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Healthy Coconut Berry Shortbread Tart | Vegan & Gluten-free

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Summer is approaching and I couldn’t be more excited. Yes I know it is still a few months away, but the sun is starting to come out more and the temperature is rising by a few degrees. 

I live in Seattle, so the fact that the sun is even coming out more often is a drastic change. 

More sun to me = more fruit = delicious fruity desserts

I had a bunch of fresh berries in my fridge, so I thought that a super luscious and citrus tart paired with a “buttery” shortbread crust would be the perfect idea to use them up. …

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Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

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I used to be such a huge fan of poppyseed muffins growing up. They were larger than my head (exagerrating a bit), super fluffy, moist, and I probably ate the whole thing. I needed that taste in my life again, so I picked up a bag of organic poppyseeds at my local grocery store and headed home to the kitchen. 

These muffins are not as large as I remember, but I dont think I could handle something that big again! However, the taste is just as I remember…maybe even better. Super fluffy and moist, and the perfect amount of lemon flavor that leaves you feeling refreshed and oh so satisifed. …

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Almond Bear Claws | Vegan

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Not going to lie I have been on a roll with recipe testing and posting on my blog, but this last weekend I felt stumped because I couldn’t think of anything new that would require time and some creativity. I then turned to Facebook and asked for recipe suggestions. Well, thanks to my lovely friend Trisha she suggested I veganize almond bear claws. Thank the Lord she did, because they turned out amazing! As always…keep reading to get this life changing recipe. 

The dough came out so flaky and buttery, just like how laminated dough should be. Filled with a rich and delicious almond paste (or marzipan), sprinkled with crunchy slivered almonds, and dusted with powdered sugar. It is like bringing an artisan bakery to your home. …

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