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Pecan Apple Bread | The Ultimate Fall Dessert

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If you’re looking for the perfect fall dessert for this time of year…you have absolutely come to the right recipe. Sit back, relax, grab a cup of hot coffee or tea, and enjoy this slice of heaven.

It’s moist, fluffy, with a crunch of caramelized pecans, embedded with soft chunks of apple, an aroma of fall spices, and a hint of bay leaf…which trust me adds a whole other layer of flavor to this loaf.

This loaf is the perfect recipe to bake on a cold, rainy day. It will make your home smell like fall… I assure you better than any autumn candle out there.

Feel free to use regular white flour in replace of gluten-free flour and a regular egg or flax egg!

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Gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Pop Tarts

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Am I overdoing it with the pumpkin recipes? Definitely not. If I am being completely honest I have had a pumpkin flavored dessert every single day for the past week and a half. Am I ashamed? Not even in the slightest. 

So here is another pumpkin recipe to feed not only my cravings, but I am sure many others who are in the same boat. These Pumpkin Spice Poptarts are so buttery, flaky, and are the perfect fall dessert for all ages. Yes these are gluten-free…no these are not dry (in the slightest).

Not only are these pop tarts 100% gluten-free and vegan, but they are refined sugar-free as well.

Don’t feel intimidated when looking at this recipe. I assure you it’s a lot easier than you think to prepare.

The dough is only made out of 5 ingredients: GF flour, coconut sugar, salt, vegan butter, and milk. Filling is 4 ingredients: pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. The icing is also only 4 ingredients: coconut milk, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and coconut oil.

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The Best Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread

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I know I know…it might seem like a far stretch to label this bread as the best, but I have good reasons for it. It’s moist, fluffy, perfectly sweet -not overally sweet, and is good for you (well better than the average dessert).

Sprinkle with a bit of pepitas and rolled oats and you got the perfect crunch in every bite. So good you might be tempted to eat more than 2…or 3 slices.

I published a pumpkin bread recipe last year and don’t get me wrong it’s really good, but I knew I could make it even better and healthier this time. Ditched the vegan butter and white flour and here we are with a new and improved and even better recipe.

Replaced the vegan butter with coconut oil. Although coconut oil does contain saturated fat it doesn’t contain palm oil (not environmentally friendly). Feel free to substitute the coconut oil for a creamy nut butter.

Also, replaced the white flour with a gluten-free alternative. A mix of all-purpose gluten free flour and almond. I always find that almond flour always adds a nice texture to the bread and has a yummy nutty flavor….

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The Best Gluten-free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

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When I say these are my new OBSESSION I am not lying to y’all. It was hard for me not to eat the whole batch before taking the photos.

Not only are they so fluffy, but moist, perfectly sweet, crunchy from the streusel…a magical blend of flavors that hits your tongue on all the right spots. Did I intrigue you yet?

These muffins are only sweetened with maple syrup and are 100% gluten-free. Like always I used Bob’s Red Mill GF flour (not sponsored) then with a mix of oat flour.

I did use an egg in this recipe but you can definitely use a flax egg in replace. I always make sure to include a vegan option.

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Cilantro Lime Glazed Chickpeas with Mango Salsa

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Listen up…this recipe will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied after a long summers day. Perfect for the heat and will satisfy your tastebuds with all the right flavors.

Bright, zesty cilantro lime glazed chickpeas topped with a sweet mango salsa. Serve over brown rice or spice it up by serving them as tacos.

This recipe is extremely easy and quick while not sacrificing any flavor.

Chickpeas are tossed in a quick cilantro lime sauce.

Then topped with a mango salsa consisting of mango, red onion, cilantro, lime, and salt.

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Cast Iron Roasted Potato Wedges

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When I tell you these are one of the best roasted potatoes I’ve had…I’m not lying.

Dressed with flavor spices, aromas, and roasted till golden brown and perfectly crispy. Garlicky, slightly spicy, warm, and bright.

Spiced with chimichurri spice, dried thyme leaves, salt and pepper. Tossed in a bit of tamari, garlic, lemon zest, and oil.

The perfect combination of flavors….

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