Hazelnuts, honey and halva are a trifecta of yumminess. These chewy, slightly floral, nutty cookies are perfectly sweet, easy to make and perfect for seasonal snacking. No butter needed; rich hazelnut oil and hazelnut butter are the basis of these babies. Enhanced with honey, chocolate chunks and the delectable nuttiness of halva, these cookies are really divine.
Read MoreCookies are always the answer. These cookies are perfect, They are thin, crispy-edged and gooey-middled. Made with butter, a mixture of two sugars, a little buttermilk and some fun sprinkles and, of course, chocolate, these cookies will make anyone happy.
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 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 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 MoreThe perfect dessert that also happens to be packed with protein, free of dairy, grains and refined sugar. These bars are easy-peasy to make (all done in a food processor) and satisfy your sweet-tooth while also giving a boost to your day. The chickpea bars will quickly become a favorite.
Read MoreMove over pumpkin pie, this might be the new thanksgiving dessert. Sweet, earthy squash, olive oil and a hint of spice make these bars the perfect end to your turkey day meal (or maybe just the right thing for the morning after). These dairy-free and gluten-free bars are kinda like cake, kinda like blondie and all kinds of yummy.
Read MoreI have made many iterations of paleo chocolate chunk cookies. These are the best ones yet. Chewy, soft centered and crispy on the edges, but did I mention they are vegan, grain and gluten-free? Add some darn good paleo chocolate to the dough and it is all you need this holiday season.
Read MoreIf hot chocolate and a cookie could be combined in one cookie, with a little spice, you would get these cookies. They are super soft, chewy, just sweet enough and with a gentle heat that makes it a little bit different than your average chocolate chip cookie. Oh, and did I mention they are vegan and grain-free?
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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA adaptation of the Ovenly classic cookie, but this one is gluten-free, vegan and chock-a-block full of chocolate, coffee and a little spice. It’s the perfect mix of salty, spicy and sweet.
Read MoreWhen you’re going to go full gluten, full butter and full sugar, you gotta go big. This cookie is the answer to all my cravings.
Read MoreA sweet treat using a seasonal treat: satsumas. The savory-sweet blondie, floral satsuma zest and chocolate make a perfectly balanced, not-so-sweet treat.
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