I mean seriously?!

How?!

When did that happen?!

Well according to the calendar I guess it happened 18 days ago but still . . . where has this year gone?!

October . . . already?!

I just can’t seem to wrap my head around it?!

And I’m not really sure how I feel about it?!

I mean Christmas is my all time fave but I’m having some mixed emotions because this time of year is when we usually take our annual Swanston Family Vaycay to our beloved home away from home, Denver, Colorado.

And as excited as I am to dig in and get all kinds of festive fun happening up in here I’m having a hard time because my heart is aching for fall. Cool crisp mornings, fresh mountain air and pumpkin spiced everything!!!!!

There is something truly magical about that humble looking, ombre’ beige, spice blend that not only tastes all kinds of incredible but it truly makes my heart all kinds of happy.

The smell alone has me feeling all of those warm, fuzzy Christmas-y feels!

Now, here in Australia for some reason we haven’t yet discovered the joy that is well, pumpkin spiced anything so what’s a girl to do when her heart aches for fall, and pumpkin spiced everything yet sadly there is no vaycay or pumpkin spiced anything on the cards?! Or is it in the cards!? Either way, it ain’t happening!

So what’s a girl to do?!

She gets creative in the kitchen and comes up with her own deliciously simple, quick and easy, healthy homemade {sugar free} pumpkin spice mix that’s what!

Problem, solved.

Well apart from the whole vacation thing but let’s not get into that!

Today’s recipe is one that is super quick and easy to prepare made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have tucked away in the back of your spice cabinet, ready and waiting, simply begging to be transformed into one purely magical, heart-warming spice blend.

Ahhh I love this spice mix so, SO much – it really is like a little jar of happiness.

Don’t you just love the way food, both taste and smell, has the ability to magically transport you to another time and another place and bring back the most incredible memories and feelings that are so strong, it’s as though you could almost reach out and hug them?!

Well that’s what this spice mix does for me?!

One smell and I am whisked away to my beloved home away from home, enjoying quality time with my nearest and dearest, holding a steaming cup of perfectly spiced coffee in my hands, feeling the cool crisp mountain air on the back of my neck as I gaze fondly at the most miraculous looking snow capped mountains you ever did see.

This healthy, homemade pumpkin spice mix brings together all those familiar, nostalgic tastes and smells that come to mind when I think of Christmas (and Thanksgiving and well just all things fall for my American friends).

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and a pinch of cardamon – it’s chai spice meets gingerbread spice. . . doesn’t it just make you feel all warm and fuzzy even just reading that combination of spices all together in one delicious little sentence?!

The smell alone is enough to transport me to another time and another place where the air is crisp, the mountains are capped with snow and everything just seems to sparkle.

Wanna come?!

You totally can and I’d love to have you along for the ride

All you have to do is throw together a handful of spices and you’re ready to go!

Once you have your healthy, homemade pumpkin spice mix ready, your kitchen smells like heaven and you’re feeling all of those warm and fuzzy Christmas-type feels you’re on your way.

Simply add a pinch to your morning coffee or your post workout smoothie.

Stir some into your yogurt and have for a yummy twist on a much loved, quick & easy, iconic snack!

Bake yourself a sweet potato, slather it in almond butter and sprinkle over a little of your pumpkin spice mix and have yourself one seriously tasty snack – trust me on this, just try it! You can thank me later

Or, you could add a heaping teaspoon to this {sugar free – paleo} maple vanilla banana bread, or these muffins, or these cookies, or this deliciously simple, perfectly roasted pumpkin for a sweet twist on a savory side dish . . .

All natural, quick and easy, deliciously simple, healthy, homemade, pumpkin spice mix . . .

A little jar of heaven scented happiness to call your very own;

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite, warm and fuzzy food related, holiday flavor, scent or memory?

Feel free to share recipes, or links recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your healthy, homemade pumpkin spice mix (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

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Last weekend was one that did not go to plan, I spent a good amount of time testing a few recipes trying to come up with something delicious to share with you but , none of them, not one (!!!) turned out the way I had hoped.

But, just when I thought all was lost, this happened . . .

