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Maple Pear Cake

November 30, 2015 by Melissa

Maple Pear Cake // gluten free// treatswithatwist.com

My Maple Pear Cake is a beautifully simple, gluten-free, one-bowl cake. The flavors of maple, cinnamon and pear are a deliciously sweet yet not cloyingly combo that will have you eating cake for breakfast.  Plus, the powdered sugar is a beautiful topping that will get you in the winter spirit as you decorate your home for the holidays.    In case you were curious, I’m … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake and Cupcakes Tagged With: cake, cinnamon, gluten-free, maple, pear

Pear Spiced Banana Bread

November 27, 2015 by Melissa

Pear Spiced Banana Bread // gluten free// treatswithatwist.com

My Pear Spiced Banana Bread is my favorite classic banana bread, spiced with warm spices, with a whole pear baked right in and topped with yummy gluten-free cinnamon graham cracker crumble. It looks impressive, comes together in minutes with just one bowl, and is the perfect snack or breakfast for a houseful of guests.  Happy Post-Thanksgiving-Food-Coma Day! That sounds legit, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breads and Quickbreads, What's for breakfast? Tagged With: banana bread, breakfast, fall, gluten-free, pear

What Are You Making for Thanksgiving?

November 22, 2015 by Melissa

I want to know!! What are you making for Thanksgiving?! Are you making the whole shebang or are you going to someone else's house and bringing one dish? I am dying to know what you'll make!  I have a handful of recipes written down that I started tackling this weekend and I have a game plan to get the rest done on Thursday (ie hand over recipes to my husband and brother+sister in law). BUT … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sprinkles of Real Life Tagged With: Thanksgiving

Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal

November 18, 2015 by Melissa

Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal // treatswithatwist.com

My Baked Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal is the perfect fall breakfast. It's loaded with yummy golden raisins, cinnamon and vanilla, and sweetened from the Honeycrisp apple that's baked right in. This breakfast is perfect for one on a crisp morning, or can be easily multiplied for a crowd for the holidays.  In my mind, I'm one of those people that wakes up, makes a leisurely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vegan and Fabulous, What's for breakfast? Tagged With: apple, breakfast, cinnamon, gluten-free, oatmeal, oats, steel cut oats, vegan

Salted Maple Walnut Pie

November 16, 2015 by Melissa

Salted Maple Walnut Pie // treatswithatwist.com

My Salted Maple Walnut Pie is the answer to all of those who don't love pecan pie (or who just need a break from it). It's sweet and tastes profoundly of maple, balanced with a hit of salt and so smooth from the savory toasted walnuts and white chocolate. This is sure to be your family's favorite pie this holiday season.  I had one of those weekends where EVERYTHING was on my to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ice Cream and Pie Tagged With: gluten-free, maple, pie, Thanksgiving, walnut, white chocolate

Pregnancy Update: 25-37 Weeks

November 11, 2015 by Melissa

Well it certainly has been awhile since I’ve updated you on this growing belly of mine!  I was so torn. I didn’t know if I should do another update, or just let you know when he arrives. But, at the insistence of some family members, I’ve decided to do a quick update! So let's dive into weeks 25-37.  {36 weeks} I’m 37 weeks along as I write this. I’m currently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sprinkles of Real Life Tagged With: baby, pregnancy, Sprinkles of Real Life

Flourless Chocolate Snack Cake

November 9, 2015 by Melissa

Flourless Chocolate Snack Cake // treatswithatwist.com

My Flourless Chocolate Snack Cake is an easier, slightly different version of the cake just published in Bon Appetit magazine. It is rich, chocolaty and extremely delicious. You’ll want to make this cake again and again during the holidays and after that too. I was flipping through Bon Appetit magazine after an extremely exhausting whirlwind weekend of travel and stumbled on a gluten free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake and Cupcakes Tagged With: cake, chocolate, flourless, gluten-free

What I’ve Been Reading 8

November 4, 2015 by Melissa

I can't wait to share What I've Been Reading with you! It's been forever, but I'll blame that on the book shipment that took over a month to get to me...a rant for another day. But I have a great batch of books for you, so let's jump in!  The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay This book totally took me by surprise. I’ll preface this by saying: it is a book about teens. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sprinkles of Real Life Tagged With: book review, reading, what i've been reading

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

November 2, 2015 by Melissa

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie // treatswithatwist.com

A delightful combination of pumpkin, spices and dark chocolate, this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie will be your new fall favorite cookie. There are gluten-free Oreo-like cookies crushed up inside and a sprinkle of sea salt to finish it off. All bases are covered!  Happy November!! Usually I’m all: “OMG another month has passed?! What is this?!” BUT right now I’m all: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies; Biscotti; and Bar Cookies Tagged With: chocolate, chocolate chip, cookie, gluten-free, pumpkin, pumpkin spice

Travel Orange Beach, Alabama

October 30, 2015 by Melissa

Orange Beach // treatswithatwist.com

Travel with me! We're talking Orange Beach, Alabama! The beach, food, drinks, and money saving tips!  I’ve decided to open up a bit more about our traveling, because I usually hoard it all to myself. Since my husband and I do tend to travel often (to random locations), I thought you may want to see a peek more than what you see on Instagram and Snapchat. Plus, I’ve included advice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sprinkles of Real Life, Travel Tagged With: travel

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