Homemade Copycat Reese’s Hearts (gluten-free and vegan)

Sharing this recipe for homemade copycat Reese’s hearts! They’re gluten-free, vegan, and the perfect dessert to make today to Valentine’s Day. Plus, they have a secret ingredient.  Hi friends! Happy Monday and Happy Valentine’s Day 🙂 What do you have going on? The Pilot is off work today (YAS) and we’re going to enjoy a…

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Pumpkin dump cake (gluten-free and dairy-free)

For the past few months, I’ve been feeling pretty YOLO about things. “Yes, we can go to the park at 7pm at night when you both need baths.” “New shoes when I don’t really go anywhere? Sure, why not.” “Yup, I’m going to go ahead and have a Bloody Mary at the pool with some…

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Crunchy almond butter chocolate bars

These crunchy almond butter chocolate bars are a quick and healthy dessert or treat idea. They’re gluten-free, only take 10 minutes of active prep, and can be easily tweaked for my vegan friends.  We could all go for a little sweet bite, right? To be honest, I just really needed something this weekend where I could…

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Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This vegan, gluten-free chocolate mug cake recipe is an oldie but goodie from the blog days of yore. It’s been hiding on the blog in desperate need of a refresh – and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on the fudgey deliciousness of this 2-minute microwave chocolate mug cake – so it’s been revamped…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cookie Cake

This healthy COOKIE CAKE has a bonus dose of protein and healthy fats. It’s gluten-free, low in sugar, and… it’s a cookie cake. So, you need this. I’m having a weird protein powder thing right now. Part of me is like “just eat real food” and the other part is like “GAINZ” so I keep adding protein…

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Healthy dairy-free protein ice cream

This protein ice cream contains ZERO grams of refined sugar, and up to 20 grams of protein. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and tastes ridiculously amazing. Dessert first? YES.  Hi friends! How are you? Hope you’re having an amazing morning! We’re just hanging out here at the house and going to hit up the pool later this…

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Avocado Oil

This gluten-free chocolate chip cookies recipe is sponsored by Chosen Foods and includes an amazing giveaway opportunity! Congratulations to the winner of last week’s GapFit giveaway: Amanda H.! The lucky lady has been emailed. As someone who is always excited to expand their nutrition and cooking knowledge, I love being introduced to new ingredients or…

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Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Mug Cake for One

Today I have a healthier mug cake recipe for when that nighttime sweet tooth kicks in. It’s a grain-free, dairy-free mug cake for one that’s perfectly soft, chocolatey and light! Scroll down for the recipe or read on for life updates. 🙂 Acupuncture, Workouts and a Green Smoothie Thank you again for all of the kind…

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Grain-Free Apricot Tartlets

The night before last was officially pizza night. We still hadn’t made our weekly Trader Joe’s and Costco runs, and when I stared in the fridge trying to mentally assemble components into a decent dinner option, the dessert radar kept going off. So, I took the apricots that we’ve had for a few days (with…

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Gluten-free, vegan banana pudding

[This post is sponsored via my new partnership with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze. Each month, I’ll be creating a recipe using their fantastic Almond Breeze almond milk. Read on for a vegan and gluten-free banana pudding!] Banana pudding is one of my all-time favorite desserts. The bummer is that many restaurants don’t serve it.. unless…

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Grain-Free Peppermint Brownies

Last night, we braved the cold (ok, Tucson cold, but still) to head up to Mt. Lemmon for our family photos. The chill was just the perfect weather to enjoy the peppermint brownies I have for you today. Perfect for a wintery dessert after being out in the cold! I think our photographer Jacquelynn got some…

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Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe

This gluten-free angel food cake is an excellent substitute for the original kind. Fluffy, light gluten-free angel food cake is perfect with coffee and would be excellent with some summer berries for dessert! Cooking at Home Again We’re on a roll with at-home dinners – two in a row! I *tried* to make a version…

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