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Perfect for parties, family dinner, or any occasion- let these fall dessert recipes inspire you in the kitchen this cozy season! Get all my favorites here…..

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Baking Fall Dessert Recipes

Fall dessert baking is probably one of my favorites! It is a whole mood and the cozy setting just gets me feeling warm inside as I bake special food for those I love. Not to mention, being able to open the windows. It’s just dreamy!

Fall is the perfect time to learn new skills you can incorporate in your baking. Things like sourdough, new techniques, and experimenting with ingredients.

Several of the recipes I share (not all of them!) incorporate sourdough. I love the element of flavor and moisture that sourdough brings to fall dessert recipes. If you are unfamiliar with sourdough- there is no better time than now to learn how!

You can check out this post to learn all about how to make your own sourdough starter or purchase a starter from our Etsy shop here!

Each of these recipes can be made using active dry yeast. I will leave the conversions with you in each recipe here!

My Favorite Fall Dessert Recipes

1. Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Sourdough cinnamon swirl bread is a quick, sweet bread that can be made with discard or active starter. You don’t need much skill to master this delicious bread! No fermentation or extra rise time is required.

Make it non-sourdough: Substitute the sourdough starter with 1 tsp dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.

2. Apple Cinnamon Rolls

These dry yeast apple cinnamon rolls are fall dessert perfection! Chewy, buttery rolls filled with apples, cinnamon, and topped with a creamy frosting. Click here to get the recipe!

3. Sourdough Pumpkin Bites

Sourdough discard pumpkin bites are baked donuts made with pumpkin and topped with powdered sugar! Like the taste of pumpkin but not pumpkin spice? Skip the pumpkin spice and you’ll be loving these!

Make them non-sourdough: Use 1 tsp dry yeast instead of sourdough discard.

4. Fall Dessert Coffee Recipes

These fall coffee recipes might as well be dessert! At home coffees made with cozy season in mind but friendly on your budget. Try these recipes here!

5. Pumpkin Shaped Artisan Bread

Learn how to make a pumpkin shaped loaf of bread with or without pumpkin purée! If you want dessert, try it with added pumpkin or simply learn the art of this easy, step by step pumpkin shaped loaf.

6. Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Muffins

These apple cinnamon muffins made with sourdough discard and natural sugar is your new favorite guilt free dessert! Processed sugar free and all the benefits of sourdough. Click here to try out this recipe!

Make it non-sourdough: Use equal parts milk instead of warm water. Leave off sourdough starter.

7. Apple Pie: Made with Natural Sugar

Another natural sugar favorite is this homemade apple pie recipe! The all-time favorite fall dessert but without all the junk. This pie tastes so good you would never know it’s not sugar!

8. Pumpkin Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake

This dual purpose breakfast or dessert combines the flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon to bring you the taste of fall perfection! Use it for a delicious breakfast in the morning. Heat it up and serve with ice cream for the perfect fall dessert! Get the recipe here.

9. Classic Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

This all season favorite is especially cozy in the fall season! Make this classic fall dessert with yeast or sourdough starter using this recipe. Click here to get the recipe!

Fall Dessert Baking Essentials

Setting the mood, sharing your fall desserts, and enjoying every moment is what fall baking should be about! Here are my go-to essentials for a cozy fall baking experience….

Setting the Mood for Baking Fall Desserts

As I said before, fall baking is a mood all on her own! As a busy mom and homemaker, I enjoy slowing down my pace and romanticizing these cozy days a bit. Here’s a few ways I set the mood in my kitchen for an enjoyable baking experience….

Cozy music.
Baking by candlelight or dim lighting in the evening.

Using Bakeware I love like my Cast Iron Dutch Oven.

Sharing the Love

Sharing my fall desserts with friends and family is the best feeling! My love language is good. If I make you a fall dessert- I’m saying “I love you” in my simple way!

I have learned that food gifting is an art! Not just the food, but the packaging matters. It takes it from “Here’s some cookies” to “Here’s a gift”.

