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!…
Category: Whole Oats
Green Smoothie Bowl with Oats and Berries
This Green Smoothie Bowl with Oats and Berries has become my daily breakfast. It’s completely plant-based and full of nutrition, yet hearty and delicious!
I’m one of those people who finds something I like for breakfast and then just puts it on repeat, day after day….
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….
Turmeric Ginger Banana Muffins | GF + DF
I’m so excited to share these Turmeric Ginger Banana Muffins with you today! Inspired by one of my top-viewed recipes on the site, this Turmeric Banana Smoothie, these muffins are a delicious way to boost your immune system while fueling your body with healthy, whole foods!…
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!…
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!…
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars + GF
These Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars are gluten-free and vegan and so incredibly rich and satisfying! Good luck stopping with one!
I need to apologize. I’ve held out on you and I’m really sorry…
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….
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..
Green Smoothie Chocolate Chip Muffins
I’ve made these Green Smoothie Chocolate Chip Muffins three times within the last week. The first round didn’t result in a muffin I was excited to share with you. It was okay, but not great. Truth be told, it tasted healthy…
Chocolate Almond Probiotic Raw Energy Balls
Before having kids, I often heard the phrase “my kids are eating me out of house and home”. In my naivety, I took this to mean their older kids {like seven and up 🤷🏼♀️} consumed a lot of food in their rapidly growing bodies. I realize now they were referring to all kids, big and small…
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”…
Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola
This Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola is pretty much my new favorite thing. With it’s perfectly toasted oats, light lemon flavor, crunchy almonds and chia seeds, plus a hint of coconut, it’s got a lot going for it!…
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 Chocolate Oat Peanut Butter Balls
I’m so excited to have not just one but THREE recipes for you today!
Last year I had the honor of participating in Sprouts Bulk Bin Treat Exchange, where I shared my Grandma’s Gluten-Free Organic Thumbprint Cookies using many of their bulk bin items. I then shipped them off to two other bloggers while eagerly awaiting the arrival of each of their delicious treats…
Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oat Bars
I love to bake and need little to no encouragement to find a reason to make something sweet. But with the holiday season just ahead, I love that these Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter and Oat Bars…
Toddler Friendly Gluten Free Sweet Potato Wraps
This post may be titled Toddler Friendly, but let me assure you, toddler or not, these Toddler Friendly Gluten Free Sweet Potato Wraps are a great snack for all ages! They just so happen to also be the perfect size for the youngins and a great way to sneak a vegetable into their daily snack…
Healthy Cinnamon Apple & Oat Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? ⇦ Uhhh…Yes please!
I love that breakfast cookies are a real thing. Seriously, Pinterest “breakfast cookie” and see how many recipes pop up. Just like when it comes to oatmeal and the endless varieties of flavors and toppings, the same is true for breakfast cookies…
10 Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes for Fall
The weather has been absolutely beautiful in Franklin/Nashville the last few weeks. Cool crisp mornings, a gentle breeze throughout the day, and gorgeous sunshine without the overwhelming heat and humidity. It’s been so reminiscent of Fall…
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins + GF | DF
Three really great things happened this weekend. First, one of my dearest friends, with some help from my loving sister, threw me a wonderful Baby Sprinkle. Second, these Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins with local honey! And third, a girls night out/baby celebration for a friend having twins!…
Healthy Chocolate Chip Fudgy Brownie Bars + Vegan
It’s crazy to think I’ve been blogging nearly four years already. In my head, the blog is somehow younger than it’s age. Perhaps because I haven’t grown it to all I imagined it to one day become. Or maybe because I haven’t been able to commit the time to it I had hope. Nor have I yet to start/plant the garden I dream of one day cultivating in our back yard…
Chocolate Peanut and Oat Energy Bars
We love to hike this time of year. It’s become a little more challenging with a 22 month old and being 7 months pregnant, but we’re making the effort. These Chocolate Peanut and Oat Energy Bars are the perfect snack to pack along, and truly make the hike worth it!…
Healthy Six Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles
Ever met one of those people who say they don’t really care for chocolate? I’ve met a few and when these words come out of their mouth, I can’t help but look at them like they have two heads.
Not. Like. Chocolate?? How is that even possible?…
Sprouts Anti-Inflammatory Papaya Smoothie + Growing our Family!
Many of you already know, but for those who don’t, I’m so excited to share with you that our family of three will soon be a family of four! We have another little miracle due in early September, which will put Brighton and his new baby brother or sister right at two years apart…
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…
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!..
{GF} Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Hazelnut
SO apparently sandwich cookies and GIVEAWAYS go hand in hand, a perfect pairing if you as me! Perhaps you remember these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies I posted last Fall…if so, then you might also remember that thanks to Coaction, we were able to couple those cookies with a giveaway for a set of my Five Must Have Kitchen Gadgets…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Bites
I know pumpkin season is essentially over, but with all that has gone on the last month or so, I’ve not been able to post much and I’m afraid I’ve got still got several recipes in my queue featuring pumpkin and squash.
Butternut Squash Veggie Burgers + Rubbermaid Sandwich Kit
Today’s post is twice the fun, not only am I thrilled to share the recipe for these tasty Butternut Squash Veggie Burgers, but thanks to the NEW Rubbermaid® fasten + go sandwich kit, I also have the perfect food storage container for you to pack these babies up and take them on the go!…
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies + Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
I am super excited to bring this post to you today, not only do I have a delightful, healthy, and Fall-festive recipe for you, but thanks to Coaction, I also have a giveaway! Before we dive into the details of these Gluten-Free Sugar-Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies…