Anzac Cookies

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anzac, coconut, coconut oil, coconut sugar, cookie, cookies, dairy-free, egg-free, healthy, nut-free, nutmeg, oats, vegan

© David James Di Pardo – 2016

Anzac cookies hold fond memories for me. These are the first recipe I made after discovering Heidi Swanson’s blog 101 Cookbooks. Heidi’s blog and books (her books are awesome too) are filled with vegan and vegetarian recipes.

Raspberry – Oat Crumb Muffins

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breakfast, coconut oil, dairy-free, healthy, muffins, non-dairy, nutmeg, oats, on-the-go, raspberry, soy-free, vegan

© David James Di Pardo – 2015

If there is one thing that has been extremely abundant this summer; it’s the garden’s raspberry production. They just keep coming. I’ve been throwing them into just about everything over the past month, and the freezer is completely stocked with bag upon bag. We’ve also been giving them away to family members, after all who is going to say no to fresh organic raspberries? Am I right?

Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes

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blueberries, blueberry, breakfast, coconut oil, dairy-free, healthy, Lemon, low-fat, pancakes, soy-free, vegan

© David James Di Pardo – 2015

As the blueberry bushes in the garden start to fill with ripening fruit I find myself digging through the freezer to make sure I’ve used up last year’s produce. The berry bushes tend to produce more then I can use prior to them spoiling, however freezing these sun ripened gems makes them easy to add into smoothies and baked goods year round. To freeze berries, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scatter the berries in a single layer. Freeze for 3-4 hours prior to transferring to a freezer container or zip top freezer bag.

Maple Walnut Waffles

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blender, blendtec, breakfast, brunch, coconut oil, dairy-free, dates, flax seeds, healthy, low-calorie, low-fat, maple syrup, soy-free, vegan, waffle, walnuts, whole wheat

© David James Di Pardo - 2015

Pancakes are perhaps the most requested breakfast/brunch dish in our house, however, waffles are a close second. The receipt of a new waffle iron this past Christmas has caused them to have many repeat performances over the past few months. While I like the simplicity of my old stove-top waffle maker, the convenience of an electric one can't be beat. If like me, you find yourself multi-tasking while making breakfast, an electric waffle maker with a built in timer is a godsend.

Coconut-Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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banana, banana bread, bread, breakfast, chocolate chip, coconut, coconut oil, dessert, loaf, low-fat, nut-free, oats, quick bread, soy-free, vegan

© David James Di Pardo – 2015

Personally I think its really hard to make a bad banana bread. Pretty much anything goes in terms of add-ins; chocolate, nuts, fruit, etc. So as I was preparing my bags for my second trip down to South Africa last Friday, I noticed the bunch of bananas sitting in the fruit bowl on the dinning room table. Dark yellow and covered in brown spots, similar to the leopards we saw on our day safari.

Toffee Zucchini Oat Squares

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bars, breakfast, chocolate, cinnamon, coconut oil, cookies, dessert, healthy, oats, toffee, zucchini

© David James Di Pardo – 2014

Going through my camera these past few days I’ve come across numerous recipes that have yet to make their way onto the blog. This is the first of many to pop up in the next few weeks. Concocted a few weeks back, after a grueling 2 hour workout at the gym and a major calorie depletion, I was in desperate need of some sort of sweet treat. Sugar and carbs tend to be my biggest splurges on weekends to refuel my body after intense workouts.