This dessert was a total accident but I’m obsessed! Who wouldn’t want to treat their guests or family with a cool layered pumpkin treat?

These treats are Vegan and Paleo, Dairy Free, Egg Free and Refined Sugar Free.

Nothing says Fall is almost here like back to school! Be prepared for after school snacks and cool fall days with these tasty bites.

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Back To School Spiced Apple-Nut Bites

Looking for a quick, back to school snack? Something quick you can whip up for the kids when they come home? 

Course Snack

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 10 Bites

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. Cashew Nut Butter Any Nut Butter Works
• 1 tbsp. Applesauce
• 1/4 tsp. Apple Pie Spice
• 6 Dates (pitted)
• 2 tbsp. Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

Instructions

• Place Dates, Cashew Nut Butter, Apple Pie Spice and Applesauce in a blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth
• Place the batter onto parchment paper and pop it in the fridge for 5 minutes until it firms up. 
• Remove the batter from the fridge and form into bite sized balls. 
• Roll balls into coconut and serve!
• Store balls in covered container and store in the fridge. 

I spent a few days in NYC in the fall of 2012. I loved seeing the city in the fall. I was able to go explore, take pictures and I even had a little “You’ve Got Mail” moment visiting a bookstore, drinking coffee and taking in the sights of New York in the fall.

We turned the corner of Greenwich Street and saw the most beautiful sight. A Whole Foods adorned with a pumpkin pyramid in the front.  I was so excited, we went in and picked up dinner. We had the most amazing soup and I knew I had to remake this Whole Foods inspired soup. I had great success and I think it was one of the best things I found in NYC.

As September 11th just passed, I am reminded of the Stephen Siller Run we ran in honor of all those that died on that tragic day. I never cried so much in a race and it was one of the most emotional moments of my life. Meeting survivors, seeing family of loved ones lost and hearing people cheer for NYC Fire and rescue teams as we ran past them. #NeverForget

I recently began using Primal Palates Apple Pie Spice  instead of Cinnamon, Awesome addition!

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Sweet Potato, Apple and Shallot Soup

This Sweet and creamy Soup is sure to bring Fall memories right to your Dining room table!

Course Main Course

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 hours hours

Servings 6 People

Ingredients

• 2 Sweet Potatoes Peeled
• 10 Apples Peeled
• 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon or Primal Palate Apple Pie Spice
• 1/2 Shallot
• 1 Cup Water Varies *See notes*

Instructions

• Peel Apples and place them in a crock pot with Cinnamon
• Let apples cook for 2 hours or until they mash easily
• Peel Sweet Potatoes and place in a saucepan with water
• Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until they are tender
• Dice half a shallot
• Place shallots, applesauce, 1 cup water, and cooked (drained) sweet potatoes in food processor. I use a ninja!
• Puree the soup and serve warm

Notes

Add water more water if you like a thinner soup like my hubby! 

 

If you are wanting to make this in a rush:

Cook 2 peeled apples + spices in the microwave for 4 minutes. Add the apples and 12 oz. jar of unsweetened applesauce to the food processor instead or making applesauce. 

Hubby and I did some projects around the house and then ended our evening with a delicious dinner. Our friend Wes joined us and we ended up taking a walk to the neighborhood playgrounds. The boys taught me Kipping and Wes convinced me to flip over on the pull up bars. I did an assisted handstand push up, monkey bar and I tried some cartwheels (eeek). I ended my play time with a few attempts at back bends. I finally did one that was fairly unassisted but then I tried again and landed on my head! I decided to let it rest for tonight and maybe try again tomorrow (if I am not too banged up!) I realize that if I would just quit being afraid of hurting myself that I have a lot more strength than I allow myself to use. My Fall goal I guess.

Enjoy the Fall inspired Crockpot Recipe! Get out and play today.

Boston Butt

Ingredients:

• Large Boston Butt
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1 Tbsp. of each Cumin, Cinnamon, Chili Powder
•  2 tsp. of each  Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes (you may need to adjust the measurements based on the size of your meat)
• 2 cups Water

Process:

1. Put Water in a crock- pot and turn it on low.
2. Rub your meat with seasoning
3. Place meat in the crock- pot and drizzle with honey.
4. Cover and cook for 8 hours on low.

I had so much fun playing in the kitchen with the fresh apples we picked from Crooked Run Orchard.

I decided to make an apple crisp and some Crock-pot applesauce.

 Crock Pot Applesauce

I sliced and peeled 10 apples and placed them in a crockpot. Next I Added 2 small lemon peels, half a lemons juice and 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon. I cooked the apples on low heat for 6 hours. Stir occasionally. When it is finished you can jar it and store in your fridge for 3 weeks or can it to use later in the winter months.

Apple Crisp

Ingredients: 

• 2 Large Apples
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 1 Lemons juice
• Coconut oil
• I used Practical Paleo’s crumb topping- If you don’t have that book you could use: 1 Cup Walnuts, 2 Tbsp. Melted butter/ coconut oil, 1Tbsp. Honey and a pinch of salt. mix well and crumble on top of apples.

1. Grease a pie plate and preheat oven to 325 F
2. Slice apples into thin slices, I left the skin on for color.
3. Place apples in the pie plate and sprinkle with lemon juice and cinnamon, stir until apples are evenly coated.
4. Drizzle with honey apples with honey until apples are coated.
5. Top with crumb topping.
6. Place Crisp in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until juices begin to bubble slightly and crumb top is golden brown.
7. Serve warm with ice cream or coffee.