What’s not to love about these gluten free vegan churro bites with chocolate sauce? Bite-size fried churros, dipped in a creamy dairy-free chocolate sauce. It’s impossible to dip just one! Oh how I miss churros. Crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle. Covered in cinnamon sugar. I can’t even remember the last time I had a churro. It was probably at Disneyland {cause they are the best}, at least 9 years ago. If that’s true, I’m pretty sure it’s time to make some at home! Don’t be ... read more
gluten free vegan salted chocolate peanut butter truffles
3-ingredient creamy peanut butter truffles, coated in chocolate and a sprinkling of sea salt flakes. You’ll fall head-over-heals for these gluten free vegan salted chocolate peanut butter truffles! Most chocolate candies or chocolate bars out there have dairy in them. Dairy is a no-go for this girl. I wish I could just buy a big bag of Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups and keep them all to myself. The combination of creamy chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favorites. So you know what I do ... read more
gluten free vegan frosted strawberry sugar cookies
There is something so irresistible about a frosted sugar cookie. These gluten free vegan frosted strawberry sugar cookies have a creamy strawberry frosting that makes them even more enticing! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I’m already starting to think about the treats I will making to send with my kids to school. Everybody loves a frosted sugar cookie, but I wanted to come up with something a little different. Sure, I could just use pink food coloring and heart-shaped ... read more
gluten free vegan chocolate banana bread
What’s better than a slice of warm, fresh out of the oven banana bread? Warm, fresh out of the oven CHOCOLATE banana bread!! I know not everyone likes the chocolate-banana combo, but it’s been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. I would always order these chocolate banana smoothies at our local smoothie shop where I grew up. The best after school snack! It was also a must to get a chocolate-dipped frozen banana whenever we went to Disneyland. I think it’s the sweetness of the ... read more
gluten free vegan trail mix cookies
What’s the best thing about trail mix? The assortment of flavors and textures. Dried fruit, nuts of all sorts, coconut and my favorite part, chocolate. Now you’ve got that great combination in these gluten free vegan trail mix cookies! I don’t think I’m ever going to run out of ideas for new cookie creations. I’m sure of it. From maple pecan cookies to lime sugar cookies to peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies {my kids most favorite}. I promise I won’t stop making new cookie recipes ... read more
dairy free super green smoothie
Get your greens with this dairy free super green smoothie. Loaded with fresh spinach and sweet pineapple, it’s a vibrant way to start your day! During the winter months, I don’t crave smoothies as much as I do in the summer. I’d rather have something warm and hearty when it’s cold outside. However, smoothies are one of the easiest and quickest ways to get a boost of fruits and veggies. So smoothies all year round it is! For green smoothies, the two most favored greens to use would be kale ... read more
gluten free vegan glazed lemon scones
When you're given a bag of beautiful Meyer lemons, you make gluten free vegan glazed lemon scones! Tender scones with a zesty lemon glaze. A simple, slightly sweet morning treat. My mom has a huge Meyer lemon tree in her backyard. It’s covered in gorgeous lemons right now and so she’s passing on bags and bags of lemons. They have amazing flavor and are also slightly sweeter than traditional lemons. I never say no to a bag of Meyer lemons! Being that I love all things lemon, I knew I wanted ... read more
dairy free spinach artichoke dip
Favorite party dip? Hands down this dairy free spinach artichoke dip! This creamy dip is made dairy free and is delicious served both hot or cold. When it comes to party snacks, chips and dips are at the top of the must-have list. Garlic hummus, homemade guacamole, spicy salsa. All served with chips and all essential party foods. My favorite dip has always been spinach artichoke dip. Always. Hot or cold, doesn’t matter. Lots of spinach, tons of artichokes and a creamy-dreamy texture. This ... read more
gluten free holiday spice granola
Gluten free holiday spice granola. With the addition of warm cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger, this granola is bursting with holiday flavor and spice! Christmas is almost here and I’m feeling pretty good about having all my shopping done. Now I just have to tackle the wrapping. So much wrapping. The only way I wrap gifts is with a Christmas movie on in the background a big mug of hot cocoa. It’s usually either The Holiday or Little Women. My two faves that I have to watch every ... read more
grain free vegan sea salt pistachio chocolate cookies
Grain Free Vegan Sea Salt Pistachio Chocolate Cookies. Chewy chocolate almond cookies, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pistachios and sea salt. So much flavor in these beautiful cookies! For me, one of my favorite things to do at Christmastime is to make homemade baked goods to share with my family and friends. Cookies, granola, chocolate truffles, more cookies. It’s something I remember my grandma doing, it’s what my mom still does and it’s something that is now important to ... read more