This is another Otis recipe! My youngest son, Otis, loves to experiment in the kitchen. Like mom, he likes to raid the cookbook aisle at the library and try new recipes. This recipe came from one of such experimentations. It is nothing that I would have pursued making on my own, but Otis took charge, and we made our first nice cream recipe. I was…
Bear Scat Yes you read that correctly. Bear scat, and it’s delicious! Inspired by the classic Engine 2 Cookbook by Rip and Jane Esselstyn, this delicious dessert is super simple to make. Naturally it is a kid favorite just because of the name. Bear scat is so easy to make my kids can whip this up on their own, which is an extra special treat…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies If you are looking for healthy cookie ideas, these are hands down my favorite cookies. These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are decadent and delicious. The best part—these healthy oatmeal cookies are dairy-free, contain no eggs, and are gluten-free cookies. Does it get any better than that? The best cookie recipe with peanut butter These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies…
Black Bean Brownies Who would have thought that you can make some amazing brownies using a can of good ole black beans? Since I started making these black bean brownies I am absolutely obsessed. I’ve been slowly perfecting the most delicious version and I’m so excited to share this with you! These black bean brownies are so tasty, and they are super easy to make….
Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread I am so excited to share this super simple, super delicious homemade chocolate hazenut spread recipe. I have always loved Nutella, but not the dairy or palm oil listed as ingredients and there are just not a lot of other options on the market, or at least options without a hefty price tag. Once I tinkered with making a homemade chocolate…
Healthy Chocolate Bars Happy January! As most of us are still trying to recover from the chaos of the holidays and set positive, healthy goals for the new year, I am so excited to share these delicious, healthy chocolate bars to add a little sweetness to your day and keep you on track with your healthy goals! I am absolutely obsessed with these chocolate bars…
The Perfect Orange Smoothie This orange smoothie recipe has hands down been my favorite smoothie of the summer. It’s so simple and oh so good! I’ve been drinking it for breakfast pretty much every other day, maybe more. Just can’t get enough. I’ve always liked smoothies, but this summer I’ve really rediscovered how amazing they are. Cool refreshing and light, plus loaded with nutritious fruits…
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding This chocolate chia seed pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and super-duper delicious. I promise! Plus, you are going to love how easy this is to make. Good things don’t always need to be difficult. I love chia seeds. You can use them in so many ways. I like that they give baked goods a little crunch, or, as in this recipe,…
Peach Oat Crumble This yummy peach oat crumble dessert is lower in sugar and made with nutritious foods (peaches, oats, coconut flakes, almonds, almond butter). I like to make a small batch of this up so there is not too much temptation lying around the house! Funny story. We planted a peach tree in our yard last fall and we were so excited to have…
Peach Noyaux Extract – Almond Extract from Peach Pits I started making peach noyaux extract after reading Alice Waters My Pantry (one of my favorite cookbooks!). Peach pit extract adds such a wonderful almond-like flavor to baked goods and it smells oh so decadent. I ran out of noyaux sometime this spring, and I’ve been impatiently waiting for peach season just so I can make…
