The ultimate fall dessert, baked apples are stuffed with walnuts and spices then baked in apple cider until soft and sweet. Serve with vanilla ice cream to make a la mode! Can you tell I’m ready for fall? What can I say, fall in Michigan is pretty perfect. The leaves …
Made with blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, this gluten-free berry crisp is topped with a cinnamon-spiced oat and walnut topping. Berry season is getting closer and closer by the week and I couldn’t be more excited! We take our blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries quite seriously around here and if you’ve …
This fresh spin on breakfast toast is topped with creamy hummus, crunchy apples and toasted walnuts then drizzled with a sweet tahini honey sauce. You guys are big fans of breakfast toast which is why I’m so excited to share yet another fun spin: hummus toast with apples and toasted …
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A special breakfast treat, this chocolate oatmeal is packed with hearty oats, ground flax seed and cocoa powder then drizzled with raspberry preserves and fresh berries. I’ve got a confession to make: I add cocoa powder to my smoothies almost every single morning. Packed with antioxidants, rich chocolatey flavor and …
A quick and easy chocolate dessert recipe, dark chocolate is melted then sprinkled with chopped walnuts, dried cherries and sea salt. Your family will love this dark chocolate bark recipe! If you love the combination of dark chocolate and sea salt as much as I do, look no further than this quick and easy chocolate …
A healthy version of a family favorite, these healthy chocolate chip cookies are heavy on the oats, not on the butter or flour and can be made in less than 30 minutes. Chocolate chip cookies are just the best, am I right? With that said, I have a confession to …
Coconut flour and coconut oil give these chewy gluten and dairy-free chocolate chip cookies a delicious subtle coconut background flavor. Whether it’s a classroom treat for my kids or a quick and easy dessert recipe for a party I’m hosting, I am always looking for allergen-friendly cookie recipes. These soft …
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These light and fluffy pumpkin muffins are scented with fall flavors and made with whole grains. Now that pumpkin season is here, I am not holding back! Pumpkin is one of my favorite ingredients to use all year round but I love when fall hits and everyone rallies. Whether it’s stirred …
These thick and creamy pumpkin pie parfaits are filled with vanilla Greek yogurt, crunchy granola and creamy pure pumpkin. A perfect make-ahead breakfast, snack or dessert recipe! Pumpkin season is upon us and I’m celebrating with a quick and easy make-ahead recipe: Pumpkin Pie Greek Yogurt Parfaits! Protein-packed vanilla Greek …
A healthy alternative to store-bought granola bars, these chewy nut-free protein bars are perfect for snacking on-the-go! As a mom of two young boys I am here to confirm that the rumor is true: boys will, in fact, eat you out of house and home. As easy as it would …
Made with yogurt this low fat and super moist version of chocolate chip zucchini bread is easy to make. A perfect way to use up your zucchini! Zucchini season is in full force which means I am always looking for healthy new ways to enjoy the low-calorie veggie that is …
Break out of a boring snack rut with these nine healthy and easy nut butter snack ideas! Now that school is back in session, I am always looking for quick and easy snacks that I can make in 5 minutes or less. I don’t know about you but I always …
Thick, creamy, salty and sweet, your entire family will love this guilt-free vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream. No Machine Required. What would you say if I told you it was possible to make ice cream at home without a machine? What if I told you it was all natural …
Made with just two simple ingredients, you won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade chocolate magic shell! Perfect for pairing with your favorite Tillamook Ice Cream flavor! When we bought our dream house last year, I had one primary goal: to find a home with space for entertaining …
The ultimate summer snack or dessert, whole strawberries are coated in creamy, whole milk vanilla yogurt then frozen until firm. Perfect for keeping cool! School is FINALLY out for summer and we couldn’t be more excited! We go until mid-June here in Michigan and for the first time ever we …
These chocolate peanut butter energy protein balls are filled with creamy nut butter – the perfect healthy snack recipe for eating on-the-go! When you’re a busy mom of two, your life pretty much revolves around snacks. Of course let’s be real, even if you don’t have kids – who doesn’t …