Caramel choc fudge peanut butter crunch bars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And yes, the excessive amount of exclamation points are required , plus maybe a few more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s basically a healthified dark chocolate version of a snickers crisper but, a million times better in my opinion, and I don’t just mean because they’re made with more wholesome “better for you” ingredients I mean because they truly taste all kinds of magical. Also, dark chocolate always wins.

From bottom to top we have;

A crispy dark chocolate peanut butter base topped with a date free salted caramel finished with a cool crisp layer of espresso infused dark chocolate.

And yes, the espresso in the chocolate coating is totally optional but I find it really helps balance out the sweetness of all the caramel but, if you’re not a coffee lover like me then tell me why we’re friends again?! Just kidding, you know I love you , feel free to leave it out , I absolutely love it but, you do you boo. We can’t have anyone missing out on this . . .

It’s snickers meets twix, meets peanut butter cup, meets chocolate crackle.

The sneaky snack you never knew you always needed. You’re welcome.

And yes, it tastes just as incredible (if not better) than you imagine! Even if I do say so myself.

They’re made with just 6 simple ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl with 1 spoon and can be ready to devour in about 30 minutes!!!!

Honestly, the hardest part about making these bars is waiting for them to set.

Will waiting be difficult? Possibly, for some – some people being me. Please tell me I’m not the only one?!

But, will it be worth it?

Absolutely, 100% without question, oh so worth it! I mean, can you even with all those layers . . .

Honestly I don’t know what more to tell you, I think my work here is done.

If you do one thing today (or at least add it to tomorrows to do list, please let it be making these caramel choc fudge peanut butter crunch bars, they really are edible awesomeness personified and you need them in your life because, yummmmmm!

Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain Free – Refined sugar free – Vegan – Paleo and Keto friendly.

1 bowl ,  6 ingredients and 30 minutes!

Brb, I’m just going to check and see if my letter from Hogwarts has arrived . . .

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

* Can omit but, I (big puffy heart) love Macro Mike plant based almond protein powder . Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!  Use AMB-EM to get a cheeky discount of you want to try it & believe me, you do!

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these healthy snickers bars (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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I did a thing .  .  .  a deliciously wonderful ,  terrible (in THE best possible way) thing  . . . {small batch – healthier} Chocolate Hazelnut “Ferrero Rocher” Cookies  . . .

a dark choc fudge brookie ( think–> brownie meets cookie which is possibly one of , if not , THE most delicious fusions to ever exist) soft baked, super fudgy, decadent, rich chocolate cookie that’s chewy on the inside with jussssst the right amount of crispiness on the edges – aka my dream cookie – stuffed with your fave choc hazelnut spread, topped with a layer of espresso infused dark chocolate then finished with a sprinkling of deliciously buttery, roasty, toasty, hazelnuts + a pinch of flakey sea salt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All the exclamation points are 100% required, plus maybe a few more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s like an actual Ferrero Rocher but wayyy better imo bc –> delicious chewy choc fudge brookie + espresso infused dark chocolate alwaysssss wins!!!!!

Super simple, I N S A N E L Y delicious, not to mention Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free –  Low Carb – Paleo –  Keto – Vegan friendly (just use your fave egg replacer + dairy free/ plant based chocolate)!!! But most importantly, they really are edible awesomeness personified and you need them in your life because I said so* jks but not really – they really are an absolute need, yum!!!!!

&&& fancy as they may sound/ look they could not be easier to make. Pinky promise.

The hardest part about making these is waiting for the filling and cookie dough to set before you bake them and then waiting for them to cool so you can eat without burning your face off?! Will waiting be difficult?! If you’re anything like me, unfortunately the answer is yes but, will it be worth it?! absolutrly , 100% , without question, SO worth it!!!

How to make healthier {low carb – gluten free – dairy free – sugar free} chocolate hazelnut notella stuffed “ferrero rocher” cookies:

Prep – before we begin we have to freeze out nutella for the filling!

dollop 1/ish heaping tsp of your fave choc hazelnut spread (homemade or store-bought) on lined plate or baking tray, gently smooth with the back of a spoon or lightly tap tray the treay to spread in to small mounds. freeze for 30 ish mins til firm enough to pick up

Takes 2 mins & guarantees that river of dreams stays contained inside the cookie & doesnt get absorbed into the chocolate abyss or ooze out all over your baking sheet.

