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
gluten free vegan chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes
Chocolate cupcakes with a fluffy strawberry buttercream, topped with a chocolate covered strawberry. These gluten free vegan chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat! Making holidays special for my family is something I love to do. Whether it’s Christmas, their birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter or even the last day of school. I always enjoy a reason to celebrate and to make them feel loved. That pretty much always includes some type of celebratory dessert. My go-to ... read more
raspberry sorbet rosé floats
Raspberry sorbet and sparkling rosé wine, topped with fresh raspberries. This berry sweet drink is perfect for serving on Valentine’s Day or at your next girls night! I love a fun, fruity drink. Don’t you? Whether it’s a fresh watermelon margarita, ice-cold strawberry lemonade or a Moscow Mule {my all time favorite cocktail!}. A delicious meal served with a good drink, shared with dear friends. That’s my idea of a good time! Every year for Valentine’s Day, I make my husband a tasty dinner ... read more
gluten free vegan peanut butter oatmeal cookies
You’re going to swoon over these gluten free vegan peanut butter oatmeal cookies! Soft, chewy and just the perfect peanut butter cookie. When it comes to cookies, I go for the classics. Chocolate chip, peanut butter and chocolate crinkle. I don’t need anything fancy. Just give me a soft, homemade cookie and I’m good. I mean, is there really anything better than a fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookie? Chocolate chip cookies will always have my heart, but I can never resist a good ... read more
gluten free vegan peanut butter swirl brownies
Fudgy chocolate brownies with swirls of creamy peanut butter. You can never go wrong with that combo! Being a mom of four can be a little crazy sometimes. Ok, it’s pretty much crazy all the time! When this mom gets stressed, I need chocolate to come to my rescue. Whether it’s a pint of diary free chocolate ice cream {don’t judge} or homemade gluten free vegan chocolate frosted brownies. Sometimes you just need to indulge in something rich and chocolatey to make life a little more ... read more