A super simple yet elegant dessert, these chocolate covered dates with pumpkin seeds take just minutes to whip up! Sea salt is the perfect finishing touch. Sometimes the simplest desserts are the best, aren’t they? I love baking for the holidays, but sometimes you need to come up with something sweet in a hurry. That’s…
Homemade Magic Shell (Dairy Free).
Enjoy this homemade magic shell on all your ice cream sundaes – it’s made with simple pantry ingredients! There’s nothing like the crunch of a chocolate shell on your ice cream – such a nostalgic treat. Who remembers Magic Shell? Was it something you ate when you were growing up? I loved pouring it on my…
Homemade Chocolate Crunch Bars (Vegan and GF).
Homemade chocolate crunch bars are a delicious treat that’s allergy friendly! It’s easy to use a chocolate bar mold to make these at home. I made homemade chocolate crunch bars! But with dark chocolate, so even better than the original (if I do say so myself). :) It’s always nice when you can make something…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Energy Bites (Nut Free).
These chocolate chip oatmeal energy bites are perfect for a quick snack or breakfast! They’re no-bake, healthy, and delicious, plus free of the top 8 allergens! Isn’t everything just more fun when it’s in miniature? Miniature poodles, doll houses, miniature golf…and even miniature food. Little bite-sized snacks and treats are just more fun, aren’t they?…
No Bake Mini Chocolate Raspberry Pies.
These pretty no bake chocolate raspberry pies require just a few ingredients and are gluten free and allergen free! This is a perfect last minute dessert to make during the hectic holiday season. I love holiday baking. Even though there are many ingredients that we don’t use, I still love to bake during the holiday…
Dairy Free Cheesy Vegetable Soup.
This easy dairy free cheesy vegetable soup is sure to warm you up on a chilly winter day! This family friendly soup is full of veggies and flavor! What do you crave in the cold winter months? Comfort food, right? Cheesy, creamy, tasty recipes that will warm you up and keep you full. It’s been…
The Best Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
The best pumpkin chocolate chip cookies – these are the perfect thing to make when you’re in the mood for fall baking! Tender, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips, these are a family favorite. When the urge to bake strikes, it’s nice to have a trustworthy recipe to turn to. If you have food allergies,…
Wild Rice Lentil Salad with Apples and Cranberries.
This gluten free wild rice lentil salad with apples and cranberries is a tasty Thanksgiving side dish that’s full of fresh flavors. Enjoy this for the holidays or at anytime as a light and healthy lunch option. Here we are in the second week of November, and it feels like time is flying by. I…
Red Cabbage Apple Slaw.
This crispy, crunchy red cabbage apple slaw is so simple to make, and it’s healthy, too! Gluten free, vegan, and perfect for a lighter holiday side dish. Are you doing any Thanksgiving planning yet? I know if you have any special dietary needs like my family does, you may plan out your whole holiday meal…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Fresh Cranberries.
Chewy, delicious, colorful chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with fresh cranberries are a seasonal favorite! Dark chocolate and sweet tart cranberries make a delicious contrast in these homemade cookies. One of my favorite things about the upcoming months is holiday baking. I love to make extra special treats at this time of year. We always do…
Scrumptious Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Icing.
Enjoy this gluten free vegan pumpkin bread with a hot cup of cider or tea! This is the perfect fall dessert. Vanilla icing on top makes it extra delicious. Listen…do you hear that? The sounds of fall? No, not leaves crunching, not the wind blowing. It’s the sound of all my food allergy friends saying,…
Frosted Molasses Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Soft and chewy frosted molasses cookies are the perfect holiday treat. These deliciously spiced cookies are vegan, gluten free, and nut free! A swirl of dairy free buttercream is the finishing touch. How soon is too soon to think about holiday baking? Not that frosted molasses cookies have to be just for the holidays. I…
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
These toasted coconut chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are always a big hit! The toasted coconut flakes really add something special. I’ve always loved to bake. But it hasn’t always been easy to make delicious desserts. I have fond memories of cooking when I was growing up – things like making pancakes or cookies or biscuits….
Quick and Easy Beans and Rice.
This easy recipe for beans and rice is sure to be a big hit! This recipe is healthy, tasty, and a family favorite. Some nights are busier than others. You have a meeting after school, your kids have music lessons, it’s one thing after another. Suddenly it’s dinner time, and you are looking at ordering…
Vegan Yellow Cupcakes With Chocolate Frosting.
These vegan yellow cupcakes are tender and light, and so delicious when topped with chocolate frosting! One of my favorite cakes growing up was yellow Duncan Hines cake mix with canned chocolate frosting. Â Of course, this is probably not the healthiest option, and now that I can’t eat eggs or dairy, it just isn’t an…
Cinnamon Sugar Egg Free Waffles.
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