How to make healthy {low carb – gluten free – dairy free – sugar free} choc fudge brookie dough, 1 bowl + 1 spoons – quick mix & you’re on your way!

Mix – In a medium size bowl, mix all cookie dough ingredients until smooth and well combined. Easy, peasy!

Chill – Freeze for 15-20 mins – or chill in the for 1-2 hrs or overnight I know , I know its seems annoying but . . . 
*DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!* sorry for yelling but this is super important! Trusttttttt, I wouldn’t make you do it if it wasn’t absolutely necessary!!!!  Chilling the dough it’s what helps your cookies stay nice and thicc/ maintain their shape.

Will waiting be a little difficult? Possibly for some (some being me) Will it be worth it, 100%!

Scoop – Once chilled, the cookie dough should be firm enough to roll in your hands. Scoop a heappppping tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll in your palms pressing down to flatten it out as you go.

Stuff – Take one of your frozen “nutella” discs and place into the centre of your flat piece of cookie dough , top with another ball of cookie dough. . .

Seal – using your thumb and index or middle finger, whichever feels most comfortable, gently pinch the edges of dough together to sealllll in that frozen disc of choc haZelnut deliciousness . . . place on a lined baking tray. Make sure you leave an inch or 2 between cookies as they will puff up, rise and spread as they bake!

–> repeat with remaining dough and dics of nutella. You should get 6ish thicc cookies.

Bake – @ 175’C/ 350-‘F  for 8-10 minutes until they have risen/ puffed and the edges are just set. They will still feel soft in the middle, relaxxxxxx, they’re perfect! They will firm up/ set as they cool!

Cool – Honestly, this is the hardest part . . . your “active work is done and the scent has surrounded you . . . all you want to do is dive in and eat but you mustnt! I mean it . . . go have a shower, take a walk, read 10 pages of your book . . . you need to allow your cookies to rest, undisturbed on the baking tray for 5-10 minutes as they set/ firm up. If you move them too soon they will collapse on themselves, the tray or all over you and molten hot nutella will run everywhere which sounds like a delicious problem to have but is also very, VERY dangerous. Trust – nutella burns are no joke . . . don’t be like me . . . have patience, save your beautiful face/ hands/ chest(!!!!)/ self!!

Slather with melted chocolate, sprinkle with crushed hazelnuts & a pinch of flakey sea salt (all this is totally optional but really does take the cookies, and your life by extension, to a whollleeeee new level!!), enjoy!!!!!!

I told you it was worth it and I would NEVER, ever lie about such things!!!! I mean can you even with all that melty goodness?!

PS- primarily made with nut butter and a hint of espresso (anand,  if you add the optional collagen you also get a hit of protein) = totally acceptable for breakfast consumption!

Mix em’ up now, bake em’ up first thing, your early morning coffee drinking cookie eating self will thank you.

healthier, homemade chocolate hazelnut “ferrero rocher” cookies  . . .  the sneaky snack you never knew you always needed (lucky you have me to make sure you don’t miss out on such things!!! )

Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free –  Low Carb – Paleo –  Keto – Vegan friendly but, most importantly, they really are edible awesomeness personified and you need them in your life because, yum!!!!!

from my heart to yours, enjoy xo

ps – if you’re a visual learner, click here for tips, tricks & to cook along with me

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Question of the day –

Do you prefer crispy or soft-baked cookies? Frosted? Filled? Got a fave or recipe req?! lmk . . . 

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your life changing choc hazelnut, healthier, ferrero rocher cookies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember and nothing makes my hearet happier than seeing you make, share and enjoy my recipes! Truly !!!!

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Light, fluffy, soft, tender (secretly healthy) cinnamon-spiced donuts finished with a decadent, rich, espresso infused, dark chocolate glaze and a cheeky cookie crumble!

Something that you may or may not know about me is that I LOVEEEEE donuts!

I remember growing up, when I was finally was allowed to walk to school by myself, each week I would try to save some of my pocket money and leave for school a few minutes early just so I could swing by this cute little bakery and pick up a freshly baked, fluro frosted, pretty pink donut (with extra sprinkles) to eat as I finished my walk to school. It was heaven!

