Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

 

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These Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins are easy to make with fresh or frozen blueberries. They’re free from nuts and can be made dairy free too.

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Cocoa Buckwheat Granola

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This Cocoa Buckwheat Granola combines nutrient dense ingredients like coconut, buckwheat groats and pumpkin seeds to create a chocolate version with cocoa powder that tastes like Cocoa Krispies. It’s nut free, dairy free and can be made gluten free too.
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Fig Almond Cake

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This Fig Almond Cake is one of my favorite ways to enjoy seasonal figs. This cake is made with a combination of spelt and almond flours. It is lightly sweetened with  organic cane sugar,  honey, cinnamon and cardamom.   Continue reading “Fig Almond Cake”

Whole Grain-Almond Flour Pancakes with Sautéed Apples

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Now that it is September, apple season is upon us. Last month, I was lucky enough to receive these beautiful Pink Pearl apples from a friend who shared her harvest from her tree. Pink Pearl’s are such a unique apple. They taste sweet and tart with a delicate floral hint. They are grown on the west coast, harvest season is short- only about three weeks starting in mid-August. They are a bit tricky to find unless you see them at a farmer’s market or local orchard.  As I write this, they may have already come and gone. But their color is to pretty not to share. Continue reading “Whole Grain-Almond Flour Pancakes with Sautéed Apples”

Blueberry-Almond Muffins

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My little sister, who is not so little anymore, is going to become a mama. For the first time, I am going to become an aunt. I am a mom of two young girls so I’ve been through the drill of pregnancy and early motherhood but becoming an aunt is so special.

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Baked Blueberry Oatmeal

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Good morning everyone! Are you looking for something unique to serve for breakfast? Baked oatmeal is a perfect option to serve as an alternative to regular oats. It is made with milk, baking powder and an egg, which gives the oats a little lift. In turn, the oats gently bake, forming a creamy cushion for juicy blueberries that become the star of the show.

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Spiced Apple-Currant Almond Muffins

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I still have leftover apples from the week and since I have a hard time throwing anything away, I save all those defunct scraps from the kids lunch boxes; those browned up, mushy apple slices they don’t eat- don’t throw them away! Continue reading “Spiced Apple-Currant Almond Muffins”