Oh fluffernutter, I love you. Now I get to have you in cookie form. These vegan and gluten-free cookies are packed with salty, roasty peanut butter, rich maple syrup and coconut sugar and sweet, chewy vegan marshmallows. Drizzle some melted chocolate on top and you have a peanut butter s’mores cookie.
Read MoreI adore shortbread. It reminds me of walking through the London streets. These may not be traditional shortbread, but they are delicious. Rich tahini and coconut oil ensure that these cookies stay moist. Cocoa powder and teff flour give a rich, nutty and earthy flavor. And our friend Aquafaba means that there is no need for eggs. These are the perfect thing to do while you #distractibake.
Read MoreNo flour? No problem. You can still make some ding-dang good brownies. These dairy, grain and gluten-free brownies are lusciously dense and fudgy. Super dark chocolate gives these bars just the right amount of sweetness (not too sweet) and a deep chocolate flavor. Drizzle some tahini on top and you will have a little slice of chocolate heaven.
Read MoreThis might be my favorite of all my cookies. I know you are not supposed to say that about your recipes, but I love these cookies. Just the right amount of sweet, slightly savory and nutty, these cookies have a super soft, gooey center, crips edges and are the perfect answer to my current stress level. These gluten-free cookies will become a favorite, I promise.
Read MoreWeekends 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.
Read MoreThis 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).
Read MoreA cake for breakfast. Yes, all of your dreams have come true. This uber moist, slightly floral and just-enough-sweet cake is made with lots of luscious tahini and globs of raspberry jam. It comes together in just 15 minutes and then all you have to do is wait for it to bake. It is worth the wait and will be perfect when sliced and lathered with even more jam and tahini. Have your cake and eat it too. Two slices maybe.
Read MoreIs there such thing as too much chocolate? No. These cookies give you a double dose of chocolate, but without dairy or gluten. Yes, it is possible. Tahini and olive and coconut oils give you the fat you need for a chewy center, dutch cocoa powder gives the dough a dark, deep chocolate flavor and chunks of chopped chocolate give you an oasis of melted chocolate in each bite.
Read MoreSometimes you just need a cookie. For me, Valentine’s Day calls for something sweet and who says that you need to have a significant other to show some dessert love? This vegan, grain-free cookie is easy to make and will hit all the right spots: sweet, salty, chocolatey, chewy, crispy and melty. Just do yourself a favor and make one.
Read MoreBrownies are the answer. The question is irrelevant. Well, these brownies are going to be your new favorite and, thanks to a funky ingredient, they are vegan. Aquafaba may sound fancy, but chickpea water is how these brownies have the perfect chewy center, crisp edges. Unsweetened chocolate gives a deep, slightly bitter chocolate flavor that we all want from brownies. As always, they are gluten-free.
Read MoreWhat better way to kick off 2020 than with cake? This cake combines two of my favorite things: pistachios and citrus. The buttery pistachios, floral oranges, acidic olive oil and moisture from greek yogurt make this cake super soft and delicate. This cake is perfect on its own, but with topped with orange juice icing, this cake is even better, Gluten-free doesn’t mean free of flavor.
Read MoreNothing like a blondie to ring in the new year. These blondies are packed with floral white chocolate, nutty brown butter and caramel-like coconut sugar. A chewy, soft center and a crisp, crackly top is the perfect way to say hello to 2020. Enjoy it with a green juice if you need to feel slightly virtuous as well.
Read MoreA cookie that is basically a brownie. Is there anything better? I think not. These cookies are the perfect chocolatey treat to bring to your holiday party or ply Santa with. Full of dark chocolate, rich maple syrup and a few special ingredients to deliver a seriously moist, soft center and crisp outside.
Read MoreWhile I wait for the official start to fall and the crisp air to come, I will be making and eating these cookies. They are full of roasted, caramel-like sweet flavor with a soft, chewy middle. Not to mention, they are completely vegan (aka you can eat the dough all you want).
Read MoreI love a good kitchen tool. I probably have far too many and I don’t use a lot of them. However, there is one that I use every day, multiple times a day. Once you have one, you can make yourself a single, chewy, salty-sweet, vegan cookie treat. I mean, that alone would make me buy this kitchen tool. Any guesses?
Read MoreSomething 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.
Read MoreNothing better than a brownie. These ones are particularly delicious because of a secret ingredient: date syrup. It gives a boost to the flavor, gooey factor and helps to lessen the amount of cane sugar. These babies are just perfect.
Read MoreAh yes, the s’more, the ultimate treat of summer (no, it’s not pie). This cookies has all the ooey-gooey goodness, but without the butter, eggs or gluten; just all the goodness. Now all you need is a campfire.
Read MoreThese are hands down, the best chocolate cookies ever. They’re chewy, gooey, full of melted chocolate chunks and just a little bit salty to round out the sweetness. Oh, did I mention they’re vegan? Yup.
Read MoreTeff? What’s that? the answer is that it is an incredible powerhouse of a grain that also makes a darn good cookie. This one you’ll want to make again and again. Keep the butter in or make it vegan; either way you’ll be in love.
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