Category Archives for "Breakfast"

I decided to put a summer spin on the usual indulgent, comforting, classic coffee cake with the addition of zucchini! Made with coconut butter instead of dairy butter or oil, this treat has the same nostalgic scent and taste as the classic but with whole food ingredients. Of course the best part is the buttery, cinnamon-heavy streusel and I find that almond meal and maple syrup are an amazing pair for creating the perfect topping! […]

3-4 ingredients DIY plant-based protein bars featuring my favorite small-batch Paleo granola! Disclosure: I have eaten a disturbing amount of Go Macro and Rx Bars the past few years. And I am grateful to have nourishing on-the-go options created my passionate small business owners. That being said, when I have the time and ingredients to make my own – I prefer to go that route. One of my 2020 intentions is to produce less waste […]

Horacio NEVER cooks or bakes with me! That is – until he heard me say I needed to make a batch of granola because we were down to less than a bag (oh, the panic!) He agreed to help me make a batch under one condition: CHOCOLATE. I never had the expectation to make it taste like a brownie but after a generous (read: heaping) scoop of Dutch cocoa and cacao and a couple ounces […]

My favorite cookie, in banana bread form! If you read my last post, you know my enthusiasm for the perfectly textured snickerdoodle.  Since I’m such a fan of cinnamon sugar, I’m always dreaming up ways to add that nostalgic flavor to other baked goods and pastries. (Anyone else have extremely fond memories of eating cinnamon toast on white sandwich bread?!) And when you have a bunch of bananas staring at you on the counter, you […]

It’s been a while since I posted a grain-free recipe and I knew I wanted it to involve chocolate and fluffy cake. I decided on a chocolate chip cookie and cake donut mash-up with the addition of my favorite floral flavor – lavender!  We all love a nostalgic Chocolate Chip Cookie and fresh donuts are equally irresistible so let’s enjoy the best of both! I used nutrient rich ingredients and sweetened with applesauce and stevia […]

An amazing scone requires only a handful of ingredients which is why the quality and ratio of ingredients is so vital! Scones are all about the: butter, flour, cream/buttermilk, and optional flavorings. Equally important is the texture which is why the process of mixing (or rather minimizing mixing!) is crucial.  The fun part about this much healthier recipe is that we are still using the same simple method and short ingredient list, just making a […]