Here are some things I like to keep on hand for cozy season gift giving….

To-go coffee cups to share my dessert coffees with friends.
Food gift boxes
Adding finishing touches like this adorable fall ribbon, labels, or washi tape!

Ingredients the Give Back

Another reason I enjoy baking fall recipes is by using ingredients that give back. Finding healthy ingredients that taste great and give back by making my health better, not worse. Thrive Market helps me shop ingredients that not only taste great, but are good for my body.

Things like organic pumpkin purée from trusted companies, unbleached flour and parchment paper, non-seed oils, and so much more!

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I hope you enjoyed these fall dessert recipes and that you get to bake all the things this cozy season! Be sure to follow along for more recipes, homemaking, and seasonal living.

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The Best Sugar Alternatives for Apple Pie

Healthy apple pie and other desserts don’t have to skimp on quality or taste. Finding a balance and getting a feel for the best sugar alternatives will help give you a baseline for turning all your favorites into healthier, better tasting recipes.

Here’s what you need to know….

Cane sugar. Organic cane sugar is my go to, one for one processed sugar alternative. While some brands still process it (adding other flavors, preservatives, and additives) some brands choose to keep quality in and preservatives out.

My friends at Thrive Market have several great options when it comes to a cane sugar with quality ingredients you can count on!

Honey. Honey is one of my favorite processed sugar substitutes because it’s so nutritious. You can easily begin with a one for one ratio. However, the best ratio I have found is a bit less than one part honey for every one part sugar. Meaning, if the recipe calls for 1 cup sugar I will use about an 1/8th less. This is due to the robust taste of the honey that can easily take over.

Maple Syrup. Maple syrup is another great sugar substitute. Because of the robust taste I like using maple syrup in the place of brown sugar.

Brown coconut sugar. Another great alternative for brown sugar is brown coconut sugar. It’s distinct taste and texture adds to any processed sugar free recipe!

These sugar replacements are the purest form of natural sweeteners. You also have stevia, monk fruit, and others. However, I find that these can also be processed and have additives. They are also more expensive when buying from quality brands.

Mixing Sugar Alternatives

Another great way to achieve similar, or better, results when baking with natural sugar substitutes is to mix different kinds together. Honey and maple syrup combined mimic the flavor of any recipe calling for white and brown sugar. Honey and brown coconut sugar create a robust flavor for things like cookies while also giving you that granulated texture.

The best way to find your favorite mixture is to start playing with your own recipes. Start with one for one of any natural substitute and go from there!

Healthy Crust for Apple Pie

What better way to elevate your healthy apple pie even further than making a sourdough crust! This sourdough pie crust recipe is simple. With all the added benefits of fermentation and probiotics, plus the flavor- you will only be wanting healthy apple pie from now on! Click here to get the recipe for sourdough pie crust.

Apple Pie Ingredients

Making apple pie with only natural sugar is so simple. A few of the ingredients may be more expensive and harder to source but the extra effort is well worth it! Here’s what you’ll need….

2 pie crusts, store-bought or homemade.
4-6 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced.
1 stick butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp flour
2-3 tsp brown coconut sugar, optional
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

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Simple Natural Sugar Apple Pie

Healthy apple pie recipe with zero processed sugar!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 1 pie

Ingredients

2 pie crusts store-bought or homemade.
4-6 apples peeled, cored, and sliced.
1 stick butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp flour
2-3 tsp brown coconut sugar optional
1 tsp apple pie spice optional
1½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Peel, core, and slice apples. The amount of apples you need will determine on variety and size of the apples.
Melt butter in a medium to large skillet on medium-high heat. Add apples, flour, honey, and maple syrup. Stir until the mixture begins to thicken, about five minutes.
Remove from heat. Add cinnamon and apple pie spice.
Add pie crust to a greased pie pan. Add filling. Top with brown coconut sugar (or brown sugar) for an optional garnish. Top with second pie crust if desired. Bake at 350℉ for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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September 16, 2025

Creamy butternut squash soup made with freshly harvested, oven roasted squash seasoned with herbs. Top with bacon or served with delicious dipping focaccia breadsticks! Learn how to make it here….

