Overnight oats is a fantastic, easy, and delicious way to have a nutritious breakfast. I've always loved overnight oats and have grown a new appreciation for them as I was enrolled in 7:00 a.m. classes at university. This being said, I needed something quick to grab in the morning when stuck in a hazy dream filled state. Overnight oats is prepared the night before being eaten leaving, placed in the refrigerator to chill and soften overnight, and can be enjoyed both warm or co

As you know, I am anaphylactic to peanuts and treenuts which makes finding healthier protein powered snacks a bit of a challenge. Nothing is worse than when I find a great product that don't have my allergens in the ingredients making me so excited to try it only to find the may contain statements at the bottom read this product has been produced in a facility with equipment that process peanuts, tree nuts, etc. Needless to say, when I discovered that any beans can be roasted

This Fourth of July, I decided to challenge myself in the kitchen and make homemade smores! Obviously, one of the most important components of a smores is the marshmallows and I thought it would be so fun to create an allergy free marshmallow recipe to share with all of my lovely friends, here, on the internet. This year, I needed to make sure these marshmallows were safe for not only myself but for my corn and soy allergic cousin as well. So here we are...I present to you, a

Ingredients: One 15 ounce can of organic white beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup fresh dill (loosely packed) 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until it is a smooth and creamy consistency. Adjust the amount of seasonings to your liking. If you want a thinner hummus, add 1 tablespoon of warm water. Spoon out the hummus into a bowl and f

Serves: One 9x5 loaf Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups bread flour 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 Tablespoon allergy free butter substitute 1 package active dry yeast 1 1/8 cup warm water (120-130°F) Directions: In a large bowl, add 1 3/4 cups flour, the sugar, salt, and allergy free butter substitute. In a cup, activate the yeast by adding the warm water of 120-130°F to the yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and beat with an electr

Yield: One 9 x 5 inch bread loaf Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup warm water 1 package equivalent to 2 1/4 teaspoon active yeast 2 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour 2 Tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons allergy free butter substitute, cut into small pieces ​Directions: Boil 1 cup of water in a sauce pot and once at a boil, turn off and pour in the oats. Let sit until it becomes room temperature. In a cup, mix

Happy Friday everyone! Today's recipe is one for fresh, allergy friendly, and vegan dinner crepes. I often find myself making mundane dinner meals more than I'd like to and, tonight, I felt like being creative. This meal had a lot of preparation to it but this can be done in seconds if you prepare everything the day before. Apple Cole Slaw: 1 Granny Smith apple 1 Honey Crisp apple 2 cups shredded carrots 2 Tablespoons raw local honey 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar Salt and pe

The other day, my dad's friend had given us a whole bunch of vegetables that was grown in his son's garden!-including tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchinis. I love locally grown foods and get so excited when I cook/bake with them. Because we now have a couple of giant zucchinis, we were thinking of ways to use them up and came to the realization of "Oh my gosh! Let's make zucchini bread!". I have never had zucchini bread before but my mom loves it. This was my first time baking

This morning, I first opened my eyes at 10:30am. After seeing how rainy the sky was and being too cozy in my bed, I decided to sleep until 12:30pm. Lazy mornings rolling into lazy afternoons call for a nice homemade brunch. I love waking up and making a gourmet brunch spread with my pjs still on and dancing around my kitchen to music even if it's just for myself. Let me know if you can relate! Serving Size: This recipe makes about 1 2/3 cups of waffle batter. I cannot say how

These nutritious waffles are sure to be a breakfast scene stealer! This recipe makes a wholesome and hearty waffle that looks just as delicious as it tastes. Their crispy and golden brown outside is complimented by a soft and fluffy center. I could not get over just how amazing these waffles were this morning. I hope you all try these out and let me know how you like them. Let's get cooking! Ingredients: 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 1/2 teaspoon raw local honey 1/2 teaspoon van