What is there to say about sweet potato fries except that they are, quite possibly, the world's most perfect food? If you have had good ones in your life, well, then, I think you agree with me. It took me far too long to appreciate the magic of (baked) sweet potato fries, and now I'd like to think I am making up for lost time. At least that's how we're going to play it because the truth (I'm a sweet potato fry addict and I can't stop anytime I want, but why would I want to anyway) is far less ... Read More about Thin-Cut Baked Sweet Potato Fries (gluten free, paleo, and vegan)
The Best Road Trip Trail Mix (gluten free, paleo, and vegan)
Bryan and I are off on an epic road trip tomorrow: eight days, three states, one 90th birthday party, and a heck of a lot of coffee. That's just how we roll. I mean literally roll. #roadtriphumor These days, I never seem to be able to travel without trail mix, and this is my favorite combination that I've had in a long time. You can obviously use whatever is in your pantry and change the proportions to suit your taste. For example, I typically use 1/3 cup of each ingredient, but ... Read More about The Best Road Trip Trail Mix (gluten free, paleo, and vegan)
Berry Crumble Bars (gluten free and vegan)
Today I have an amazing soft and sweet and hearty and gooey and... well, all around delicious berry crumble bar for you. But it's really just a big tease, because I don't have the recipe for you! I am guest posting for my friend Mary Frances while she is on vacation, and I sent the recipe to her, so you'll have to go check it out over on The Sweet {Tooth} Life! Click here for the Berry Crumble Bars recipe! (or just scroll down) ** Berry ... Read More about Berry Crumble Bars (gluten free and vegan)
Butternut Squash and Thyme Biscuits (Gluten free and vegan)
There is just something about biscuits. I know it's a southern thing, and I am an unabashed Yankee, but I love (LOVE) a good biscuit. I implore you to overlook the gluten-free and vegan aspects of these because they taste like the real thing. But more moist, because they're full of butternut squash. Can you even handle it? I can't. I had to give most of the batch away because I would have eaten all eight in one sitting. Eat them with BBQ, like we did, or as a breakfast sandwich stuffed ... Read More about Butternut Squash and Thyme Biscuits (Gluten free and vegan)
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (Gluten free and whole grain)
Oh these cookies. These soft, chewy, stuffed-full-of-add-ins cookies. They're chewy and hearty, the way a good oatmeal cookie should be, yet still pillowy-soft. They are packed with nutty whole rolled oats, chewy raisins, smooth chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, so you get lots of flavor and texture in every bite. And best of all, they are SO easy to make - all it takes is one bowl, a spoon, and ingredients you probably already have on hand. Oh, and they couldn't be more ... Read More about Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies (Gluten free and whole grain)
Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins (gluten free, whole grain)
Blueberry muffins made with buckwheat flour are gluten free (despite its name, buckwheat isn't actually wheat) and whole grain, taste nutty and hearty, and are filled with juicy blueberries! Breakfast really drew the short straw on this site, didn't it? I mean, it's the most important meal of the day and aside from these, I haven't posted a breakfast recipe in ages. These muffins make up for it, though, I promise. They are moist and pillowy, studded with juicy blueberries, and full of whole ... Read More about Blueberry Buckwheat Muffins (gluten free, whole grain)
4-Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Energy “Truffles”
Chocolate coconut truffles are a healthier, naturally sweetened alternative to sugary store-bought truffles. They are packed with energy, and only require four common pantry ingredients to make! (Photos updated 10/13/2020) Sometimes you just need a sweet treat. And chocolate. There is usually chocolate. But you don't want to turn on the oven. Lucky for you, these truffles only require 4 ingredients (plus salt, if you want it) and are made by literally throwing everything in ... Read More about 4-Ingredient Chocolate Coconut Energy “Truffles”
Gluten-Free Chocolate Layer Cake (gluten free & dairy free)
Have you ever had a surprise party thrown for you? I haven't. Well, actually, once in college, I had a "surprise" party for my 21st birthday - only I knew about it all along and somehow managed to get food poisoning (actual food poisoning, not euphemism-for-hangover food poisoning) so was late to the party and had to keep stepping out for some fresh air so I wouldn't hurl. Um, surprise? The surprise party I went to last weekend was about 5 million times more successful than that one. ... Read More about Gluten-Free Chocolate Layer Cake (gluten free & dairy free)
Coconut Cherry Breakfast Cookies (gluten free, whole grain, vegan)
Once you get the hang of eating allergen-free (or clean, or whole, or whatever we are calling this), you think you are in the clear. You think "I got this! I am the king of the world! I can totally eat normally again!" And then you are required to travel. In which case, you're really in a pickle. Thank goodness for the Whole Foods in the suburb of Dayton where I am writing to you from today, and the incredibly thorough breakfast spread at the Holiday Inn Express outside Minneapolis, with ... Read More about Coconut Cherry Breakfast Cookies (gluten free, whole grain, vegan)
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies (Gluten-free)
Buttery, glutin-y, sugary-sweet little nuggets of - APRIL FOOL'S!!! I haven't lost my mind, don't worry. But, don't worry, these pumpkin cheesecake brownies are just as satisfying. One of the most popular recipes of all time on A Clean Bake/Buttercream Fanatic is the Flourless Black Bean Brownies I guest posted on my friend Kylie's blog Imma Eat That. They are moist and fudgy and incredibly easy to make - just throw all of the ingredients in a food processor and pour it all in the pan. ... Read More about Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies (Gluten-free)