Butternut Squash Soup

Okay, if you have never tried butternut squash soup before you probably have similar thoughts I had when hearing about it— gross!

However, despite my better judgment I decided I wanted to try it. I was in one of those moods where everything I was making for dinner sounded boring. I figured even if it was disgusting, at least it would be something different. If you are in a rut with dinner ideas check out this post for all the easy meal inspiration!

Needless to say, we tried it out and it’s now been added to the list of family favorites and go to meals!

This simple recipe can be made quickly and the options are endless. Add bacon or cheese. Serve with rice. Serve as a sauce over chicken or your choice of meat. Eat it by itself or serve with a delicious bread side like focaccia soup dippers!

Choose your happy with this easy to make butternut squash soup!

Ingredients & Equipment

The ingredients for creamy butternut squash soup are simple. If you like to eat seasonally appropriate meals this list of ingredients is fall/winter perfection…

1 large butternut squash
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme
2 tsp sage
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne, optional for a bit of heat
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk

Herbs. The herbs can be fresh or dried. For best results, try using fresh sage as it carries the most flavor for this dish.

Squash. While you can opt for a different variety, the flavor of the butternut squash is unmatched in this creamy soup. Flavors from other varieties will vary in sweetness.

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Equipment You Need

While you do not need anything super special to make this simple recipe, there are a couple things that make it more convenient….

Food processor or blender. A food processor or blender will help blend down the squash so it isn’t too stringy or gritty. If you do not have a food processor check out the link here. You can also use an electric hand mixer but it will be a bit stringy/chunky.

Dutch oven. A Dutch oven makes it easy to make this soup while keeping the temperature controlled during the process of making it/serving it. Plus, it just looks pretty! Check out this one on Amazon or use a large stock pot instead.

How to Make Butternut Squash Soup

Making creamy butternut squash soup is so easy. Follow this uncomplicated process for best results…

Cut the top off your squash and slice down the middle. Remove the seeds and strings from the inside of the squash.
Add seasoning and rub into the uncooked squash.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes to an hour or until a fork can be placed into the center and it feels tender.

When it is tender, remove from the oven and allow to cool for several minutes. Scrape the squash away from the skin carefully and add to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
In a Dutch oven or large stockpot bring 2 cups of chicken broth to a boil. Add in the squash a few spoonfuls at a time. Add heavy cream and heat over medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer and add milk. You can taste test and add any seasonings to taste.

Serving & Side Ideas

Creamy butternut squash soup can be served many ways. Served alone it makes a delicious soup, however it lacks in protein. If this is a concern you can serve over chicken or your protein of choice. Add cheese or bacon to the top.

It is also well served with a bread side to dip! Try one of our bread recipes with yours…

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Delicious butternut squash roasted in the oven with fresh herbs and cooked in a creamy sauce! Top with cheese, bacon, or serve over chicken and rice.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 20

Course dinner, Soup

Servings 8 servings

Equipment

Dutch Oven
food processor or blender

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme
2 tsp sage
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne optional for a bit of heat
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk

Instructions

Cut top off squash then slice down the center. Use a back and forth motion with the knife blade if you are having trouble cutting. Remove seeds from center.
Lay skin side down on a sheet pan covered in parchment paper, then add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp fresh sage, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Bake at 400℉ for 45-60 minutes or until tender in the center (fork test).
When it is done, remove from the oven and allow to cool a few minutes. Scrape the flesh of the squash away from the skin and blend until creamy in a food processor or blender.
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a dutch oven or large stock pot. Add blended squash a few spoonfuls at a time. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil.
Turn heat down to a simmer and add milk.
Add remaining salt and sage to taste. Add black pepper, ginger, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Allow to simmer about five minutes. Serve hot as is or with your choice of protein and side of bread!

