Happy December, friends!! It's officially baking season. And with baked goods comes the need for some homemade whipped cream. Fluffy clouds of sweet vanilla-scented, creamy heaven, dolloped on top of any pie you love. Or, scooped on top of hot chocolate (recipe coming next week), or even on top of your coffee. Dip strawberries, or, pretty much any kind of fresh fruit, into whipped cream, and you've instantly got a delicious fruity treat. The possibilities are endless on how you … [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...]
Easy Vegan Caramel (Made with Coconut Sugar)
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...]
15 Minute Creme Brulee (No Bake)
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the easiest creme brulee recipe you will ever make in your life!!!! It only takes 15 minutes to make and only requires one bowl!!! No tempering the eggs with hot cream, no baking in water baths for 30 minutes!!! It's seriously so simple to make that you will be making creme brulee for every single dessert for the rest of your life!!! Okay, maybe not...because cookies! But not joking about the level of ease here! Before I let you in on this fun hack … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mint Protein Bars
Healthy, nutrient dense protein bars that taste like brownies are HEEEEERRRREEE!!!!! I made them just for you. Because I love you. Okay, that's partially a lie. I also made them for me, because I also love me. BUT I so want to share these mint chocolate protein bars with you. Because you deserve a little chocolate-y goodness that's super duper healthy for you. You know that I am a big fan of energy balls always stocked in my fridge and ready to go for my morning pre-work out … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Bark with Candied Oranges
You know those chocolate oranges that you whack to unleash the "orange" segments of chocolate, each little slice is rich in dark chocolate and laced with the most delicious orange flavor ever! Some of my best Christmas memories as a kid was reaching into my stocking and finding a chocolate orange. It was pretty much Christmas magic! Chocolate oranges have been harder and harder to find. I pretty much freaked out when I found them at our Walgreens store that's three blocks from … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon and Barley Pudding
Really the name of this post should be Apple Cinnamon and Barley Flummery. Yup, I said FLUMMERY. If you're reading this from England or Ireland (don't you love the internet?!) then you already know what flummery is. But if you're from America, then you're like, HUH?! According to Wikipedia "Flummery is a starch based sweet soft dessert pudding". Although the word flummery is pretty fun to say I decided calling it pudding, because in my mind that's what it is. Guys … [Read more...]
Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars
Granola bars have never excited me too much; most of them seem to have almost the same amount of sugar, carbs, and calories as a candy bar. I would prefer to just eat the candy bar and stop pretending that granola bars are healthy. Does anyone else agree with me on this? I felt this way about granola bars until I learned that I can make my own. Now I can’t seem to get enough of them! What I love about making my own granola bars is that I can control the level of sweetness. Most … [Read more...]
Chocolate Coffee Avocado Pudding (V + GF)
There are no words to describe how wonderful this dessert is. Seriously, for once I am speechless. I mean, this is food we’re talking about; I always have something to say about food. But not this time. I ask you, what do I say about a dessert that is made from something savory, such as avocados, and is turned into something indulgent, dreamy, and that looks or tastes nothing like its original form? You have to, HAVE TO promise me that you will try this dessert! That is truly the … [Read more...]
Easy Crystallized Ginger
Recently, I have been obsessed with ginger. I have been drinking ginger tea, adding ginger to my smoothies, and eating crystallized/candied ginger. Ginger possesses some wonderful health benefits. Not only is it high in antioxidants, it is also an anti-inflammatory, and helps to stimulate the metabolism and digestion. Plus, it can help fight off the common cold and sooth an upset stomach. (source) I have found that eating crystallized ginger or drinking a cup of ginger tea … [Read more...]
