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Cookies

Basically two oatmeal cookies sandwiched together with creamy chocolate fudge!

Copycat STARBUCKS Oat Fudge Bar & Life Changes in the Middle of a Pandemic

July 6, 2020 by Margaret Leave a Comment

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If you’ve ever perused the baked goods section of Starbucks, you’ll know that they have a set selection of baked goods, of which Oat Fudge Bars are a chocolaty golden standard. Once a friend introduced me to them, I naturally had to make a fibre-rich and chocolate-dense preservative-free version! I present: Copycat Starbucks Oat Fudge…

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Bit-sized oatmeal cookies, dusted with cinnamon and sugar!

Cinnamon Sugar Aggression Cookies & How To Stay Sane in a Pandemic

April 21, 2020 by Margaret Leave a Comment

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I’ve been baking a lot more since this whole pandemic thing started, and I have to say that the smell of Cinnamon Sugar Aggression Cookies wafting through my home definitely boosts my mood! I mean, buttery oatmeal cookies dusted with cinnamon sugar? Cookies that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside? Not…

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Delicious preservative-free creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, aka copycat Oreos!

Preserative-Free Copycat Oreos, Because Sometimes You Just Need a Cookie!

January 27, 2020 by Margaret Leave a Comment

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I looooove me some Oreo cookies! I mean, I’ve made Oreo Surprise Inside Cupcakes and Cherry & Vanilla Oreo No-Bake Cheesecakes, so you know I kinda sorta like-like them! But…I don’t like the preservatives that they’re made with. So what’s an oreo-loving gal to do? Erm, make them myself, say what? That’s right! I created…

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Plate of macaroons with little hand reaching for one.

Easy-Peasy Coconut Macaroons & My New Taste-Tester

August 18, 2019 by Margaret 5 Comments

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Trying to keep up a regular blogging schedule with an under-one year old, isn’t an easy task as any mommy blogger will tell you, and as a mom + food blogger, I can tell you the struggle is real. At the same time, as Deb from Smitten Kitchen once wrote, it’s amazing how much you…

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Dairy-Free Brownie Madeleines

February 17, 2019 by Margaret 2 Comments

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A childhood friend and his father visited us this weekend, and I wanted to make a special dish for them, so I played around with a few recipes. And I came up with (Dairy-Free) Brownie Madeleines! Shell-shaped brownies that puff up splendidly and look extra good if you sprinkle them with icing sugar. As it…

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When you're craving fresh food, this 🥭Chunky Ma When you're craving fresh food, this 🥭Chunky Mango Guac🥑 hits the spot! Juicy mango, creamy avocado, garden fresh tomatoes, a squeeze of lime, and some chopped cilantro combine into one juicy, creamy, tangy mouthful!

[Recipe on the blog; link in profile. ]

#summer #guacamole #avocado🥑#salsa #fruitsalad #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #scoopitup #freshfood #approachingfood
Excess zucchini? Just make Zucchini & Provolone Pi Excess zucchini? Just make Zucchini & Provolone Pizza!🍕This tender-crusted, golden cheese-topped pizza is flecked with shredded zucchini and is basically veggies in cheese pizza form. 

[Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]

#pizzaislife🍕 #cheesepizza #veggiepizza #zucchinirecipes #zucchini&provolone #eatyourveggies #gardenproduce #freshveggies #homemadepizza #toomanyzucchinis #ormaybenot
When you want a low-cal, nutrient-dense comfort fo When you want a low-cal, nutrient-dense comfort food, this garlicky stir-fried broccoli with freshly zested ginger (finished with fragrant sesame oil) definitely hits the spot! Ready in 20 minutes, it's just as fast (or faster!) than fast food! Peservative-free for the win!

[Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]

#lowcarb #vegan #lowcal #comfortfood #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #20minutedinner #stirfryveggies #broccoli #garlic #ginger
Creamy, dreamy, and packed full of raspberry-licio Creamy, dreamy, and packed full of raspberry-licious flavour, this 🥤smoothie also contains 5 g of fibre and 6 g of protein. Plus, it's made with real food ingredients. A great preservative-free mini-meal or post-workout snack!

[Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]

#realfood #raspberries #creamy #proteinsmoothie #fibrerich #fullofflavour #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #beattheheat☀️ #postworkoutmeal
Guilt-free 🍫chocolate cake🍰 is REAL! This su Guilt-free 🍫chocolate cake🍰 is REAL! This super-moist fudgy loaf cake is hiding a healthy secret: each loaf contains a zucchini🥒, a sweet potato🍠, and two bananas🍌!!! Great for lunch boxes, snacks, or as a healthy dessert. Freezes well too!

[Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]

#guiltfree #chocolatecake #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #fudgy #sweetpotato #zucchini #zucchinirecipes #bananabread #pandemicbaking
When you're craving Indian takeout🥡 but don't w When you're craving Indian takeout🥡 but don't want to order in, try this easy recipe for 🍆Shortcut Eggplant Bartha🍆 (aka a curry by any other name). 

It's essentially a tomato-based veggie stew seasoned with classic Indian flavors like 🌱cumin and 🌱coriander. 

Easy and flavourful, plus it freezes and reheats well...what's not to love? 

