Even when the temperature drops outside, I still love my morning smoothies. Sure, it's not as refreshing as it is when it's a hot summer day. Smoothies are one of my favorite breakfast choices all year round. I enjoy being able to put so many healthy ingredients into a single frozen drink. Quick, easy and it's a breakfast that kick starts my day. Cranberry season calls for a cranberry smoothie! Have you tried frozen cranberries in your smoothie? Well, if not, I'm here to convince you that it ... read more
gluten free vegan mini gingersnaps
Contrary to popular belief, just about any dessert or baked good can be made gluten free AND taste pretty fantastic. I have tested like a gazillion recipes over the last 5 years. They don't always turn out the first time, but I don't give up until it's just right. Thankfully, I love doing it (even on those annoying days when every recipe goes wrong). When a recipe gets to the shareable status, I do a little happy dance. Yep, every time. The hard work does pay off in the end and it's so good ... read more
gluten free vegan banana cranberry muffins
I'm kicking off this holiday season with a cheerful cranberry recipe! I love baking with cranberries so I always keep a big bag in my freezer. They only come out in the grocery stores this time of year so it's important to stock up! You never know when you'll crave this apple cranberry bunt cake, a cranberry smoothie or these banana cranberry muffins. Keepin' things simple and healthy around here. These bananas muffins are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and pure maple syrup. I also ... read more
dairy free caramel corn
Making homemade gifts is something I actually really enjoy. It is precious to me. Taking the time to personally create or bake something for someone that I love. Whether it's crocheting a scarf or baking a loaf of pumpkin bread. Homemade is always better in my book! Carmel corn is one of those treats that I would look forward to making around the holidays, to give away as gifts. Wrapping up in cute little bags and adding a personal tag. I mean, what crazy person doesn't love caramel corn? ... read more
the teal pumpkin project
Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids! Dressing up in super cool costumes, trick-or-treating and getting lots of yummy treats. However, it can be hard for those kiddos with food allergies so I love the Teal Pumpkin Project, which started up last year. By displaying your teal pumpkin on your front porch, you are letting families know that your home is providing allergy-friendly options for the trick-or-treaters. Some options include: stickers, bracelets, pencils, bubbles or glow sticks. My son ... read more
gluten free vegan pumpkin cutout cookies
I like to call sugar cookies "celebration cookies". We make them at Christmas time, at Easter too, even for birthdays. They are like a blank canvas for whatever the holiday may be. They are also a kid favorite because they are usually covered in frosting and sprinkles! When it comes to being creative in the kitchen, I love taking something original (like a cutout sugar cookie) and changing it into something new. With a little pumpkin puree and spices, I've come up with a gluten free vegan ... read more
gluten free vegan pumpkin cinnamon rolls
You guys. Can we just take a minute and drool over these cinnamon rolls? I mean, come on. Pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla glaze. I'm kind of at a loss for words. When it comes to cinnamon rolls, there is a fine line between being considered a breakfast item or a dessert. They can be eaten for breakfast (without hesitation), but should be on the dessert menu. It's pretty much frosted bread, with swirls of sugar. All the good things. I've been wanting to test out pumpkin cinnamon rolls for ... read more
gluten free maple pecan granola
One request I quite often get from husband, "can you please make me some more granola?" It's kind of his favorite. If I ever buy it from the store {which the gluten free kind ain't cheap}, he always complains that it's just not as good as homemade. I have to admit, he's right. There is something about fresh, crunchy granola that is just irreplaceable. Last week I came up with this maple pecan granola. Oh my! It is my new fave for sure. I am not a fan of granola that is overly sweet and this ... read more
gluten free vegan dirty chai cupcakes
My go-to drinks at just about any coffee shop is either an almond milk decaf latte or a soy chai latte. Two drinks I've ordered for years and they just never get old. Now when someone introduced me to a dirty chai latte, I was completely intrigued. Combining both espresso and chai. Ummm, genius! For this girl, it was love at first sip. To celebrate my amazing husband's birthday, I'm sharing a recipe for dirty chai cupcakes today! He LOVES chai lattes and even though he's not a huge coffee ... read more
dairy free apple pie smoothie
I know I've been sharing an abundance of pumpkin recipes, so I think it's time we give the apple some love! Apple cinnamon is another classic fall flavor, one that also just warms your heart. The sweetness from the apples and the spiciness from the ground cinnamon. It's hard to find a more perfect pair. There is never a shortage of smoothie creations, let me tell you. From my favorite green smoothie to an orange creamsicle smoothie, there are endless flavor combinations. This apple pie ... read more