Warm, homemade applesauce with just a touch of cinnamon. Couldn’t be easier when made in the Instant Pot! There is a local apple orchard here that has a yearly apple sale every fall and you can get POUNDS of apples for crazy cheap. I always go and get at least 2 20-pound boxes of both Fuji and Golden Delicious apples. They are so flavorful and perfect for all of my holiday baking! One thing I have to make with all those apples, homemade applesauce. It’s a must. Not only do my kids request ... read more
gluten free vegan apple cinnamon swirl bread
Moist apple bread, with swirls of cinnamon sugar goodness. This gluten free vegan apple cinnamon swirl bread is a fall favorite in our house! Quick breads. One of the many things I love to bake. Pumpkin bread, banana coconut bread, cinnamon swirl bread. With little effort, you can have a loaf of homemade, sweet bread baking in your oven in no time. I think that’s why I love making them so much. Just mix, pour and bake! Oh, and eat too. Don’t you wanna take a big bite? The addition ... read more
dairy free pumpkin pie chia pudding
Dairy free pumpkin pie chia pudding. A healthy fall dessert, with the classic flavors of pumpkin pie! I’ve been making all the pumpkin things these days. I seriously can’t get enough. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pancakes and this pumpkin chia seed pudding. It’s a good thing my family loves all these pumpkin recipes too because pumpkin season has just begun! Every night I have a craving for something sweet. Maybe this mama just needs to reward herself after a long, hard day. ... read more
gluten free vegan chocolate chip walnut cookies
Gluten free vegan chocolate chip walnut cookies. Chewy, chocolatey and filled with crunchy walnuts. Just like grandma used to make them! I have very fond memories of visiting my grandma Lastufka when I was little. She and my grandpa lived in Sacramento, California and had an enormous front yard {at least it seemed that way to us kids}. She always greeted us with a giant hug and kiss. She also had orange jello and freshly baked chocolate chip cookie waiting for us, no matter what. Sometimes ... read more
gluten free vegan banana pecan baked french toast
This gluten free vegan banana pecan baked french toast is quite the decadent breakfast. Baked to perfection and so moist! You will be going back for seconds with this breakfast treat. Finding good gluten free bread, like soft and similar to gluten-filled bread, can be a challenge. If you have to eat a gluten free diet, you know what I mean. There are some not so good ones out there {trust me, I’ve tried most of them} and then there are some FABULOUS ones. When you find them, you stock your ... read more
gluten free vegan pumpkin spice muffins
Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Spice Muffins. These naturally sweetened pumpkin muffins have all those warm spices we love and are sure to brighten anyone's day. They are simply FALL-tastic! These past 6 months have been a very hard transition for our family. Some of you may remember this post that I shared back in March, about growing our family through foster adoption. I opened up about how drastic our lives changed overnight. Everything turned upside down and we quickly realized we couldn’t ... read more
gluten free vegan peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies
Gluten free vegan peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies. Soft peanut butter cookies, filled with your favorite berry jam. The classic combo in a cookie! Even as an adult, I’m still a big fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. There is something about the salty, creamy peanut butter with my favorite strawberry jam that makes my heart happy. Maybe it’s the simplicity of it or maybe it’s because it’s nostalgic for me. Either way, I will always love good ol’ PB & J. I’ve wanted to ... read more
easy allergen free school lunches
Kids are back in school and you know what that means? My kitchen is now school lunch central in the morning! I’m sharing 3 easy allergen free lunches, featuring the new Enjoy Life Baked Chewy Bars. Packing lunches for 4 kids is no joke. Sometimes I run out of ideas as to what to pack them for them. That’s why I love brands like Enjoy Life. They make some of the tastiest allergen free snacks and treats. Perfect for packing in school lunches! Enjoy Life recently released 3 NEW flavors of ... read more
gluten free vegan brownie ice cream sandwiches
Gluten Free Vegan Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Chewy brownie cookies, filled with creamy dairy free chocolate ice cream. Incredibly decadent and insanely delicious! I will tell you, these ice cream sandwiches are seriously the most amazing ice cream sandwiches I have EVER had. That's including the ones made with real dairy ice cream. Yeah, the ones I used to be able to eat, back in the day. These are not only dairy free, but they are also gluten and egg free too. No one will be able to tell ... read more
fresh watermelon lemonade
What says summer more than fresh watermelon lemonade? Only 3 ingredients and refined sugar free, this watermelon lemonade is so refreshing! I’m not sure how many watermelons we’ve already gone through this summer, but I do know it’s A LOT! I buy about one a week. All of the kids love it and so do I. It’s the most refreshing summer fruit, so juicy and sweet. I’ve gotten pretty good at picking just the right watermelon too. Just use your fist to gently knock on the watermelon and if it sounds ... read more