These fruity mixed berry popsicles are made with creamy Greek yogurt which is a good source of protein! While we still have about a month of summer vacation left here in Michigan, before we know it my boys will both be headed back to school! It’s a big year for …
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are winners, every time. They’re easy to make with one standard (16-ounce) jar of peanut butter. When it comes to desserts, I am a huge sucker for anything peanut butter chocolate. In fact, that’s why I am always trying to recreate the dynamic flavor …
A delicious twist on the ice cream classic, this thick and creamy Dark Chocolate Malt is scented with cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne. June has finally arrived which means summer vacation is just around the corner! In my neighborhood, that also means the beginning of ice cream truck season which is …
This healthy and delicious vegan strawberry ice cream recipe contains no dairy and doesn’t require an ice cream maker! Let’s get something clear right off the bat: I am a HUGE fan of real, full fat, ice cream. You know, the kind made in an ice cream maker that is …
This thick and creamy breakfast smoothie is made with cocoa powder, Greek yogurt and instant espresso powder to create the ultimate protein-packed cafe mocha smoothie recipe. I’m going to level with you all about something: I love adding cocoa powder to my smoothies. Full of antioxidants and with very few …
Banana slices are dipped in melted dark chocolate then sprinkled with sea salt before being frozen until firm. An easy, kid-friendly dessert recipe. Dessert isn’t something I crave regularly but when I do, it better have chocolate. Since my boys are both in that phase of always wanting to help …
This rich and creamy vegan chocolate mousse recipe is made with avocado and topped with whipped coconut cream. While this rich and creamy chocolate mousse happens to be vegan, I actually didn’t make it because of any dietary restrictions or preferences. The truth? I had recently played the avocado lotto and had …
This moist and chewy gluten free blueberry oatmeal bread is lightly sweetened and packed with whole grains. A huge family favorite! Baking season is well underway and my house has never smelled better! Admittedly, my husband is the head baker in our household (have you tried his famous hermit bars …
This moist and dense healthy pumpkin bread recipe is full of whole grains, cinnamon and other warm spices that reminds you of fall. Perfect for freezing! Can I get a fist pump for fall baking season? Admittedly, we cook with pumpkin all year round – we blend it in smoothies, add it …
This pumpkin spice Greek yogurt dip is the ultimate healthy snack or dessert recipe. Ideal for dipping fruit or eating on it’s own! There’s only one thing I heart more than snacks and that’s ALLTHINGS PUMPKIN!! Despite popular opinion, I’m not a huge fan of those cloyingly sweet pumpkin drinks made with …
This guilt-free strawberry ice cream is naturally vegan and made with just two simple ingredients: frozen bananas and strawberries! Earlier this summer we took advantage of Michigan’s delicious strawberry crop and stocked our freezer full of juicy ripe berries in their peak of freshness! As a result, my boys have …
Made with just five ingredients, these sweet, flourless peanut butter cookies have a slightly chewy center, topped with a hint of sea salt. Naturally gluten and grain free. As someone who has published hundreds of recipes made with five ingredients or less, you can imagine how excited I was when …
A healthy and easy dessert recipe made with three simple ingredients, these frozen banana pops are coated in Greek yogurt and drizzled with peanut butter. You know it’s summer vacation when the temps start to climb and the ice cream trucks are chiming in the neighborhood every night. Much to …
A quick and easy make-ahead snack recipe, these no-bake peanut butter energy bites are the ultimate healthy breakfast, snack or dessert! I heart snacks. We’ve addressed that already. But I never fully understood the importance of having an endless supply of healthy, ready-to-eat snacks on hand until I lived with two growing …
Made with just two simple ingredients: natural peanut butter and coconut oil, this homemade peanut butter magical shell is the easiest ice cream dessert recipe you’ll ever make. I have never been a huge fan of sweets, you’ve probably gathered that by now. But one dessert I can always get down …
This healthy, whole grain and gluten free banana oatmeal muffin recipe is moist and cake-like yet contains no oil or butter. My boys call muffins “cakes” because they think they are cupcakes and it makes me giggle every time. To keep them happy, I like to keep a batch of freshly baked …
