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Pumpkin Snack Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 12, 2020 · 49 Comments

On cool fall mornings, enjoy a slice of this brown butter Pumpkin Snack Cake for breakfast. The simple pumpkin coffee cake with streusel goes perfectly with a mug of hot coffee.

A white plate with two squares of pumpkin coffee cake with streusel stacked on it.

I made this pumpkin coffee cake for breakfast a while ago, and it quickly disappeared. Even my husband enjoyed this recipe.

He said he loved that it was simple. I like crazy, wild desserts like these pumpkin Oreo cheesecakes or these brownie pumpkin cheesecake bars. Give me all the layers and all the swirls—most of the time!

Occasionally, I like a simple pumpkin cake to enjoy with my pumpkin cream cold brew. Right now, a simple cake with jazzed-up coffee is my thing.

This pumpkin coffee cake starts with brown butter. Browning butter only takes a few minutes and is so worth it. Plus, it will make your kitchen smell amazing.

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Apple Snickers Cake with Pudding Frosting

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 10, 2020 · UPDATED October 19, 2021 · 80 Comments

Snickers salad meets apple cake in this delicious homemade cake recipe. This Apple Snickers Cake is loaded with apple chunks and candy bars and topped with a fluffy pudding frosting! One bite and you will declare this your new favorite fall dessert.

How you ever had Snickers salad before? It always makes me laugh when I hear Snickers and salad in the same sentence because they normally don't go together. But that fall fluff salad will change your mind in a hurry. It's that good.

That amazing apple salad was the inspiration behind this delicious apple Snickers cake! The combination of flavors will have your mouth watering after one bite! It's a great way to eat an apple a day...wink, wink!

Why We Love this Apple Cake

This apple cake recipe is different from all the rest. It has an extra special topping that makes it stand out in the crowd. Not just any topping... Snickers salad frosting!

That's right, this apple cake is topped with a fluffy cloud of pudding frosting and candy bars. Yum! Once you try this recipe, you won't want to go back to your old way of making apple cake ever again.

It's so easy to make, so you can whip this up in no time at all. And the best part is that your friends and family will be so impressed when they find out that this amazing dessert is actually made from scratch.

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Biscoff Apple Muffins

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 8, 2020 · 18 Comments

These Biscoff Apple Muffins are a great way to start out any morning or afternoon. A sweet Biscoff streusel and glaze adds so much flavor to the soft apple muffin recipe. Trust me...you will be reaching for another one in a hurry.

A Biscoff Apple Muffin with a drizzle of cookie butter glaze on top sitting on a white doily

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It may not be cool or even close to being fall here, but I'm breaking out all the apple and pumpkin treats.

If I keep the air conditioner set low and keep my coffee mug full of Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte, at least I can pretend it's fall.

Why Make These Muffins

Muffins are one of the easiest things to make and keep on hand for a quick and easy breakfast. They are also perfect for after school snacks.

These easy apple muffins are topped with a sweet streusel topping and then drizzled with a delicious Biscoff glaze.

Biscoff gives these apple muffins a delicious gingerbread flavor that is absolutely amazing.

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Asian Chicken Salad

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 31, 2020 · 3 Comments

Add a big bowl of this Asian Chicken Salad to your dinner plans. This healthy chicken salad recipe is easy to make and full of delicious flavors. It is the perfect choice for lunch or dinner this week.

*I am partnering with BestFoodFacts and the United Soybean Board to bring you this recipe.

The last few weeks, we enjoyed eating all the foods. Now we are back to eating lots of lean and green meals and working out this week.

In order for me to not get bored with all these salads, I need to have lots of bright, crisp veggies and a delicious salad dressing that pulls it all together. Whoever says salad is boring, clearly has not had dinner at my house.

Todays salad is packed with bright veggies, good proteins, and then drizzled with a homemade dressing that adds so much flavor. It is sure to become your new favorite low carb dinner....

Apple Cider Donut Holes

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 25, 2020 · UPDATED September 18, 2021 · 30 Comments

Cool fall mornings were made for coffee and apple donuts. These Apple Cider Donut Holes are soft inside with a crunchy cinnamon and sugar coating. Be sure to make a few batches of this baked donut recipe because they disappear quickly!

