Another year has passed quickly, and many of us are ready to welcome the new one. 2016 brought big changes and growth for Downshiftology. What began as a wellness blog expanded into wellness and food, and over time it has shifted to focus heavily on recipes, along with travel and healthy living—two passions that continue to inspire the site.
This year, the recipe content really took off. Downshiftology’s pages were viewed more than 1.2 million times, and I’m sincerely grateful you keep returning to try new recipes and read the posts. Thank you for your support.
Below are the top 10 recipes you viewed the most in 2016. Subscribers can expect an email next week with plans for 2017.
1. The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (paleo, vegan, gluten-free)
2. Spinach and Artichoke Dip (dairy-free, paleo)
3. Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower with Dates, Pine Nuts and Thyme
4. Cranberry Almond Biscotti (gluten-free, paleo)
5. Celery Root Purée with Balsamic Roasted Beets and Pearl Onions
6. Turmeric Milk “Golden Milk” (dairy-free)
7. Ultimate Seed Crackers
8. Chocolate Mug Cake (gluten-free, paleo)
9. Red Wine Hot Chocolate
10. Clean Green Smoothie Bowl
Those were the most-viewed recipes of 2016. If you’re curious about the all-time favorites since Downshiftology launched in late 2014, here are the top picks:
- All-Time Most Popular Recipe: Cassava Flour Tortillas (gluten-free, paleo)
- All-Time Most Popular Post: How to Make and Cook Zucchini Noodles (The Most Popular Methods)
- All-Time Most Popular Video: How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream (my very first video!)
It will be exciting to watch how these rankings evolve as the blog and the Downshiftology community continue to grow. Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.
xo, Lisa