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Need some quick and easy breakfast ideas? Try out these completely from scratch meals you can make fresh to prep for breakfast all week long. Get all the inspiration in this post…..

How to Make Easy Breakfast a Success Every Time

Making breakfast from scratch became a goal as my children started to eat solids. I also noticed my need as a pregnant mom for a protein packed, easy breakfast on the daily. However, as a busy mom of three young children, I also realized that making a homemade breakfast every morning could often be a challenge. Here is how I make breakfast work in our home….

Make a double batch. This has probably helped me the most in my daily breakfast making endeavors. Making a double, or even triple batch of one meal (especially breakfast) takes the pressure off. You are cooking for it to last two or three days worth of breakfasts.
Plan ahead. I am by no means a meal planner. However, planning out my breakfasts for the week ahead really does help me stay on track!
Make variations of the same few recipes. Choose three basic recipes, like the ones below, then make different variations of them for weeks and weeks. Use ham instead of bacon, different cheeses and veggies, or swap out toppings, etc. This keeps the same routine for you, yet a different taste every time!

Keeping a Pantry Stocked for Easy Breakfast

Keeping your pantry stocked with everything you need to make a quick and easy breakfast is another key to success! I often find that I do not make breakfast when I do not have all the essentials on hand. Things like oats, pan spray, flour, chocolate chips, protein powder, etc. all help me stay on track!

That is why our family shops at Thrive Market! They are an only organic, clean ingredient company that has partnered with hundreds of brands to bring thousands of pantry staples right to your door. Shop clean products at affordable prices and never run out of quality ingredients to make your family breakfast meals a success!

Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas

1. Baked Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a family favorite around here! I love the texture of baked oatmeal far more than stovetop or microwave quick oats. For a quick breakfast, they do take about 30 minutes to bake. However, all the prep work can be done overnight for a quick and easy morning. Check out all these recipes on the blog for overnight baked oatmeal….

peach oatmeal | baked oatmeal | overnight oats recipe with cream topping

2. Leftover Breakfast Casserole

A great way to use up all those breakfast leftovers- this breakfast casserole combines eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, and veggies. Use whatever you have on hand to create a delicious, easy breakfast. I love making this on the weekend with all the leftover things I have from the week.

3. Quick and Easy Pancakes

This recipe for quick and easy pancakes is my favorite! Fluffy, buttery pancakes served with homemade whipped topping, fruit, etc. Make a big batch in just 15 minutes!

homemade whipped cream on from scratch pancakes

4. Protein Muffins

These double chocolate protein muffins are a great way to get your day going with that extra boost of energy you need! Easy to make with protein powder from Thrive Market. These muffins are the perfect texture (not gritty or grainy) and great for an easy breakfast on the go!

5. Granola

Homemade granola is another quick and easy breakfast we love! Use it as cereal or top your favorite yogurt with this homemade granola recipe. You can learn all about how to make your own delicious granola recipes here!

6. Brioche French Toast

French toast made with this delicious sourdough brioche bread recipe is easy breakfast perfection! Top with fruit syrup, cream, and or powdered sugar.

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This delicious, creamy peach oatmeal stuffed with peaches baked in oats, and topped with from scratch cream topping! This overnight oat recipe is perfect for a quick, easy breakfast. Learn all about how to make it here!

Easy & Healthy Breakfast

This homemade, baked peach oatmeal is one of the easiest warm breakfasts in my opinion. Loaded with nutrition from oats, this recipe can also be made with natural sugar. Use these substitutes for a healthy breakfast!

Sugar. Substitute the sugar for honey, maple syrup, or your favorite sweetener. Make sure whatever sweetener you choose is an equal, one-for-one measurement or adjust accordingly.

Brown Sugar. The brown sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar. This gives that robust flavor that brown sugar offers and the crunchy texture for the crisp topping.

Protein Oats. If you are looking for ways to add extra protein to your diet, use protein oats from Kodiak. These oats level up the protein content while also adding quality to this recipe!