I was dreaming of cooler days last week, so I bought some apples and apple cider and got to work in the kitchen giving these glazed cinnamon donuts a twist.

Our kids love the Munchkin's from Dunkin Donuts, so I knew apple cider donut holes would be a hit! These mini donuts definitely stole our hearts this fall. They will be on repeat every week.

Why these are so delicious

It's all about the apples. These balls of joy are loaded with applesauce, apple cider, and shredded apples. Combine that amazing apple flavor with the right spices, and you have a winner.

Three times the apple goodness makes these donut hole muffins the perfect thing to enjoy on fall mornings. Just add a pitcher of iced apple cider or a hot pumpkin latte, and you will be all set. ...

Sustainable Farming

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 24, 2020 · 1 Comment

Sustainable Farming means being a good steward of natural systems and resources, meeting the needs of the present, and not compromising the future. Farmers are always looking for ways to recycle and reuse the land in order to provide for the needs of society.

I am partnering with BestFoodFacts and the United Soybean Board to bring you information about sustainability in farming.

During the many years I have been blogging, I have been privileged to visit many different types of farms. I have been to pig farms in South Dakota, tomato farms in Indiana, chicken farms in Ohio, dairy farms in California, and corn farms in Illinois. Last year I was even able to learn fun facts about soybeans from a farm in Maryland.

Every time I visit a farm, I come away with more information on farming and how the food they produce ends up on my table. The passion and commitment these farmers have for what they do impresses me every single time.

The farmers that I have met and talked to have a strong desire to leave their land better than the way they found it. One of the biggest things they want to do is to recycle and reuse their land in ways that affect future generations in a positive way. ...

Berries and Cream Chocolate Cake Roll

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 20, 2020 · UPDATED March 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment

A Berries and Cream Chocolate Cake Roll is a delicious and beautiful dessert to share with friends and family. This sweet chocolate cake recipe is filled with a strawberry whipped cream and lots of juicy, fresh berries. So easy and simple to put together.

A full Berries and Cream Chocolate Cake Roll on a black plate with the end showing the swirl of cake, whipped cream, and berries

I have officially fallen in love with making cake rolls. There is something so satisfying about rolling the cake and filling together and seeing that sweet swirl of goodness in the center.

Of course, adding pretty decorations to the top of the cake is another thing I really enjoy doing. Extra berries and chocolate curls on top made this chocolate cake roll look like it came from a bakery!

The next time you need a fancy dessert that is easy to make, you have to make this cake roll. Trust me, you CAN do this!! Once you master this one, you can make this Peaches and Cream Cake Roll and this S'mores Pumpkin Roll.

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Fudge Topped Brownies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 18, 2020 · 32 Comments

Enjoy a pan of these Reese's fluffernutter Fudge Topped Brownies and a glass of milk for dessert tonight. This easy homemade brownie recipe topped with Reese's fudge is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in your family.

Our pantry is stocked with all kinds of Reese's candies, cake mixes, and sprinkles. It's true. I'm quite the hoarder when it comes to candy and baking supplies.

You just never know when there might be a shortage of chocolate or when you may need to make Reese's Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies, Chocolate Reese's Cheesecakes, or Oreo Reese's Brownies. I figure that if I keep bags and bags of candy in our pantry, I'll be ready for just about anything.

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Strawberry Chia Jam

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

This sweet Strawberry Chia Jam recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to store bought jams and jellies. It is easy to make, tastes great, and only uses a few natural ingredients.

Once we started limiting our sugar intake, we really started noticing just how much refined sugar is in different foods. Take jams and jellies, for instance. Most store-bought ones have a high amount in them.

In the past year or so, I have started to make a few different homemade jams for us to eat instead. Once you start making your own jams and jellies, you will never want to buy the ones in the store again.

So, I said you won't want to, but there are time you will still do it. At the moment there is a jar of grape jelly AND a jar of strawberry preserves in our fridge because I was lazy this week and did not make more sugar-free jelly before school started this week....

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