Category Archives: Desserts

Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Baking Goodness! / Breakfast / Desserts / For the Holidays! / Fresh Produce / Goodness on the Side! / Sweet Treats! / Using Freshly Ground Flour / Vegetables

Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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One of the things I love about summer are all of the fresh vegetables that we are able to grow, pick, and then eat up! Our zucchini plants look excellent this year and we’ve been chowin’ down on everything from grilled zucchini, stir-fried zucchini, sautéed zucchini, to zucchini bread. My family loves zucchini bread, but … Continue reading →

Dairy Free / Desserts / Egg free / For the Holidays! / Fresh Produce / Fruit / Gluten Free / Goodness on the Side! / Homemade Gifts! / Preserving / Sweet Treats! / Using Coconut Oil

Tart Cherry Pie Jam

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I am not sure why I was amazed to see two of my children come inside from the backyard the other day with a bowl full of ripe cherries. I know there are cherry trees back there, and I realize that it is summer…the two kind of go hand-in-hand! I guess in my head, it … Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {gluten-free}
Baking Goodness! / Cookies / Desserts / For the Holidays! / Gluten Free / Snacks / Sweet Treats!

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {gluten-free}

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Today I am getting in the spirit of Christmas with lots and lots baking! I have been excited to try out this gluten-free all-purpose flour in some Christmas cookies, namely something with chocolate and peppermint. Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, and peppermint are a combination which I absolutely adore! I love peppermint mochas and Mint Hot … Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins
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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Not too long ago I posted a recipe for Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oat Muffins. They were good, but had a lighter and chewier texture. What I was in the mood for the other day was a pumpkin muffin that had more of a cake-like crumb and consistency. I played around a bit and came up … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Coconut Milk Dump Cake
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Pumpkin Coconut Milk Dump Cake

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Tonight I was making a meal for some friends who lost a loved one and was trying to come up with a quick and easy dessert. I remembered I had seen another friend on Facebook post a picture of a pumpkin dump cake they had made. I knew we had some canned pumpkin and a … Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Bread {Mom’s Pumpkin Bread}
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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Bread {Mom’s Pumpkin Bread}

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I always remember what a special treat it was to have pumpkin bread when I was a kid, and I still love it to this day! Those memories, and my longing to continue with my pumpkin-baking-spree, prompted me to open up my “family cookbook” that one of my sisters made for the rest of us … Continue reading →

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
Baking Goodness! / Breakfast / Dairy Free / Desserts / Fresh Produce / Goodness on the Side! / Snacks / Sweet Treats! / Using Coconut Oil / Using Freshly Ground Flour / Vegetables

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread

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I am starting to feel like we are having zucchini and squash coming out of our ears! I don’t stress about this though because these are some of my favorite summer veggies. They are not only good for grilling and stir-frying, but also make an awesome bread! When we have more than we can use … Continue reading →