Breakfast

Ham and Swiss Pinwheels [“LJ’S Breakfast pinwheels”]

Every year, I look forward to Christmas Eve dinner for one reason, and one reason only (whelp, besides my family’s competitive game of left right center). My Aunt LJ makes THE best bread that she serves with dinner, which was the inspo behind these ham and swiss pinwheels.

The secret ingredient? Spice Island’s Beau Monde seasoning. Which, by the way, Aunt LJ was so kind to include in my Christmas stocking this year. Anddd not gonna lie, getting my hands on her secret ingredient might have been one of the best Christmas gifts. Ever.

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Samoa Inspired Banana Bundt Cake

Not going to lie, sharing this samoa cookie inspired banana bundt cake might be one of my proudest baking moments yet.

It has all the components of my ALL TIME FAVORITE Girl Scout Cookie – THE SAMOA – aka it is filled with chocolate, caramel and toasty coconut flakes. YUM.

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Chunky Monkey Double Chocolate [Banana] Bread

Next to making soup, I think the coziest thing you can do in the kitchen during the winter is bake. Whelp, do I have a treat for you with this chunky monkey double chocolate banana bread.

The chocolate is melty. The sea salt flakes are, well, salty. And the walnuts are crunchy. THE perfect combo for banana bread. Right?

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Vegan Olive Oil Apple Loaf

One of the best parts about moving this summer was taking time to explore my new neighborhood. After stumbling upon Three Fifty Bakery and trying the vegan zucchini apple loaf, I KNEW I had to try to recreate something similar. My version, a Vegan Olive Oil apple loaf, is not just great by the slice. This recipe also makes (my personal fave) bombbbb mini muffins.

This bread is as dense (and moist) as it gets, and is the perfect use for the pounds and pounds of apples you’re bound to pick and not know what to do with this fall.

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Pecan Pie Bliss Balls

Pecan pie is a Thanksgiving staple, no? Well, I’m giving it my own spin using my standard protein bite method that incorporates dates to sweeten it naturally without any processed/refined sugars.

Oh and as a side note, this Georgia Grinders pecan butter is so addicting. You’ve been warned.

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Tahini Apple Cider [mini] donuts

It’s no secret that I’m mildly obsessed with tahini thanks to my boss. If you haven’t gotten the chance to whip up some tahini bread like this classic vanilla one or even the lemon blueberry loaf, stop whatever you’re doing and make a batch (or 5) ASAP. Only takes 20 minutes start to finish. Promise. THEN, come back here because you’ll want to try these tahini apple cider mini donuts for sure.

The tahini bread recipes have definitely been dubbed “magic bread” for a good reason. With no flour, it honestly even surprised me when it came out the first time. How does it work, you ask??

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Pumpkin Spice Cauliflower Oats

As the warm Summer weather turns to crisp Fall air, I think it’s only appropriate to replace refreshing smoothie bowls with warm, cozy oatmeal bowls. Anyone else on board with this? And I obviously needed to be basic as possible and have my first oatmeal bowl flavor be pumpkin spice. Don’t judge.

I know, I know. Cauliflower has taken over the world and is THE chameleon of all ingredients that’s able to change into pizza crust, gnocchi, and now oatmeal. But trust me on this one.

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