Hearty oatmeal muffins, bursting with sweet blueberries. You are going to be quite smitten with these gluten free vegan blueberry oatmeal muffins! Who doesn’t love a warm, fresh out of the oven, homemade muffin? I know I can’t resist them. That’s probably why they are one of the things I bake most often in my kitchen. All year round. Muffins, muffins, lots of muffins. If you’ve scrolled through the recipes on my blog, you know I already have quite a few muffin recipes. Muffins are my ... read more
gluten free vegan frosted sugar cookies
Perfectly rolled and cutout sugar cookies, with a simple vanilla frosting and colored sprinkles. These gluten free vegan frosted sugar cookies would be exceptional for any occasion! When life gets hard or overwhelming, sometimes you just need to bake a batch of homemade cookies. Whether it’s the the classic chocolate chip or peanut butter oatmeal cookies, it doesn’t really matter. Any type of cookie will do. It’s the process of mixing up the cookie dough, smelling them baking in the oven and ... read more
gluten free vegan vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting
These classic gluten free vegan vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting are sure to make all your cupcake dreams come true! No matter what kind of day I am having, baking up a batch of homemade cupcakes always makes my day a little sweeter. Not only is it therapeutic, it’s also so satisfying to create a beautiful cupcake and then enjoy my creation {especially when rainbow sprinkles are involved}. How about you? Is baking good for your soul too? I’ve made about a bajillion cupcakes in my ... read more
chocolate chia mousse
Creamy chocolate chia mousse. You are going to love this healthy, yet oh so decadent, dairy free dessert that comes together in just minutes! Chia seed pudding has to be one of the easiest desserts around. It happens to be super healthy too! Chia seeds are packed with omega-3’s, antioxidants and fiber. All good stuff. They also magically thicken any liquid they are added to, making them perfect for whipping up a simple pudding. Sort of like a no-cook {healthier} version of tapioca ... read more
vegan 7 layer bean dip
Layers of beans, guacamole, creamy taco sauce, salsa and all of the vibrant Mexican flavors. No one will even miss the dairy in this vegan 7 layer bean dip! A party isn’t a party unless there are chips and dip involved. Am I right? It’s the most snackalicious party food and it’s always, always a crowd pleaser. Wether it’s homemade guacamole, spinach artichoke dip, spicy salsa or hummus, you just can’t go wrong. As long as an endless amount of chips {and maybe some fresh veggies too} are ... read more
gluten free vegan baked chocolate donuts
Who wouldn’t go for one of these gluten free vegan baked chocolate donuts? Extra chocolatey cake donuts, dipped in a decadent chocolate glaze. Can’t forget the chocolate sprinkles! It’s a sad day when you have to accept the fact that being able to buy freshly fried donuts is a thing of the past. I remember shortly after going gluten free, I was in the grocery story and passed the donut case. My heart dropped a little when I realized I couldn't just pick up a dozen donuts for my family ... read more
gluten free vegan snowball cookies
A simple, buttery holiday cookie that’s made with toasted walnuts and rolled in powdered sugar. What’s not to love about these gluten free vegan snowball cookies? Growing up, there were certain cookies that my mom would only make at Christmastime. Raspberry-filled cheese tarts, gingerbread men, monkey cakes, almond crescents and thumbprint cookies {to name a few}. They were all my grandma’s recipes and all hold such precious memories for my family and I. Now I have the privilege of baking ... read more
gluten free apple cranberry stuffing
This gluten free apple cranberry stuffing is sure to be a hit on your Thanksgiving table, with it's sweet and savory fall flavors! When putting together my Thanksgiving menu, there are a few things that are a total must. I like to call them the "non-negotiable.” Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, green beans, homemade cranberry sauce and stuffing. If those things are not on the table, it just doesn’t feel right. Oh, and you can’t forget about the ... read more
gluten free vegan peanut butter spider cookies
How cute are these gluten free vegan peanut butter spider cookies? Soft peanut butter cookies, topped with a chocolate ganache spider. Creepy, yet so delicious! I love an excuse to make festive desserts for just about any holiday! Every Halloween, I come up with another spooky treat to make for the kids or for classroom parties. Last year I made these adorable gluten free vegan chocolate spiderweb cupcakes that really couldn’t be easier to make. One of my favorites are these gluten free vegan ... read more
gluten free vegan almond poppyseed muffins
Tender poppyseed muffins, with the crunch of toasted almonds. These gluten free vegan almond poppyseed muffins are such a lovely morning treat! Growing up in a family of six, going to Costco for groceries was a must. I remember my mom would get those packages of assorted muffins, the GIANT muffins that were more like the size of three muffins put together. Everyone loved the double chocolate chip ones, but my favorite were the almond poppyseed. I would go for those ones every single time. So ... read more