Summer break has come to an end. Sad. The kids are back in school and the carefree days are no more. Our mornings during the summer were always lazy, lazy. Late breakfasts and jammies until noon. Now we are up and getting ready to be out the door by 8:00. As much as I would love to make muffins or pancakes for my kids every school morning, it just doesn't happen unless this mom plans ahead...and has her cup of coffee too! So Delicious recently sent me a fabulous package with some of their new ... read more
gluten free vegan mini chocolate cream pies
Hello there, adorable mini chocolate cream pies. Serious cuteness overload. There is a reason I can't resist mini desserts, especially mini pies. The ratio of crust to filling is perfect and I love the no-utensils-needed. If you think mini desserts are pretty fantastic too, then you'll go crazy for these gluten free vegan mini chocolate cream pies! I started with a simple crust, baked in mini tart pans. Those cooled crusts get filled with a simple, creamy chocolate pudding, made with lite ... read more
dairy free coffee ice cream
Sorry for the lack of recipes these past couple of weeks. It's been busy-busy around here! My in-laws were in town for 2 weeks from Nebraska. My kids adore their grandma and grandpa and it's such a treat when they visit! We soak up every minute with them since we don't see them often. The memories shared are always so fun, it's just heartbreaking to say goodbye. Praying someday they'll live closer. I also recently injured myself, which made baking and typing a bit of a challenge. I sewed (yes, ... read more
gluten free vegan chocolate peanut butter bundt cake
I'm a bundt cake girl. I love the ease of putting them together. No layers. No fuss. The drizzle of the glaze, which happens to look more irresistable when it's not so perfect. For some reason, they are always the moistest cakes too. I don't know why. Maybe it's the thickness of the cake that helps. All I know is bundt cakes have my heart. I was looking for a new bundt cake recipe and I realized I haven't shared a chocolate version on here. How is that even possible?! This chocolate bundt ... read more
gluten free vegan peach crumb bars
Can I just say, I love it when peaches are in season! They are one of the juiciest, sweetest summer fruits. I actually don't mind the fuzzy skin, but some people would rather peel their peaches. I think the fuzziness just adds to the fun of eating them. Juice dripping down your hand goodness. I really wanted to make my favorite summer dessert, peach crisp, into bars. So I did! These are just as easy to make, you just press 2/3 of the crumb topping into the bottom of the pan. Top with ... read more
watermelon strawberry slushie
Summertime and the living is easy. It's hot, hot outside and we're doing our best to keep cool. We've been doing lots of swimming and staying inside. This girl can't live without her AC. I'd much rather stay home than go out when it's 110. Blah. We've got a freezer full of popsicles to keep my family happy. One thing we can't seem to get enough of this summer...watermelon. I buy the big ones and we snack on it throughout the week. I love how watermelon is so hydrating and low in sugar too. I ... read more
gluten free vegan strawberry banana bread
As much as I hate baking when it's 110 degrees outside, sometime I just have to suffer the heat and make treats for my family. My husband in particular, is always requesting homemade banana bread. It's his weakness. He'd choose banana bread over chocolate cake any day. During the summer, I always have strawberries in the fridge. They're a great snack and my kids request them with breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don't bake with strawberries much, but I had the idea to dice a few up and put them ... read more
gluten free vegan soft peanut butter cookies
Soft, chewy, peanut-buttery. That's what these peanut butter cookies are made of. I came across this recipe on Blissful Basil and couldn't wait to give them a try. I love the simplicity of the ingredients. All pantry staples and together they create the perfect soft peanut butter cookies. I swapped out the water for unsweetened coconut milk because, well, I always bake with my So Delicious coconut milk. I must warn you. This recipe only makes 18 cookies. That may sound like just enough, but ... read more
dairy free berry creamy popsicles
Just in time for the 4th of July, I'm sharing these dairy free berry creamy popsicles. Those red, white and blue strips sure look tasty (I can promise you, they are!). Made from fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries and creamy coconut milk. These patriotic pops are low in sugar and so refreshing. Homemade popsicles are a great treat for those hot summer days. There is a little patience needed with this recipe, as you wait for the different layers to set. I love that you get the flavor of all ... read more
gluten free vegan ice cream cookie cups
Celebrate summer with these ice cream cookie cups! Aren't they just adorable? Gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookie dough, baked into the shape of a little cup. Perfect for filling with cold and creamy So Delicious vanilla coconut milk ice cream and topping with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Doesn't get more summery than that! With the So Delicious "Save Summer" campaign, they are sharing a new photo theme each week on instagram. Earlier this month I ... read more