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Chocolate Coconut Dessert Hummus

December 22, 2018 by Melanie Leave a Comment

Chocolate Coconut Dessert Hummus

Chocolate Coconut Dessert Hummus is a simple, gluten free twist on savory hummus, great for fruit or cookies. This post was created in partnership with Dannon Light & Fit. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. During…

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Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: chickpeas, cocoa, dessert, dessert hummus, garbanzo beans, gluten free, greek yogurt, healthy eating, sponsored

Pecan Pie Cookie Bars

December 11, 2018 by Melanie 15 Comments

Pecan Pie Cookie Bars

These Pecan Pie Cookie Bars are gluten free and taste like a sugar cookie combined with pecan pie….perfect for a holiday treat! This post in sponsored by NOW Foods. Free product and compensation was provide, however all opinions are my own. I love a good cookie during the Holidays. I actually prefer cookies over pie this…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free Tagged With: beet sugar, dessert, gluten free, Holiday baking, maple syrup, NOW foods, pecan pie cookie bars, pecans, sponsored

Pumpkin Pie Bars {Gluten Free}

November 9, 2018 by Melanie 1 Comment

Pumpkin Pie Bars {Gluten Free}

Pumpkin Pie Bars with a pecan oat crust are a delicious, reimagined twist on a classic dessert for your fall and winter gatherings, with all the same classic flavors of pumpkin pie. This post was created in partnership with Dannon Light & Fit. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free Tagged With: desser, easy dessert, gluten free, holiday table, oats, pecans, pumpkin, pumpkin bars, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie bars, yogurt

Gingerbread Sweet Potato Snack Cake {Whole Grain}

February 21, 2018 by Melanie 15 Comments

Gingerbread Sweet Potato Snack Cake {Whole Grain}

Gingerbread meets sweet potato in this snack cake filled with high fiber and nutritious whole grains.   Disclosure: I was asked to participate in the #HeartBaking18 campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network. I was compensated for my time. It’s baking time friends and I have a yummy whole grain sweet potato…

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Filed Under: Cakes, Grains Tagged With: cake, gingerbread, quinoa flour, snack, sponsored, sweet potato, treat, whole grain, whole wheat

Cinnamon Baked Apples with Vanilla Yogurt

November 21, 2017 by Melanie 4 Comments

Cinnamon Baked Apples with Vanilla Yogurt

Cinnamon Baked Apples with Yogurt satisfies that apple pie sweet tooth while being a healthier option with fewer calories. I have partnered with Dannon to help promote Light & Fit. I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have no been paid to publish positive comments….

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Gluten Free, Holidays, Kid-Friendly, Other, Thanksgiving Tagged With: apples, baked dessert, Dannon, fall, greek yogurt, Holiday baking, Light & Fit, lightened up, sponsored, yogurt

Lunch Box Cookies {Vegan + Gluten Free}

September 5, 2017 by Melanie 16 Comments

Lunch Box Cookies {Vegan + Gluten Free}

Lunch Box Cookies are both nutritious and delicious- a hearty soft cookie packed with oats, chocolate chips, cranberries, cocoa nibs and reduced amounts of sugar and oil. This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. Product and compensation was provided, however all opinions are my own. Lunch Box Cookies are great for those who want a treat,…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegan Tagged With: back to school, chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, coconut, coconut oil, cookies, cranberries, gluten free, lunch box, NOW foods, oats, school, sponsored, vegan

Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding {Gluten Free}

August 31, 2016 by Melanie 17 Comments

Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding {Gluten Free}

High in fiber, protein and healthy fat, this Overnight Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding will become a quick favorite! I am the queen of quick and easy these days. With the kids back in school I was hoping for more time, but it looks like there is just more going on! The kids have been great…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Other, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: breakfast, chia pudding, chia seeds, dessert, easy, gluten free, healthy treat, high fiber, high protein, kid friendly, make-ahead, quick fix, snack, vegan, vegetarian

Coconut Almond Butter Cups {Paleo + Vegan}

May 27, 2016 by Melanie 7 Comments

Coconut Almond Butter Cups {Paleo + Vegan}

Easy homemade Coconut Almond Butter Cups are better than any store bought candy- Paleo, Gluten Free and Vegan Options! Hope you are all enjoying summer. I have to admit it’s been a little crazier than I remembered. Little people sure are high maintenance! I think I hear my door open and close a couple hundred…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Other Tagged With: almond butter, chocolate, coconut flour, coconut oil, dessert, gluten free, healthy treat, paleo, treat, vegan

Peppermint Bark

December 11, 2015 by Melanie 30 Comments

Peppermint Bark

The cool flavor of peppermint mixed with the rich chocolate and creamy white chocolate make the perfect holiday treat. A little goes a long way! It’s my birthday today, I am officially OLD and you gotta have something sweet on your birthday, right? Well a bite of this chocolate and maybe a cupcake will be…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Gluten Free, Other Tagged With: candy, chocolate, christmas, christmas gift, food gifts, peppermint, teacher gifts

Chocolate Chip Cookies With Walnuts and Coconut Oil

October 1, 2015 by Melanie 31 Comments

Chocolate Chip Cookies With Walnuts and Coconut Oil

These big, soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies are packed with flavor from the coconut oil, walnuts and shredded coconut. Make sure to share with a friend! One of the things I love about food, besides eating it, is that it evokes such powerful memories. Memories that stand the test of time. Like when I ate…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts Tagged With: #epicurious #outofthekitchen, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chips, coconut, coconut oil, cookies, dessert, sponsored, walnuts, whole wheat

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