Granola recipes

2025 Notes and Thoughts

What a year! In 2025, we became a family of five! I also wrote and published a book, baked a whole bunch, and continued to homeschool Sadie. In between it all, we traveled a little, worked on potty training Mordecai, dealt with Dakota’s hemangioma and constant ear infections, and simply lived life!

Family of five selfie

It has been such a blessed year. Every high and low reminded me that God is ever-present. Here’s a quick reflection on the year behind us and a look ahead to 2026.
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Chocolate Cherry Granola

There’s something so satisfying about tossing a few pantry staples together and ending up with crunchy, chocolatey clusters that are nourishing and delicious. I love how one batch of granola can double as a hearty breakfast, snack, or a little treat to sprinkle over yogurt at night.

Chocolate cherry granola on a tray with fruit and yogurt

This Chocolate Cherry Granola has quickly become a favorite in our house—it brings together the rich cocoa crunch of my chocolate peanut butter granola with the sweet-tart bite of cherries from my cherry almond granola recipe. Every handful is chocolatey, chewy, and delivers that classic chocolate-and-cherry combination. (more…)