[Recipe on the blog; link in profile]
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Love the baked treats from ☕Starbucks☕ but try Love the baked treats from ☕Starbucks☕ but trying to find a less-processed aka healthier version? These Copycat Starbucks Fudge Oat Squares are practically identical! With an oatmeal cookie base, a fudge filling, and more oatmeal cookies on top, you can't go wrong . Great as a mid-morning boost in between zoom meetings, or for Netflix and snacking. Soooo yummy! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile. ]
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#starbucks #copycatrecipe #fudgeoatbar #fudgeoatsquare #fudge #oatmealcookies #preservativefree #preservativefreemovement #preservativefreecommunity #goesgreatwithcoffee #allthenoms
Want to join in the pandemic bread baking, but can Want to join in the pandemic bread baking, but can't be bothered to source a sourdough starter? This No-Knead Shortcut Artisan Bread will allow you to humble brag on IG or fb  with minimal effort. But honestly, this bread tastes better than any social media 'like' ever could. Freshly sliced, warm out of the oven, and served with a pat of butter...it goes great with breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Freezes well and heaps healthier than the storebought longlife sliced bread. Soooo yummy! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#pandemicbaking #covidcooking #shortcut #easyaf #freshbread #homemade #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #impressyourself #carbsforlife
Not into sourdough but want a pandemic stress reli Not into sourdough but want a pandemic stress reliever? Make these Cinnamon & Sugar Aggression Cookies! 🍪 You pound the dough and get out all your stress. And then you have less stress...and COOKIES!!! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#cookiesofinstagram #cookies🍪 #cinnamonandsugar #stressrelief #stressbaking #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #foodblogger #allthecookies #handoverthecookies
Got a summer berry surplus? This Low-Sugar Healthy Got a summer berry surplus? This Low-Sugar Healthy Berry Crumble is like a cross between berry jam and an oatmeal cookie. Jam-packed with flavour, antioxidants, and fibre, you'd never know it was low-sugar! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#berrylicious #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #lowsugar #berrycrumble #healthy #yummy #easypeasy #preservativefreefood #foodblogger #foodbloggertoronto
Summer heat getting to you, but trying to eat less Summer heat getting to you, but trying to eat less processed food? This rich 🍫chocolate 🍫🍦ice cream🍦 is swirled with ribbons of real peanut butter, and only has 4 real food ingredients! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile]
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#preservativefreemovement #chocolate #preservativefreecommunity #icecream🍦 #chocolateislife🍫 #peanutbutter #peanutbutterswirl #homemadeicecream #preservativefree #chocolateicecream #allthenoms
Because comfort eating is a thing. Cinnamon sugar- Because comfort eating is a thing. Cinnamon sugar-dusted pillowy doughnuts, filled with 🍒cherry🍒 preserves...but with an easy shortcut (pizza dough!) because the quicker you make them the quicker you can eat them! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#preservativefreemovement #cinnamonsugar #donuts🍩 #cherry #cherry🍒 #preservativefreefood #preservativefreecommunity #preservativefree #justplaintasty #quickaf #doughnuts🍩
Want to impress your friends with your pandemic ba Want to impress your friends with your pandemic baking during that zoom virtual brunch? These easy and delish 🥕Carrot Muffins hide a healthy secret: they're full of fibre and have no refined sugar! I like to fill them with homemade 🍊Blood Orange Marmalade for peak flavour (a quickie TWO INGREDIENT recipe)! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#pandemicbaking #preservativefree #zoommeeting #virtualbrunch #preservativefreemovement #preservativefreecommunity 
#carrotmuffins🥕 #orangemarmalade🍊
#brunch🍴 #foodblogger #foodismylovelanguage
Trapped in the house but craving 🐇 Easter choco Trapped in the house but craving 🐇 Easter chocolates 🍫? Got peanut butter, chocolate chips, and icing sugar? You, my friend, can make these Preservative-Free Chocolate Covered Easter Eggs! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile]
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#preservativefreemovement #pandemicbaking #covidcooking #preservativefree #preservativefreecommunity #chocolateislife🍫 #eastereggs #homemade #easter #easterbasket #peanutbutter
Pandemic got you craving carbs? Make these preserv Pandemic got you craving carbs? Make these preservative-free bagels, using a shortcut: pizza dough! Adaptable to whatever you have in the house. Blueberry bagels? Cinnamon raisin? You do you, 'boo! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#preservativefree #bagels #pandemic #covidcooking #allthecarbs #carbs #preservativefreemovement #preservativefreecommunity #pantrycooking  #pizzadough #allbakingallthetime #pandemicbaking
Homemade means fresher, and who wouldn't love a fr Homemade means fresher, and who wouldn't love a fresh tray of these 🍫Bakery-Style SKOR Brownies🍫? Chewy brownies topped with fudgy icing, covered in toffee bits, and finished with chunks of Skor chocolate bar. Guaranteed to impress anyone and everyone! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile. ]
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Ahem. Be it resolved that 'Netflix & chill' should Ahem. Be it resolved that 'Netflix & chill' should really be 'Netflix & chill & carbs'. Even better, a bowl of freshly baked, buttered, and salted 🥨 Shortcut Pretzel Bites 🥨!!! What's the shortcut? You start with pizza dough! Winning! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile. ]
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#carbscarbscarbs #carbsarelife #preservativefree #preservativefreemovement #preservativefreecommunity #winning #thegreatdebate #pretzelbites #cookinghacks 
#canteatjustone #freshbread
Want comfort food that won't add inches to your wa Want comfort food that won't add inches to your waist? Try this 🍠 Sweet Potato 🍠 & Lentil Shepherd's Pie! High in fibre and protein and absolutely tops in taste! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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#comfortfood #healthierchoices #preservativefree #debtfreecommunity #preservativefreemovement #preservativefreecommunity #sweetpotato #vegetarian #tasty #potluckfood #freezerfriendly
Want to feel less guilty about eating 🍪cookies? Want to feel less guilty about eating 🍪cookies? 🍪 These preservative-free copycat OREOS are delish and def better than store-bought! Crisp cocoa wafers sandwiched with a vanilla creme filling -- perfect for dunking or, if you're like me, eating by the handful! [Recipe on the blog; link in profile.]
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