Chocolate Chip Coconut Pecan Bars

Now that school’s started, let me tell you, it’s going to be really hard for me to stay healthy. Yesterday’s back-to-school big sis little sis picnic serves as a prime example. I may have started my day off right with this delicious, Pink Protein Breakfast Smoothie, but after waiting the whole school day (at least, until 1:30!)…

Chocolate Chip “Chewy” Bars

Have you ever had a homemade granola bar? Better yet, have you ever made your own granola bar? If your answer is “no” to either of these questions, or it’s a disgruntled “yes”, then prepare to be amazed! I think most people prefer to buy pre-made granola bars instead of making their own for one…

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Coconut Cream Icing

I have a confession to make. Although I wrote that this recipe serves two, that’s most likely a huge fib. Because if you taste these pancakes, you won’t want to share. And will most likely end up eating the whole batch yourself (cough: exactly what I did this morning). One of my favorite recipes to…

Brown Sugar Butterscotch Cookies

These cookies are, in short, the bomb. When I began this blog, I’d never thought cookies could be healthy. Or, at the very least, guilt-free. I was used to the classic 150 and above calorie cookie, made with butter, sugar, and plenty of white flour. Three ingredients with next to no nutritional value. And sure,…

Cacao Coconut Butter

I’ve always dreamt of making my own Nutella. Unluckily, whenever actually pursuing this dream crosses my mind, we never have hazelnuts. And it’s not like we have peanuts either, so I could make chocolate peanut butter. Or even an adequate amount of almonds (we go through almonds like money in my house) for cocoa-almond butter.…