Chocolate. The first thing that came to mind when thinking about a Mother's Day dessert. Coffee. The thing to immediately follow my thought of chocolate. Are chocolate and coffee ever not on my mind? I think it's a must that I just put both of those flavors together. We all know most of our mama friends LOVE chocolate AND coffee! Sometimes I need to bake something that goes beyond just a standard cupcake. Don't get me wrong, I'm a cupcake girl through and through. As a creative baker though, ... read more
gluten free vegan maple pecan oatmeal cookies
I'm a sucker for cookies loaded with crunchy nuts. Really any kind of nut, but pecans and walnuts are my two faves. My grandma would make these walnut cookies that I looked forward to every time we would visit her. Always fresh out of the oven. I would choose one of those over chocolate chip any day! If you ask my kids and my husband, they could do without the pecans or walnuts in their cookies. They don't mind nuts on their own, but when I put them in banana bread, they think I'm crazy. To ... read more
gluten free vegan blackberry scones
Scones and coffee are best buds. They just go together. A hot cup of fresh pour-over coffee, paired with a warm, tender scone. A little bit of sweetness and a whole lotta love. When you find me dunking my scone into my cup of coffee, you find me in my happy place. The days are getting warmer and the fresh berries are coming out to say hello. I love berry season! I could eat fresh berries everyday. Well, I pretty much do. Strawberries are at the top of my list, but blackberries are a close ... read more
gluten free vegan cinnamon sugar graham crackers
There are certain foods that remind me of my childhood. Grandma's chocolate chip walnut cookies, peanut butter and banana sandwiches and cinnamon sugar graham crackers. They just bring back memories of being little and not having a care in the world. I've recreated one of my childhood favorite snacks with these gluten free vegan cinnamon sugar graham crackers. A light, crispy graham cracker, topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar goodness. The texture is perfect, the flavor is spot on and ... read more
gluten free peanut butter pretzel granola bars
Gooey, chewy granola bars. Just the way I like 'em! I have a hard time buying store bought granola bars sometimes because of the price, especially the gluten free ones. It's so inexpensive and easy to make your own. From scratch, mixing in whatever ingredients you have on hand. A little chocolate, some nuts, even dried fruit. Endless possibilities and your kids can even make this easy-peasy no-bake snack. Peanut butter and pretzels. They just go together. Mix them into a granola bar recipe ... read more
gluten free vegan sweet corn muffins
Give me my cornbread sweet. I like it with a little sugar, just enough to enhance the natural sweetness of the corn. It's the way I've always made it and I'm sticking to it! These sweet corn muffins are pretty much the perfect serving of warm, soft cornbread. In our house, I serve these with a giant bowl of hearty chili with beans or rustic veggie soup. My kids always get excited when they see the basket of freshly baked sweet corn muffins on the table. It makes dinnertime even ... read more
gluten free vegan blueberry breakfast parfaits
Anytime I make homemade granola, I always start with Bob's Red Mill gluten free rolled oats! Always. They are the base to all of my granola recipes and enjoyed on a daily basis in our house. Thick, hearty, old fashioned rolled oats. Certified gluten free too, just the way they should be. Last year, I was able to visit the very place where Bob's Red Mill packages and mixes all of their gluten free products. They go through a vigorous process, where every single batch is tested. All to make sure ... read more
dairy free strawberry mango smoothie
Sip, sip, sip away! Just sitting here sipping on this refreshing strawberry mango smoothie. I'm always looking for new smoothie creations and this one did not disappoint. I started with frozen strawberries, added So Delicious Dairy Free vanilla coconut milk yogurt, coconut milk and a little orange juice. Blended and poured into glasses. Repeat with frozen mangos for the second layer. Love the pretty pink and bright yellow. Beautiful smoothies for you and a friend! What is your favorite ... read more
gluten free vegan cinnamon swirl bread
I could easily enjoy a slice of this cinnamon swirl bread every morning of everyday! Now if only someone would come to my house and bake it for me. This mama got no time for that. Mornings in my house are always a little crazy. My husband leaves early for work so it's always just me and the kids. Getting them fed, making sure they are dressed, packing snacks and lunches. It's chaos and exhausting. I come home from dropping them off and all I want to do is sit down and have my cup of coffee. A ... read more
gluten free vegan frosted sugar cookie bars
I have a soft spot for sprinkles. It's their bright colors and fun shapes that add a little fun to any sweet treat. My kids are always requesting sprinkles on their ice cream. They say it makes the ice cream taste better. How could I disagree with that? Let's be real here. When it comes to sugar cookies, the frosting is really only there as glue for the sprinkles. Yes, that layer of vanilla frosting tastes amazing on those soft sugar cookies. It's also totally necessary. No one wants to eat a ... read more