Recipes — seasonal

Soft fluffy pancakes with crispy bites of toasty seasonal Pumpkin Spice granola make the best leisurely fall weekend breakfasts: Ladle your favorite batter on to your griddle (we love this recipe for Whole-Grain Pancakes from Minimalist Baker). Gently press chunks of our toasty fall Pumpkin Spice granola into the pancakes before you flip. For serving, top with your standard pancake toppings and a sprinkling of additional granola. We want to see YOUR take on this simple--and simply delicious--breakfast! Tag us on social media to share your delicious pics.      

I'm not vegan, but I try to eat a mainly plant-based diet and will happily substitute with a dairy-free option when it's available. You won't miss a thing in these creamy lemon bars! With a coconut and cashew base, naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup, they are a healthier alternative to other overly sweetened treats. The food processor does most of the work here (a Vitamix works great too!), just be sure to plan enough time to soak the cashews and chill the bars before serving.    Michele's Vegan Lemon Bars For the Crust: 2 c Michele’s Lemon Pistachio...

  My grandmother always had a fresh-baked breakfast loaf in her kitchen, which she would serve warm, in thick slices, with a generous smear of salted butter or cream cheese. She would show up to every holiday with at least 3 loaves in hand, neatly wrapped in parchment paper and labelled—one date, one cranberry walnut, and one pumpkin. This is my fresh take on the moist, sweet pumpkin bread of my childhood, incorporating my Pumpkin Spice granola and the zucchini still growing in my family’s summer garden.       Pumpkin Spice Zucchini Bread Yield: 2 – 9 x 5”...

 Tangy frozen pineapple and mango mingle with creamy coconut and our flavorful Original granola to create a tropical summer treat everyone will love, including your vegan friends! Enjoy this special treat created in Michele's home kitchen: Tropical Coconut & Granola Ice Pops Yield: 6 pops   Ingredients 1 can full fat coconut milk 3 T maple syrup 1 c. frozen mango cubes 1 c. frozen pineapple cubes ½ c. Michele’s Original Granola 1-2 t. honey (for strict vegans, use agave or additional maple syrup)   Directions 1. In a food processor or blender, gently pulse together the coconut milk, maple syrup and fruits until...