Who doesn’t love the classic combination of creamy peanut butter and strawberry jelly? These gluten free vegan peanut butter and jelly oat bars are quite the tasty lunchbox treat or after school snack. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When I was an itty bitty thing in kindergarten and now as a mama of four in her thirty’s. There is something about the combination of the salty, creamy peanut butter with the sweet strawberry jelly that takes ... read more
gluten free vegan maple walnut scones
Tender scones with toasted walnuts, covered in a drizzle of maple glaze. These gluten free vegan maple walnut scones are just like the ones you get fresh at the bakery, only made from scratch at home. There is a local gluten free bakery here that makes delicious gluten free, dairy free and some vegan baked treats. Cupcakes, cookies, muffins, quick breads and incredible made-to-order sandwiches. My favorite thing they make at Pushkin’s is their scones! They have the perfect texture and their ... read more
gluten free vegan triple berry slab pie
How beautiful is this gluten free vegan triple berry slab pie? Flaky pie crust, filled with an abundance of fresh berries and baked to perfection in a sheet pan. Easy to make and perfect for serving to your guests! Summertime is pie time. I know we make lots of pies around Thanksgiving, but in the fall you don’t have all the amazing fresh fruit. Strawberries, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches. I don’t think I could pick just one as my favorite summer fruit. Ok, maybe I ... read more
gluten free vegan vanilla latte cupcakes
All you coffee lovers, you are going to adore these fluffy gluten free vegan vanilla latte cupcakes. Espresso and vanilla together is always a good thing! What is your go-to coffee drink? Mine is almost always a vanilla latte with almond milk. Whether it’s hot or iced, it’s just so good every single time. Sometimes I will get a chai latte, especially if it’s a house-made chai and is extra spicy. More often than not, I always go back to my beloved vanilla latte. When thinking of flavor ... read more
gluten free vegan blueberry crumb muffins
Who can resist a freshly baked blueberry muffin? These gluten free vegan blueberry crumb muffins are tender and full of sweet, juicy blueberries. That beautiful cinnamon crumb topping makes them simply delightful! As it starts to get a little warmer here in California, the mornings are the perfect time for getting in the kitchen to do a little baking. Open up the windows and let the cool breeze come on in. Turn on either some 70’s tunes or worship music {my go-to’s for cooking and baking}. ... read more
gluten free vegan lemon bars
Chewy almond crust with a layer of creamy lemon deliciousness make these gluten free vegan lemon bars simply irresistible! I’m a lemon dessert lover, through and through. Lemon pound cake, lemon sugar cookies, lemon cream pie. Give me all the lemon things. It’s the zestiness and the brightness of the flavor of fresh lemon that I just can’t get enough of. One lemon dessert that I hadn’t attempted to make gluten, dairy and egg free, was the classic lemon bars. A tried and true dessert that ... read more
gluten free vegan carrot cake
Hello there, beautiful gluten free vegan carrot cake! Layers of moist, spiced carrot cake and decadent cream cheese frosting, a combination that’s hard to resist. There are a lot of different variations out there when it comes to carrot cake. Some recipes call for raisins, others have either walnuts or pecans in the recipe. I’ve seen some that add shredded coconut or even crushed pineapple to the batter. I don’t know about you, but I like the simplicity of carrot cake with just shredded ... read more
gluten free vegan oatmeal raisin cookies
Chewy gluten free vegan oatmeal cookies, with a touch of cinnamon and the perfect amount of sweet raisins. You can’t go wrong with this classic comfort cookie! Most kids go for the chocolate chip cookies, but when I was little, I always went for the oatmeal raisin. Maybe it was the soft, chewy texture from the oats or the hint of cinnamon. Maybe it was the extra sweetness throughout from all those little raisins. I’ve just always had a sweet spot for oatmeal raisin cookies. Proud to say I ... read more
gluten free vegan brownie fruit pizza
Did you say pizza for dessert? I’m in! A chocolaty gluten free vegan brownie crust is covered with a dairy free cream cheese frosting, then loaded with an assortment of beautiful fresh fruit. I’m not sure why I have never made a dessert pizza before. It’s genius! Everyone loves pizza so who wouldn’t love having pizza for dessert? I’ve seen them made with a sugar cookie crust, but I decided to go with a brownie crust. When making most of my dessert decision, I tend to go for the ... read more
gluten free vegan thin mint cookies
You know you want a bite of one of these gluten free vegan thin mint cookies! Crunchy chocolate mint cookie, completely covered in semi-sweet chocolate. Impossible to eat just one. Back when I could actually enjoy Girl Scout Cookies {pre gluten and dairy free}, I would always go for the Samoas. The cookies with the chewy caramel, coconut and dipped in chocolate. Soooo good! I loved them so much that I actually created a recipe for gluten free vegan samoa cookies. If you haven’t tried them ... read more
gluten free vegan oatmeal quick bread
Slices of soft oat bread, ready for your favorite jam or nut butter. This gluten free vegan oatmeal quick bread is sure to be your new breakfast go-to! The smell of bread baking is one of the most comforting smells. It just warms the house. Banana bread and pumpkin bread are probably two of my favorites to smell baking. Mmmmmm. It’s like a hug for your senses! Yeast breads are a little more of a commitment when it comes to making bread, that’s why I love a good quick bread recipe. No yeast ... read more
gluten free vegan cherry almond scones
Say, “good morning!” with these beautiful gluten free vegan cherry almond scones. Tender almond scones with juicy dark cherries, topped with a simple glaze and toasted almonds. I don’t know about you, but I love a good scone. If I could choose a cupcake or a scone, I’m going for the scone. I’m not really sure what it is that makes them so enticing. It might be because they aren’t overly sweet, they are sort of like a homemade biscuit or maybe it’s because they are PERFECT with a cup of ... read more