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Cinnamon Apple Biscuits

These cinnamon apple biscuits are the perfect treat to get you excited about fall!  Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a good book to along with these, and you’ve got yourself the makings of a perfect, lazy fall day.  🙂

Cinnamon Apple Biscuits | cookingalamel.com

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, which I’m sure is how many of you also feel.  I’m not crazy into pumpkin spice, although I do enjoy a pumpkin muffin here and there, but I love being able to wear boots and sweaters without needing to worry about gloves quite yet!  And then of course there’s apple picking, baking, and plenty of days at home to relax and read a good book!  These biscuits are the perfect thing to start off the fall season without going too crazy into the pumpkin… I like to wait for Thanksgiving for that! [Read more…]

Healthy Mocha Mousse

What’s better than a healthy mocha mousse full of ingredients you can feel good about?  This rich and creamy (and good for you) mocha mousse is a snap to whip together for an afternoon treat, late night dessert, or after a grueling workout session!

Healthy Mocha Mousse | cookingalamel.com

Today, I’ve teamed up with OLLY to share this treat using their new OLLY Smoothies!  I love a good meal replacement/protein powder for my day-to-day, whether it’s as a quick shake for lunch before heading into a busy day in the pharmacy or as a refueling post-workout shake!  OLLY’s new smoothie line fits all of my requirements for those perfectly — good flavors (hello chocolate and mocha!!), plant-based protein (lactose-intolerance does not make my belly happy with anything else), natural sweeteners, and plenty of fiber and healthy fats. [Read more…]

Rich Chocolate Sheet Cake

This simple yet classic chocolate sheet cake is a great recipe to quickly throw together for parties, showers, picnics, etc. that is sure to wow your guests with its rich chocolate flavor.  You can never go wrong with this chocolatey treat!

Rich Chocolate Sheet Cake | cookingalamel.com

I made this last weekend for my sister, Lauren, for her bridal shower that had a “Kaffee and Kuchen” theme based on the afternoon coffee time in Germany with coffee and cake (my sister is a German teacher).  I mentioned she also has a lavender theme going on for her wedding, so I got her this cute lavender cup and saucer to have her kaffee in!  Won’t she make a beautiful bride?! [Read more…]