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Ingredients for Peach Oatmeal

2 cups old fashioned oats or protein oats
2 cups milk
⅓ cup cane sugar or honey
¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
2 tsp cinnamon optional
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup sliced peaches

Streusel Topping

1 cup oats
½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup butter one stick, melted

*See the section above for how to make this recipe with healthier ingredients.

Peach Oatmeal Cream Topping

The homemade cream topping on this peach oatmeal gives it that classic “peaches ‘n’ cream” taste- but better! Making your own cream topping is quick and easy with this emersion blender. You can get the full recipe in this post, however, here is the basic idea….

Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp powdered sugar
¼ tsp vanilla extract, optional

How to Make

Combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla (if desired) into a bowl or glass jar. Use your emersion blender until creamy and fluffy.
Mix on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes or until the cream becomes stiff and smooth.
Serve as is or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best results!

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Peach Oatmeal | Easy Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Delicious baked peach oatmeal you can make now or prep for easy overnight oats!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups old fashioned oats or protein oats
2 cups milk
⅓ cup cane sugar or honey
¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
2 tsp cinnamon optional
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup sliced peaches

Crisp Topping

1 cup oats
½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ tsp salt
½ cup melted butter

Instructions

Overnight Method

Mix oats, milk, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, egg, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Combine topping ingredients, leaving the butter out for now, and place in a cool, dry place or plastic bag overnight for use in the morning.
When ready to bake, remove oatmeal ingredients from refrigerator and place in a well greased 9×13 baking dish. Gently fold in fresh or thawed peaches cut into slices or cubes.
Bake at 350℉ for 15 minutes.
While oats are baking, melt butter and add to topping ingredients. Stir in until well combined. Texture should be like a thick granola.
Remove oats from oven after baking 15 minutes and add topping, pressing gently into the oatmeal with a fork or spatula.
Bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Instant Bake Method

Combine all the oatmeal ingredients, except the peaches, in a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Place in a well greased 9×13 baking dish and gently fold in blueberries.
Bake at 350℉ for 15 minutes.
Combine all the topping ingredients (same bowl you used for oatmeal can be used). Stir until well combined. The texture should be like a thick granola.
Remove oats from oven and top with streusel topping, pressing some of it down into the oat mixture.
Place back in oven and bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

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Reaching Protein Goals Without Compromising Taste

When I purchase “high protein” snacks and meals from the grocery store I am often disappointed. The gritty texture, the fake sugar “sucralose” taste, the additives and artificial coloring are really a joke.

That is why I have started making my own protein snacks at home!

At home I can make things like protein muffins without compromising quality and healthy ingredients. No more nasty protein snacks that cost a fortune. Just clean ingredients, and delicious taste!

Protein Goals

I discuss this in another post (Why Moms Need More Protein), but we as Americans are very deficient in the protein department. While this is true for Americans in general, it is especially true for women.

The recommended amount for maximum health benefits, energy, and metabolism balance is 80-100 grams of protein daily.

Reaching these goals is easy when you have recipes like this one and others in your back pocket!

Protein Breakdown for Protein Muffins

These protein muffins have two main sources of protein. The protein comes from protein powder and protein oats. This rounds out to about 6 grams plus of protein per muffin, perfect for a snack!

Choosing a Protein Powder

Since the main source of protein in these muffins is the protein powder, you want to choose a good quality, low or no sugar. You want one that will break down and not become gritty in the baking process. I have tried two brands that I buy from Thrive Market and they are both delicious! Chocolate protein powder from Aloha has 18 grams of protein per two scoops (you will use four). I have also used chocolate protein powder from Orgain (also purchased from Thrive Market). While usually more expensive, Orgain contains 21 grams of protein. Either of these options are perfect for making these muffins.

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Protein Oats

While protein powder alone does give you a good protein source base, adding protein oats from Kodiak adds approximately one more gram. Not to mention, they contribute to the delicious taste!

