Hi! I am Marla from Family Fresh Cooking and I am thrilled to be here on Oh She Glows today. This is my second feature here and I am more than thrilled to be hosted again by Angela! How is your September going? I cannot believe how quickly the time is going.
When it comes to creating new recipes I love to use seasonal offerings at their peak of flavor. Today, I’m sharing healthy breakfasts and treats that will carry you from the end of summer into fall.
All set? Let’s dig in…
Saffron Pear Baked Oatmeal: Have you ever had baked oatmeal? I cannot believe this is breakfast because really it could replace dessert for me. The saffron puts an elegant twist on a classic bowl of oats. Ready to bake your breakfast? Let’s check out just how simple this is to prepare.
Homemade Raspberry Applesauce: Applesauce has got to be one of the simplest recipes ever. It tastes great, you can adapt it to suit any season and it is all natural. Not to mention it makes your home smell amazing as it simmers. Make a big batch so you can dig in whenever you want to.
Gluten-Free Fall Harvest Fruit Crumble: This is what dreams are made of I tell ya. Fall fruits cooked until they are bursting with flavor. Baked with a blend of almond meal, oat flour, sunflower seeds, tart dried cranberries.
Spring Bouquet Popsicles: Planning on throwing a baby shower, bridal shower or a wedding? How about an elegant outdoor party? Wow your guests with edible flower pops.
Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts and Dates: I sure hope you love apples and nuts as much as I do. I am nuts for nuts and sweet-tangy apples paired together. If you make this recipe your home will smell amazing! Pinky promise. These stuffed apples take hardly any effort to prepare and the results are splendid. This treat is great no matter what time of year and for any time you want a healthful, vitamin packed sweet bite.
Frozen Hot Chocolate Ice Cubes: Make a splash in your iced coffee, coconut milk or almond milk! 
We are obsessed with Cherry Pie Shakes: Try one after a sweaty workout to cool down!
It was great “meeting” you all! Thanks for having me Angela. I would love to stay in touch! You can also find me on Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter. To stay up to date with my blog posts grab a free email subscription.
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Big thanks to Marla for this amazing round-up of recipes and stunning photography! It’s certainly that time of the year when days can be hot enough for a popsicle and then cool enough for baked oatmeal the next. Now, the only problem is deciding which recipe to make first! What do you think? ~ Angela
OOO! That cherry pie shake looks divine for these hot hot days we’ve been having!!
Thanks Lou! It has been crazy hot here too! Perfect cherry shake weather :)
Ooh, these look wonderful, especially the raspberry applesauce! I love the dainty look of the edible flower pops but I have to say no one in my family would be adventurous enough to try those. But they would make gorgeous luminaries if you used regular water and froze them in a bowl in early spring!
Glad to meet you!
Anele, that is a GREAT idea to do the floral luminaries :) Thanks!
Great to meet you too :)
You have some amazing recipes Marla. I especially love the frozen hot chocolate cubes–brilliant & simple. A lot of sweet recipe ideas here, thank you!
Hi Janae! Nice to meet you too. The ice cubes are fun huh!! My kids (and myself) love ’em :)
Wow, amazing job Marla! All of these look truly delicious, got a lot of great ideas :)
Amazing recipes! I’m going to check out the hot chocolate ice cubes!
I have never used saffron before and I think that baked oatmeal is the perfect reason to try it!
Erica, I bet once you try saffron you will love it. Great in sweets and savories. It adds flavor and a really pretty color to recipes :)
I must say I don’t think I’ve ever had saffron in something sweet so I’m definitely intrigued too!
mmm frozen hot chocolate ice cubes such a smart idea! I need to do this!
wow, just… wow. gorgeous photos, especially the spring popsicles! Everything looks delicious!
Holy cow, all of your recipes look delicious! The popsicles are gorgeous and I can’t wait to go home and make your baked apples! Frozen hot chocolate cubes? Genius!
Thanks Christa! My Spring Bouquet Popsicles were just featured in a UK wedding magazine. I was so flattered!
Congrats! I’m surprised Martha didn’t pick them up too. ;)
Oh girl, a gig with Martha would be very sweet!! I dream of the day :)
I agree with a couple of the other comments – frozen hot chocolate ice cubes!!!!!!
Agree – they are great in almond milk.
Everything looks fantastic, but I cannot get bast the idea of saffron in baked oatmeal. Brilliant! I don’t use saffron enough.
Laura, you gotta try the saffron in oatmeal. I am obsessed with it!!
Great to meet you guys here today!! So thrilled you are enjoying our vegan favorites. Angela, thanks again for having me and for being such a great hostess :) XO
always glad to have you! Thanks again.
I think I like the Popsicle the best. Great post. I have to put that on my list to try.
Ohhhh! Everythings looks so delicious and beautiful! Amazing photos!
Thanks Joann :)
Very inspiring! I started to make frozen hot chocolate ice cubes and coffee ice cubes this summer, too!
Marla, your recipes and photography are always stunning and it’s so nice to see you here. Great collaboration post from two of my fave ladies!
Thanks Averie :)
I’m a big fan of Marla’s – so great to find her here today!
Hi Jeanette, fun to see you here!! Thanks for stopping by to say hi…
I’m loving the hot chocolate ice cubes!
I just found Oh She Glows blog & I am obsessed! Angela you are an amazing vegan chef! Anyways, I was sitting outside enjoying this Raspberry Acai Applesause – wondering if I could find a homemade receipe! Thank you – I cant wait to try it!!!
Mandy, raspberry acai sounds wonderful!
Everything looks delicious and so pretty! I love walnuts and dates together. I’m so going to be making the stuffed apple. What perfect way to ring in the Fall!
KIm, hope you get to try these stuffed apples soon. One of my all time favorites for fall + so easy to prepare :)
Oh my, those flower popsicles are some of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen!