A 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 MoreNot that I need an excuse to eat cake, but the holidays are certainly a good reason to enjoy a slice. This cake is a mixture of gingerbread and traditional honey cake, topped with apples. Almond flour, extra virgin olive oil and buttermilk make this cake deliciously tender while cinnamon, ginger and cloves give a bit of spice to balance the sweet, floral honey. It is the perfect cake for your holiday celebrations or just because you need some cake.
Read MoreA classic, but make it holiday? Hello banana pumpkin gingerbread. Sweet bananas and pumpkin give a super moist cake, molasses and spices give this bread that distinct holiday warmth. A dairy and gluten-free treat that is perfect for brunch, a snack on a snowy day or just because it is delicious. Reason enough.
Read MoreWho says that you have to make the same ole pies this holiday season? These pie bars take one recipe for the base, two fillings, both give you caramel, maple sweetness that balance perfectly with the shortbread-like oaten base. No rolling pin required for these vegan and gluten-free treats.
Read MoreWho says lemon is just for spring and summer? These citrus-filled donuts are the antidote to the fall blahs. Soft, slightly chewy, just sweet enough; these baked donuts are the perfect start to a holiday, a Sunday or any day. And yes, they are gluten and dairy free.
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 MoreMeet the only chocolate dessert you need. It is paleo, vegan and so gooey delicious. By baking this brownie in a cast iron skillet, you get a crisp edge and a super soft center. This brownie is part cake, part fudge, part molten fudge sauce all in one skillet. You need this. Trust me.
Read MoreEveryone 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.
Read MoreThe middle of this cake is like pudding, bread pudding. Sweet, soft, gooey and chewy all in one bite. If banana bread and a blondie had a baby, raised it as bread pudding, it would be this. And it is all vegan and paleo, yes, even the caramel sauce. That is right caramel sauce. You know you want it.
Read MoreThere’s nothing like a blondie. Usually made with butter, these blondies are made with fruity extra virgin olive oil. You won’t miss the butter when you taste the chewy, gooey center of these buckwheaty blondies, topped with a swirl of almond butter.
Read MoreGive me all the gourds and the cookies. How about both in one cookie? These cookies are full of delicious honeynut squash, good-for-you oat bran and just the right amount of sweetness. They might just be the perfect breakfast cookie.
Read MoreWho says that everything has to be just regular ole pumpkin spice bread? This bread tastes like a decadent brownie, but with the added moisture from pumpkin and a hint of spice from cinnamon and ginger. And it just happens to be vegan and gluten-free.
Read MoreHello fall and hello all the delicious root veggies and spiced baked goods. I am a sucker for anything that has ginger in it and this carrot cake is the perfect breakfast for a crisp fall morning. You won’t be able to resist that crispy topped, soft-centered and slightly spicy slice.
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 MoreWeekends are for muffins. These are my favorites; flavorful, full of good-for-me ingredients and easy to make on a sleepy Sunday.
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 MoreHow would I sum these up? They are the fancy, better-for-you version of my guilty pleasure, the Twix bar. Chock-a-block full of delicious tahini, chocolate and crunchy shortbread. It is hard to believe that these are gluten, grain and dairy free. They might take some time to make, but they are so worth it.
Read MoreThis is my recipe for death (or bliss) by chocolate. A slightly healthier take of the decadent chocolate torte. You get all that rich chocolate without the dairy, grains or refined sugar. I dare you to eat just one slice.
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