It's hot chocolate season!! It's chilly outside, the car windows are frosted over each morning, and it's the perfect weather for a blanket, hoodie, fire place, and big steaming mug of hot chocolate. Hot chocolate means two things to me: Winter...aka Christmas...aka snow...(love snow). Comfort. I mean, come on. Is there anything more comforting than cup of hot cocoa? And the addition of ...
Apple Pie Cookies with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness. THESE ARE THE BEST THINGS EVER!! As you all know by now, I am not a baker. Desserts are not my strong point, so I had very little faith that these little cuties would turn out well. But they were ammmmaazziinnngggg. I'm not sure how much credit I can actually take for these since I used pre-made pie crust and canned apple pie filling (....I am ...
Pumpkin, Maple Pancakes with Brown Sugar Spiced Walnuts
It's the first day of Fall!!!!!! Officially, officially ?. I am so happy right now!!! I can post as many Fall recipes as I want and feel completely okay with it ? WOOP WOOOOPPPP!!! And in that spirit...could a recipe even get any more fall-y than this?? PUMPKIN, MAPLE pancakes with SPICED BROWN SUGAR walnuts...I mean come on people. If that doesn’t make your plastic storage tub of hoodies, ...
Roasted Apples with Cinnamon Peanut Butter Sauce
Apples and peanut butter = such a classic combo. Seth LOVES apples - we always get a huge bag when we go to the grocery store that I never think he will actually finish in a week, but he always does! "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"...he, his kids, and his grand-kids should be doctor free for their entire lives because of his apple consumption. I like the taste of apples, but the skin ...
Individual 4th of July Fruit Pizzas
It's almost the 4th of July! Which means red, white, and blue clothes, fireworks, hotdogs, hamburgers, and cold beer. Especially fireworks. I'm a big fan. But who isn't? There is this place near Fort Riley that apparently has AMAZING 4th of July fireworks. Like...unreal amazing. Several of Seth's coworkers said that they've lived in a lot of different places and seen a lot of different firework ...
2 Ingredient, 5 Minute Strawberry Frozen “Yogurt”
Right now my weather app says it is 96 degrees outside but feels like 106. My first question is, how can they measure how hot it "feels?" Seriously. How? I guess I don't have a second question. The point is...it's hot. Which is why this cold, fresh, healthy frozen yogurt is so perfect right now! This recipe today was originally supposed to be chocolate cashew butter. Why did I not post ...
Superfood Popsicles
These oddly colored popsicles are the perfect treat for spring and summer! The base is my favorite smoothie recipe, so I was guaranteed to love the frozen version. The mixture of strawberries, spinach, banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water is seriously the most delicious combo for the smoothie. Because strawberries and bananas are naturally sweet fruit, you don't need to add any honey or other ...
Fudgy Gluten-Free Brownies
You're gunna love me when you try these. I mean these are good...like seriously, seriously, WEIRDLY good. Weirdly good considering they are made up mostly of black beans and coconut oil. I know what you are thinking... Because I was thinking the same thing. There is NO way that these brownies taste nearly as good as actual brownies, let alone taste good at all. I even said to Seth before I ...
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade is one of those things that automatically brings the word "refreshing" to my mind. It's the perfect drink for spring and summer, and is made even more perfect (if that's possible) by adding in a box of pureed strawberries. Strawberries, in my opinion, are one of the best things about spring. They are in season right now so they are perfectly juicy and sweet - a perfect contrast to the ...
Healthy Chocolate Pudding with Almond, Graham Cracker Crumb
Ahh, healthy desserts. There is nothing better than indulging in a rich, decadent dessert that you can eat completely guilt free. Especially when it's chocolate. Because chocolate is pretty much the best thing ever. As you can see here, here, here, here, and here, I'm pretty partial to chocolate... Whoops. That's a lot of chocolate recipes. I'm not even ashamed. Especially when they are super ...