Typically, made from scratch jam recipes call for a ton of fresh fruit and even more sugar. Oy vey! Fresh fruit, even when in season, can be costly in large quantities. So I’ve pared down this homemade jam recipe to produce a small batch using three different types of seasonal berries – strawberries, blueberries and…
Breakfast
Two-Ingredient Biscuits
Two ingredients is all it takes to have fluffy, made from scratch biscuits. Can you believe that?! I know, I know, it’s really hard to believe, but it’s true! These biscuits can be put together quickly on any given morning, rolled out and baked all in less than 30 minutes. Get ready to be hailed…
How to Make English Muffins
Homemade bread is a dream come true. Homemade Sourdough English Muffins are a dream within that dream! These beauties are filled with those iconic nooks and crannies we’ve come to expect and crave in our English Muffins. And, they’re easier than you’d think to make from scratch. Like most yeast breads, these do take some…
Chocolate Toaster Pastries
These Chocolate Toaster Pastries, also known as homemade Pop Tarts, are so tasty with a flaky crust and just the right amount of chocolate and sweetness to make them acceptable enough for breakfast. However, they are much healthier and definitely much tastier than the ones you buy in a box.
Paleo Apple Muffins
Life is all about balance, am I right?! I like to bake up a batch of these super easy Paleo-friendly apple muffins then freeze ’em. That way, when I’m wondering what I’ll have for breakfast while the kids are chowing down on their cereal or donuts (don’t judge me), I can grab one of these,…
My Husband’s Overnight Oats
Yes, I am the kind of wife who makes breakfast for my husband so that he can grab it and scarf it down quickly in the morning before work. No, it’s not complicated and yes, it’s very quick to put together. In fact, these overnight oats take five minutes and only a handful of ingredients….
Paleo Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Even us Paleo junkies want a piece of the (pumpkin) pie this time of year (gotta love a good pun!). So I baked up this Paleo friendly Pumpkin Muffin recipe. And, of course, added in some dairy-free chocolate chips for good measure cuz every good muffin recipe needs chocolate! When I’m looking for a quick…
Peach Jam (Paleo-Friendly)
I’m just over here savoring all the summer fruit goodness August has to offer. Peaches are my jam for sure. If you’re like me and you tend to overdo it at the farmer’s market this time of year, buying up all the fresh, juicy peaches and stone fruit you can get your hands on, then…
Easy Gluten-free, Nut-free Granola
Granola is a breakfast and snacking staple around here. And this version is ideal for paleo-ish folks like me who are looking for a delicious and easy gluten-free, easily customizable alternative to the pre-packaged brands. Bonus: It’s nut-free, too! This recipe rocks! It combines healthy with sweet, a killer combo in my life, and it’s…
Thank you so much for visiting me at kickassbaker! I'm Kim. I'm a working mom and home baker who's constantly in search of a life in balance. Come join me in baking up some sweet treats mixed in with the occasional healthy and savory recipe. Thanks for joining me on my journey called everyday life!