I'm spreading the pumpkin love over at The Balanced Platter today! I was asked to share a yummy fall recipe and came up with these beautiful gluten free vegan pumpkin swirled brownies. I just can't stop looking at them! I totally eat with my eyes first. Don't you love a stunning dessert? I know I sure do! If you haven't checked out The Balanced Platter, it's a great healthy living site! There are a number of great bloggers, like Amy from Sugar & Gluten Free and Meg from Beard & ... read more
dairy free pumpkin breakfast smoothie + skinnygirl sweeteners giveaway
I was asked to give the newest zero-calorie sweeteners a try and now I'm a huge fan! Skinnygirl Sweeteners are derived from 3 different plant source...agave, stevia and monk fruit. These sweeteners just became available at my local Target (my most favorite place to shop). I've got a recipe for you and pretty sweet giveaway too. This is a tasty and convenient product, friends. Thanks to Skinnygirl Sweeteners, you can always have a zero-calorie sweetener with you wherever you ... read more
gluten free vegan pumpkin bread
Today I'm sharing a favorite in our house...pumpkin bread! I make it all year round, but even more so during the holidays. My husband took one bite of this bread after the first time I made it and said, "this is the best pumpkin bread I've ever had!" That is one compliment that just warms my heart. Thanks, my love! Don't you just adore simple recipes? I know I sure do. I think that's why I like quick breads so much. Mix, pour and bake. The end result is a warm loaf of sweet, moist bread. I ... read more
guest post…recipes from Beard and Bonnet
It is such a joy to have Meg from Beard and Bonnet on Sarah Bakes Gluten Free today. Welcome, Meg! You might remember seeing her post from the 2012 Gluten Free All Stars, when she gave us all a glimpse into her beautiful site. Meg has a gorgeous food blog and I seriously drool over all of her gorgeous recipes. She's got a little something for everyone and is not shy when it comes to mixing up bold, amazing flavors and ingredients. After checking out Meg's recipes, be sure to head on over to ... read more
guest post…gluten free vegan pumpkin ice cream sandwiches
Are you enjoying all of these pumpkin recipes? I know my family sure is! Everyday my husband comes home and I've got another "recipe tested" dessert on the counter. I hope I don't get sick of pumpkin desserts after this season. Wait. Who am I kidding? I could never get tired of pumpkin! I decided to make my vegan pumpkin ice cream a wee bit better...by making gluten free vegan pumpkin ice cream sandwiches! I'm sharing the recipe for these delectable frozen treats over at Ask Anna today. Two ... read more
vegan pumpkin ice cream
I love this time of year, when all of the seasonal products start showing up in the grocery stores. Pumpkin and spice everything. Pumpkin butter, pumpkin coffee creamer, pumpkin hard cider. But my favorite is the pumpkin ice cream! I get super excited when I see it...and then super depressed because I can't have it. Darn dairy I decided to wash away my pumpkin ice cream blues by making my own dairy free version! It couldn't have been easier to make too. I'm sort of mad at myself for never ... read more
gluten free vegan pumpkin spice cupcakes
My friends, the time has come for the overflow of pumpkin recipes on Sarah Bakes Gluten Free Treats. Are you ready? I've been in my kitchen testing recipe after recipe. During this process, I've realized that I have a serious problem. I can't get enough pumpkin goodies in my life. I hope you don't mind as I begin sharing all of my recent pumpkin creations with you! I helped throw my dear friend Melissa's baby shower and other than making the decorations, I insisted on bringing the cupcakes. ... read more
gluten free vegan cornbread
Fall is here and that means it's time to bust out the crockpot! I love cooking with my slow-cooker. It's pretty much the best invention ever. A kitchen essential that makes my life so much easier. I can just throw everything in there in the morning and it's ready to eat at dinner time. It's like magic! One of the meals I loved most as a child was a big pot of pinto beans with ham. It was such a warm, comforting meal. My mom would always serve it with homemade cornbread too. Is there any other ... read more
gluten free vegan lemon sugar cookies
Give me the choice between a lemon dessert and a chocolate dessert... I'll take the lemon dessert any day! Don't get me wrong, this girl loves chocolate. I just have a sweet spot, if you will, for all things lemon. Anyone else out there have an obsessions will lemony treats? This recipe for gluten free vegan lemon sugar cookies has been a labor of love. I have tried many different recipes to get just what I was looking for. I wanted a soft in the center, thick, slightly sweet, bite-size lemon ... read more
gluten free vegan zucchini spice bread
This summer, we attempted our first summer garden! My husband built 4 square planter boxes in our backyard and we filled them an assortment of beautiful, organic fruits and veggies. It was so fun picking out all the different varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, melons, beans and squash. The kids thought it was pretty cool too! Our summer harvest was not amazing, as we dealt with many pests. Doing organic gardening is hard work. You couldn't just spray pesticides on our plants. It sure ... read more