I can only recommend what I have tried, which is Kodiak brand “protein oats”. They bake well and add that extra gram per serving (one muffin). You can find Kodiak protein oats at Walmart and Thrive Market.

Sweetener for Protein Muffins

One thing to watch out for when choosing your protein powder and oats is added sugar. Both Aloha and Orgain do not contain processed sugar (they both use stevia if I remember correctly). Kodiak Oats contain no added sugar.

This recipe calls for honey instead of sugar to help your body get the most out of the protein. You can use equal parts maple syrup if you prefer. Chocolate chips do contain sugar but if you opt for a dark chocolate variety (or sugar free chocolate chips from Thrive) you will have less added sugar.

Ingredients for Protein Muffins

1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup oil or butter (melted)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup protein oats
4 scoops chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Yield. This recipe will give you 12 muffins or 6 large, bakery style muffins.

Storage. Store your muffins in an airtight container or ziplock bag. They are freshest within the first 3 days but will last up to 5 days.

Other Muffin Recipes

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Double Chocolate Protein Muffins

Delicious chocolate protein muffins made with protein powder, protein oats, and chocolate chips!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack

Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup oil or butter melted
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup protein oats
4 scoops chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine milk, butter, honey, and eggs in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer.
Add protein powder and oats. Mix until batter is brown from the chocolate powder.
Add baking powder, soda, salt, and flour. Mix until smooth. Gently mix in chocolate chips.
Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake at 350℉ for about 15 minutes.

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How to Make Strawberry Jam: Just Three Ingredients

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This sweet strawberry jam recipe is tangy and delicious- made with just three simple ingredients! No pectin or canning is required. Enjoy learning how to make this guilt free jam!

Guilt Free Jam- Simple Ingredients

This strawberry jam is as guilt free as it gets! Made with organic cane sugar, lemon juice, and fresh berries. You can rest knowing your jam is pure and free from preservatives!

Many store bought jam labels have six plus ingredients. This doesn’t sound bad until you look at what they are. Many include high fructose corn syrup and some even include red dye!

These ingredients are harmful to the body and absolutely unnecessary. It takes just 15 minutes to make in your own kitchen with clean ingredients!

Everything You Need for Strawberry Jam

You truly do not need much to make strawberry jam! Just a few utensils and three ingredients…

one large stock pot
pint jars (amount will vary depending on the amount of strawberries you are processing)
blender or food processor
lemon juice
strawberries
sugar- I prefer organic cane sugar

Lemon Juice. The purpose of the lemon juice is to preserve and keep the vibrant color of the strawberry. It replaces the “citric acid” in many store-bought jams.

Strawberries. You will want fresh, washed berries with the tops removed. You do not need to slice them, the food processor or blender will do that for you.

Cane Sugar. Sugar is necessary to get the “jam” texture and sweetener. You can use less sugar if you prefer, however, your jam will be a more runny texture.

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How to Make Strawberry Jam

Making strawberry jam is so simple and honestly, fun! Here are a few things to note before making it…

Each pound of medium to large berries will make about 1 pint of jam.
You will need to store your jam in the refrigerator unless you follow canning instructions.

Step One: Wash and Blend

First, you will need to wash your berries well. Strawberries make the dirty dozen list- meaning they are one of the most sprayed and exposed to toxic chemicals. Even organic and local produce should be washed to remove dirt and other particles that can contaminate the jam.

Wash your strawberries in lukewarm water with 1 cup of white vinegar and 2 tsp baking soda.

Cut the tops off and place in a blender or food processor (I have had this one for years and use it every week in the summer!). Add lemon juice (about 1 tsp per pound of berries).

Blend on low speed until there are no chunks. You do not need to remove the seeds for jam.

Step Two: Cook the Jam

Place strawberries and sugar in a large pot on medium-high heat. Cook until boiling, stirring constantly to keep from burning. After boiling for one minute, turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 3 minutes.

