These GF Vegan PB&J Breakfast bars are a new favorite! The blueberry filling is beautifully sandwiched between the sweetened oat flour crust and crumble, making them perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or after-meal dessert!…
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Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies | GF Vegan
These Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies are a serious FAV in our house. I literally make a batch just about every week and my kids beg for them – so yummy!
There are many recipes on here that I make over and over again. And then there are others that I’ve only made a couple times…
Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Muffins + Natural Sleep Aid
These Vegan Gluten-Free Carrot Muffins are super moist, full of flavor and loaded with nutrition. The perfect way to sneak veggies in your loved ones!
With a nearly 3 and 5 year old, “treats” are in high demand at our house….
No Bake Chocolate Oat Quinoa Cookies (GF + Vegan)
These No Bake Chocolate Oat Quinoa Cookies are loaded with nutrition, yet rich and satisfying, the ultimate sweet treat! If your sweet tooth is anything like mine, stopping at one might be a bit of a challenge!…
Blueberry Blintz with Lemon Cream Filling
These Blueberry Blintz with Lemon Cream Filling are a pretty divine way to start or end your day. Whether you’re feeling like Breakfast for Dinner or having a leisurely weekend brunch, these are sure to hit the spot! Gluten-Free + Refined Sugar Free!…
GF Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Granola
This GF Vegan Crunchy Chocolate Granola is so easy to make and absolutely delicious with it’s rich chocolate flavor along with it’s perfect crunchy texture!…
Gluten-Free Oat Almond and Flax Waffles
These Gluten-Free Oat Almond and Flax Waffles are soft and fluffy with a delightful flavor. Plus it all comes together in one bowl – so easy and so good!
I have such fond memories of my mom making the occasional weekend waffles when my sister and I were kids….
Vegan Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Bars + Gluten-Free
These Vegan Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Bars are a dream come true! With a soft almond flour cookie base, rich peanut butter caramel center and dark chocolate coating, they’re delicious and satisfying without being too sweet!…
Dairy-Free Homemade Chocolate Chips + Soy-Free
Looking at the image above, I realize you’re probably thinking, “those aren’t chocolate chips, they’re chocolate chunks”. And you’re right. But I figure chocolate chips verses chocolate chunks is kinda like tomayto tomahto, right? I mean same ingredients, same taste and texture, just a different look…
Raw Chocolate Oat Bars + Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Let me introduce you to these Raw Chocolate Oat Bars, they might just be my new obsession.
I’ve made them THREE times within the last ten days or so, making a few tweaks along the way, and as the saying goes, third time’s a charm..
New England Inspired Creamy Apple Slaw + Apple Picking
After visiting Vermont in the Fall of 2013, Josh and I don’t really do a Summer vacation anymore, instead we spend a week each Fall in New England. Most of our time has been spent in Vermont and Maine, but this Fall we took the little ones and stayed a week in Boston, MA…
Mom’s Chocolate Covered Protein Bars
Josh and I were just talking the other morning about smells and their ability to bring back memories or suddenly make you think of a time or place you haven’t thought of in years. A quick google search revealed that this is known as “odor-evoked autobiographical memory”…
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Filling
I know, I know…you’re probably thinking the time for pumpkin bread has officially passed. And once again I’m late, which unfortunately isn’t all that uncommon.
But, with the arrival of our little Addie in September, traveling in October, Thanksgiving in November, and lots of birthday celebrations…
Gluten-Free Maple Baked Donuts with Maple Glaze
It’s taken me over two months to make good on my promise, but with these Gluten-Free Maple Baked Donuts with Maple Glaze, I finally have a donut recipe to share with you! National donut day was back in early June and always a little late to the party, I ended up sharing these Cauliflower Quinoa Tacos instead…
ProYo Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Fudge Pops
Y’all. I have so much goodness to share with you today! First of all, have you heard of ProYo High Protein Low Fat Ice Cream?! If you haven’t, head to your nearest Kroger and get some!…
Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Popsicles + A Baby Girl! 💕
Pale pink Strawberry Banana Cheesecake Popsicles for a sweet baby girl! We found out this past Monday that Brighton will soon have a baby sister, Adelaide Grace, and we could not be more excited! From the beginning both Josh and I felt it was a little girl…
Seven Healthy Treats for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and whether it’s a significant other, kiddos, your mom and dad, or a close friend, it’s always fun to make a little sweet for someone special in your life…
Goat Cheese Salad with Maple Poppyseed Dressing
Is it completely cliche that my first post after the New Year is a salad? It is, isn’t it?
