more