Let me be the first to tell you that I have ‘been there, done that’ with overnight oats and failed miserably. Too chewy, not sweet enough, no flavor — you name it, I’ve suffered through them all. But apparently there is a method to the madness. If you adhere to a specific ratio, (oats to liquid, sweetener, flavorings, etc.) you are left with a foolproof breakfast option that can be endlessly adapted. First up? Blueberry coconut almond overnight oats! The exclamation mark is completely necessary. For more easy breakfast recipes,…
Continue ReadingHomemade Blueberry Pie Ice Cream (With Real Pie Pieces!)
In case there was any doubt, summer is here! It’s in full swing, rearing its hot, humid, sweaty self at every opportunity. I, for one, am not complaining. And I don’t know about you, but I’m planning to celebrate with Blueberry Pie Ice Cream. I’m fairly certain that this alone encapsulates the complete essence of summer, and I want more. Blueberry pie ice cream starts with homemade pie crust. It has taken me years to master, but here we are. Blind bake your favorite pie crust (store-bought is fine, I’ll tell…
Continue ReadingDark Chocolate Chunk Browned Butter Blondies
Dark chocolate brown butter blondies. I’m not sure you need further convincing, but did you hear the part about browned butter? And hello, look at that signature crackly top that everyone knows and loves from brownies! This blondie bar recipe takes no time at all to prep, and these will make your house smell absolutely amazing. This is a great year-round dessert that can be enjoyed no matter the season. Plus, you can easily switch things up by adding different mix-ins to these blondies. The options are endless! If you’re…
Continue Reading8-Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter and I have a love-love relationship. In my eyes, it can do no wrong. On a sandwich? Delish. Served in a sauce alongside Thai satay? Heaven. Smeared on a plate after being used as finger paint? Eh, not so much my favorite, but those feelings of resentment have more to do with my children than the peanut butter (true story, happened last week, and yes, I completely overreacted). But my favorite way to eat it? A classic, of course. Flourless peanut butter cookies! Fork indentations, and all. These…
Continue ReadingTriple Berry Slab Pie (Easily Yields 12 Servings!)
This Triple Berry Pie was made for warm summer days! It’s absolutely filled to the brim with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and is baked in my go-to flaky pie crust, but with the addition of spelt flour! I love the nutty taste this gives the pie dough, though of course you can use store-bought. I recommending serving with homemade whipped cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s the easiest way to feed a crowd, and is perfect for Memorial Day and Fourth of July cookouts! For…
Continue ReadingBlueberry Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel
Blueberry Coffee Cake is a staple breakfast treat that is delicious on its own or alongside a cup of coffee. It’s got a jammy layer of blueberries in the center and is topped with an easy cinnamon streusel that is irresistible. Serve alongside other brunch dishes, like Smashed Eggs On Toast or Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles, for a sweet ending to any breakfast meal. Or you can add another coffee cake to the mix! This Snickerdoodle Coffee Cake is a holiday favorite! If blueberries are in season where you…
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