What can I say, I’ve always been a bit predicable… And while I certainly can’t say I’ve eaten 100% clean since the start of the New Year, I’m determined to get back on track…
Gluten-Free Pancakes with Cranberry Apple Compote
Any cranberry fans out there? If so, these Gluten-Free Pancakes with Cranberry Apple Compote are for you! Bold in both flavor and color, they’re the perfect choice for a festive Christmas morning breakfast or brunch…
Peach Crepes with Goat Cheese Cream Filling + #GetMore Local
Let me just warn you, this is a long post. BUT, I have no apologies to offer, because aside from the recipe for these mouth-watering Peach Crepes with Goat Cheese Cream Filling, we have so many other great things to discuss today!…
Easy Overnight Oats + Sprouts Farmers Market
Two things: First – I may be late, but I’m definitely jumping on the overnight oats bandwagon. These Easy Overnight Oats are so versatile, healthy, convenient, kid-friendly, and best of all – so yummy!..
Blueberry Quinoa Oatmeal Breakfast Bars + Vital Proteins
Monday may not be my favorite day of the week, but one thing I love about Monday is the fresh start it brings, especially when it comes to eating and making good decisions. I don’t know about you, but the weekends always seem a little more challenging to eat clean…
15 Mouthwatering Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
Having a hard time deciding what to make for this year’s Super Bowl Party? Check out these 15 Mouthwatering Healthy Super Bowl Recipes! From burgers to tacos to chili cheese fries, these vegetarian recipes are sure to fulfill those Game Day cravings, without the regret Monday morning!..
Raw Vermont Caramel Maple Thumbprints
Merry Christmas!!!
I cannot believe it is already here, but I couldn’t be happier to be celebrating Christmas today! Josh and I celebrated with my family earlier this month and are now in Virginia with his family for the next several days…
Roasted Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprout Salad
Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving! I’m guessing you’re either still sleeping off a food coma, bustling about in prep for another celebration with Family and Friends, shopping all those black Friday sales {in stores or online}, OR putting up your Christmas decorations!..
Pumpkin Cranberry Granola with Soy Nuts + Giveaway!
Today I’m teaming up with The Soyfoods Council and Healthy Aperture to bring you a #SoyInspired Thanksgiving! I am so thrilled to be a part of a #SoyInspired Thanksgiving for multiple reasons, but among those reasons is that it gave me the nudge to do some much-overdue research on soy and it’s potential nutritional value…
Crustless Caramel Apple Pie – Gluten Free
Please forgive my recent absence! Josh’s parents came into town for the weekend to celebrate his birthday {the big 30!} and I had my hands full preparing for their arrival! I am so blessed to have these two wonderful people in my life, and honestly they would be happy to visit even if the house was a mess and there was nothing other than milk and cereal to eat…
Dark Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream with Cayenne
Warning: picture heavy post! Before I dive in to the delights of this Dark Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream with Cayenne, let’s talk men and gifts. How many times as you asked yourself “what should I get him”? And “him” can be your boyfriend/husband, dad, brother, or friend. It seems to be the ever asked, yet rarely answered, question…
Spicy Sriracha and Cashew Sauce
Occasionally…I listen to him. By him, I mean my husband. He loves this Spicy Sriracha Cashew Sauce, and suggested {more than once} that I designate a post to it and it alone. He made the same recommendation for this dressing and the outcome was fairly successful…
Summer Squash and Farro Veggie Bowl
You may not have realized I’ve been a bit MIA, but I HAVE and I’ve missed you! For the first time since I started blogging a year ago, I not only didn’t post twice last week, I didn’t even post once! The decision didn’t come easy, but the time simply wasn’t there. The realization finally set in that I can’t do everything I want to do, and that’s okay. I have to prioritize and make choices. Part of being an adult, right?!…