Granola. Doesn't it just scream fall? I love every kind, especially the pumpkin and spice varieties. Although I've never made a pumpkin granola myself, I thought sweet potato would be a fun experiment and an exciting route to take. And so I did (quite successfully, I might add). ... Read more →
Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Granola Bars
You guys, these are even better than the originals. Trust me, I just ate two at once to double confirm and they're in fact BETTER. Roger that, over. ... Read more →
Fudgy Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
I remember watching the movie Matilda as a child and being both jealous of and disgusted by the little boy who was forced to eat chocolate cake as punishment for a petty crime he didn't commit. The glory was raised up on a pedestal - so thick, decadent and fudgy. I wanted to be ... Read more →
Green Tea Coconut Ice Cream
So I've been on this cleanse that doesn't allow me to have sugar, dairy, or gluten (among other things.) You know I have a sweet tooth - hence the name minimalist BAKER? Well, to say the least, it's been a STRUGGLE. A fruitful, eye opening struggle, but a struggle nonetheless. So ... Read more →
Gluten-Free Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins
The other night we had a new friend over and I wanted to make something outside of my weekly rotations. This lovely salad from How Sweet It Is caught my eye so I knew it had to be on the menu. While I could comfortably just have a salad for dinner, I didn't want our guest - or ... Read more →
Overnight Honey Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
Ever thought cinnamon rolls were the most labor intensive baked good ever? Yeah me too, until this recipe came along. ... Read more →
Nut-and-Honey Coconut Granola
A few years ago I was home sick from work with the flu. In my misery, I experienced a brief moment of hope where I emerged from a mountain of covers and kleenex to attempt to boost my spirits in the kitchen. I knew the one thing that would make me feel better was granola. I've ... Read more →