And, one of my first jobs was actually at a cafe/donut shop in our local mall! I loved making and frosting (and eating) all the donuts!

These days I don’t buy donuts very often because a good gluten-free donut can be a little hard to come by. Total first world problem I know but a problem nonetheless so,

What’s a girl to do?!

She heads to the kitchen and makes her own that’s what she does and um, I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything but these donuts . . . exceeded all of my expectations! They are next-level deliciousness I tell you *toot toot* and that glaze. . . .

Made with a mix of dark chocolate and nut butter + a cheeky hit of espresso . . . it’s everything I love in life all served up on one tasty treat!!

If food could be a spirit animal, this would be mine!

Donuts + espresso infused chocolate + nut butter AND a cookie crunch!

So rich, so chocolaty with that subtle hit of espresso, paired with those light as air, cinnamon-spiced, snickerdoodle donuts finished with a deliciously buttery, crisp and crunchy cookie crumble . . .

My life is now complete.

Wait, eating these, while drinking coffee = life complete!

Made with just 6 (ish) ingredients (+ a couple of pantry staples) that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl with 1 spoon and can be ready to devour in around 20 minutes!

Healthy enough to serve for breakfast (with a big ol’ vat of coffee, of course) but indulgent enough to enjoy for a little late-night treat (with a cup of chocolate-chai moon mylk for me please)!

Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free –  Low Carb – Paleo –  Keto – Vegan friendly.

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

Click here for tips, tricks & to cook along with me

* I love Macro Mike plant based almond protein powder (have not tested any other brand/type in this recipe). Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!  Use AMB-EM to get a cheeky discount of you want to try it & believe me, you do!

You “can” sub 1/2 teaspoon of coconut flour in place of the protein powder but the taste & nutritional boost the protein pwd adds really takes these donuts (& your life by extension) to a whole new level!

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite flavor donut?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your baked, grain free mocha fudge snickerdoodle donuts  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) don’t forget to take a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or you can just tag me on Instagram ( I’m @emsswanston ). Sharing is caring remember and it makes my heart so happy to see you re-creating and enjoying my recipes. Truly brings me so much joy!

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. It has been claimed that biscuits were sent by wives & women’s groups to soldiers abroad because the ingredients do not spoil easily & the biscuits kept well during naval transportation. Every year we make them to honor the memory of this age old tradition!

Just quickly for my non-Australian friends ANZAC biscuits are kind of a like your classic style oatmeal cookies but way easier (& tastier IMO) .

Gloriously golden, deliciously buttery, crispy on the edges, soft & chewy in the middle.

So simple but so delicious, one of my family’s all time faves – nothing beats a classic style ANZAC biscuit!

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already & can be ready to devour in around 20 minutes – even when you have little hands/helpers involved.

This recipe is a much loved family favorite and one that we traditionally make in honor of Anzac day each and every year. It’s a much loved classic that holds a special place in our hearts and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Delicious, nutritious & happily devoured by all. Always.

Gluten free – Dairy free -Grain free – Sugar-free – Paleo – 100% Vegan friebdly – but, most importantly, they really are just downright delicious & you need them in your life because, yummmmmmm

The perfect treat to make, eat, honor & remember the spirit of the Anzac’s & to simply have on hand to fuel the busy week ahead.

Lest we forget 

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Question of the day –

When it comes to cookies do you prefer soft and chewy or crisp and crunchy? I’m a soft and chewy girl, allllll day long!

Let me know in the comments below and please, for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your Anzac biscuits (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Case and point . . .

salted dark chocolate peanut butter (copycat Reese’s) eggs!

Lightly salted, vanilla spiked peanut butter truffles coated in a decadent, rich, cool, crisp layer of espresso-infused dark chocolate

And would you just look at how adorable they are!

So cute, right?!

And that filling . . .

hello dreamy!

Tell me you don’t want the Easter bunny to bring you a monster size bucket, I mean a sweet lil Easter basket, full of those delicious little cuties?!

Made with simple ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready to devour in less than 15 minutes!!

Honestly, I don’t know what more I need to tell you.

If you, like me, have a major soft spot for dark chocolate & nut butter (who doesn’t?!) then Easter/celebrating or not, you need these in your life like, yesterday!

