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Lemon Coconut Loaf

Lemon Coconut Loaf

I’m not sure when it happens, but at some point in becoming an adult, your palate changes, and you start to enjoy flavors other than sweet, sweet, and sweeter. I wasn’t a fan of lemon-flavored treats as a kid, but as an adult, I can’t get enough! Especially once…

Elvis Muffins

Elvis Muffins

Poor Elvis. A few not-so-great years, and how quickly we forget the amazing songs and movies from the first decade of his career! Though the math doesn’t add up (I’m only 29 . . . again), as a girl, I watched reruns of some of his happy-go-lucky movies such as Blue…

Cherry Pistachio Scones

Cherry Pistachio Scones

I have a new favorite scone recipe. Wanna know what it is? Yep, it’s this one! The texture of these scones is spot-on, and the pistachios give them an extra layer of flavor. Then you bite into a tart cherry! Oh my! I really need a cup of coffee and one of these bad…

Pumpkin Pie Bars

Pumpkin Pie Bars

This recipe has quite a few ingredients, but it’s oh-so-easy to throw together! And oh-so-worth the few minutes of prep. This fall-infused bar brings the best of a pumpkin pie, cookie, and crumble into one delectable, handheld treat. It’s great for holiday parties or…

Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies with Toasted Coconut

Chocolate Chip Tahini Blondies with Toasted Coconut

I keep asking myself why I didn’t think to create these chewy, dense bars of yumminess sooner! The added tahini provides a beautiful crumb and chewy texture without altering the flavor of the bars. So. Darn. Good! And if you need a nut-free version, I’ve made these…

No-Bake Sunbutter Bars

No-Bake Sunbutter Bars

The only thing I have to say about these bars is “Holy delicious!” If you miss those Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup days, this is the recipe for you. It’s so easy to make, yet it’s loaded with delicious, nutritious ingredients. These bars are perfect for the cooler, school…

Almond Orange Biscotti

Almond Orange Biscotti

I used to adore a particular locally made biscotti that had a hint of orange flavor and was generously dipped in dark chocolate. Alongside my large-o mocha of sugar and chocolate, it’s no wonder I battled with my weight back then. Now I make my own grain-free treats….

Salted Chocolate Cherry Jumbles

Salted Chocolate Cherry Jumbles

Chocolate. Cherries. Sea salt. This may be the best cookie combination ever! These simple drop cookies are easy and fun to make, especially for the kiddos. So ask little hands to help, and you’ll whip these up in no time! 2 egg whitesPinch of sea salt1 tsp pure…

Lemon Blueberry Coolers

Lemon Blueberry Coolers

These refreshing cookies make a wonderful treat with tea or coffee on a relaxing Sunday morning. I love to make them in the spring and summer when I’m ready for the lighter flavors of lemon and blueberries. Dehydrated blueberries are an excellent addition because they…

Orange White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Orange White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

Long ago during the holidays, I made huge batches of these cookies with wheat flour, sugar, and who knows what else. I gave them up for many years because I just couldn’t replicate that same flavor in a gluten-free cookie. Until now! I’m over the moon for these…

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Ahh, I love a recipe that has no hard-and-fast rules. As the name implies, you can throw whatever you’d like into these bad boys . . . well, anything but the kitchen sink! My favorite combo is shown here: chocolate chips, pecans, coconut flakes, and raisins. But we…

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Macaroons

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Macaroons

There’s a great company out there called Hail Merry that makes amazingly delicious gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free treats like macaroons and mini-tarts. And let me tell you, they are wondrous! They’ve inspired me to create my own versions….