A simple, buttery holiday cookie that’s made with toasted walnuts and rolled in powdered sugar. What’s not to love about these gluten free vegan snowball cookies? Growing up, there were certain cookies that my mom would only make at Christmastime. Raspberry-filled cheese tarts, gingerbread men, monkey cakes, almond crescents and thumbprint cookies {to name a few}. They were all my grandma’s recipes and all hold such precious memories for my family and I. Now I have the privilege of baking ... read more
gluten free apple cranberry stuffing
This gluten free apple cranberry stuffing is sure to be a hit on your Thanksgiving table, with it's sweet and savory fall flavors! When putting together my Thanksgiving menu, there are a few things that are a total must. I like to call them the "non-negotiable.” Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, green beans, homemade cranberry sauce and stuffing. If those things are not on the table, it just doesn’t feel right. Oh, and you can’t forget about the ... read more
gluten free vegan peanut butter spider cookies
How cute are these gluten free vegan peanut butter spider cookies? Soft peanut butter cookies, topped with a chocolate ganache spider. Creepy, yet so delicious! I love an excuse to make festive desserts for just about any holiday! Every Halloween, I come up with another spooky treat to make for the kids or for classroom parties. Last year I made these adorable gluten free vegan chocolate spiderweb cupcakes that really couldn’t be easier to make. One of my favorites are these gluten free vegan ... read more
gluten free vegan almond poppyseed muffins
Tender poppyseed muffins, with the crunch of toasted almonds. These gluten free vegan almond poppyseed muffins are such a lovely morning treat! Growing up in a family of six, going to Costco for groceries was a must. I remember my mom would get those packages of assorted muffins, the GIANT muffins that were more like the size of three muffins put together. Everyone loved the double chocolate chip ones, but my favorite were the almond poppyseed. I would go for those ones every single time. So ... read more
gluten free vegan caramel apple bundt cake
As the decadent caramel glaze is dripping down the sides of this gluten free vegan caramel apple bundt cake, you can’t help but want a slice. I’m thinking this might be the most delicious way to celebrate apple season! I know many people are asking, “are you team pumpkin or team apple?” I have a hard time saying I’m definitely one or the other. I do get more excited for pumpkin season and for all the yummy pumpkin spice things, but I adore any and every homemade apple dessert. It’s no ... read more
gluten free vegan cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts
Fluffy baked pumpkin donuts, coated in cinnamon sugar. These gluten free vegan cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts are what donut dreams are made of! Who’s ready for pumpkin spice season? It’s in full force around here. Pumpkin spice everything has made it's debut in all the grocery stores, Target, on pinterest, and all over instagram. It’s starting to take over my kitchen too. I’m ok with it. Give me ALL the pumpkin for these next few months. When thinking about the first new pumpkin recipe to ... read more
gluten free vegan peanut butter and jelly oat bars
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