Dessert

Matcha Almond Cookies

It’s not often that I give myself a pat on the back, but these were just that good. The subtle flavor of green tea paired with sweet vanilla and almond is perfection. Serve these cookies with hot tea or coffee and have your friends begging for the recipe! You can find matcha (green tea powder) Matcha Almond Cookies

Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cupcakes

While I’m not the biggest baker, I can’t resist anything dark chocolate. These cupcakes are super moist and flavorful thanks to the olive oil and buttermilk and they’re the perfect portion so you can enjoy one for breakfast, a snack or dessert! 1. Preheat oven to 350. Fill 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.  2. Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cupcakes

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

 Growing up in a family where several members have diabetes, I like making recipes with less sugar that still taste amazing. These muffins are the best! The pumpkin and banana keep them super soft and chewy (and also provide a great flavor) and they have just the right amount of chocolate to balance everything out. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Blueberry Basil Pops

It’s blueberry season and I am fortunate enough to live right where they are grown so I know I’m getting the freshest berries around. With 90 degree days right around the corner, I love having a cold, sweet treat waiting for me in the freezer. These popsicles are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, Blueberry Basil Pops

Whiskey Apple Crumble

While I’m not the biggest dessert person, I can never resist sweet baked apples and a warm, crumbly crust. Cinnamon whisky (aka Fireball – cue the Pitbull dance party) can be seen at pretty much any football tailgate these days, but since I had a bottle in the freezer, I figured why not bake with Whiskey Apple Crumble

Simple Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Ice Cream

I’m not the biggest dessert person, but there’s something comforting about a cold sweet treat on a hot sunny day (especially if it’s chocolate!). This creamy, decadent dish is the perfect combination of bitter dark chocolate, sweet raspberries and cooling mint. If you want a completely dairy-free dessert, simple use dairy-free chocolate chips (like Enjoy Simple Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Ice Cream

Almond Butter Banana Bread

Unlike several of the customers I talk to, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I always make time for it. The key to a balanced breakfast is including a protein, carbohydrate and fat to keep you full and satisfied until lunch. Although I’m normally a peanut butter girl, one of my friends Almond Butter Banana Bread