Also, “eggs” + nut butter (& a cheeky hit of espresso) = totally acceptable for breakfast consumption.

You with me?! course you are, you’re cool like that!

Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Low Carb – Vegan – Keto & Paleo Friendly (just sub almond butter, works like a charm)

Stop what you’re doing, this needs to happen, now!

If you’re a visual learner, click here for some step-by-step video + pics/ to “cook” along with me.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite Easter treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your peanut butter eggs  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Not only have I been having some technical difficulties which, I’m sure you’re tired of hearing about by now, but to be honest, I’ve had a really hard time just . . . getting myself together . . .

But, I’m happy to report that I feel like I’m finding my groove again !

Secretly healthy snickers bars to celebrate?!

Guys, these snickers bars are going to rock your world in more ways than one!

Firstly, secretly healthy snickers bars, um, yes please!

World rocked!

Secondly, did you know that snickers bars don’t actually contain any peanut butter?!

Peanuts, yes, peanut butter, not a drop!

Did you know about this?!

I had no idea, I guess I never really looked at the label , back in the day I would just rip them open and devour them without giving the ingredient list a second thought and for some reason I just always assumed there was peanut butter in the mix. Please tell me I’m not the only one?!

But now I’m older , wiser and know a little better . . . mostly just because few weeks ago, when I started this mission to create a better for you snickers bar (that actually tastes good) as per your request, I took a peek at the ingredient list to see get some inspo and I was shook!

Not a drop of peanut butter in sight!

“. . . nougat topped with caramel and peanuts that has been enrobed in milk chocolate . . . ”

Who knew?!

You guys, these secretly healthy snickers bars are straight up money in the bank!

Dare I say better than the original!

And I don’t just mean because they’re made with wholesome, “better for you” ingredients, I mean because they truly taste all kinds of incredible! Also, dark chocolate always wins!

Soft, chewy nougat , check!
Although I tested this recipe at least 4 times if you want a crispier, more shortbread like base, leave a comment or send me an email and I’ll give you the details.

Dreamy (date free) caramel , check!

Choc full of peanuts , check and check!

Enrobed in chocolate, you better believe it! I mean is there any other way to live?!

Super simple to make using just 7 basic ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in 1 bowl with 1 spoon and can be ready to devour in less than an hour – most of which is chill time which in all honesty is THE hardest part about making these bars.

Will waiting be difficult, possibly for some – some people being me

But will it be worth it?! Absolutely, 100%, without question, oh so worth it!

I mean . . . can you even with those layers?!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan Friendly

All natural, quick and easy, secretly healthy, soft and chewy, better for you snickers bars!

1 bowl + 7 ingredients

100% worth it!

And yes, you better believe I’ll be making a fully loaded peanut butter version some time in the not to distant future . . . watch this space!

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make these healthy snickers bars (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to ox

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Although technically tomatoes are fruit aren’t they?!

Either way, fruit or veg . . . these deliciously simple roasted baby tomatoes . . . life. changing.

And I know what you’re thinking . . .

1 – “Em, They’re just tomatoes, calm down”

To this I say, I’m really sorry but I just can’t!!!!

2 – “Em, week after week you tell us all about your new fave thing and declare it to be deliciously simple and seriously life-changing”

You know what?!

You, my friend, are 100% correct!

But, I mean it.

Every.

Single.

Time.

Those of you who follow along on Facebook and Instagram (especially those of you who watch my stories) will know that I have been roasting alllll of the tomatoes pretty much every single week going on a good few months now #cantstop #notsorry

I have no idea where the idea came from or why I didn’t think to do it earlier, especially considering how much I love to roast all the things

But you guys . . . these roasted baby tomatoes are everything I want to eat on anything and in everything now and forever!

They are just so good!

Something truly magical happens when you roast these delicious little gems . . . the edges get all crisp, crunchy and gloriously caramelized *swoon* but, the middle gets soft, tender and deliciously jammy.

And then there’s the flavor . . . it’s kind of hard for me to explain so you’re really just going to have to trust me on this and GO MAKE THEM ALREADY so you can taste the magic for yourself but, somehow the flavors both intensify and mellow out at the same time?!

