Pineapple Whip

Pineapple Whip This was inspired by one of our favorite gluten-free and dairy-free treats at Walt Disney World...the DOLE WHIP! Just thinking about it puts a smile on my face as I remember the way my allergy kiddo's face light up like pixie dust. When we came home from Disney last year, she couldn't stop … Continue reading Pineapple Whip

Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Fresh Fruit Popsicles I know I have been a bit quiet this summer. I didn't sign my kids up for camp and they have been home with me.  This week, I decided to have my kids help out in the kitchen.  Why not have them help me make some of these recipes? I figured many … Continue reading Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Instant Pot Apple Sauce This morning I made this instant pot apple sauce after I dropped off the kids at practice. This recipe is as straight forward as it comes and takes less than 30min (this includes prepping, cooking and cooling). This is a quick way to use up apples which are in season and … Continue reading Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Apple Sauce Blender Muffin

Apple Sauce Blender Muffin This weekend, we had some people come over last minute for coffee. I really wanted to put out some yummy treats to go with our coffee. This recipe fits the bill because it uses basic ingredients that most of us have in our pantry and refrigerator.  Ingredients such as apple sauce, … Continue reading Apple Sauce Blender Muffin

Seed Butter Crisps

Seed Butter Crisps It must be the holidays because everywhere I go, they seem to be selling peanut brittle. As a kid, this use to be a favorite treat of mine with its sugary crispy peanut bits. However, as I got older... I couldn't eat dairy, and my kid couldn't have peanuts.  Let's not even … Continue reading Seed Butter Crisps

Easy Vanilla Chia Pudding

Easy Vanilla Chia Pudding I contemplated whether to write this recipe down or not because it wasn't fancy or extravagant in any way. In fact, it's down right simple to make and really plain "vanilla", vanilla chia pudding to be exact. Both my daughters happens to be very fond of this quick and easy dessert/breakfast. … Continue reading Easy Vanilla Chia Pudding

Cinnamon Apple Butter

Cinnamon Apple Butter Don't laugh at me but I have been very hesitant about using my electronic pressure cooker (aka. instant pot). I had this irrational fear of it exploding in my kitchen and food all over my walls. I must have read the instruction pamphlet a hundred times, to ensure there was no mistake … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Butter

Seed Butter Cookies

Seed Butter Cookies I am always trying to make a healthier treat for my kiddos (and myself).  Let's face it, sometimes we just need a cookie! This year, the kids have also been working so hard on their swimming that I feel they needed a healthy treat that would provide some extra protein.  Given that … Continue reading Seed Butter Cookies

Grainless Chia Crepes

Grainless Chia Crepes I seem to be on a crepe frenzy lately with my last recipe being a Chocolate Banana Crepe.      In my recipe directory, I also have a tapioca based white vegan crepe. Now, for my third crepe recipe, the grainless chia crepe which is also vegan!  I don't know about your world but … Continue reading Grainless Chia Crepes

Strawberry Cobbler

Strawberry Cobbler This year, strawberry season started on Memorial Day weekend.  It was a great way to spend time with my family and just be outside.  We tried a new farm not too far from us and was pleasantly surprised.  It wasn't the biggest farm but it was well kept and had a good amount of … Continue reading Strawberry Cobbler