Step Three: Jar and Store

Carefully place the hot jam into clean pint jars. Leave about a one inch headspace. Screw lids on tightly and leave to seal on the countertop for about 8 hours or overnight.

The jars will be sealed but not fully processed. They will not be shelf stable unless canned. However, they will last for about six months kept sealed in the refrigerator. Unsealed they will last up to one month. Discard immediately if any mold is growing or there is a rancid smell present.

How To Use Strawberry Jam

You can use your jam so many ways. It makes a delicious filling for donuts and pies. Use it on biscuit at breakfast time. However, we use it every week for peanut butter and jelly on our homemade sourdough bread! It does not get any more homemade than that!

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Three Ingredient Strawberry Jam

Deliciously sweet strawberry jam made with just three ingredients and three easy steps!

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 6

Total Time 9

Servings 4 pint jars

Equipment

Large stock pot
Food Processor or Blender
4 pint jars

Ingredients

4 lbs strawberries
8 tsp lemon juice
3-4 cups cane sugar SEE NOTE

Instructions

Wash all your berries in a lukewarm bath with 1 cup white vinegar and 2 tsp baking soda. Remove all the tops and fleshy, white centers. Place in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
Mix strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a large pot at medium-high heat. Stir constantly to keep from burning. Allow to come to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for three minutes on low-medium heat.
Place jam in clean, sterilized jars (SEE NOTE 2). Screw lids tightly on jars. Allow to rest for 8 hours on the countertop. Place sealed jars in the refrigerator to store for up to six months.

Notes

NOTE ONE: One cup of sugar per pound of strawberries is recommended. However, if you prefer less sugar you can reduce it by one cup. Your jam may be slightly more runny.

NOTE TWO: To sterilize your jars, boil them, fully submerged in water for about 2 minutes. Remove carefully.

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These protein bites are the perfect on the go snack to boost your protein throughout the day! A creamy peanut butter base that you can pack with chocolate, nuts, or dried berries. Learn all about how to make them here….

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An Easy High Protein Snack

These protein bites are as easy as it gets when it comes to a quick, high protein snack! You can even batch make them and freeze them for grab and go snacks that last for weeks. The convenience factor is definitely a plus!

Besides that, they taste amazing! You can customize them according to your preferences. It also keeps them from getting boring because you can make a different kind every week.

Here are some variations I have tried and some I had heard of….

Monster Protein Bites
Blueberry Protein Bites
Chocolate covered protein bites
Oreo protein bites
Double chocolate
Coconut
Brownie Batter

I could keep going! Basically, you dream it— you can turn it into a protein bite!

Ingredients for Protein Bites

The ingredients for protein bites truly depends on what kind you are making. Here I am just going to break down how to make a protein bite base. You choose the add ins!

Protein Bite Base

Old fashioned oats (or protein oats)
sweetener- honey, sugar, or maple syrup are my favs!
peanut butter
optional: protein powder for additional protein value and flavor

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Freezing Protein Bites

Freezing protein bites is an easy way to preserve them for use during the month. If you make one big batch you can freeze them and pull out a few at a time.

They thaw quite quickly on the counter or you can eat them still slightly frozen for a cold treat!

It is very easy to freeze them. All you need is a sheet pan or two, some parchment paper, and a tupperware container or ziplock bag (for storing).

Simply roll the mixed ingredients into balls. Cover the sheet pan with the parchment. Place the balls on the parchment giving enough space so they do not touch each other.

Freeze for two hours. Place in a ziplock bag or freezer safe container. Store up to six months in the freezer for freshness.

Boosting the Protein

Some protein bite recipes like this one call for peanut butter as the main source of protein. This alone without protein rich nuts is not a significant source. They are great for a snack but adding in protein powder can take it up a notch if you are trying to reach specific goals!

Add a few scoops of protein powder to this recipe or any other recipe for even more of a protein hit!

You can also use protein oats instead of regular oats to boost the protein content.

