Desserts & Snacks
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Easy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pie Crust
A delicious pumpkin pie starts with a good crust—and avoiding gluten and dairy doesn’t mean you have to miss out on crisp, flaky pastry. This gluten-free, dairy-free pie crust uses a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and coconut oil in place of butter or shortening. Because gluten-free dough lacks the elasticity of traditional wheat dough, it…
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Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
This homemade pumpkin pie is light, fluffy, and filled with warm fall spices—all without gluten or dairy. The crust uses solid coconut oil instead of butter or shortening, giving it a crisp, flaky texture. The filling comes together effortlessly in a blender with pumpkin purée, full-fat coconut milk, brown sugar, and plenty of spice. It’s…
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Easy Chocolate Bark for Entertaining
Looking for a simple treat that instantly dresses up a dessert or charcuterie board? This homemade chocolate bark is festive, customizable, and delicious any time of year. With rich bittersweet chocolate and a colorful assortment of sweet, salty, and crunchy toppings, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. It’s also a fun recipe to make with kids. Simply…
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Chia Pudding With Fresh Berries
Chia pudding checks all the boxes for a simple breakfast or snack. It’s healthy, quick to prepare, beautiful, and naturally gluten-free. Use your favorite dairy-free milk, and it’s a great option for anyone avoiding dairy, too. The best part is that you prepare it the night before. In the morning, breakfast is already waiting for…
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
If you love the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly, wait until you try it in a smoothie! This Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie is creamy, fruity, and packed with protein, making it a great option for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. The “jelly” flavor comes from a combination of fresh strawberries and…
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Apple Berry Salsa With Cinnamon Chips
If you love recipes that can be used in several different ways, you’ll want to try this Apple Berry Salsa. It’s fresh, colorful, naturally sweet, and made entirely with fruit—no added sugar needed! Serve it with cinnamon chips for a snack or dessert, pack it as a fruit cup in lunchboxes, spoon it over vanilla…
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Easy Fresh Peach Cobbler in a Cast Iron Skillet (The Dessert Everyone Will Ask You to Bring Again!)
Fresh peaches, warm cinnamon, buttery cobbler… this is summer in a skillet. When friends invite us over for a barbecue, I love bringing something homemade. This fresh peach cobbler is one of those desserts that disappears fast. As it bakes, your whole kitchen smells incredible, and when you serve it warm with a scoop of…
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Bacon Popcorn: The Easiest Homemade Snack with Big Flavor
If you’ve never made popcorn in bacon fat, you’re in for a treat! This is one of those simple recipes that makes people say, “Why didn’t I think of that?” It takes just a few minutes to make, uses ingredients you probably already have on hand, and creates the most amazing smoky, savory flavor. The…
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Beef Jerky Dog Treats (An Affordable High-Value Treat Your Dog Will Love!)
High-quality dog treats can get expensive fast — so why not make your own? These homemade beef jerky treats need just two ingredients (beef and coconut oil), no seasonings, no preservatives, and come together easily in the air fryer on the dehydrate setting. Buy roasts on sale, batch prep, freeze, and dehydrate as needed. Your…
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S’mores Rice Krispie Treats (An Easy No-Bake Dessert Everyone Loves!)
Classic Rice Krispie treats just got a serious upgrade. These gooey, chewy s’mores treats are loaded with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate — no baking required. They’re perfect for summer gatherings, movie nights, or camping-themed parties, and they disappear fast every single time you set them out.
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Loaded Hummus Platter (with Homemade Flatbread!)
Loaded Hummus Platter (with Homemade Flatbread!) This colorful Mediterranean-inspired platter is the kind of appetizer that looks impressive but comes together easily. Creamy hummus is topped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta, then served alongside warm homemade flatbread for dipping. Perfect for entertaining, summer gatherings, or even a light dinner everyone…
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Gluten & Dairy Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Even Cookie Skeptics Will Love These!)
These gluten and dairy free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are so good, even non-GF family members will ask for more. One easy coconut oil swap makes all the difference!