Pumpkin Spice Loaf

I much prefer a warm slice of Pumpkin Spice Loaf slathered with melty butter over pumpkin pie or a PSL any day ;)

I have a confession - I don’t like Pumpkin Spice Lattes. And I don’t like pumpkin pie.

I will tolerate eating one slice of pumpkin pie per year on Thanksgiving - and only because every year, J needs his pumpkin pie and strongly encourages me to bake one 😉 The pumpkin pie recipe that I make is light, fluffy, and heavily spiced - more importantly, J loves it, and I tolerate it.

This Pumpkin Spice Loaf has very similar flavours - heavily spiced and uses 1 full cup of pumpkin puree. J gave it his seal of approval - and for me, I much prefer a warm slice of Pumpkin Spice Loaf slathered with melty butter over pumpkin pie or a PSL any day. 😉

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Apple Pancake Rings

Apple Pancake Rings are sliced apples dipped in cinnamon pancake batter, and fried on either side just like a regular pancake - but these are healthier!

Apple Pancake Rings are sliced apples dipped in cinnamon pancake batter, and fried on either side just like a regular pancake - but these are healthier!

Now that we’ve reached the end of October here in the Pacific Northwest, the days have blurred together in endless shades of grey and drizzle. My rain boots are a constant fixture outside our front door, drying after the end of every day.

I used to dread this dismal season that lasts from October to February. But ever since J proposed to me on a damp, grey day in January, I’ve had second thoughts about rainy days. Rainy days just mean you need to be prepared - you need to put on your rain boots, a rain coat, grab an umbrella and head outside.

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Oatmeal Date Breakfast Cookies

Loaded with oatmeal, seeds, peanut butter, and chopped dates for sweetness, these Oatmeal Date Breakfast Cookies are a portable, healthy breakfast or snack you can stash in your freezer and take to go.

Loaded with oatmeal, seeds, peanut butter, and chopped dates for sweetness, these Oatmeal Date Breakfast Cookies are a portable, healthy breakfast or snack you can stash in your freezer and take to go.

Cookies for breakfast!!!

I don’t know about you, but my office has a giant bowl of those mini Halloween chocolate bars sitting at the front desk, and every day it calls to me, “Eeeeeeaatttt me. Eeaaattt me!” (Side note: do you remember that Sex and the City scene where the sandwich calls “Eat me!” to Miranda?! The best.)

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Simple Homemade Apple Cider

Only 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to this Simple Homemade Apple Cider.

What do you normally drink in the morning? Coffee? Tea? Water? …?

I am a coffee drinker, myself - not because I need my cup of joe, nor because I’m addicted to the caffeine, but because I like the taste and it’s a nice ritual. There’s just something about heating up our espresso machine, listening to the ssssssssssshhhhttttttt while steaming milk, pulling a foamy shot of espresso, and then pouring it into my favourite thermos.

But, there are some days when I don’t want a coffee with my breakfast - I want something more special. Something more seasonal. Something like Homemade Apple Cider.

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Cinnamon Pear Overnight Oats

Pears go underrated during a season that's so focused on apples. Their creaminess and crrunch pair with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon alongside healthy oats and chia seeds.

There’s no mistaking that Fall has arrived here on the Pacific Northwest. I went for my first morning run since we’ve been back from our honeymoon and I had to dig out my long-sleeve running shirt and my warm headband. There was a bite in the air, and a few crinkled leaves crunched under my feet. People who were walking their dogs were wearing scarves and jackets.

The one thing I love about Fall is that it’s a time of renewal. While I love the spontaneity of summer, I appreciate the feeling of a fresh start, the routines of back to school, the excitement of the impending holidays, and the darkening nights with nothing to do except get cozy by the fireplace with a glass of red wine.

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Nut and Seed Granola

Nut and Seed Granola is a crunchy and protein-filled breakfast, to top on yogurt or your favourite fruit. | breakfast for dinner

My two favourite breakfast foods to keep stocked in the house at all times:

  1. Homemade granola
  2. Muffins stashed in my freezer

Homemade granola is SO NECESSARY to have on hand. Sprinkle it on your yogurt! Douse it with milk, like a healthy cereal! Eat it by the handfuls and handfuls for snacks because you can’t resist! (Just me?!)

You’re in luck because homemade granola is also SO SIMPLE to make. There was a time when I used to eat yogurt and granola every day for breakfast, and I was ploughing through bags of store-bought granola. Those bags of granola from the grocery store are not cheap, and are full of added sugars and preservatives that your body can do without!

Once you try making your own granola (and I turn you into a granola snob!), there’s no going back to those store-bought bags!

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No-Bake Coconut Energy Bites

No-Bake Coconut Energy Bites make a quick breakfast to-go or a filling afternoon snack.

It’s no secret that I eat a Lara Bar pretty much every day. I love them for their simple, whole ingredients, but I don’t love the pricetag! My favourite flavour is the Coconut Lara Bar - so I knew I wanted to take that inspiration and make my own coconut flavoured snack bites! These No-Bake Coconut Energy Bites are inspired by Lara Bars, but are in no way supposed to be a copycat recipe.

I’ve paired coconut, dates, and cashews (the three sole ingredients in Coconut Lara Bars) with a few other nuts for a fuller flavour, and also added in my favourite spices - cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The result is a sweetly spiced coconut energy ball - they make a great breakfast to-go and also a wonderful afternoon snack.

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