Maple Syrup Recipes

Green Smoothie Muffins (and more breakfast-on-the-run recipes)

Start your day on the right track with a grab-and-go, kid-friendly breakfast that packs a hearty helping of healthy greens. The colorful muffins are incredibly tender and naturally sweet with convenient vegan and gluten-free options. And don’t miss the collection of other speedy meals that might just make your morning routine a little easier!  …

Paleo Granola

My favorite grain-free granola is lightly spiced and naturally sweet without being sticky like many Paleo granolas. The recipe also offers savings over expensive store-bought alternatives and convenient choices based on what you may have on hand.          This recipe was inspired by my Aunt Peggy, who first brought me a jar of her favorite Paleo…

Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup

This super-healthy, stick-to-your-ribs, vegan soup is easy to customize and makes a big batch - perfect for easy dinners and packable lunches all week long. Freezes well, too!     First, I must tell you that my husband does not care for pumpkin in savory recipes like sauces or soups — but he adores this…

Roasted Pumpkin Butter

Naturally sweetened and perfectly spiced, this foolproof, no-scorch recipe adds something special to toast, oatmeal, yogurt, baked goods and more. Plus it freezes well and makes a lovely gift.     If you’ve never made pumpkin butter before, this foolproof recipe is reason to start! The flavor of homemade pumpkin butter is truly in a…

Wicked Good Chicken

This old recipe with a funny name is like a grownup version of honey mustard chicken, no mayo required. The quick-prep meal is a friend on a busy night and the leftovers can be enjoyed in so many ways.    “Wicked Good Chicken” was first published on my blog in March of 2012 – truly the early days…

Favorite Strawberry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

A luxuriously creamy (yet healthy!) sweet-tart dressing makes this seasonal salad a standout. A hearty portion is delightfully satisfying in its own right, and when paired with a protein of choice, offers an easy weeknight meal that’s 100% worthy of company.🍓     After devouring a truly spectacular salad at a local restaurant last spring,…

Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Fresh strawberries and a short list of pantry staples are all that’s needed for a dressing that’s sure to become a seasonal favorite! 🍓   Longer, warmer days mean one thing: strawberry season is coming soon. Before long, we’ll be savoring the sweet, red, juicy gems in  Mom’s Classic Shortcake  (or a healthy gluten-free alternative) jams,…

Banana Bread Pancakes (or Waffles)

A wholesome, naturally gluten-free version of the perennial favorite quick bread, these light and fluffy pancakes incorporate heart-healthy oat flour (or oats) and can be prepared as waffles, too.      Sometimes we just need a stick-to-our-ribs breakfast – and, happily, we can have it in a deliciously wholesome way! The first banana bread I…

Lolita’s Low Sugar Granola

Granola is supposed to be healthy, right? Yet too often a small serving is surprisingly high in sugar and calories. Happily, Lolita figured out a way to do it differently. Lucky for us, she shared her trade secrets!   Granola is supposed to be healthy, but so often the first or second ingredient is sugar. All…

Spiced Glazed Nuts & Pretzel Mix

Sweet and spicy mingle with salty and crunchy in this crowd-pleasing cocktail snack that doubles as a convenient hostess or holiday gift.   Want to add a gourmet touch to your next batch of chocolate chip cookies – or brownies or caramels for that matter? Dust the surface with the faintest bit of flaky sea…

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free (you get the point!), but full of amazing flavor. Leftovers reheat well and can even be used for satisfying breakfast bowls.   During a recent foray into my sons’ closets, I uncovered a bag of clothes that appeared as good as new. Though both of my sons…

Pumpkin Maple Vinaigrette (ideal way to use leftover pumpkin!)

Light but flavorful and super speedy, this versatile dressing makes great use of leftover canned pumpkin and might just become a new favorite! When a recipe calls for a cup or so of a canned good like chicken broth, beans, or coconut milk, what happens to the small portion that remains in the can? Lingering…

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