There’s nothing like a stack of delicious egg free waffles to start your day! These cinnamon sugar waffles are light and fluffy, and perfect when topped with maple syrup! So…our waffle iron broke recently. Which is understandable, seeing as it was getting older, and in use very often. :) It didn’t completely break, but the…
Vegan Recipes
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup (Dairy Free, Vegan).
Creamy tomato basil soup is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan, and bursting with fresh summer flavor! Serve this alongside a grilled cheese sandwich for a tasty lunch! It’s been a slow year so far with our garden…we’ve gotten a few eggplant, and a few tomatoes, but not much else yet. So I will have…
The Yummiest Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes.
Start your weekend with a stack of the fluffiest, most decadent vegan chocolate chip pancakes! No milk or eggs required to make this perfect breakfast stack! When I was little, I hated pancakes. I know, so weird, right? They made my stomach feel bad. Later in life, I figured out that it was probably because…
Microwave Cherry Crisp For One.
An easy recipe for microwave cherry crisp for one! A quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Who loves cherries? I do, I do! I know we are nearing the end of summer (I hate saying that), so I’m going to eat all the cherries I can while they are still available. I love to…
Summer Salad with Cherries and Black Lentils.
A delicious summer salad with cherries and black lentils, topped with a cherry vinaigrette. Summer in a bowl! The other day I was at Whole Foods, and the first thing I saw when I walked in was…drumroll…CHERRIES! Yay! And they were on sale! I love fresh cherries. They’re only around for a short season, so…
The Best Seasoned Roasted Cauliflower.
Your family will love this recipe for seasoned roasted cauliflower! Perfectly spiced, and nice and crispy on the edges, this cauliflower will disappear in no time at all! It’s easy to get into a rut at dinnertime, isn’t it? I know that I tend to make the same recipes time and time again, because I…
Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
A fantastically moist and delicious zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting. The perfect way to use up your summer produce! How’s it going with your garden? Lots of tomatoes? Cucumbers? Zucchini? If you’re stuck with a lot of zucchini, never fear, you can always make this cake…this amazingly moist and flavorful zucchini cake with cream…
Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Cream.
Pumpkin spice sugar cookies with chocolate cream are such a fun fall dessert! These are perfect for kids and adults. Serve them at your next party or bake sale. Pumpkin spice sugar cookies with rich chocolate buttercream filling…is your mouth watering yet? I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate – they are perfect together….
Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats.
Start your day with an easy make-ahead breakfast – these chocolate strawberry overnight oats! Delicious, nutritious, and dairy free and vegan! Is it hot where you live? It’s hot and humid here in Michigan right now! And that means that I do not want to start out my day with the oven on. Thankfully, with…
Berry Frosted Vegan Donuts.
These vegan donuts have a sweet and colorful berry frosting that’s sure to be a big hit! These donuts are light, fluffy, and beautiful! Who loves a good donut? Remember the days before food allergies? When you could grab a fresh donut from a bakery early in the morning? If you have food allergies, that…
Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting (Vegan, Nut Free).
A classic vanilla cupcake recipe made gluten free and vegan. These gluten free vanilla cupcakes are topped with a rich, decadent chocolate frosting that’s dairy free! I’ve been working for a while on trying to develop a recipe for delicious gluten free vanilla cupcakes, and I finally came up with a yellow cupcake that we love….
Irresistible Vegan Cherry Hand Pies.
These vegan cherry hand pies are irresistible! Buttery, flaky crust, and sweet cherries make a wonderful summer dessert. Summer is here, and cherries are in season! That means it’s time to make all the cherry desserts. Are you a fan of cherries? I love to eat cherries plain, or in a Michigan salad, or on…
Dark Chocolate Blackberry Mug Cake.
A delicious chocolate mug cake made with fresh blackberries. This is a fun twist on a chocolate muffin for breakfast! Do you ever get bored with your breakfast options? I do get bored at breakfast time. I love easy make ahead breakfasts like chia seed pudding, or overnight oats, but sometimes I forget to make…
Coconut Chocolate Energy Bites.
Need a quick snack in the middle of the day? These no-bake coconut chocolate energy bites are the perfect pick me up! Some things are just meant to be together, right? Peanut butter and jelly. Spaghetti and meatballs. Netflix and pizza. And perhaps my all-time favorite combo…coconut and chocolate. Truthfully, chocolate goes so well with…
Light and Fluffy Vegan Waffles with Blueberry Sauce.
These vegan waffles are light and fluffy – you’ll never guess that they’re free of eggs and dairy! A perfect weekend breakfast, especially when topped with blueberry sauce. Let’s talk breakfast. For those with food allergies or dietary needs, breakfast can be the most difficult meal of the day. If you used to eat eggs for breakfast,…
Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins.
These vegan chocolate chip muffins are light and fluffy and so yummy! The perfect breakfast or after school snack. There’s nothing like a light and fluffy muffin filled with chocolate chips is there? My family loves having muffins for breakfast, and these vegan chocolate chip muffins are a favorite. My son loves chocolate chips, and…
Simple Zucchini Noodle Salad.
A refreshing blend of zucchini, red onion, and a simple vinaigrette makes this summer zucchini noodle salad perfect for hot days! Use your spiralizer to make these zoodles in no time! Our garden will be exploding with zucchini soon, and I can’t wait! We love this summer vegetable – whether it’s in salads, or chocolate…
Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Celebrate your next special occasion with this giant chocolate chip cookie! It’s easy to make, fun to eat, and allergy friendly, too! Sometimes you have big plans for a birthday party – a fancy cake, perfectly decorated, and with the theme that your child has chosen. But then real life happens, and you have extra…
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Donuts.
Delicious vegan strawberry shortcake donuts are topped with a simple glaze. These are perfect for a spring treat! These are nut free, dairy free, and so delicious! Strawberries are in season! Yippee! Well, not in season in Michigan, just yet, but in season in our warmer states, and that means that the strawberries at the…
Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Double chocolate fudge cookies are made with a secret vegetable ingredient – beets! These cookies are delectable and perfect with a cup of tea. I know, it’s summer! I just couldn’t resist baking some cookies. Of course no one complained. :) Plus, these double chocolate fudge cookies have a secret healthy ingredient. Can you guess…
Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies.
Chewy, delicious oatmeal cookies have a surprising addition – fresh strawberries! These strawberry oatmeal cookies are sure to become a new favorite. You love oatmeal cookies, and you also love strawberry shortcake. What’s the best way to enjoy those two flavors? Strawberry oatmeal cookies, of course! These cookies are tender, chewy, sweet, and have the…
Roasted Red Pepper Cheesy Vegan Quesadillas.
These roasted red pepper cheesy vegan quesadillas are a filling and tasty lunch or dinner! Roasted red peppers and caramelized onions give these quesadillas a ton of flavor! Figuring out what to have for dinner can be such a struggle, can’t it? Sometimes we get into a rut at our house, and we wind up…
Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream.
Vegan cookie dough ice cream – a perfect dessert on a hot summer day! Creamy coconut ice cream and little cookie dough bites make this one sweet treat! One thing that makes our summer experience a little easier was the purchase of an ice cream maker a couple of years ago. Yes, there are some…
Salted Sunbutter Cups.
Salted sunbutter cups are amazingly rich and decadent. You won’t believe these are free of the top allergens! The whole family will enjoy this delicious alternative to peanut butter cups. Let’s talk about sunbutter. It took me a long time to try sunbutter. Years ago, one of my friends who has a son with a…
