I can't. I won't. I will not stop baking with pumpkin. I'm completely obsessed! I don't know how many cans I have already gone through. Now that it's finally fall and finally October, I don't feel so crazy. My next task in the world of pumpkin, was to create a layered pumpkin cake. 3 layers to be exact. I took my favorite pumpkin spice cupcake recipe and transformed it into a layered cake. I did change it up a bit though. Instead of a typical buttercream, I went with a dairy free cream cheese ... read more
gluten free vegan soft oatmeal raisin cookies
Warm, soft oatmeal raisin cookies. That's what dreams are made of. Well, to me at least. I have been a fan of the classic oatmeal raisin cookie for as long as I can remember. It was actually a good thing growing up because most kids thought they were nasty. Raisins in a cookie was a big no-no. I didn't understand because I thought it was genius (still do). These gluten, dairy and egg free oatmeal cookies are bakery size. Nice and big! They stay soft from the applesauce and have very little ... read more
gluten free vegan one bowl chocolate cake
Got a craving for something chocolatey, decadent and easy to make? I give you the one bowl chocolate cake! No more buying those expensive cake mixes when you can make this from-scratch masterpiece. It comes together in no time and the taste is…amazing. I'm also giving you one of the easiest chocolate frosting recipes. Ever. It's silky, smooth and hard to not eat by the spoonful {I know from experience}. You might want to start frosting everything with this stuff. It goes perfectly with this ... read more
gluten free vegan mini pear pies with crumb topping
I've got an itch. An itch for fall baking! The weather outside may not be agreeing with me, but I can't wait any longer. I'll be spending the next 3 months in my kitchen, creating holiday recipes for all of you. You'll be seeing lots of apples, cranberries, pumpkin, cinnamon and spice. The ingredients that make my heart go pitter-patter. Pies are kind of my favorite fall dessert. You just can't go wrong with pie. Pumpkin pie will always be my first love, but apple pie isn't far behind. It's ... read more
my favorite green smoothie
School has officially been in session for 4 weeks. My mornings aren't any less crazy then they were on the first day. I'm still getting in my groove of getting everyone out the door by 7:45. Still seems so early to me. Can't I just sleep for 20 more minutes? Please? I need a boost of energy in the morning to get me through my day, whether it's with a cup of coffee or a nutrient-dense smoothie. Just depends on what I'm craving. When I go for the smoothie, I like 'em full of greens. Handfuls of ... read more
gluten free vegan chocolate chip pumpkin banana bread
I was doing some recipe creating the other day and knew I wanted to make a quick bread. Mini loaves of quick bread. I had some ripe bananas and canned pumpkin. Pumpkin always seems to be calling my name. Throw a little dark chocolate in the mix with mini chocolate chips. Yeah, I can do that. What do you say to a slice of chocolate chip pumpkin banana bread? Well, my son said, "mom, you need to make this bread every day!" Thanks, buddy. It can be both good and bad having kid taste-testers in ... read more
gluten free vegan cinnamon sugar donut holes
Donuts! Well, donut holes at least. The fried kind. Not the baked donuts (which I do adore). I have been craving a fried donut for months. It's not easy finding one that is gluten, dairy and egg free. I knew I would have to make them myself. As much as I hate deep frying anything, it was time to give into my donut desires I give you my first ever, quite successful, gluten free vegan donut holes! Crispy on the outside, soft and light on the inside. Showered with cinnamon and sugar. I may have ... read more
gluten free vegan raspberry oat breakfast bars
School is in session. Henceforth the crazy mornings. I now have 2 kids to get ready and out the door by 7:45 in the morning. Yikes! This mama has to be on her game with lunches made, homework in the backpacks, snacks packed for my gluten free little man. Oh, and I guess making sure everyone is dressed with teeth and hair brushed is important too. On a side note…I always lay out their clothes the night before. Life saver Both of my kids take forever deciding on what they want for breakfast. ... read more
dairy free blackberry floats
Did you know So Delicious released two new coconut milk ice cream flavors this summer? Cause they did aaaaaand you need to try them. Both of them. One is Simply Strawberry. A classic ice cream flavor, where strawberry is the star of the show. The other is Oregon Mixed Berry and it's kind of amazing. Marrion berry ice cream with swirls of mixed berry goodness. This girl is always super excited about new, delicious dairy free ice cream flavors! Since it's still crazy hot here in California, ice ... read more
gluten free vegan pumpkin spice latte cupcakes
I'm starting off pumpkin season right. With a cupcake! I know it's only August, but I just can't help myself. I had a can of pumpkin puree in my pantry and it was calling my name. For any of you that know me, you know that pumpkin desserts are my all time FAVE. It's kind of an obsession. I'm totally cool with admitting that. This just isn't any pumpkin cupcake. This is a pumpkin spice latte cupcake. Like the much-anticipated seasonal coffee drink. Just the right amour of pumpkin, all the fall ... read more