Ring in the New Year with these gluten free vegan salted chocolate almond thumbprint cookies! Soft almond cookies, filled with a decadent chocolate ganache and topped with beautiful sea salt flakes. I can’t even tell you how many dozens of cookies I have made in the past month. Between Thanksgiving, all the parties, family gatherings, my cravings for chocolate chip cookies and Christmas, it’s A LOT. I’m not complaining. Cookies are one of my favorite things to bake. They come together ... read more
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grain free vegan strawberry peach crisp
This grain free vegan strawberry peach crisp is a summertime MUST! Perfectly golden, grain free crisp topping over juicy, sweet strawberries and peaches. The combination of these two summer fruits is simply splendid! Summertime is all about the beautiful assortment of fresh fruit. Am I right? Watermelon, peaches, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, nectarines, blackberries. The grocery stores here in California are just bursting with amazing fresh produce, just waiting to be used ... read more
gluten free vegan drop biscuits
These gluten free vegan drop biscuits are ready for your favorite jam or for dipping in a hearty bowl of soup. Warm, fluffy and and oh so tender! I have to admit. I never thought I would enjoy bread of any kind again after going gluten free 9 years ago. It just didn’t seem possible. How could you have soft, yummy bread without wheat flour? When it came to baking the gluten free bread myself, I knew there would be a lot of trial and error. Fast forward to now. I’ve made many, many, MANY ... read more
gluten free vegan blueberry coffee cake
Light vanilla cake with a layer of fresh, juicy blueberries and an oat crumb topping. This gluten free vegan blueberry coffee cake is sure to be a breakfast favorite! When it comes to breakfast, I’m a sweets girl. I like my waffles, coffee cake, pancakes and muffins. Give me a freshly baked scone with a side of fresh fruit and a cup of coffee, I’m set! Every once in awhile I’ll crave something savory, like a sweet potato hash with lots of veggies or a slice of avocado toast. How about you? ... read more
instant pot applesauce
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
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 pecan pumpkin pie bars
Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars. Simple oat crust, smooth pumpkin filling and sugar crumble pecan topping. Easy-peasy and a fall favorite! Pie season is in full swing and I love it! I absolutely love it. I look forward to it pretty much all year. From pumpkin pie, to apple cranberry pie, to chocolate pie. All of them have my heart. For many reasons, but mainly because pie is just fantastic. Who can resist a slice of homemade pie? One of the things people don't like about making ... read more
gluten free vegan pizza crackers
Tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil. A crispy, gluten free cracker that has all the herbs and flavors of a slice of pizza. Yes, please! With school starting next week, my mind has gone straight to school lunch mode. What snacks to pack for my kids. Store bought may be easy, but sometimes it's worth the time to make snacks from scratch. I like know every ingredient too. These homemade gluten free pizza crackers are made with my gluten free flour blend, almond flour and Bob's Red Mill golden ... read more
gluten free vegan coconut banana bread
Slices of soft, warm banana bread, topped with toasted coconut. That's one beautiful sight! Raise your hand if you're a fan of coconut sugar? Made from the nectar of coconut tree blossoms, this natural sweetener has a lovely caramel flavor that I can't get enough of! I use it in cookies, muffins, pancakes, granola and even in my coffee. A staple in my pantry is Bob’s Red Mill organic coconut sugar. I'm pretty much using it in my baking whenever I can. It gives just the right amount of ... read more
gluten free vegan vanilla almond protein waffles
Every morning should start with waffles. At least that's that I think. A stack of ginormous, hot waffles, covered in fresh berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Right along side my morning cup of coffee. Sounds like pure bliss! I've recently partnered with Orgain to do a little recipe creation for them. Their products are amazing by the way! Have you given them a try? I have been using their organic protein powder for over a year now and it is by far my fave. Plant based, gluten free, ... read more