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
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