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Quinoa Crunch Chocolate Bark with Cherries

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  You know Crunch candy bars with the puffed rice? That's exactly what this quinoa crunch chocolate bark is like. Chocolate with a good crunch mixed in...and some dried cherries because why not? It's Valentine's day!!!! But seriously, I had no idea that if you toast some raw quinoa in a pan for a few minutes that it will become super crunchy. Food. Is. Magic. Plus, it's a lot of fun! The quinoa starts popping a little. Here's how you make quinoa crunch chocolate bark. It's so … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies (Gluten Free)

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I am so distracted by that photo above. I so badly want to eat one of these cookies. The struggle is real friends, because I have two peanut butter blossom cookies waiting for me to devour at lunch. My last two cookies from this batch. I might cry once I'm done eating them. Yes, they're that good. If you ever doubted that peanut butter and chocolate belong together than these cookies will erase all of your doubts. Seriously, perfection in a cookie. Let's count the ways these … [Read more...]

Homemade Vegan Chocolate Turtles

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Here we are, in full swing of our Holiday treat making and I've got a good one for you! Homemade vegan chocolate turtles! Yes!!! We are making chocolate shop quality candy over here. It's way delicious, and surprisingly easy....and a little messy. But hey, isn't that what makes Holiday treat making so much fun?! You remember on Wednesday I shared a recipe for my easy vegan caramel?! Did you make it yet?! If you did than you get a golden star for being prepared. If you haven't made the caramel … [Read more...]

Easy Vegan Caramel (Made with Coconut Sugar)

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Hey friends...it's been a minute. I got the stomach flu last week...which is the WORST kind of sickness to have for anyone, but especially when you rely on your appetite for your job. I'll spare you the details lol. I'm glad to have my normal appetite back and get to some serious Christmas baking! How about you?! First up, this amazing easy vegan caramel! It's seriously so good! This vegan caramel is part one of a two part recipe...on Friday be prepared for some chocolate turtles. You … [Read more...]

Healthy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

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Don't for one second think that just because these dark chocolate peppermint truffles are healthy that they actually taste healthy. Nope. They taste of decedent, rich, dark chocolate-y goodness with a hint of cooling peppermint. Christmas dessert perfection. I love the peppermint and chocolate combo all year long but it's extra special during Christmas. Something about chocolate and peppermint instantly makes me think of Christmas trees and opening gifts, and snow. Anyone else? Let's … [Read more...]

Favorite Black Bean Brownies (Gluten Free)

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This recipe was previously published on Robust Recipes a long time ago! It has been updated to create a better brownie baking experience for you. Enjoy!!! Don't you just wish you were the one to take the bite out of that brownie?! It was a delicious, glorious moment.  Perks of being a food photographer!!!! I have been known to share a few brownie recipes here on ze blog - red wine brownies, fudgy olive olive brownies, and almond joy black bean brownies.... just to name a … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Swirl Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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Banana bread, the world's greatest quick sweet bread. Loved by all. Just got better!!! Because we added A PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL AND CHOCOLATE CHIPS!!!! Sorry to yell, I'm just so excited!!! I mean, how can a peanut butter swirl banana bread with chocolate chips not be a good idea?! Banana and peanut butter and chocolate are flavors that are 100% meant for each other. And they come together to create one  banana bread that will not be forgotten! Don't get me wrong, banana bread is amazing on … [Read more...]

10 Gluten Free Baking Recipes for Fall

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The leaves have turned into beautiful orange, yellow, and red hues and so has our Instagram feeds - well when you're a foodie anyways lol. Friends, turn on your ovens because it's BAKING SEASON! What better way to celebrate all the cozy fall spices and yummy baking treats than gathering our favorite fall baking recipes into one post?!!! YES?! Okay, glad you agree! As you already know all of these recipes are gluten free. If you're not someone who eats gluten free, no worries, I promise you … [Read more...]

Healthier Pina Colada

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It's here it's here, IT'S HERE!!!! The pina colada of your summer dreams!!!! A few weeks ago on Instagram stories I asked you to vote on which frozen cocktail recipe you most wanted to see on the blog before summer ends. Frozen sangria, or pina colada and majority ruled for the pina colada! Thanks for the votes! P.S. don't worry I will keep that frozen sangria idea filed away for next summer....cause red wine sangria in frozen form,....I GOTS TO TRY IT!!! But guys, this healthier pina colada … [Read more...]

Summertime No Bake Cheesecake (Vegan + Gluten Free)

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Who's up for some summertime no bake cheesecake?! I think I can go ahead and assume that EVERYONE is!!! Rich and creamy cheesecake with fresh fruit on top! A cheesecake that doesn't require you to turn on the heat in our kitchen at all - one that is both vegan and gluten free but still tastes amazing???!!! YES, I think you're 100% going to want in on this no bake cheesecake! The crust is a nut, oat, and date crust which always impresses me. Healthy fats from nuts and naturally sweetened by … [Read more...]