Russian Tea Cakes (aka Mexican Wedding Cookies)

I’m quite disappointed that it has yet to snow where I live. After all, it’s already December 8th! Yet, it seems as if the weather is purposefully refusing not to cooperate. It’s barely gotten below 40°F most days, and on the days that do drop below freezing, there hasn’t been a cloud in the sky!…

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Shout-out to my friend, Emily, for suggesting this recipe! Without her suggestion, the world would definitely be at a loss. Because this hot chocolate is insanely amazing. Last year, I created a high-protein, dairy free version of hot chocolate that was so good it knocked my fuzzy wool socks off. However, I believe you can…

Candy Cane Brownies

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well, maybe not outside, where temperatures are reaching a daily high of 68°F. However, inside my house you can bet the stockings are being hung, the lights strung up, and the Christmas tree decorated. Michael Buble’s Christmas album can be heard echoing around my house at any…

Skinny Gingerbread Latte

The best part of waking up is no longer Folgers in my cup. (See what I did there? ;)) Actually, I don’t drink Folgers brand coffee. However, recently, I’ve been finding my normal morning coffee definitely unsatisfying. The french vanilla creamer just doesn’t do it for me, I’ve gotta say. Unfortunately, I don’t have the…

Cinnamon-Coconut Sugar French Toast Sticks

This is by far the best French Toast I have ever had. Seriously, I would rival, and beat any fast food, diner, or homemade French Toast sticks you’ve had before. And it’s healthy to boot! The key is the coconut sugar. By coating one side with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, you’re final result is a French…