No Bake Chocolate Cranberry Protein Bites

A delicious, easy to make high protein snack! These protein bites are full of dark and white chocolate, and dried cranberries. Leave off the cranberries to make chocolate chip protein bites!

Prep Time 5

Freeze Time (optional) 2

Total Time 2 5

Course Snack

Servings 24 bites

Ingredients

2 cups raw oats
2 tbsp honey or sugar
1 ½ cups peanut butter
⅓ cup cranberries
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
⅓ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine peanut butter and honey until smooth to even out sweetness.
Stir in oats, cranberries, and chocolate chips.
Roll into balls and store in the refrigerator or freeze individually on a parchment lined sheet pan.

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Delicious homemade granola with dried cranberries, chocolate, and pecans. Learn how to make this simple pantry staple at home without all the junk!

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The Simple Art of ANY Homemade Granola Recipe

Making any homemade granola recipe is so simple. This pantry staple is often filled with preservatives, additives, and lots of extra sugar when purchased off the store shelf. Really you only a few basic ingredients to make a delicious granola at home!

Here’s the main base for any granola recipe…

Oats
Cereal/seeds/nuts
Dried fruit/chocolate (optional)
Oil or butter of choice
Binder/sweetener (honey or maple syrup)

Amounts used will vary depending on your exact ingredients. However, a simple starting place is equal parts oats and cereal/seeds/nuts. You can use whatever nuts and seeds you have on hand- or any combination! So for instance, if I use 2 cups of oats I will use 2 cups of some sort of combination of rice cereal, seeds, and nuts.

Adding dried fruit or chocolate is completely optional but adds different flavor profiles to your granola base. I usually start with 1/2 a cup and eyeball it from there.

The butter or oil gives the granola depth of flavor and the desirable crunch.

To bind it all together and sweeten the deal you will need honey or maple syrup. I typically use a ratio of 1:2 honey vs oats. So if I used 2 cups of oats I would use one cup of honey; or 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup honey.

With just a bit of guesswork and adjustments, you can use these tips to make any granola recipe!

Using & Storing Homemade Granola

Homemade granola can be used for any and all occasions! Eat it as a snack on the go. Top yogurt with it for a quick, high protein breakfast. For dessert, top vanilla bean ice cream with homemade granola.

To store, make sure the granola has cooled all the way. After cooling, place the granola chunks into a glass jar or glass container with an airtight lid. Keep in a cool, dry place. Granola will last like this for up to six months. You may need to stir it lightly with a fork occasionally to keep it from clumping up.

Sourcing Ingredients

As always, homemade bears store-bought. Meaning, if you are making homemade granola instead of buying it from the store you are doing better. However, best is making granola from scratch with quality ingredients.

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How to Make

Making your own granola at home is super simple! Here’s how to do it…

Combine your mixture of oats and seeds/nuts/cereal to a large mixing bowl.
Add in your butter and binder- honey or maple syrup. Stir it well, allowing it to completely coat the dry granola mixture. Use your hands for best results.
Bake it at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Stir it about every 5-10 minutes to bake it evenly.
Add in extras like dried fruit and/or chocolate chips after the granola has cooled.
Follow storage instructions above for best results.

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Simple Homemade Berries and Chocolate Granola Recipe

Delicious, easy granola recipe you can make from scratch! This granola is crunchy and sweet. Made with natural sugar, oats and pecans, filled with cranberries and chocolate!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings 2 quart jars

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup rice cereal
1 cup chopped pecans or other available nuts
¼ cup butter or oil of choice
1 cup honey or maple syrup
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine oats, rice cereal, and nuts in a large bowl.
Add melted butter and honey. Stir in with large spoon or by hand. Make sure the dry granola is completely and evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
Add in dried cranberries.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until mixture is golden brown. Stir the granola every 6-7 minutes to bake evenly.
After the mixture has cooled completely, add in chocolate chips.
Store in quart mason jars or other glass container with airtight lid. Granola will store for up to six months with airtight seal.

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