This chocolate coconut milk pudding recipe is made with full-fat coconut milk, soy-free chocolate, and grass-fed gelatin. It's dairy-free and paleo-friendly! Pudding hasn't been on our menu in a long time... I was making up our weekly menu the other day and decided I'd try to make a chocolate coconut milk pudding for the kids this week. We eat dessert almost every night (only healthy desserts) and I'd like them to [...]
Is a Cucumber a Fruit, a Vegetable, or a Berry?
If you guessed fruit, you would be correct! Actually, any of the three answers are correct in some sense. Cucumbers are in fact fruits (and also berries) from a scientific standpoint, and they're vegetables from an everyday culinary standpoint. Interestingly cucumbers belong to the same family (gourds) as melons, squashes, and pumpkins, making them all fruits! This is because in botany, the true classification of fruits and [...]
Oat Bran vs Oat Flour: Everything You Need to Know
Oats have long been hailed as a superfood for their numerous health benefits. With so many ways to incorporate oats into your diet, the options can be overwhelming. Today I'll focus on two: oat bran and oat flour. Read on to find out how these two compare and how to use each most effectively in your baking! Comparing oat bran vs oat flour While both are derived from oats, they are two distinct ingredients: Oat bran [...]
Palm Oil vs Coconut Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
Palm oil and coconut oil are both tropical oils that are solid at room temperature, setting them apart from most other oils such as olive oil, canola oil, and other vegetable oils. If you’re looking to choose the better oil, it all comes down to your intended use. Palm oil is a versatile oil commonly used in processed foods and non-food products, while coconut oil is a readily-available oil used in home cooking, baking, and [...]
Oat Flour vs Apple Flour: The Ultimate Verdict
Today, I’m putting two of the most popular alternative flour options head to head in the ultimate showdown: oat flour vs apple flour! Now, you may be thinking, "What's the big deal? Flour is flour, right?" Wrong! Oat flour and apple flour each bring their own unique flavors and benefits to the table. So, if you're on the hunt for a gluten-free option or just looking to switch things up in the kitchen, stick around [...]
Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe
This dairy free vegan ranch dressing is the perfect replacement for ranch salad dressing or dip. My homemade ranch dressing is creamy, delicious and kid approved. What surprised me most about this recipe is the flavor. It taste like real ranch dressing and there is NO coconut flavor! This vegan ranch dressing is perfect for salads but it's also thick enough to serve as a dip with fresh veggies, homemade french [...]
