desserts & baked goods

Here we are yet again friends.  More adventures in “baking with beans”.  Had you told me 2 years ago that beans would be a staple in my pantry, I…

Last month when my family took our annual trip to Lake Tahoe, I knew I had to have plenty of food prepped, stored, and ready to go (things aren’t…

I’m very very excited to share this idea and recipe with you today!  I had been thinking of this one for months, but never actually got around to actually…

Ice cream sandwiches are one of those childhood classics that will not ever get old for me.  I remember when the ice cream truck would come around as a…

I mean really, who doesn’t absolutely LOVE a classic peanut butter & jelly sandwich?  There is something so comforting about the combination of flavors and textures in one of…

Hands down, this is the MOST rich and decadent “healthier” cake I have ever made.  Whole grain, no refined sugar, and no oil or butter!  My original intention was…

Highlighting a special product today because I am a new die hard fan… “Forte” High Protein Gelato!!! This stuff is absolutely incredible.  Now, I’ve had plenty of regular gelato…

Most of the time when I get an idea for a recipe, I have a fairly clear idea of what the outcome will be.  I already have a tentative…

Apple pie is hands down one of my top 3 desserts of all time.  Ever since I started making my own pie from scratch, I’ve become quite an apple…

There is no denying that I probably eat the most “healthy” and balanced in my family.  I eat a ton of veggies and whole nutrient dense foods every single…