Sweet Potato Casserole Cups – Vegan, Gluten Free, and Refined Sugar Free

This is not your mama's sweet potato casserole. These individual casseroles house all the flavor of the classic Thanksgiving dish, in one plant-based, bite-size cup. The crumbly, nutty topping becomes the crust, while a single vegan marshmallow tops the gooey sweet potato filling, so you get the best of both worlds. Sweet potato casserole is, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Casserole Cups – Vegan, Gluten Free, and Refined Sugar Free

Chili Mocha Brownie Bites – Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free

What do you do with surplus, or "undesirable" Halloween candy? As soon as we wrapped up our trick or treating festivities Monday night, I did a quick and discreet sorting out of my daughter's candy. All the "baddies" were given away, either to neighbors or sent with my husband to his work. I let my … Continue reading Chili Mocha Brownie Bites – Vegan, Refined Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free

Salted Pumpkin Caramel Dark Chocolate Cups – Vegan and Gluten Free

There are plenty of everyday ways to enjoy my recent Salted Pumpkin Caramel Dip recipe, such as a dip for apples, a topping for oatmeal, or even a really tasty addition to a simple banana almond milk smoothie (yes!). With Halloween just around the corner, however, I wanted to share a more decadent way to … Continue reading Salted Pumpkin Caramel Dark Chocolate Cups – Vegan and Gluten Free

Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Cool Ranch Celery Slaw (Vegan, Oil Free & Gluten Free)

Like most people I know, my family and I are creatures of habit, especially when it comes to what we eat each week for dinner. I could play with ideas for smoothies, sweet treats, and snacks all day, but by the time 5:00 p.m. rolls around, I go into auto-dinner mode, mentally choosing from one … Continue reading Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos with Cool Ranch Celery Slaw (Vegan, Oil Free & Gluten Free)

Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough For Two – By the Spoon, Bites, Or Baked (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)

Recently I fell in love with the amazing flavor combination that is pumpkin + chocolate. I mean, most of us know chocolate makes everything better, but can pumpkin treats really get any more delicious? Yes, the answer is yes they can. Stir everything together into a chunky chocolate chip cookie dough and you've got a … Continue reading Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough For Two – By the Spoon, Bites, Or Baked (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)

Frosted Maple Nut Goodie Donuts (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)

I love donuts any time of the year, but donuts and fall go together like pumpkin and spice... like plaid and flannel... like football and a cup of bean soup. Ok, maybe that last one only makes sense if you grew up in my hometown. Anyway, there's something about snacking on a warm, freshly baked … Continue reading Frosted Maple Nut Goodie Donuts (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)

Vegan BLT with Oil-Free Baked Smoky Portobello Strips

I love a good vegan BLT. That combination of smoky strips, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, and creamy mayo sandwiched between two toasty slices of bread, is total perfection. For many years, when I had a hankering for a BLT, I would buy some sort of pre-made packaged "faux" bacon vegan strips. There are some really … Continue reading Vegan BLT with Oil-Free Baked Smoky Portobello Strips

Nearly Raw Apple Pie A La Mode Bars (vegan, gluten free, date-sweetened, paleo)

Soft, apple-cinnamon-spiced, grain-free and no-bake bars sandwich a thick layer of creamy vanilla nice cream, for a unique and fun dessert that's perfect for this warm fall weather. The idea for these bars came to me in a dream. At least I think so. I have a foggy recollection of grabbing my phone, half asleep, … Continue reading Nearly Raw Apple Pie A La Mode Bars (vegan, gluten free, date-sweetened, paleo)

Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes with Herbed Cashew Cream (Vegan + GF)

I feel the need to inject something light and summery into my recent barrage of pumpkin spice this and baked chai that. After all, we technically have a whole week left of summer. There's still time to run barefoot through the sprinkler, eat ice cream cones (dairy free of course), dine outside, and make these … Continue reading Oven “Fried” Green Tomatoes with Herbed Cashew Cream (Vegan + GF)

Chai Spiced Banana Mini Muffins (Vegan + GF)

When the weather cools down, my mind starts wandering to thoughts of warm baked goods; muffins and donuts being at the top of the list. These 30 minute chai spiced and caramel glazed mini muffins are everything I've been dreaming of and more. These little cuties are packed with autumn spice and are the perfect gateway … Continue reading Chai Spiced Banana Mini Muffins (Vegan + GF)