Posts in Dessert
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles

This season is all about edible gifts and baking. At least that's what it feels like to me! And this year is no exception... I feel like I have packaged up more truffles, cookies & treats than ever before! And I'm showing no signs of slowing down until the 25th... after which time my blog will go back to it's usual naturally sweetened, health-packed treats.

But, until then... bring on all the truffles. Like these chocolate hazelnut ones. I first made these for my husband, and then again for a holiday party. And I'll likely make them again for Christmas weekend at home.

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DessertAnna BeckRecipes
Go-To Banana Ice Cream {dairy-free}
Go-To Banana Ice Cream {dairy-free}

I've said it before and I'll say it again. 

I'm obsessed with banana ice cream.

It's just so darn easy and so darn refreshing after a meal.

After stepping away from dairy a few years back, banana ice cream has made the transition smooth and delicious. I honestly crave this instead of the dairy and sugar-laden ice cream, I kid you not. 

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Dessert, VeganAnna BeckRecipes
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars {gluten-free}
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars {gluten-free}

Well, as much as we can't believe it, Thanksgiving is just a few days away! 

I feel as if I'm not ready. I haven't had enough pumpkin things or crunched on enough leaves. So I'll be trying to do that as much as possible from now until Thursday...

Today is a Thanksgiving inspired post. But also one that you can make well into December. 

I made these pumpkin bars last weekend for a dinner party. Which was more of a mingle-while-grabbing-food-off-our-large-table type party, so small bites made it easy for guests to pop in their mouth, no fork necessary. And these bites were a hit! 

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Entertaining, Dessert, HolidayAnna BeckRecipes
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Halloween is allllllmost here!  

I think maybe it's the candy-filled holiday spirit, but I've been thinking about candy more than usual lately... 

Instead of buying packaged candy bars, I've been making these peanut butter cups for Halloween parties and to indulge in on the weekends. My husband even took a batch to his work Halloween party...

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Dessert, Vegan, HolidayAnna BeckRecipes
Cocoa-Avocado Ice Cream {dairy-free}

Before I share this aaaamazing ice cream, I'm going off on a bit of a tangent... 

Because I have to give a shout-out to my girl, Whitney, and her blog. Today, I read her blog post about comparison and it struck a cord with me, and probably most people. 

We often compare our own life to everyone around us, whether we want to or not. Whether we realize it or not. The photos posted on extravagant vacations or smiling babies splattered all over our news feeds. Is our life as good? Is our lunch as vibrant? Was our workout as hard? Is our job as good? Was our ice cream cone as perfect looking!? 

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Vegan, DessertAnna BeckRecipes Comment
Wedding Season: Naked Carrot Cake
Wedding Season: Naked Carrot Cake

I remember the exact moment I fell in love with carrot cake.

In fact, while writing this post I came across my first blog post about it in 2010 (wait whhhaat... seriously 6 years ago!?).  

It was love at first "bite" at my sister Sarah's wedding in the fall of 2009. To me, everything was so perfect on that day: crisp fall air, vibrant orange and red leaves on the trees, a trolley ride around the park... and this carrot cake. A family friend made a three-tiered cake, thick with cream cheese icing and so moist and flavorful. I was in love. 

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Dessert, Family RecipesAnna BeckRecipes, Most Popular