Easy recipe for homemade pumpkin pie spice! Make ahead to keep on hand for fall-themed recipes, or even use as a DIY gift idea.
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Delicious banana bread cupcakes filled with an easy homemade banana jam and topped with thick and creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. You’ll want to save this recipe for a special dessert!
Indulge in a taste of fall with our caramel apple cinnamon rolls – a heavenly fusion of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and decadent caramel topping.
Indulge in the ultimate autumn treat with this delightful Caramel Apple Crisp! Tender, spiced apples are baked under a buttery, golden crisp topping, then drizzled with rich caramel sauce for a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Each bite offers a comforting mix of warm fruit, crunchy oat topping, and luscious caramel that’s sure to satisfy your fall cravings. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience!
Southern fried apples are a classic comfort food that bring a touch of sweetness and nostalgia to any meal. This simple yet delightful dish features tender apple slices sautéed in butter with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, creating a caramelized, warm treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Pumpkin French Toast Muffin Cups are a great make-ahead breakfast for the colder months. All the best fall flavors with cinnamon, pumpkin and pecans.
Honey and cinnamon roasted almonds are an easy healthy snack to make from plain almonds. Top them on salads, cheese balls, or eat them on their own! I bought a bag of plain whole almonds from Trader Joe’s recently for a cheese ball recipe test. I wasn’t super thrilled with the unsalted, normal version so …
Sweet potato casserole with an oat, pecan and cranberries topping and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, no refined sugar added! This sweet potato casserole was almost a no-go. Since American Thanksgiving is coming up, I wanted to test out some healthier versions of traditional sides. My first attempt was a big pile of mush …
Looking for a fun twist on a grilled cheese sandwich? Try this delicious version with juicy blackberries and gooey brie cheese for a unique sweet and savory combo.
Plant based carrot cake energy bites, vegan and gluten-free. It’s a quick and easy snack that’s healthy but still tastes like dessert, ready in 10 minutes!
Hot Cross Buns with added dark chocolate pieces, dried cherries, and/or raisins. Traditionally eaten on Good Friday before Easter, these spiced sweet rolls will be a holiday hit. Hot cross buns ALMOST ended up permanently on my Failed list. Leave it to me to go off-script and with something as timeless as hot cross buns. But …
Fruit salsa made from apples, oranges, kiwis and strawberries. Made even more delicious with homemade baked cinnamon sugar tortilla chips to use for dipping! Colorful party appetizer or healthy summertime vegan dessert.
Overnight French Toast Casserole with cinnamon, vanilla and a secret ingredient. As healthy as french toast can be while still being an easy and delicious breakfast to feed a crowd. “Overnight breakfasts” have been a popular thing for a while now. I’m not sure why it’s taken me this long to jump on the bandwagon …
Maple Apple Spaghetti Squash Bake – a vegan friendly, gluten free veggie side dish that is great for family dinners and holidays. I’m so surprised that even though I have a post on how to cut and cook spaghetti squash, it took me a while to get an actual spaghetti squash RECIPE up! (Update: Now …
How to make vegan whipped cream made from coconut cream. Plus 4 flavors to try: chocolate, vanilla, peanut butter and cinnamon! Vegan whipped cream, or whipped cream made from coconut milk/cream is not a new concept. But I was playing around with some different flavors and thought it would be good to share. To make …
Blueberry crisp crumble with an oat and coconut oil topping. Healthy and fruity dessert that’s gluten-free and vegan with no added refined sugar! Two things I have an obsession with lately – blueberries and coconut oil. So I’m only surprised this recipe didn’t happen sooner. I didn’t know whether to call this a “crisp,” “cobbler,” or …
CrockPot Granola with Coconut Oil. An easier way to make this healthy gluten-free snack in a slow cooker instead of the oven. My aunt has a favorite granola recipe that everyone loves. She makes it all the time and it makes her so happy that people always ask for the recipe. This, um, isn’t that granola …
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pomegranate Seeds. Sweet from cinnamon and vanilla, and slightly tangy from the seeds, these cookies are addicting! There are certain food items I buy whenever I see them, even if they aren’t on my list and I have no plan for them. Pomegranate seeds are one of those items, because I …
Puff Pastry Plum Galette – a deliciously simple dessert that takes only minutes to throw together. If you haven’t heard of a galette before, it is a term used in French cuisine to describe a flat round cake or pastry. I like to describe it as an “open-faced” dessert! Most times I’ve seen them made …
Skinnier zucchini bread – made with applesauce and less sugar so you can indulge in that second or third slice. A deliciously easy quick bread! Don’t we always need more ways to use up zucchini? Or is it just me? This applesauce zucchini bread is a great way to bake with it! Even though zucchini …