Chocolate chia peanut butter chia pudding - creamy chocolate pudding that's laced with peanut butter! That's what we're dealing with here. Who wants in?! What if I told you that that rich, creamy pudding was actually healthy for you?!?! Like healthy enough to be made, and enjoyed regularly, and even healthy enough to be eaten as a snack, or a breakfast? Would you even believe me? Also, it's so ridiculously easy to make. No cooking required! I'm sure you've heard of chia seed … [Read more...]
Healthier Scotcharoos (Without Corn Syrup)
If you're from the Midwest I am sure the title of this post got you super excited! And if you're not from the Midwest, then you might be wondering what the heck are scotcharoos?!?! Let me introduce you to a true Midwest treat! Trust me, once you take a bite, you will be hooked. What are scotcharoos? Scotcharoos are essentially a peanut butter rice crispy treat that's topped with a melted layer of chocolate and butterscotch chips. The result is a delicious crunchy, chewy, treat with a … [Read more...]
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Flourless)
OMG!!! I so want a bite of that cookie. Don't you?! I am so obsessed with these healthy chocolate oatmeal cookies!!! I could eat them multiple times a day, every day, and never get sick of them. They are soft, so chocolate-y and, fudgy, perfectly sweet, and studded with chocolate chips, and chewy oats. Even though they are a healthier cookie, they satisfy my sweet tooth and craving for baked goods like crazy. A few years ago I shared a recipe for banana peanut butter oatmeal snack … [Read more...]
No Bake Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Hi friends, happy Valentine's week 💗. No matter how you are spending the holiday, I think we can all agree that a nice little chocolate treat is just the thing we need. When I start testing recipes for Valentine's day (usually in January), I am still burnt out from all the heavy Christmas desserts. I am not quite in the mood for baking again, yet, I want to share a luscious, chocolate-y treat to celebrate the day of love. Because to me, chocolate = love! Anyone else? These no bake … [Read more...]
5 Minute Vegan Chocolate Frosting
You all have LOVED this vegan chocolate frosting recipe. It was originally published in 2017. It has been one of my most popular recipes on the blog. It's time to give this recipe the extra attention it deserves. I have updated the photos, and re-tested and re-written the recipe for a better user experience. Despite re-writing the text of the recipe the ingredients and recipe itself have stayed mostly the same. I have included a few tips I have learned. I have also answered some … [Read more...]
Three Christmas Cookies, From One Simple Dough
Who's ready for some cookies?!?! Three Christmas cookies!!! From one simple dough, to be exact!!! Since Holiday baking might look a little different this year due to Covid, I thought, why not make three different cookie flavors all in one fell swoop? That way you can still enjoy a variety of cookie flavors without having to make a bajillion different batches of cookies. My stomach, and my husband, were both happy with this idea. 😉 Here's how it works: You whip up the basic … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate (5 Ingredients)
Hi friends. Coming in HOT with the hot chocolate!!! 🤣 Man, 2020 has this been a doozy of a year. Hasn't it? I think this means that we all need a warm hug. And, that hug can come in the form of a mug of homemade hot chocolate. Besides, what better drink is there to be enjoyed during December? Silky smooth, chocolate-y, and rich and creamy, warm and comforting, this is just what the world needs right now. Top it with my homemade frozen whipped cream, or marshmallows, or keep … [Read more...]
Healthier Zucchini Bread (Whole Wheat)
Is there a better way to celebrate the transition of summer to fall then baking zucchini bread? Well okay, maybe baking some healthy pumpkin muffins would also be great way to get us into the spirit of fall. But, today, let's make some zucchini bread!!! Zucchini bread that's' tender, and moist, perfectly spiced, and studded with just the right amount of chocolate chips. And most importantly, packed with shredded zucchini. Do you taste the zucchini? No! That's the best … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Granola (Dessert Granola)
Hi Friends, I hope you are doing well. There is so much going on in the world lately. I know that food doesn't solve anything besides hunger; but it can nourish us, bring us joy, give us a little comfort. Food can bring us together, even when we have to be apart, food can heal. I just want to say that while things in the world are happening, we always have a basic need to eat. That's why food unites us, even if we still need to social distance. I know it's not solving problems, but creating … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Puffed Rice Treats
Okay friends, today I have a fun treat for you. Peanut butter and chocolate puffed rice treats!!! If you are like "umm, Emily, that is NOT puffed rice you have pictured there. That is rice crispy cereal." Yes, you are correct. But if you came to this recipe to specifically used puffed rice cereal, then never fear, you can use either type of cereal - puffed rice cereal, or rice crispy cereal!!! And if you have already made this recipe as the old version, the only actual change … [Read more...]
