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December 20, 2022

Pipeable Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Overhead view of gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting on wire rack. Parchment paper and wood board underneath. Yellow leaf and cinnamon sticks on right.

This cinnamon cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy yet just the right consistency for piping onto cupcakes and decorating cakes. With just 4 ingredients, it’s the perfect topping for your favorite fall dessert like carrot cake, spice cake or…

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November 14, 2021 (last updated November 16, 2022)

Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cupcakes

These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes are deliciously moist and taste like a homemade apple pie. With warm spices, an apple pie filling and apple spiced buttercream frosting, they are the ideal Autumn treat. Be sure to check out more of…

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September 1, 2021 (last updated March 22, 2022)

Strawberry Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Crumb (no oats)

Overhead view of black baking dish with strawberry apple crisp with fresh slices of strawberry and apple. Spoon in lower left of pan. Strawberry slices in lower left and apple slices in upper right. Dark gray background.

This strawberry apple crisp with a crunchy cinnamon crumb (no oats) is the best way to move from summer to fall desserts. This crisp can be made with regular flour or gluten-free flour for a fruity dessert that will please…

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March 8, 2021 (last updated November 29, 2022)

Gluten-Free Coffee Cake Muffins

close up of gluten free coffee cake muffins in muffin tin. Cinnamon sticks in front and coffee cup with spoon on right

These gluten-free coffee cake muffins have a rich, moist sour cream cake and a cinnamon crumb (aka cinnamon streusel) with a little crunch. They have been lovingly nicknamed by my friends with the name of a highly addictive drug. Yes…

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February 22, 2021 (last updated June 11, 2021)

Gluten-Free Spice Cake (Dairy-Free)

3 layer gluten-free spice cake with sweet potato frosting and cream chees frosting in wood board. Cake server removing slice from left side. Pale gray background

This gluten-free spice cake is moist, light and filled with warm spices, including a little kick from fresh ginger. It is dairy-free to and so simple to make. Make this cake as a 2 or 3-layer tall cake or cut…

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January 5, 2021 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Moist, Fluffy Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins

gluten-free sweet potato muffin with drzzle of white icing, bite taken out of. Wire rack in back with muffins and sliced sweet potato/ Gray napkin underneath, autumn leaves in front

These moist cinnamon spiced gluten-free sweet potato muffins are dairy-free, fluffy and have no cane sugar. Sweetened with maple syrup or agave they are perfect for a winter holiday breakfast. I topped them with my icing without powdered sugar –…

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December 27, 2020 (last updated December 20, 2022)

Gluten-Free Apple Tart

overhead view of gluten free apple tart surrounded by autumn leaves. Pie server and stack of plates with forks and napkin in corners

My all-time favorite food is pie . . . maybe, I thought . . . until I tasted this gluten-free apple tart. This apple tart is sweet and tart with a flaky, cookie-like gluten-free tart crust. When I first tasted…

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December 17, 2020 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Zucchini, Carrot, Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free)

gluten free zucchini carrot apple muffins on gray napkin. On broken open with knife. Shredded carrot and zucchini and sliced apple in front. Milk bottle in back

I know that’s a mouthful – zucchini, carrot AND apple in a gluten-free muffin? Yes! These muffins are moist, fluffy and just sweet enough. The zucchini, carrot and apple are shredded and melt into the muffin. An apple adds sweetness…

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October 25, 2020 (last updated September 17, 2021)

Pumpkin Bread – Gluten-Free, Vegan

close up of loaf of gluten free vegan pumpkin bread on wood tray and white parchment with white pumpkin, autumn leaves, cinnamon sticks and orange napkin in front

Super moist pumpkin bread that is gluten-free and vegan? Yes, this is possible and here it is! This recipe is so easy and can be a loaf or muffins. Be sure to check out more of my gluten-free baked goods…

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October 9, 2020 (last updated November 6, 2022)

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free pie combines sweet potato pumpkin pie for the perfect holiday dessert. The filling is already dairy-free and the crust can be made dairy-free too with an easy substitution. Be sure to check out my full list of gluten-free…

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October 5, 2020 (last updated November 23, 2021)

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Muffins with Cinnamon Swirl

overhead view of long white plate with gluten free dairy free muffins with applesauce and cinnamon swirl topped with icing

