Cinnamon and vanilla are married to a fresh roasted nut with a delightful candied shell. Bliss! A five-minute prep--let your oven do the rest! Quick and Easy Candied Nuts Did I have you at five minutes? If you are like me, the offer of investing only five precious minutes in the kitchen is always a welcome proposition. But that's not the only appealing aspect of this recipe. In addition to their absolutely divine taste they are much healthier than their refined sugar ...
Baked Goods
Morning Glory Protein Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, No Sugar Added)
Morning Glory Protein Bars are the perfect blend of fruity flavor and fresh-baked oatmeal cookie texture. Filled with protein and nutrients and no added sugar, they satisfy the appetite and energize the body without the sugar crash that comes with so many other on-the-go snacks. Grab and go! Grab and go snacks loaded with protein and flavor are not really limited to a specific time of year. School season is definitely one of those times--but so is the busy summer rush. Off to the pool, the ...
Blueberry Peach Chia Jam (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, RSF)
Fresh jam in 20 minutes - no pectin, no gelatin, no canning, no fuss. . . The other day I was gathering the usual suspects for a typical breakfast for my selective eater. Gluten-free bread-check, organic peanut butter-check, Red Star Yeast Flakes for all of those B-vitamins-check, and jam-chhhhh-no check! Usually I keep backups in the pantry of all of the items that we use on a regular basis, yet somehow this one had fallen through the cracks on the last grocery list. No jelly! I didn't feel ...
Apple Cake Muffins (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
A culinary miracle! Apple Cake Muffins that are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, and oil free, but still bursting with flavor and richness. Much like their traditional predecessor--German Apfelkuchen--these muffins are moist and delicious! Apple Cake Muffins Such a perfect marriage of flavor and texture that I really couldn't have chosen any other name. I've been feeling a bit nostalgic of my connection with Germany lately. Can you tell? My last post was a strudel and this ...
Peach Cobbler Strudel (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based)
A delicate balance between the fresh flavors of summer and the cozy comforts of the holidays, this Peach Cobbler Strudel is a winner from the first ingredient to the last bite. The natural sweetness of the peaches is complemented by the light spicy cinnamon notes and buttery, flaky crust. A multi-seasonal delight! This gluten-free, vegan/plant-based strudel can be enjoyed without guilt. Omitting gluten means that it can be fully appreciated by all those suffering from celiac disease, ...
Lemon-Berry Biscuit Bread w/ Raspberry Glace (Gluten-Free, Vegan/Plant-Based, Refined Sugar-Free)
So many berries and so little time! Fresh fruit is aplenty right now and I'm not complaining. Hand in hand with berry season are berry muffins--so delicious and versatile. They make a great breakfast, dessert, or palate cleanser accompanying a decadent, savory meal. Traditional muffins, unfortunately, are not only packed with great flavor but also gluten and refined sugar. Therein rested my next challenge: to create a delicious baked product that was an explosion of berry flavor while making ...
“Dulce de Leche” Cakes (Gluten-free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free)
Dulce de Leche prepared in under 30 minutes without the "leche" and without cooking--at all! Forbidden Cakes We love Dulce de Leche in our house! Until recently it was something that my family members could only experience when dining out. The hours required to cook the traditional version coupled with the large amount of refined sugar and dairy made it impossible to eat. Forbidden No More! I am thrilled to say that I found the perfect mixture of the right ingredients ...
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar-free)
I don't know about you, but when I smell my pot of freshly brewed coffee in the morning the next thought that follows, without hesitation, is wouldn't something sweet taste so amazing with this. Alas, a few years ago when I realized that processed sugar was a fair-weather friend, I thought my days of coffee and sweet treats were over. It became clear to me that I really couldn't continue such a toxic relationship if I wanted to have a productive life. The fallout of the sugar crashes and lack ...
Fudgy Chocolate Torte (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free and Easy!)
Comfort Food Everyone has a different definition of comfort food. To one person it might be fried chicken, to another a steaming dish of macaroni and cheese, to yet another a banana split. Influences come from how and where you were brought up, as well as your particular palate and what tastes (and feels) good in your mouth--not to mention your belly. But there may be one comfort food we agree on more than any other: chocolate cake. Dress it up any way you want. Get all gourmet and drizzle a ...
