It’s officially “Fall” which means it’s time to break out the pumpkin, fire up the oven and bake a little joy. Which is exactly what I did yesterday. OMG! Scrumptious doesn’t even begin to describe how wonderful these muffins are. Every bite is pure pleasure with hints of cinnamon, freshly grated nutmeg, crunchy good for…
Breakfast/Brunch
Confetti Cornbread / Birthday Blessings!
I wanted to make cornbread but I wasn’t sure how to go about making a no added fat cornbread that would still be moist and tasty. As usual Chef Google didn’t let me down and I went with a recipe found at Fat Free Vegan Kitchen. The confetti comes from colorful chopped bell peppers and…
Blueberry – Oat Bars / Eating At The State Fair
Blueberries are in abundance right now and they are juicy, sweet and delicious! Give me a bowl of fresh berries to snack on and I am a happy camper. Having said that, sometimes I want something a little more fancy and dessert like. That’s where these blueberry oat bars come in. The blueberry filling is…
Real Flapjacks / Sweet Oat Squares
Years ago when my mom and I went to England together we ate some little sweet oat squares that were called Flapjacks. Here in the U.S. when we hear “flapjacks” we think pancakes. The flapjacks I am referring to are more like a bar cookie! We loved them but never found a recipe that was…
Go Berry Breakfast Bars
Do you like to have easy grab and go breakfast choices? As much as I love to cook, I don’t want to cook first thing in the morning so these healthy bars are the perfect make ahead solution. Not only are they tasty (which is always a priority) but they are filled with antioxidants, oatmeal, nuts, seeds and fruit…
Rip’s Big Bowl Breakfast/My New Bike
Breakfast has always been the most difficult meal of the day for me – I struggle with what to have that will be filling and nutritious but not take a lot of time make. When I read about the Engine 2 food plan and Rip’s Big Bowl for breakfast I knew it was going to…
Berry Beet Smoothie
Why drink smoothies made with vegetables and fruit? It’s an easy way to get more fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.This drink is filled with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants yet it tastes delicious.If you don’t find yourself sitting down to a big bowl full of nutrient rich healthy greens on a regular basis such…
Warm Chai Almond Milk
The spices not only taste good but are rich in antioxidants and so good for our health and well being. This hot Chai drink is going to be a regular cold weather beverage at your house! If you want to make your own Cashew Milk I have an easy recipe that doesn’t require any nut…
Pumpkin Oatmeal
PUMPKIN OATMEAL 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste. 1 teaspoon chopped pecans – optional 1 teaspoon shredded coconut – optional 1 teaspoon date syrup or 1 date chopped or a few raisins. Edited 10/31/21 Mix together…
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Hot Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 1/2 cup Quinoa (rinse with water if not pre-washed) 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (you may substitute your choice of milk, fat free, soy etc.) 1/2 cup water 1 apple, cored and diced (leave the peel on) 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste, I like a lot of…