This gluten free pumpkin bread is incredibly delicious, and as my eight year old son says “highly satisfying”. That is the highest marks you can earn from my little food critic! I personally am not gluten free, but my husband is eating a gluten free diet to help curb his alopecia, a type of autoimmune disease. So I’ve been extra challenged in the kitchen to…
Browsing CategorySweets
Zucchini Spice Muffins
When the garden gives you zucchini, you of course make bake goods! It’s early September here in Maine, and I especially love this time of year because the garden is still going strong, but it’s cool enough to use the oven. Which opens up a world of possibilities and means lots of baking! This zucchini spice muffin recipe is based on this yummy chocolate zucchini…
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Nice Cream
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Orange Smoothie
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
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,…