When trying to provide healthy treats for little ones, I don’t think they have to go without. There are so many wonderful sweets that can be made.
Past Posts
Dec 24, 2016: Strawberry Sucker Chews
Dec 23, 2016: Apricot Almond Chia Muesli
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Muesli (n.) From the Old High German muos “meal, mush-like food,” That sounds somewhat disgusting, but trust me it tastes amazing The muesli recipes that I have here on my site are wonderful staples to have on hand. They require a little prep work… read more »
Dec 22, 2016: “Refried Bean” Taquitos
Jump to recipe. ~ raw, nut-free, gluten-free ~ A taquito (taˈkito), is basically a small rolled taco, which is also referred to as a flauta meaning flute, in Spanish. It is a Mexican dish most often consisting of a small rolled-up tortilla with some type of filling, including beef, cheese or chicken. The filled tortilla is fried crisp and often topped… read more »
Dec 21, 2016: Peanut Butter & Chocolate Marble Cheesecake
This recipe quickly became a favorite around here. And before two weeks had passed, I made four of these cheesecakes.
Dec 20, 2016: Mozzarella Cheese | Vegan | Oil-Free
I am going to dive right into this! This cheese recipe isn’t completely raw as it contains agar-agar, which is a seaweed powder. If you are new to using agar or haven’t even heard of it, please click (here) to learn a bit more, after all, it’s a fun ingredient… read more »
Dec 19, 2016: Sun-Dried Tomato Enchilada Sauce
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Can you guess what the secrete ingredient is in this enchilada sauce? (muffled mouth) Raw cacao powder! Sorry, I was too excited and didn’t give you a chance to say it. I apologize. :) Chocolate is the flavor enhancer in this delicious Mexican sauce. In Mexico they… read more »
Dec 19, 2016: “Refried Bean” and “Cheese” Burrito
Sink your teeth into these amazing, raw, vegan, burritos. They are full of flavor and nutrients!
Dec 18, 2016: Seriously, O.M.G. Dill and Onion Dip
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This dip is the same sauce that I use to make the Seriously, O.M.G. Dill and Onion Kale Chips. Sometimes I forget just how delicious and flavorful those sauces are and they don’t have to be just for making kale chips! Kitchen Time Savers Everyone wants to learn about raw food… read more »
Dec 17, 2016: Whipped Cream Technique (dairy-free)
You can make whipped cream by hand with a hand mixer but with one of these dispensers you can create five-times the volume of the ingredients that go into the canister.
Dec 16, 2016: Message in a Cookie Hum Muds
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – These little cookies spice up the holidays in the sweetest way! Each one perfectly spiced and absolutely irresistible… well, if you ask me, they are. Go ahead…ask me? Really, just ask… ASK ME! lol This recipe was inspired by my Hum Mud cookies, which is one of the… read more »
Dec 15, 2016: Glory Bee Honey Chews
Creating your own candy can be simple, easy and very satisfying! We should control everything that we put into our bellies. :)
Dec 14, 2016: Strawberry Nut Jammin’ Taffy
Seriously, these are just about as easy as it gets when it comes to making homemade candy.
Dec 13, 2016: Blueberry n’ Tahini Oat Cookies
Firm around the edges, softer in the center, these oatmeal cookies are a combination of a sesame nutty taste… a nubbly texture of oats with sweet pockets of blazing blueberry madness. Madness, I tell y
Dec 12, 2016: Spinach & Sunflower Cheese Manicotti
These manicotti coconut wraps are filled with a flavorful spinach, basil and sunflower “cheese.” To build layers of flavor I plated them on top of a shmear of Cilantro Guacamole and Sun-dried Tomato Pesto.
Dec 11, 2016: Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Cashew Cheese
Dive into the flavors of the salty and rich olives, the sweet chewy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh parley, garlic, all nestled together in a creamy nut-based cheese. It’s an Italian party in the mouth type of experience.
Dec 10, 2016: Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade
You’re just a food processor whirl away from experiencing a true European cuisine…
Dec 09, 2016: “Brown Sugar” Peanut Butter Oat Cookies
Fill your cookie jar with a classic drop cookie that’s doubly satisfying. Peanut butter lovers will groan with pleasure, and whole-grain seekers will appreciate the natural oats.
Dec 08, 2016: Quality-Time Breakfast
Today I wanted to share a neat way to create single serving cereals that are raw, vegan, and gluten-free.
Dec 07, 2016: Flax-tastic Almond Milk
This Flax-tastic Almond Milk is smooth, light, creamy, and refreshing. It is composed of healthy fats, protein and dietary fiber.
Dec 06, 2016: Abso-FIG-ing-lutely Cookies
These cookies are they are Abso-FIG-ing-lutely delicious! Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, what more could you ask for out of a cookie?
Dec 05, 2016: Fruitcake Cookies
If ever there were a time to embrace fruitcake, this is the time and place! These cookies are firm on the outside and chewy on the inside.
Dec 04, 2016: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Granola
Do you ever have those nights where your brain is racing? Mine does often… far too often in fact. Today, along with this wonderful recipe, I thought I would share some simple tricks that I have learned in how to avoid those never ending nights. I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. Blessings, amie sue
Dec 01, 2016: Goji Cherry Granola Bars
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Goji berries and cherries deserve to be “grafted” together because the combination creates such a delicious flavor. Goji berries on their own have a distinct taste reminiscent of cranberry. When you combine that with the sweetness of the cherry… well, it’s a perfect balance. If you ask me that is.… read more »
Dec 01, 2016: Baked Potatoes | Batch Cooking | Oil-Free
Whether you are cooking for a large crowd or just meal prepping for the week, making large quantities of potatoes is super easy. As of late, I have been tinkering around with the Starch Solution by Dr. McDougall. It’s not too different from how I have been eating, but I… read more »
Nov 27, 2016: Sweet Pea Arugula Pesto
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Fresh peas come in and out of season very quickly, and if I am not careful, they slip by undetected. That is what happened here. I had a hankering for some sweet peas, but they had already come and gone from the produce section… read more »