When the air turns from crisp to chilly, and a light blanket of snow has begun to appear, I know autumn is ending. The ideal time for me to enjoy a mug of hot spiced cider has arrived. And since I have a large jug of apple cider handy, why not use some to make waffles as well? We enjoyed our apple cider waffles for brunch, with … Continue reading Cinnamon Glazed Apple Cider Waffles
Creamy coconut milk pairs with pumpkin and warm spices to create a gloriously rich ice cream that might even eclipse a slice of pie. And it only needs five ingredients! Clean eating that tastes this good makes me even happier to celebrate and “indulge.” Gathering with friends and family to enjoy some amazing pumpkin ice cream seems like a great way to spend November (or … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream {Dairy-Free, Paleo}
Poll a group of people and you will find few, if any, who are undecided when it comes to the taste of cilantro (or coriander). I fall into the cilantro lovers’ camp most definitely! But should you find yourself on the other side of the aisle, fear not. You can easily swap in fresh basil or even baby spinach leaves. And in all of these variations, … Continue reading Savoury Cilantro Popovers {Gluten Free}
Upside-down baked oatmeal cups are ideal for a weekend breakfast or as part of a simple holiday brunch. Soaking the oats gives a light and fluffy texture to these lovely fruit-topped oatmeal cups. Oats also contain the anti-nutrient phytic acid, some of which gets broken down during the soaking process, yielding a more nutritious breakfast option. This was actually my first attempt at baked oatmeal, … Continue reading Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal {GF}
What could be better than a homemade peanut butter cookie or a rich chocolate brownie? Both, fused together in one sweet bite! No one else will notice the healthy ingredient hidden in the dark side of these tempting treats. Brown sugar, honey, and (spoiler alert) carrots lend sweetness to the two-in-one bites you see here. The results are healthier than your typical candy, yet still delicious–and, I would … Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie ‘n’ Brownie Bites
After trying out a batch of these French Toast Muffins from Muffin Mama, I can attest that they are as scrumptious as they look! As part of Muffin Tin Month, Carmel is graciously sharing one of her muffin recipes, along with some gorgeous photos. Her blog is all about what you can do with a muffin tin! To kick off the pumpkin season, the food world seems to be … Continue reading French Toast Muffins
Swirls and Spice 