A summer twist on what seems to be yall's favorite dessert to date. Oatmeal creme pies blueberry style!  These are so easy and could not be more fun to assemble. Fold in fresh blueberries, add sprinkles, or just devour as is-- fair warning, they are really really good.    WET 2 flax eggs ( 2 tbsp flax meal + 3 tbsp water) 1/3 cup coconut sugar 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp molasses 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce 3 tbsp ghee or coconut oil, melted   DRY 1 cup GF oat flour  1/2 cup GF oats ( rough chopped)  1/2 cup almond flour ¾ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp baking ..read more

You knew a few strawberry recipes were on the way after our last trip to Cottle Farms here in Columbia SC.  Roasting strawberries is one of my favorite ways to use up this summer produce before they spoil, and today I decided to take it one step further and toss them into a no-bake cheesecake.  She is creamy, tart, and bursting with summer flavor…and the date-cookie crust just makes it that much sweeter.  Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Bars You knew a few strawberry recipes were in the cards after our last trip to Cottle Farms here in Columbia SC.  Roasting strawberries ..read more

Well, it has been a minute! Thank you for always sticking with me on here even when I am offering you nothing haha. But these muffins are not nothing!! They are quite the opposite.  Super easy ( no flax eggs your welcome) , sweet, and delicious! The "strawberry shortcake" topping is a real winner too and the only thing that requires a specialty ingredient -- aka freeze dried strawberries.  We all have or will have some strawberries that need to be used this season, so save and repeat!    Equipment Oven Muffin pan muffin liners  mixing bowls   Dry  2 cups oat ..read more

These my friends are cookies for a rainy day. A one-bowl, fool-proof, add a dash of this and that, type of recipe. .. They always turn out moist on the inside and crispy on the outside.  .. And can we talk about the pistachio and chocolate chip combo? Insanely good, especially with the chewy little bits of dates you get in each bite.  .. Bottom line, make these cookies.  .. Dry  1 cup gluten-free oats 1/2 cup almond flour 2 tbsp oat flour  2 tbsp flax meal 2 tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt ... Wet  1/2 cup cashew butter ( ro ..read more

Who does not love a graham cracker? They used to be one of my absolute favorite childhood snacks and now my kids love them too. ... I have a newfound passion for recreating my kids favorite snacks with ingredients I know, love, and can pronounce.  ..... These are surprisingly easy, sweet, salty and have a perfect crisp crust and a slightly doughy middle.   ....   *This recipe was influenced by the Minimalist Baker* . . Graham Cracker  3 tbsp coconut sugar  1/2 tsp cinnamon  1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt  1/3 cup maple syrup or honey ..read more

Meet the Superfood Chopped Salad. My tastebuds were craving something light, flavorful, and ingredients that would help me glow from the inside out. Each ingredient has a little nutritional star power, especially the protein content in the lentils and edamame! There is something about a salad where everything is finely chopped, there is a perfect crunchy texture , and it has an ideal salty/sweet ratio in each bite. Now that I have made the introduction, I have a feeling y’all will get to know each other very well over the next few months.    Serves  6 large portions  &n ..read more

You may not need another banana bread recipe gracing your feed, but just trust me, you will want this one!  You will get hit with notes of sweet, salty, crunch, and aromatic flavor with each thick bite.  The topping alone elevates this banana bread to another level.  I created this recipe when I had a sick child at home because I was craving comfort, and this bread is exactly that -- a really cozy slice you need on a random Wednesday.  Wet Ingredients 2 mashed overly ripe bananas ( about 1 1/4 cup mashed)  2 tbsp flax meal  1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce&nbs ..read more

This soup will heal you from the inside out. It is packed with vegetables and simmered in a homemade miso broth that is earthy, savory, and warming.  You can change up the vegetables to suit your family’s needs and serve with your noodle of choice.  This is our typical Sunday night meal, but it is cold and rainy here today so it only felt right.  Enjoy!   Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil  1 onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1/2 large head cauliflower, chopped into florets 6 cups broth  3 tbsp chickpea miso or miso of choice  1/2 large head cabbage ( abo ..read more

It's January, it's 70 degrees outside, and it's Friday. All of these things equal one thing .. blueberry muffins. It's like a little teaser that we are moving into spring, and yet we all know that is not the case. Next week will be back to puffer jackets and beanies, but for now let's just relish in the higher temperatures. Can we also relish in how insanely delicious and EASY these blueberry muffins are to make? The perfect Friday afternoon activity that will take you less than an hour from start to pulling these little guys out of the oven.  Enjoy!   Serves : 10  Equipment:&nb ..read more

In light of the frigid temperatures outside I wanted to start your week off with a hearty and soul warming recipe that could come together in one pan. ..  There is a beautiful simplicity to this dish while still being incredibly nourishing and complex in flavor.  ..  I absolutely love mushrooms, especially when cooked down alongside bright greens and a hearty grain.  ..  I know you will fall in love with this dish as much as I have! Enjoy! ..  *this recipe was inspired by Eating Well. ..          Ingredients 1.5 cups farro ..read more