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Morning Matcha Blossom Cake

A cake made for breakfast/brunch? Absolutely. Earthy matcha, floral orange blossom water, and sweet agave. This dairy and gluten-free cake has it all. Did I mention the oodles of tahini and wholegrain flours? Yeah, you need it.

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Blueberry Blondies

It is almost that time. The time of the year when we can feast on berries all day long, from early morning to the end of a long summer day. These blueberry blondies are easy to make, full of nutty brown butter, brown sugar, and, of course, plump and juicy blueberries. Make these gluten-free treats for all the summer feels.

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Small Batch No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Is there any better smell than cinnamon rolls in the oven? Heck no. These cinnamon rolls are an easy, no-yeast version of that delightful breakfast/brunch treat. The dough is made with whole milk yogurt, olive oil, and just a little bit of sugar to give a tender interior and slightly crunchy exterior. Icing with a maple yogurt icing, these rolls are just the right amount of sweet, light and fluffy and full of that warming spice. It is the most comforting treat.

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Vegan Lemony Pancakes

Weekends are made for pancakes. These pancakes are perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. Made with sorghum and sweet rice flour, mixed with dairy-free milk and yogurt, lemon and aquafaba, you get a pancake that is just sweet enough, fluffy in the middle and ready to douse in maple syrup. You won’t believe that these are vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

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Tahini Maple Granola

Nothing will make your house smell better than a batch of granola baking. This is the granola that I have made forever and it has never disappointed. Vegan, gluten-free and free of refined sugar, the foundation of this granola is tahini, oats, maple syrup and little bit of oil. From there, you can go wherever you like and add what you happen to have in your pantry.

Raspberry Cacao Muffins

Weekends are for muffins. These muffins are just the right amount of sweetness, easy to throw together and then enjoy all week long. Using a gluten-free flour mix, rolled oats, coconut sugar, maple syrup and luscious coconut milk and tahini gives you a soft, slightly chewy muffin with pops of raspberries and slightly bitter cacao nibs.

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A Few of My Favorite Things

This are a little weird, but there is one place where I feel okay with things: the kitchen. Here are a few of my favorite recipes, from myself and others. Take a read, see what speaks to you and get into the kitchen. If you do not eat it all, share some with your neighbor (at a safe distance).

Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread

This banana bread will change you life. Bold statement, I know. But this decadent, uber chocolatey, and insanely moist banana bread is everything. Loaded with chopped hazelnuts and dark chocolate, it is the perfect pick-me-up. The only things it doesn’t have are dairy, gluten, grains or refined sugars.

Honey Cornmeal Muffins

Weekends are for muffins. These muffins will fill the bill. Made with lightly floral, sweet honey, organic cornmeal, non-dairy yogurt and filled with jam or caramel, these muffins will make Saturday or Sunday breakfast special. If you want, make these on Sunday, freeze and you will have a muffin for every day of the week. Get creative with the filling in these gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free muffins.

Paleo Banana Breakfast Bars

Move over banana bread, these bars are the new favorite morning banana treat. Made with lots of sweet bananas, slightly savory tahini, dark amber date syrup and just a few other important ingredients, these bars are the perfect breakfast treat. They are just sweet enough, super soft and moist in the middle and ready to be added to the brunch/breakfast menu.

Trail Mix Cookies

Behold, a cookie that is perfect for breakfast. Full of good-for-you ingredients like oats, dates, hemp hearts, cashew butter and energy-boosting cacao nibs. These vegan and gluten-free cookies are easy to make and will happily sit on your counter for snacking or your freezer for a breakfast that is easy to reheat before you dash out the door.

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Pumpkin Banana Chip Donuts

Everyone likes a donut. How about a paleo-friendly donut that is mostly sweetened by fruit? Yes. Please. These donuts are soft, just sweet enough and with a little bit of chocolate (because why not). They are perfect for your fall Sunday mornings, wooly socks and hot coffee.

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Banana Blueberry Morning Muffins

Weekends are for muffins. These are my favorites; flavorful, full of good-for-me ingredients and easy to make on a sleepy Sunday.

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Vegan Oat Fruit Bars

Something about oats and fruit just go so well together. These bars are the perfect amount of sweet with a moist crumb and slightly tart fruit in the middle. Perfect for breakfast, summer dessert or just an anytime snack.

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Cauliflower Zucchini Bread

Yes, you read that right, cauliflower bread. The cauliflower craze has come to my kitchen. But you would never know that this delicious, soft and sweet bread has cauliflower in it. Perfect for picky veggie eaters or anyone.

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Tahini Breakfast Bars

I am a sweet breakfast person. These are the perfect breakfast or brunch dish that are made with a powerhouse ingredient: tahini. Once you start using it, you won’t be able to stop.

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Parmesan Ramp Loaf

My favorite thing about spring is all the new veggies that hit the farm stand. That includes ramps. Part onion, part garlic and all tasty. I added those ramps to this cheesy bread for the perfect brunch-time treat.

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Healthier Banana Date Scones

Ready for a breakfast favorite with a healthy spin? These scones have no butter, are packed with whole grains, protein and fruit. Perfect with a schemer of vegan cream cheese and a little bit of jam.

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Paleo Banana Chip Cookies

If banana bread and a chocolate cookie had a baby, it would be this cookie. This not-so-sweet cookie is the perfect sweet afternoon snack or a great breakfast on the go.

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Granola Bar Blondies

A homemade granola bar that is perfect for a snack or for breakfast. These guys are full of healthy fiber, flax, hemp hearts and a little protein, all with delicious cinnamon and chocolate.