The contrast in flavors with the natural sweetness of those ripe, little rubies and that gentle hit of salt just marries so perfectly together, it really is magic in your mouth.

And, of course the contrast in texture with the crispy edges and that jammy little center  is all kinds of incredible!

I mean, would you just look at them?!

Plus, serving anything with roasted tomatoes just sounds kinda fancy don’t you think?!

Although, in all honesty, this “recipe” , if you could even call it that , is so easy to make it’s kind of ridiculous.

Especially considering how insanely delicious the end result is!

I think that’s why it’s taken me so long to put this post together, because I guess I thought it was to simple to share?! But now I’ve decided that simple or not, it’s just to delicious to keep to myself.

Besides, minimum effort and maximum flavor is what I’m alll about!

And these deliciously simple, roasted baby tomatoes certainly deliver the goods, and in a very big and real way might I add, on both of those accounts!

3 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need and life as you know it will be changed forever.

And yes, I really do believe that!

Once you have your pretty little maters’ all richly, roasted and ready for devouring the ways you can enjoy them are virtually limitless!

Throw them into a simple salad or simply add a big spoonful on to some mashed avocado on toast.

Or, use them to make this quick and easy pico and take your burrito bowl to the next level . I’m thinking we should definitely use them to make this quick and easy, 3 ingredient chicken bruschetta too!

All natural, quick, easy, crisp, crunchy, soft, tender, salty, sweet, deliciously simple, oven roasted baby tomatoes.

3 ingredients, 15 minutes – life as you know it will be changed FOREVA!!!!!!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them!

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Are you a fellow roasted veg (or in this case, roasted fruit) lover?! Whats you’re favorite way to prepare them? And of course how do you like to eat yours ?! Tell me . . . details please

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your deliciously simple, life changing roasted tomatoes (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Perfect for those moments when you need a blondie (or 2) but don’t want to bake, or can’t be trusted with ( ← tell me I’m not the only one?!), an entire batch of 12-24.

Subtly sweet, deliciously buttery, crispy on the top, super fudgy in middle and chock full of choc chips

They’re ooey, gooey & all kinds of wonderful and yes, you NEED them!

Made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already & come together in 1 bowl, with 1 spoon, ready to devour in just 20 mins!

Feel free to double-triple-quadruple the batch if you’re feeding a crowd (or have the self control of a saint) – just make sure you adjust the bake time accordingly – and although they taste ah-maze-zing cold and re-heat like an absolute dream – they’re so quick and easy to make and I think you and I can both agree that nothing quite compares to that new, new, freshly baked, ooey, gooey goodness.

Also, made primarily with eggs & nut butter = totally acceptable for breakfast consumption. Living our best working from home, schooling from home, lockdown lives up in here!

If you do one more thing today, please let it be making these!

Super simple, SUPER delicious and I hope you love them as much as I do which FYI, is A LOT!

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Tell me, corner, edge, middle? Which piece would you choose?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your choc chip blondies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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You guys, this smoothie . . . honestly, I have no words!

Subtly sweet, seriously creamy, spiked with the perfect hit of vanilla, a hint of minty freshness & it’s choc-full of choc chips!

You can’t beat a classic like cookies and cream & adding a touch of matcha, a hint of mint + some extra chocolate = best idea, ever!

A matcha made in heaven! Sorry #notsorry it had to be done!

Not only does it taste incredible but, it also packs a nutritional punch!

It’s rich in antioxidants, high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron & fiber.

It’s a natural anti-inflammatory!

Great for stabilizing blood sugar, balancing hormones, enhancing mood, aid concentration & restoring energy levels (both mental & physical).

And, it’s packed with protein & gut healing goodness!

Super smoothie say whatt?!

So much goodness in one pretty little cup!

Healthified or not, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate St Patricks day or just kick start your day than with a cup of this deliciousness!

You in?! Of course you are, you’re cool like that!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free (if you want) – BANANA FREE (!!) – DATE FREE – Sugar free –  Low carb – Paleo – Keto – 100% vegan friendly! But most importantly it really tastes like an absolute dream and St Patricks day celebrating or not, you need it in your life because, yum!

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

Festive smoothie yay or nay?! What’s your go-to smoothie combo?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your secretly healthy, sugar-free gingerbread latte  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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