Snacks

Cookies, Snacks, Sweet Treats

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

My very favorite cookie! I remember calling my brother sometime during my pregnancy with my daughter and raving about this cookie and how I was busy baking it almost all the timeā€”his response was “ah, the 3rd trimester” (he has kids too). I giggled and thought…ha, I wish. I still crave and love and bake […]

Snacks

Amazing Vegan Chex Mix

One day my son was reading the back of the cereal box and saw a recipe for Chex Mix and asked if we could make some. With a little curiosity and inspiration, we found various recipes for homemade Chex mix and were inspired by one we found on the website “It Doesn’t Taste like Chicken“. […]

Snacks, Sweet Treats

Energy Balls (no bake)

Life is full and busy! Keep these energy balls handy to grab and go. Thank you to my friend, Rob for sharing these great treats after a school PTA meeting one evening. They are well-loved and appreciated. Hope you love them too!

Snacks, Sweet Treats

Peanut Butter Poops

Kids love poop, it’s hilarious! When the kids and I perfected these treats, they needed a name. Much tastier than poop, of course, I just could not resist keeping the name. We combine creamy peanut butter, crunchy millet, and almond flour and then smother in dark chocolate! There is a good chance you already know […]

Snacks, Sweet Treats

Chocolate Strawberries

“All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles Schultz What is not to love here?! This recipe is so simple, tasty, and healthy! Yes, healthy…fresh strawberries are full of vitamin C and also contain impressive amounts of manganese, potassium, and folate. Chocolate has a powerful variety of […]

Breakfast, Main, Snacks, World Cuisine

Tacos, Mommy!

When our neighborhood pool opens for the summer, we are all smiles since most of our summer days are spent swimming! One afternoon during the last week of school, our daughter advocated for an afternoon at the pool. When mommy was reluctant because it was already late afternoon, and we had no plan for dinner […]

Main, Snacks

Crispy Crunchy Veggie Nuggets

When these land on the dinner table, I am the best mommy ever (the “BME”)! My son will tell you, they are better than any other nugget, period. He affectionately calls them “hot, but yummy” because they are so hot fresh out of the oil and so yummy he can’t wait very long for them […]

Bowls, Breakfast, Snacks

Homemade Granola

The only granola you need in your life. This recipe is so simple and tasty, that you will make it over and over again. Serve it over a thick frozen smoothie, atop your favorite yogurt, or covered with your favorite nut milk! Top with fresh fruit or shredded coconut for extra delight. We make double […]

Salsa, Snacks, World Cuisine

Salsa de Anali

Anali es mi amiga hermosa y divertida! My beautiful friend, Anali taught me how to make the very best pico de gallo. Every party she hosts has the biggest bowl of pico I have ever seen. Now that I know her secrets, we make this once or twice a week and serve it with most […]