Tis the season for baking! The dietitian’s at my work always do a cookie exchange. This year I decided to up my game and make a different cookie. I am a creature of habit and usually make these sugar cookies. This year I decided to…
And just like that Fall is here on the West Coast. It’s been a busy start to the school year with school lunches and activities. The girls and I went apple picking before all the craziness of school activities started. I do look foward to…
Happy Valentines Day! If your like me and freaking out that Valentine’s day is one day away, I got your back. What better way to show your love than with chocolate, homemade chocolate. These chocolate peanut butter hearts are so easy peasy to make and not to mention delicious. These chocolate peanut butter hearts are perfect for Valentines day.
Easy to make chocolate hearts for your love one!
Whisk coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup together.
These chocolate peanut butter hearts are versatile. The girls and I made them with peanut butter but you can easily make them with almond butter or cashew butter or if your looking for a nut free version sunflower butter. I used cocoa but if you prefer milk chocolate, I would recommend trying these homemade reese’s peanut butter cups from the comfort of cooking. I found heart mold’s at Michaels craft store but you could easily put them in mini muffin tins.
Happy Valentines Day!
It’s that time of the year again. Back to school. My first born is in grade one this year, gulp. School lunches add another element of stress to everyday life. Making a healthy lunch that is going to make you and your child happy can…
I have been baking on a weekly basis since Miss E stated kindergarten in September. One of her favorite school snacks are these chewy nut free granola bars. They are so good that they don’t last long in our household. I like them because I…
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