Author: Simply Basil

strawberry banana pineapple smoothie in wine glass in front of bowl of strawberries

Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie

This strawberry banana pineapple smoothie is creamy, dreamy, and fruity. Made exactly how a healthy should be made: with a short list of simple, healthy ingredients. Pin the image below to save this recipe for later! I guess it’s always smoothie season, but even more so now that the weather […]

 
blueberry date bars on brown parchment paper

Baked Blueberry Date Bars

These baked blueberry date bars could not be easier. I love any and all recipes that simply require a quick whirl in the food processor – the lazy baker’s dream. 🙂 And that’s exactly what this recipe asks of you. Just a quick spin in the food processor, pop it […]

 
overhead shot of microwave peanut butter cake with chocolate chips and sliced strawberries

Gluten Free Microwave Peanut Butter Cake

When you’re looking for an easy, cakey dessert, but don’t want to turn on the oven. This single serve, gluten free microwave peanut butter cake is your answer! And it takes only 90 seconds to bake in the microwave. This fluffy cake is gluten free, made with almond flour. It […]

 
pile of apple butter muffins on wooden surface

Gluten Free Apple Butter Muffins

These muffins are yet another item to add to my perpetual list of healthier baked treats. I love baking with apples and applesauce. Any fruit that adds good flavor and texture to my baking is fine by me! These apple butter muffins require really simple and inexpensive ingredients. The batter […]

 
Pile of healthy mint chocolate donuts on white plate

Healthy Mint Chocolate Donuts

So excited to share these healthy mint chocolate donuts with you!! This is a spin-off of my Healthy Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting recipe, which I am also mildly obsessed with lately. These healthy donuts only have added sugar in their chocolate “frosting.” Otherwise, the yummy cake part is […]

 

Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts

This dish is hearty and the honey mustard dressing gives it just the right amount of sweetness and tang. And the great thing is, you can easily toss in any other veggies you have on hand (chopped carrots, baby potatoes, chopped cabbage). I LOVE roasted veggies, and especially these honey […]

 
Chia pudding in glass jar topped with chocolate chips

Mint Chocolate Chia Pudding

Mint and chocolate—mmm! This pudding is a great on-the-go breakfast option or a yummy, healthy dessert option. Not to mention, chia pudding is the easiest pudding you can make! You won’t even need to stir the ingredients. Just place all your ingredients in a jar, close the lid tightly, shake […]

 
Stack of baked oat squares in tin pan

Sweet Oat Bake

The name Sweet Oat Bake fits this recipe perfectly: simple and sweet. This treat is nutty, slightly chewy, and offers just a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. It’s a great accessory to your morning coffee or tea, or a yummy after-dinner sweet. Eat it plain, top it with fresh whipped […]

 
Stack of no bake chocolate cookies

No Bake Crunchy Chocolate Cookies

Time to give the oven a break! And give ourselves what we really need right now… chocolate! These no bake chocolate cookies are crunchy and chocolatey, and totally addicting. They’re made with oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seed butter and pretty hard to put down! Don’t have all […]

 

Healthy Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

This is not your average cake. This chocolate peanut butter cake has NO added refined or artificial sugar—I sound crazy right now, don’t I?! But, let’s be real… we’re all stuck at home right now and our ovens are probably seeing a lot more action than they’re used to. And […]