coconut oil desserts

Top Fall Sweet Treats

Today is officially the first day of fall! Here in sunny Florida, it sure does not feel like it, but that’s not stopping me from getting into the fall festive mode. I already broke out the pumpkin scented candles, cinnamon potpourri, and fall place mats for my dining room table and now comes the fun part – fall baking!I absolutely love to bake, but baking for the fall and winter seasons has always been a favorite activity of mine. There’s nothing like the flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, gingerbread, and peppermint to really get into the feel of the upcoming holiday […]

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Top Fourth of July Desserts

With the Fourth of July coming up in less than a week now, I’m already brainstorming of what desserts to make. My husband and I always end up entertaining or going to a family event, in which case I most definitely don’t like to come empty handed. I’m a huge fan of baking, so I’ll always end up bring some sort of sweet or making 2-3 desserts for our own parties!With all of my recipes below, I stuck with my secret of swapping out butter for coconut oil. I have been a fan of using this healthy fat for years […]

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

Since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, finding desserts that are enjoyable and actually taste good has been quite a challenge. I have been a diehard chocolate fan for years, so when I found out that chocolate cake could be made without flour, I was ecstatic! I turned to my favorite website to find out how to make this delectable dessert and adapted the recipe a little by replacing coconut oil for butter.To use coconut oil in any recipe, simply replace it in a 1:1 ratio. This healthy fat can transform any dish by complimenting both sweet and savory. I personally […]

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