Chocolate Raspberry Zucchini Bread

Aug 19, 2015 | Breakfast, Dessert, Snack | 0 comments

This recipe was the delicious result of finding ways to use up two (very) abundant ingredients from my garden: zucchini and raspberries. And who knew they would go so well together? This is a match made in heaven (although the chocolate doesn’t hurt any). Seriously, I...

Raw Cherry Berry Cream Pie

Jun 24, 2015 | Dessert, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

I celebrated my birthday last week and what better way to celebrate than with a creamy, dreamy, high-vibe freezer pie topped with some of my favorite summer fruits? Easy-peasy, no-bake and beautiful to boot—score for a lazy, hot summer day. I whipped this baby up...

Raw Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Apr 29, 2015 | Dessert, Recipe | 2 comments

My husband celebrated his birthday earlier this month, requesting a “chocolate and peanut butter ice cream” cake. Easy enough. But being the culinary nutrition nerd that I am, this special birthday treat couldn’t include your average freezer-aisle fare. Nope, it had...

Gluten-Free Chocolate Waffles

Feb 4, 2015 | Breakfast, Dessert, Recipe | 2 comments

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be wondering what to do for your special someone. While I’m not into all the Hallmark holiday stuff, sharing a special meal prepared with love is something I can get behind. Of course it doesn’t hurt if it’s...

Chocolate Nut Butter + Making the Perfect Nut Butter

Dec 17, 2014 | Condiment, Dessert, Kitchen Staples, Recipe, Snack | 0 comments

I love to make my own nut butters, my favorites being cashew, pecan and coconut or a combination thereof, but nothing tops the chocolate version. I try not to make it all too often because it disappears so fast—an attempt to save me from myself I suppose. While this...

Honeycrisp Crumble + Cinnamon Spiced Cashew Ice Cream

Nov 19, 2014 | Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Recipe, Vegan | 0 comments

The humble crumble. So easy, comforting and delicious. You can make them out of just about any fruit combination and go hog-wild or plain jane with the toppings (which is the best part, am I right?). I refer to this recipe as a crumble because calling it a Honeycrisp,...