This healthy zucchini bread is a foolproof mix of nuts, cinnamon and zucchini in a tender loaf--spread it with a little butter and dig in! You can also make this gluten free with a simple 1:1 gluten free flour swap. I'll show you how! ...
Desserts
Desserts are a balance and something we eat as an occasional treat when following a real food diet. I always say anything you make yourself is automatically going to be better for you than anything a factory or store bakery is going to make.
Take the time to count chemicals--not calories for special occasions, have a small piece and share with the people you love. Try this show stopping Italian Cream Cake, homemade strawberry lush dessert (with no red food dye), or dig in to a crowd pleasing apple slab pie that begs for ice cream.
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Sweet, perfectly ripe fresh peach cobbler should shine--not be cooked to death and covered up with a gloppy flavorless batter. Get the perfect balance of a cinnamon-sugar dough and bubbling juicy peaches that showcase all of their summer glory.Refined sugar free option | Gluten free or regular flour optionHow many peach cobblers have you had in your life that were nothing more than ...
Honey Sweetened Raspberry Fool Dessert
Rich vanilla whipped cream and a tangy raspberry reduction gently swirled together to make a gently sweet raspberry fool dessert. Refined sugar free, it's all you need to feel like you've had a dessert worth eating.These days the idea of sugar-laden desserts on on nearly as many people's radars. Maybe they aren't on yours. As we become more and more aware of the inflammatory effects ...
Homemade Yeast Donuts
Homemade yeast donuts are perfectly warm and soft from the fryer--the stuff dreams are made of, ya know? I know you do your best to get them warm (when the Krispy Kreme light is on) but here's what you need to know to make yeast donuts with chocolate or vanilla glaze from scratch right in your own kitchen. ...
Chocolate Peanut Drumstick Ice Cream Cones
Drumstick ice cream cones are an American classic. Vanilla ice cream, chocolate shell and peanuts all piled into a waffle cone--they are delicious from top to bottom--but my version cuts many of the stabilizers, additives and preservatives from the store version and is still big on flavor.This post is part of my Junk Food Remakes series on YouTube. You can see the full episode, along with ...
Homemade Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts
Homemade frosted strawberry pop tarts may not come in a foil bag, but celebrate! Flaky pastry, bright strawberry filling with no additives and just the right amount of frosting: it's downright perfect. Make them ahead and warm them whenever you need a quick breakfast fix.This recipe is part of the Junk Food Remakes series on YouTube. Watch me make these and much more on my channel! ...
Strawberry Pretzel Salad (without Jell-o)
Strawberry pretzel salad is a classic potluck dish complete with a salty-crunchy pretzel crust, cream cheese and (usually) red jell-o to hold it all together. But this version pulls out all the junk colors and additives and makes a more natural scratch version you can serve with confidence and tastes every bit as good as the original.There's something to be said for making the decision ...
The Easiest Cream Cheese Mints
Cream cheese mints beg to be eaten by the handful and make a simple treat for any party, shower or gathering you have on the books. Smooth cream cheese balances perfectly with peppermint for an indulgent sweet treat, but feel free to swap in any extract or flavor you like--the sky and the is the limit! ...
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Southern sweet potato pie is a blend of brown sugar, vanilla, mashed sweet potatoes and a buttery, flaky crust that makes dessert feel special--but it's really simple to make. Dollop yours with some whipped cream and dig in. ...
Chocolate Chip Dessert Cheese Ball
Why do cheese balls always have to be savory? This chocolate chip dessert cheese ball has been a hit in our family for years and is easy to make up to a week before you need it. The blend of cream cheese, vanilla, chocolate chips and pecans can be adjusted with your favorite treats too--it's a delicious way to serve a crowd! ...