Dark Chocolate Snickers Minis (vegan, can be made raw)

Only 3 more days until Halloween. Can that be right?? Seems like fall is whizzing by faster than I can shake a crunchy, brown-leafed stick at it. I'm starting to panic a little, not because of the impending doom of another Michigan winter, but because I have oodles of fall recipe ideas just simmering in … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Snickers Minis (vegan, can be made raw)

Snickers Ice Cream Bars and Bites (vegan, raw)

Happy Friday!! I am so excited to share these awesome little bites of Snickers goodness with you, my friends! I mean, FROZEN... SNICKERS... BITES.... YESSSS!!!!! Deep breaths... don't freak out. Hold it together. Don't mind me, sometimes I have to talk myself down just so I can focus on typing coherent, logical, sentences. Maybe I've … Continue reading Snickers Ice Cream Bars and Bites (vegan, raw)

Double Chocolate Pecan Brownie-Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, oil-free)

  These cookies. Oh. Em. GEEEEEEE.... I want you to take a moment (maybe even close your eyes) and imagine the most chocolate-y, buttery, chewy, melty, ooey-gooey, brownie that you've ever tasted and now form it into a perfect cookie. Now add a halo and wings because this cookie must have been sent from above … Continue reading Double Chocolate Pecan Brownie-Cookies (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, oil-free)

Chocolate Hemp Protein Smoothie – Vegan

A day that starts with chocolate is a good day. Lately this has been the motto around our house. We've been enjoying everything from chocolate banana coconut oatmeal (you may have seen my post on instagram), chocolate waffles, and even healthy nutty chocolate brownie-cookies (recipe coming soon!). Chocolate for breakfast never disappoints. I planned to … Continue reading Chocolate Hemp Protein Smoothie – Vegan

Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark – Two Ways (Vegan)

My post today is dedicated to the person who has taught me about the important things in life... including chocolate. She's the most self-less, understanding, patient, supportive, compassionate, thoughtful, strong, kind, and genuine person I've ever met. Because of her, I want to be the best "me" I can be... as a wife, mom, friend, … Continue reading Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark – Two Ways (Vegan)

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

It's a rainy, gloomy, kind of morning here in the Great Lakes State. The sort of day that makes you want to pull the blankets over your head and go back to bed. Unfortunately there's a couple of obstacles to this delicious sounding idea, a) my 21-month old, and b) my job. Doh! So, on … Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free)

Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Eggs

Growing up, my favorite treat in the Easter basket was, hands down, Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs. Oh. My. Word. I LOVED those things. Somehow the egg version was even better than the peanut butter cups. I suspect it's because there is less "ridgy" chocolate perimeter, and more peanut butter filling.   Although I plan to … Continue reading Salted Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Eggs

Coconut Tahini Cacao Energy Bites with Dried Cherries (No Food Processor Required!)

Signs of spring are popping up everywhere I look. The snow has finally melted, ambitious little green shoots are sprouting up, and I've been digging through my closet, banishing every last wool/heavy/dark/drab item from my wardrobe. Yes, spring is here, and it's the perfect time for spring cleaning, new beginnings, and finally getting around to … Continue reading Coconut Tahini Cacao Energy Bites with Dried Cherries (No Food Processor Required!)

Silky, Decadent, and Luscious Chocolate Pudding – Only 4 Ingredients! (Raw, Plant-based)

Valentine's Day is just 6 days away, and there's only one thing on everybody's mind: LOVE CHOCOLATE!  Or maybe a little bit of both.  I'm about to give you one more thing to get all googly-eyed over... Chocolate Pudding! ... with a luxurious raspberry sauce. Make that... sinfully delicious, smooth, rich (secretly healthy) 4 ingredient, raw … Continue reading Silky, Decadent, and Luscious Chocolate Pudding – Only 4 Ingredients! (Raw, Plant-based)

Carob-Almond “Candy” Apples (dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, raw*)

  Halloween is just around the corner, and boy do I have a tasty treat for you!  This Carob Almond "Candy" Apple is sweet, nutty, and delicious.  Best of all, it is simple to make and features healthy ingredients like almond butter, carob powder, and coconut oil.  Unlike the traditional version, you won't find any refined sugar or corn … Continue reading Carob-Almond “Candy” Apples (dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, raw*)