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Seedy Buckwheat Granola Bars

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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...]

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake (GF)

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    You guys! I have the perfect Halloween treat for you to make! First off, how is it almost Halloween already? Wasn’t it the 4th of July just yesterday?!  Seriously before we know it the winter Holidays will be here! Don’t panic, we’ve still got time to plan! Anyway, with Halloween coming up this weekend I knew I wanted to make a festive recipe. I am not into making eyeballs or bugs or mummies out of food. It’s too tedious for me. However, I wanted to make something … [Read more...]

Coconut Pumpkin Spice Latte

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  Hi friends!!! There is so much excitement going on right now! As I am writing this post I am sipping on a homemade pumpkin spice latte! Or maybe that’s just a major caffeine high that I am feeling. If you don’t know by now, I am a tea drinker through and through. There are only a few occasions when I enjoy coffee; it needs to be loaded with sugars and flavorings, and the milk needs to be steamed so I don’t taste it’s evil nastiness (I hate the taste of cow’s milk!), and all that other … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF)

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  Hello October! Right on cue the temperatures have dropped from perfect 70 to 80 degree days to low to mid 60s. These cooler temperatures mean that it’s officially baking season! Plus soup and warm beverage season! AANNDD all of the pumpkins, and squash, and apples- oh my! If you can’t tell, I am a little excited about all of the yummy, comforting foods that fall brings. As a kid I used to dread fall. It meant that school was starting, days got shorter, and that I had to wear pants … [Read more...]