These vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are thick and chewy and delicious! A sprinkle of sea salt takes these over the top! Perfect for packing in lunches or enjoying as an after school snack. What team are you on as far as oatmeal cookies go? Team raisin? Or team chocolate chip? I am team chocolate…
Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting.
Vegan vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting are perfect for a party! Yes, you can enjoy fluffy, tender cupcakes even without dairy and eggs! Cupcakes…do you even need a reason to make them? Any day is cupcake day! Anyway, I made vegan vanilla cupcakes the other day, and they were a big hit. We had friends…
Deliciously Easy Dairy Free Pancake Recipe.
This dairy free pancake recipe makes the perfect stack of light and fluffy pancakes – just right for a Saturday morning! These are so delicious with maple syrup or fresh fruit on top! Do you remember eating pancakes when you were growing up? Pancake breakfasts were such a fun weekend tradition at our house. Of…
Super Tasty Garlic Roasted Broccoli.
This recipe for the garlic roasted broccoli is simply the best! This is the perfect easy side dish for any meal. Kids and adults love this garlicky, crispy broccoli. What’s your favorite way to eat broccoli? We love broccoli soup, and crunchy broccoli salad, but I think the easiest and tastiest way is to make…
Chocolate Gingerbread Donuts (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Make your weekend morning special with a batch of chocolate gingerbread donuts! These treats are gluten free, vegan, and allergy friendly! When the weekend rolls around, my children usually ask for some kind of special breakfast. Sometimes it’s fluffy vegan pancakes, or cinnamon waffles, or chocolate chip banana muffins…we rotate through all of those options….
Blood Orange Poppy Seed Cake (Vegan).
Blood orange poppy seed cake is a tasty and beautiful dessert that’s sure to please your guests! This is a lovely dessert to make in the winter months. Are you as fascinated with blood oranges as I am? They’re just so beautiful with their deep red hue, and the sweet/tart flavor is so nice. I…
Superfood Chia Seed Parfait.
A healthy and delicious chia seed parfait that’s loaded with nutrients from blueberries, bananas, and blood oranges. This is a tasty way to start your morning! Naturally gluten free and dairy free. I’ve mentioned before that breakfast can be a tough one over here. We can’t do eggs, and we can’t do nuts. Nuts…
Gluten Free Vegan Thin Mint Cookies.
A Girl Scout classic made gluten free and dairy free, these vegan thin mint cookies are chocolatey, minty, and wonderful! You don’t have to miss out on these treats anymore – this version is allergy friendly! I really wasn’t planning on any sort of Girl Scout cookie recipe. But then my Facebook feed blew up…
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie.
Start your day with this colorful and filling blueberry oatmeal smoothie! It’s full of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber to get you off to a healthy start. When you can’t eat eggs or gluten, it seems like there are two options for quick, easy to prepare breakfasts. Smoothies and overnight oats. I’m a big fan of…
Cherry Chocolate Avocado Mousse (Dairy Free).
Delicious, creamy, and rich, this cherry chocolate avocado mousse is a healthy and tasty dessert! Full of good fats and nutrients, this is a great dessert to enjoy when you’re trying to make healthy choices. When you’re trying to cut down on the amount of sugar in your diet, but you still love sweet treats,…
How to Roast Garlic.
Learn how to roast garlic with this simple tutorial. Add the mellow flavor of roasted garlic to your recipes – you will love how easy this is! Mmm…garlic! Who else is a huge fan of garlic? I love to cook with garlic. From homemade pasta salad to garlic spaghetti, garlic makes an appearance in many…
Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These chocolate chip banana cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious. These gluten free and vegan cookies are perfect for packing in lunches! Last summer we took a belated and much-needed vacation to the west side of our state. We did something new this time, we rented an apartment rather than staying in a hotel. It was such…
Coconut Oil Chocolate with Toasted Coconut.
This coconut oil chocolate is so smooth and rich, and it’s super easy to make! A healthier, dairy free way to satisfy your chocolate craving! Here we are in the new year! Time for a fresh start, right? I don’t know about you, but after the holidays, I feel a little bit sugared out. Too…
Hidden Kiss Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These holiday cookies have a surprise inside! A buttery cookie, powdered sugar coating, and chocolate center make these hidden kiss cookies extra special. There’s something so fun about a surprise-inside treat! These hidden kiss cookies look like snowball cookies, but wait – when you bite inside, there’s a chocolate kiss hidden there! And not just…
Gluten Free Slice and Bake Shortbread Cookies.
This recipe for gluten free slice and bake shortbread cookies is sure to become a staple in your holiday repertoire! Buttery and light, these cookies are delicious. There’s nothing like a good shortbread recipe during the holiday season. Gluten free slice and bake shortbread cookies are super simple to make, and they’re buttery and rich,…
Chocolate Dipped Lace Cookies (Vegan, Gluten Free).
These chocolate dipped lace cookies are a delicious and delicate Christmas treat. The dark chocolate is a nice contrast to the light, buttery flavor. If there’s anything I love more than Christmas cookies, it’s a Christmas cookie recipe that can do double duty. The other day I shared my recipe for gluten free oatmeal lace…
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
Chocolate peppermint thumbprint cookies are a festive holiday treat! A rich chocolate filling and candy cane sprinkles make these cookies stand out. Do you love to bake during the holiday season? Or does it feel like a chore? I enjoy baking Christmas cookies, and I think part of the reason is that I choose simple…
Easy Vegan Peppermint Fudge.
Easy and delicious vegan peppermint fudge is the perfect addition to your holiday dessert menu! Simple ingredients result in a decadent and delicious fudge recipe. Remember my three-ingredient dairy free fudge recipe? Well, with just a couple more ingredients, like peppermint extract and crushed candy canes, we can give that dairy free fudge a holiday…
Gluten Free Oatmeal Lace Cookies.
These delicate oatmeal lace cookies are thin, crisp, and so wonderful! This is a classic holiday treat to bake and enjoy. Well, we are in the thick of Christmas cookie season, aren’t we? I have been doing some baking for a few different gatherings, and have a little stockpile of recipes to share with you!…
Classic Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies.
These classic gluten free peanut butter cookies are just like the ones you remember from your childhood! Soft, chewy, and full of peanut flavor, these are like the ones your mom used to make! Cookies are a total comfort food for me. Maybe they are for you, too? I definitely remember my mom’s peanut butter…
Gluten Free Spritz Cookies (Vegan, Allergy Friendly).
These gluten free spritz cookies are light and buttery – they just melt in your mouth! A holiday classic that everyone will enjoy! What holiday treats bring up special memories for you? I have a few, but one that pops into my mind is a tin of butter cookies. Both my mom and my grandma…
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
These pumpkin sugar cookies are crisp and light, with a bit of cinnamon. These are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea! How soon after Thanksgiving do you get into Christmas cookie mode? Right away? Once December is here? Well, these pumpkin sugar cookies will bridge the gap between fall baking and holiday baking….
Thick and Fudgy Gluten Free Brownies.
Thick, rich, and fudgy gluten free brownies are everyone’s favorite treat! This simple recipe uses just one bowl, and takes just minutes to make. Sometimes you just need a good brownie. A nice thick, chewy, chocolatey brownie. And if you are gluten free, you may be wondering if you’ll ever have that perfect brownie…
Coconut Chocolate Chip Steel Cut Oats.
Cozy coconut chocolate chip steel cut oats are a hearty and warming winter breakfast. This delicious gluten free bowl is the perfect way to start your day! Don’t you love a warm breakfast in the cooler months? It just makes starting the day more pleasant if you have something warm to eat or drink in…
