A Clean Bake

An Update

After a prolonged silence here, this probably won’t come as a surprise, but I am taking a break from blogging and social media for the foreseeable future. It’s not you, it’s me (really). I love this community so much, and am so proud of all the cooking and baking we’ve done together. But the truth is that I’m just mentally and physically drained, and have been for awhile. Nearly 365 days without time to rest, recharge, see friends in person, eat at a restaurant, sit at a coffee shop, ... Read More about An Update

Paleo Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These grain- and gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are made from almond flour, coconut sugar, and cocoa powder. They're the perfect chocolatey, chewy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside holiday cookie. December is here, which means the holiday cookie baking extravaganza has officially begun.  Do we know how the holidays of 2020 will go? No. We don't even know how tomorrow will go. Nothing about this year has been predictable — particularly celebrations, holidays, and family ... Read More about Paleo Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Grain Free and Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free Cutout Cookies)

These chewy gluten-free sugar cookies are free from gluten, grains, and refined sugar. Made from a blend of almond and tapioca flour, these gluten-free cutout sugar cookies are a wonderful addition to your holiday table. Have fun cutting them into shapes, serve them frosted with dairy-free icing if you want, and finish with sprinkles to match the season.  What an, ahem, memorable year it's been. Thanksgiving was small this year, but I'm proud to say I didn't take a ... Read More about Grain Free and Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free Cutout Cookies)

Paleo and Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

This paleo and gluten-free pumpkin pie is the perfect finale to Thanksgiving dinner. Dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, and grain-free, it's a pumpkin pie everyone at your table can enjoy.  I started baking before I was tall enough to reach the counter. And yet, of all the hundreds (thousands!?) of recipes on this site and in my head, there are still plenty of classic desserts I haven't given the ACB treatment to make it grain free, gluten free, and refined sugar free.  With ... Read More about Paleo and Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

Sky-High Gluten Free Corn Muffins

These gluten-free corn muffins taste just like you remember! This easy cornbread muffin recipe is dairy-free and refined-sugar-free as well. Try them for yourself, and see how they make the perfect side dish for a backyard BBQ, Thanksgiving feast, or regular Sunday Supper. Allow me to tell you something you already know: This year, Thanksgiving may look a bit different. Finding the right balance between traditions, lasting memories, and safety is no easy feat. In a stream of endless ... Read More about Sky-High Gluten Free Corn Muffins

Perfect Crinkly-Top Grain- and Gluten-Free Brownies

These flourless gluten-free brownies are made with dark chocolate, butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla. Sweetened with coconut sugar and topped with a bit of flaky sea salt, they're an easy, fudgy brownie recipe the whole family will enjoy. Here's what separates bakers from the rest of the global population: To a non-baker, a brownie is a brownie. But to a diehard baking snob (*cough* not unlike myself *cough*), a brownie can be categorized under half a dozen ... Read More about Perfect Crinkly-Top Grain- and Gluten-Free Brownies

Grain Free and Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles

These easy gluten-free waffles are perfect for fall, made with real pumpkin puree and a hint of pumpkin spice. Enjoy them smothered in maple syrup or a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream for a paleo-friendly brunch. When you live in Chicago, you embrace autumn the second it arrives. Or, rather, you begrudgingly accept it, whine about it for awhile to your warmer-climate-dwelling coworkers, and then embrace it. As every Midwesterner understands, the seasons often jump from humid, ... Read More about Grain Free and Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Chocolate Chip Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate chip macaroons are an easy, dairy-free, gluten-free treat the whole family can enjoy. Combining unsweetened coconut flakes, egg whites, maple sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips, it's an easy cookie recipe that the whole family — even kids! — can get involved in.  There are a lot of reasons to love coconut macaroons - the antidote of macarons, the fussy, labor-intensive delicate French sandwich cookies - but how quick and easy they are to make is near the top of the list. ... Read More about Chocolate Chip Coconut Macaroons

Sugar-Free Lemonade

This sugar-free lemonade recipe is the perfect, refreshing drink for a warm summer day. Made with just three ingredients and sweetened with a zero-calorie, zero-sugar sweetener, it's a summertime beverage you can feel good about. Ok, I'll admit it — I'm not much of a drinker.  I've been known to dabble in a few spritzers, and I even had a moment where I was obsessed with the Starbucks pink drink. But over the course in one year, the times you'll see me with a cocktail in one hand ... Read More about Sugar-Free Lemonade

17 Healthy Whole30 Snacks 

These 17 wholesome Whole30 snacks will keep you on track to finish out your month right! There is something for everyone on this list.  If you're one of the warriors completing a September Whole30 despite being knee-deep in e-learning and a seemingly endless quarantine, this one is for you. Also: I admire your strength.  Even if you're not following this protocol, these snacks are still for you. A Whole30 focuses on eating real food: No sugar, dairy, grains, or legumes, and ... Read More about 17 Healthy Whole30 Snacks