Sweet Treats

Sweet Treats

Grateful for Pie

Among our family traditions is to share something we are each grateful for just before we enjoy family dinner. Today, we are sharing one of our new favorite pies, and we are so grateful to our Aunty Judy since this pie is inspired by her amazing apple pie recipe! Served warm, and a la mode…is […]

Sweet Treats

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

We made a batch of these last week and they lasted less than 24 hours. So, I made a double batch two days later since we had been gifted a GIGANTIC zucchini (image below) that our friends grew in their garden. The second batch did not last much longer. The moral…these muffins are irresistible! When […]

Breakfast, Smoothies, Sweet Treats

Chocolate Moon Smoothie

We LOVE chocolate and this smoothie is a sneaky and delicious way to eat a healthy dose! Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants and some say it could even improve brain function! Yay, chocolate. The hemp seeds and nut butter are excellent protein sources while the bananas provide a nice boost of potassium, […]

Breakfast, Smoothies, Sweet Treats

Protein-Packed Blueberry Smoothie

Hello, super berry! Blueberries are high in antioxidants and contain a variety of great vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, potassium, and manganese (an essential mineral). They are anti-inflammatory and known to lower your risk of heart disease and cancer. And, they are DELICIOUS! This smoothie boasts just over 15g of protein too! […]

Breakfast, Snacks, Sweet Treats

Best Vegan Banana Bread

This Banana Bread is fool-proof and perfect.  We love it fresh from the oven with a hot cup of tea or coffee.  Often, we will mix up a batch in the evening…we combine all the dry ingredients and store overnight in an air-tight container on our kitchen counter.  First thing in the morning, we preheat […]

Snacks, Sweet Treats

Energy Bars – NO Bake

Quick, easy, healthy, and delicious.  I”m sorry you’ve had to wait this long…these energy bites are irresistible. They are so simple to make (no-bake) and very versatile since you can substitute different dried fruits and nuts each time you make them.  Our dried fruit of choice has been cranberries, however; this past week, we only […]