Chocolate Pudding Cookies
We had such success with our pistachio wedding cookies seen here, that I've been dying to try a new pudding cookie recipe. I don't know what it is about using a pudding mix in a cookie recipe that makes it feel so evil, as if I'm cheating the home made cookie gods somehow. But if this recipe is evil, then you certainly will want to say yes to the dark side today. Dark chocolate that is. Mwah haha ha ha! 



1 1/4 sticks softened butter 
1/4 cup white sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 pkg instant pudding mix (chocolate)
2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 handfuls of chocolate chips

Mix your butter, sugars, eggs, pudding, and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl. Then add your flour, salt, and soda. Add your chocolate chips and mix until it's just combined. 

Refrigerate for at least an hour or two. Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 10 minutes. Should yield 30 two inch cookies. 


These cookies are chocolatey and fudge-er-ific tasting. They aren't super sweet either but will certainly fulfill any chocolate cravings you are having. 

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Finding safe lotion products for your family.
I don't know about you, but once I became pregnant I became a lot more concerned about what chemicals the products I used contained. Most of the lotions I saw at the store contained parabens, or synthetic chemicals used as preservatives. Studies have now shown that parabens mimic the activity of the hormone estrogen, which is associated with certain forms of breast cancer and many other dangers. 
Here at the Lavender Apple we make a wonderful natural lavender lotion that is free from all these pesky chemicals, that you can feel good about using not only on yourself, but on your entire family! 
Our Lavender Lemon body location keeps you smelling fresh and clean. 

Our  lotion stick is perfect for your purse, and the smells of basil , citrus and lavender are fantastic. You can use it anywhere, even on your lips. Made with sweet almond oil, beeswax, shea butter, cocoa butter, vitamin e and essential oils. 

Our lotions add lots of moisture to your skin without being oily. 

As a new mother, I love buying products that I know are safe for my family. A calm and clean scent, and amazing moisture are just added benefits. You can buy your own lotions and lotion sticks HERE

Let us know if you have any questions about our lotions. We love hearing from new customers! 
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Turkey Hummus Wrap
Its so nice to have easy meals on hand, ready in your fridge that can be whipped up in 30 seconds. When hunger strikes, please tell me I'm not the only one who stares hopelessly in my fridge or pantry trying to decide what I'm willing to eat that is the easiest to throw together. I always have tortillas in my fridge. This week I whipped up a batch of this delicious hummus and used it all week. You can spread hummus on toast, chips, veggies, whatever you'd like. By far my favorite use for our hummus this week was this wrap. It was creamy and satisfying and like I said, super easy to make. Oh, and it's healthy too! 

Wrap Ingredients: 

 1 Whole Wheat Tortilla
1/2 of an Avocado 
1/2 cup shredded turkey 
1/4 cup hummus (see recipe below) 
1/4 tsp salt 

 Ok, are you ready for the super complicated directions? Spread the hummus, avocado, turkey, and salt on your tortilla and roll it up. Even my 2 year old could make this recipe! The hummus and the turkey are so filling, and the buttery avocado goes so well with it. Couldn't be more simple or delicious. 

 If you prefer to make your own hummus like I do, rather than buying it, feel free to try the recipe below. You could also substitute the shredded turkey with turkey slices from the deli, or even baked chicken. The great thing about a wrap is you can be flexible and use whatever you have in the fridge! Plus this delicious hummus is so yummy you can sneak in celery, carrots, or whatever veggies you want and it won't take away from the deliciousness. 
Home Made Hummus: 

 1 sixteen ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1 1/2 lemons (about 6 tablespoons)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil

 Add all of your ingredients except for the olive oil into a food processor and blend until smooth. While the processor is still running, slowly add your olive oil (so it can emulsify). Taste and adjust salt or acid as needed. Enjoy!


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Insta Friday 4
Welcome to another instagram upload! These include some of my favorite Lavender Apple photos yet. There's farm dogs, beautiful fields, and even a trip down memory lane to Paris. Enjoy!




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