Apple, Banana, Blueberry and Pears with Toasted Oat Topping

Fruit is awesome, and it’s even more awesome when it’s baked and cooked with toasted oatmeal on top. This recipe was inspired by leftover fruit in my kitchen that I couldn’t let go bad–so it became dessert. Enjoy! Preheat oven to 375°F. For filling: 4 apples (I used Washington apples), peeled and rough diced 2…

Blackberries make smoothies amazing

This time of year, I’m all about the blackberry. When I get my hands on some, I want to put them in pies, smoothies, and plain and simple, just eat them by the handfuls. When I was a kid, my dad and step-mom had rows and rows of blackberry bushes on their farm along the fence…

Smoothies…because there are never enough smoothies

Today’s smoothie is an invention of the chocolate monster that lives inside of me. Here’s how I did this one. This was also featured on my Instagram account July 4th @rachelgetsindy. 1 cup kale 1 banana 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (do yourself a favor and buy a good quality one) 1 heaping tablespoon of Artisana Organics…