These gluten-free dairy-free muffins are made with applesauce and a cinnamon sugar swirl for a perfect breakfast sweet. They are fluffy and moist and are pretty simple to make. Be sure to check out my full list of dairy-free, gluten-free…

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September 4, 2020 (last updated November 26, 2022)

Fluffy, Moist Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

close up of stack of pumpkin brad slices with rum icing dripping down

This gluten-free pumpkin bread may be in the form of loaf but it is so light and fluffy, I hesitate to call it bread. The pumpkin spice craze seems to start earlier and earlier every Fall. I try to hold…

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August 16, 2020 (last updated January 11, 2023)

Cinnamon Mesquite Flour Cookies (Gluten-Free)

stack of cinnamon mesquite cookies on wood board with milk glass on right and white napkin in background

These cinnamon mesquite cookies are a soft and chewy gluten-free treat. The recipe combines mesquite flour (aka mesquite powder) with gluten-free flour and cinnamon to enhance the warm spicy flavor of mesquite. For a more traditional soft cookie, try my…

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July 23, 2020 (last updated October 26, 2022)

Moist, Rich Gluten-Free Sour Cream Coffee Cake

close up of large wedge of gluten-free cinnamon crumb cake with white icing dripping

The gluten-free sour cream cake is moist and rich with a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. And yes, it is supposed to be a breakfast food (also known as crumb cake) but. it has become the most requested dessert. One of…

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July 21, 2020 (last updated August 24, 2021)

Gluten-Free Granola (Lower Sugar Higher Protein)

White mug with gluten free granola. Small white bowl with blueberries in front, small glass bowl with honey in right rear. Small wood spoon and scattered granola on right. Milk bottle and mug with granola in back left.

I think it’s time for granola to get a makeover. This makeover unveils a gluten-free granola, that is a more balanced snack or breakfast, packed with nutrients and still tastes great! Most granola is very high in sugar and is…

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July 20, 2020 (last updated July 4, 2022)

Gluten-Free Blueberry Crisp (Without Oats)

close up of gluten free blueberry crisp in white baking dish with spoon cutting out a piece

This gluten-free blueberry crisp is a classic summer dessert that is so easy to make and pleases any crowd, gluten-free or not.

July 16, 2020 (last updated May 11, 2021)

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Crumb

overhead shot of gluten-free blueberry crisp topped with gluten free cinnamon crumb in white baking dish

Cinnamon on anything baked is such a perfect exclamation point. The gentle spicy kick from cinnamon wakes up all the other flavors and makes your baked goods memorable. This gluten-free cinnamon crumb (aka streusel) is such a perfect topping on…

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June 1, 2020 (last updated March 3, 2022)

Gluten-Free Banana Muffins

close up gluten free banana muffin with paper liner pulled partly off and 12 gluten free banana muffins with cinnamon crumble and white icing on black wire rack. with weathered wood background

Melt in your mouth gluten-free banana muffins with a cinnamon crumble topping

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Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Wheth Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Whether you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe, gravy or an easy side, I've got you covered. Need a delicious, decadent dessert? I've got that too. Link in my profile to my Thanksgiving recipes.
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You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
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Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put them together in one. These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes make for an awesome autumn dessert. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
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Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday topping for cupcakes, cakes muffins and anything your heart desires. There's just four ingredients and no cane sugar. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Sweet potato puree, cream cheese, butter and maple syrup are all you need for this amazing frosting. Amazing on carrot cake, spice cake, vanilla cake and so much more.
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Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slather Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slathered in a rum icing or a straight up?? Get the recipe - link my profile.
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This recipe is super easy and makes an incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread that is good enough for dessert, brunch or a little autumn snack.
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I hope you didn't miss it last week! This gluten-f I hope you didn't miss it last week! This gluten-free lemon drizzle cake is too good! Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is the cake of This Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is the cake of my dreams. Link to the brand new recipe in my profile.
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The combination of lemon and butter in a sweet dessert is about as good as it gets, if you ask me. This cake is super moist and somewhere between a pound cake and a fluffy layer cake.
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Add a shot of peanut butter whiskey to your peanut Add a shot of peanut butter whiskey to your peanut butter cookies and you'll be hooked like I am! Link to the recipe in my profile.
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