Salted Caramel Pumpkin Dip (Vegan, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Today's recipe comes from my desire to eat all the autumn foods, all at the same time. I think it became very obvious after sharing this photo on Instagram last week that I've once again emerged myself completely in the flavorful delights of fall. In other words, I'm completely obsessed, and need a daily fix … Continue reading Salted Caramel Pumpkin Dip (Vegan, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Chili Mocha Maca Smoothie – Vegan

Happy Wednesday, friends! I'm hopping on here real quick today to share a smoothie that I think you will really love. It's a rich mix of chocolate and coffee with a hint of ancho chili and cinnamon.  It's a fun spin on the new Starbuck's mocha flavor, with a lot less calories and sugar. In … Continue reading Chili Mocha Maca Smoothie – Vegan

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)

5 Minute Vegan Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte

5 Minute Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Caffeine Free/Non-Coffee Option)

What do you do when it's past labor day hence pumpkin spice latte daydreams are taking over your brain space, but it also happens to be about 90 degrees in the shade? This was my predicament this past week. Hot drinks just weren't sounding too good to me, but darn it I wanted to utilize … Continue reading 5 Minute Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Caffeine Free/Non-Coffee Option)