December 13, 2020
Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Fudge (Total Time: 75 minutes, Prep Time: 15 minutes, Serves: 4-6) Nut butter fudge is always one of my favorite things, but I was hesitant to try it with peppermint; nuts and peppermint don’t necessarily sound like a smashing combo to me. I’m happy to report that it actually turned out delicious! By using a mild nut…
December 5, 2020
Almond Spice Cake (Prep Time: 35 minutes, Total Time: 60 minutes, Serves: 6-8) This fluffy cake is light in texture and heavy in flavor. The cake base gets its flavor from cinnamon, cloves, vanilla and almonds. Topping the cake is a tart orange cream cheese glaze with fresh pomegranate seeds, salty pistachios and a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.…
March 23, 2020
Flourless Sesame Brownies (Prep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes, Serves: 8) There’s not much I love more than a rich, chocolatey dessert, and this really hits the spot. At a time when we all need a little more comfort food than usual, these brownies are a quick and easy dessert to make, and they aren’t super complex in…
December 13, 2019
Lemon Gingerbread Cookies (Total Time: 45 minutes, Serves: About 24 cookies depending on size) Tis nearly the holiday season, so it’s only right to share some holiday cookie recipes! While I experiment with recipes a lot during the holiday season, I often fail to post many. I’m so busy moving from one idea to the next (and of course eating…
September 22, 2019
1.) Although this cookie has quite a few ingredients, it’s really quite simple to make. 2.) Start by creaming your softened butter with your sugar, coconut sugar, and maple syrup. Mix until the sugar and butter become one, and mixture has become slightly whipped (airy and light). 3.) Add in your eggs and vanilla, and mix well. If the mixture…
August 17, 2019
1.) Start by beating your wet ingredients for a few minutes. Next, add in your dry ingredients and blend until combined. 2.) Line an 8×4 inch pan with a bit of oil and parchment paper, then pour in your batter. Bake your cake in the oven at 325 degrees for 35-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the…
June 23, 2019
Coconut Caramel (Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 6) I’m not a huge fan of caramel on its own, it’s usually just too sweet, but a little drizzle on some chocolate is just perfect. In pursuit of making a vegan, slightly healthier caramel, I decided to try using just coconut products. This caramel is made only with coconut cream and coconut sugar,…
May 7, 2019
1.) All it takes to make this frozen hot chocolate are these four simple ingredients. Add everything to a blender and blend well. 2.) Add your favorite toppings; I added coconut whipped cream and a dark chocolate drizzle. Enjoy! Frozen Hot Chocolate (Total Time: 5 minutes, Serves: 1) Things are starting to heat up here in Seattle (a whopping 65…
April 11, 2019
1.) A simple mix of grains, nuts, and natural sweeteners are all you need to make these delicious tarts. 2.) In a food processor, combine your dates, oats, coconut shreds, almond flour, cinnamon, cocoa powder, salt, and water. 3.) Blend well until you have a dough-like texture. When you pinch the dough it should stick together. 4.) Line a mini…
December 18, 2018
1.) These paleo muffins are full of hearty and nutritious ingredients. 2.) Start by mashing your banana, then stir in your wet ingredients. Next, mix in your dry ingredients. 3.) Grease a muffin tin, and add in your batter until each tin is nearly full. You will end up with 6 full muffins. 4.) Bake your muffins at 350 degrees…