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Chocolate Dipped Brownie Batter Bars
Here's a fun no bake recipe to keep in your fridge/freezer for "dessert emergencies" ;) And it's endlessly customizable too. You can...
Mary Draper
Jan 41 min read


Making the "BEST KETO ALMOND VEGAN BREAD" from Lowcarbrecipeideas
I have been on the hunt for some new starch-free bread recipes (I think starting to be sensitive to tapioca starch, which is in almost...
Mary Draper
Dec 9, 20241 min read


🧇 Buckwheat Blender Waffles
Gluten free, dairy free & vegan option too!! The vegan version of these were my Go To breakfast for a long time when my kids were little....
Mary Draper
Dec 1, 20242 min read


4 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups | GF/DF/V
Today we're making a Super Easy, Super Quick, 4-Ingredient No Bake Snack/Healthy Dessert Recipe:Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups. Video:...
Mary Draper
Nov 12, 20241 min read


Gluten Free Oreo Blondies | One Bowl, No Mixer!
Are you gluten-free and drool at all the fun, trending oreo desserts you see on instagram or TikTok or YouTube, and think it’s not fair?...
Mary Draper
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Dessert for Breakfast Day 7 🥕🍰 Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
Dessert inspired overnight oats: Day 7 | Carrot Cake Overnight Oats with “Cream Cheese” Frosting This time we’re making carrot cake using...
Mary Draper
Nov 7, 20241 min read


VIRAL Chickpea Nutella Recipe
The "Viral Chickpea Nutella" tastes more like a "Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Spread". But it was still quite delicious, and is a...
Mary Draper
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars
With layers of nougat, caramel, crunchy nuts and chocolate, you’ll LOVE this healthier twist on the classic snickers candy bar. It’s...
Mary Draper
Nov 3, 20242 min read


🥞🧇 Super Easy Blender Waffles/ Pancakes (GF/DF/V)
I made these easy blender waffles/pancakes at the bakery this week, while hanging out with my daughter. She likes pancakes, and I prefer...
Mary Draper
Nov 3, 20241 min read


How to Make Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup with Dried Elderberries to Boost Immune System for Cold & Flu Season
Elderberry syrup is an easy to make home remedy known to boost immune system, reduce cough & cold symptoms and shorten the duration....
Mary Draper
Oct 26, 20241 min read


Easy Caramel Apple Bites
These are such a fun & easy treat to make at home (and healthier alternative to a traditional caramel apple - bonus it's also dairy-free...
Mary Draper
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Breaded Butternut Squash | ONE Veggie That Survived In Our Veggie Garden 😭
We planted a veggie garden this year, as always, but I feel like each year the wild animals ransack it more and more!!! We have been...
Mary Draper
Oct 23, 20242 min read


Dessert Inspired Overnight Oats Day 6 | 🍎🥧Apple Pie |
We're back with another fun overnight oats recipe. This one has all the flavours of apple pie!! You need: Spiced Apples: an apple, diced...
Mary Draper
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Chocolate Dipped Caramel Apple Pops with Crushed Peanuts | Easy Vegan PB Caramel Sauce
With Halloween around the corner, caramel apples are BAAAAACCKKK!! But are you like me and find them difficult to eat? Here's a new fun...
Mary Draper
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Ferrero Rocher Inspired/Nutella Overnight Oats
The hardest part is waiting until the next morning to try it! 😉🫶 Oats Layer: -1/2c old fashioned rolled oats -1/2c hazelnut milk or...
Mary Draper
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats | Dessert for Breakfast Day 4
Are you loving easy breakfast meal prep that taste like dessert? Here’s another healthy overnight oats recipe you can prep in advance in...
Mary Draper
Oct 17, 20241 min read


Better Peanut Butter Balls
Does anyone else make these yummy treats around Christmas? As a kid I used to help my family make them every year. They were always my...
Mary Draper
Oct 17, 20242 min read


3 Dessert Inspired Overnight Oats Recipes You're Gunna Want On Repeat
I knew I had a busy week coming up this week, prepping for Canadian Thanksgiving weekend at our bakery (making oh so many pies, my back &...
Mary Draper
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Does baking soda contain aluminum? Plus DIY baking powder recipe
SHORT ANSWER (TL/DR): No. All baking soda are chemically 100% sodium bicarbonate. And do NOT contain aluminum. LONG ANSWER (see below)...
Mary Draper
Oct 11, 20242 min read


No Bake Choc Chip Oatmeal Energy Bites
These yummy little no-bake energy balls taste like chocolate chip cookie dough, and come together in one bowl, in just a few minutes. You...
Mary Draper
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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