dessert Archives - Karla Salinari

Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJuly 7, 2021

If you love chickpeas (or garbanzo beans, same thing!) you’re going to love my Plant-Based “Tuna” Salad Sandwich. Chickpeas are rich in fiber, B vitamins and so versatile that when coarsely mashed, chickpeas make a great substitute for chicken or turkey. So, the next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich but want to…

Is Chocolate Good For You?

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, Snacks, SummerJune 29, 2021

Chocolate is the only ingredient that is its very own food group. It’s powerfully comforting, creamy, and delicious. But is chocolate good for you? The answer is both yes and no. Chocolate has been used for centuries to treat bronchitis, fatigue, depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, poor eyesight, and more. It also helps release that feel-good…

Back to School, Easy Recipes, Kid Friendly

4 Breakfast Flips For Back to School

Breakfast, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksAugust 28, 2018

Raise your hand if you're fresh out of ideas on what to make for breakfast before the littles head back to school next week! I totally hear you and came to help! Because let's face it, we are all on the same boat! Real TALK! Depending on Caro's mood (she’s moody now, guys) she’ll…

Easy, Kid-Friendly Tahini Cookies! Vegan, GF

Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Recipe, SnacksJuly 20, 2018

It's Summertime which means the kids are in and out of camp and spending more time at home. I like to keep Caro busy when she's home. Sometimes we paint or have play dates in the park. Other times we bake healthy desserts like these vegan, gluten-free Tahini Cookies made with simple ingredients like toasted…

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksApril 5, 2018

I promise you these Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies will win the family over. They're perfect for dunking in (non-diary) milk, making ice ‘cream’ sandwiches or by themselves - honestly, anything goes.They're also VEGAN, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and perfect for baking with smaller kids because all you really need is ONE mixing bowl and a few…

No Bake Energy Bites

Dessert, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, SnacksFebruary 14, 2018

These energy bites are gluten-free, easy to make, full of protein, and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Here's how you can make them at home. Ingredients 1 cup dry gluten-free quick cooking oats 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes ½ cup almond butter (peanut butter works too) ½ cup chia seeds ½ cup dairy-free…