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  • Banana Oat Cookies are a healthy addition to your breakfast/snack rotation. They're also gluten free AND vegan. They're packed with nutrients and sweetened naturally with bananas and dates. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Banana Oat Cookies
  • Oatmeal Raisin Bars taste like a cross between a blondie and an oatmeal raisin cookie. Find the recipe for this treat on Shutterbean.com!

    Oatmeal Raisin Bars
  • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are gluten free, made with olive oil and dairy free! Find the recipe on shutterbean.com

    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Mocha Meringues with chocolate chips inside! Find this gluten free recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Meringues

  • Cranberry Rosemary Bars

  • Frosted Snickerdoodle Bars

  • Gingerbread Cookies
  • Coconut Lime Macaroons are light, chewy and crispy! Add them to your gluten free baking repertoire! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Coconut Lime Macaroons

  • Pumpkin Pecan Biscotti
  • Say hello to your new favorite dessert- Granola Cookies! They're buttery, crispy & crunchy. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Granola Cookies
  • Find the recipe for Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on Shutterbean.com!

    Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
  • Tahini Cookies are like a grown up peanut butter cookie! Check out the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Tahini Cookies
  • Small Batch Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza -makes enough for 2-4 people. Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

  • Indoor S’mores Party
  • If you're looking to make your life easier this holiday season, make these Coconut Blondies! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Coconut Blondies

  • Rice Krispie Balls with Sprinkles

  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

  • Brown Sugar Meringues wth Strawberries and Cream

  • Brownie Roll-Out Cookies

  • Pignoli Cookies

  • Salted Caramel Macaroons

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Energy Bars

  • Almond Pizzelles

  • Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies

  • Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Almond Cookies
  • Lemon Ginger Crispy Treats // shutterbean

    Lemon-Ginger Crispy Treats

  • Slice & Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  • Chocolate Heart Sandwich Cookies

  • Vanilla Walnut “Shortbread”

  • Chocolate Chunk Blondies

  • Flourless Coconut Chocolate Drops

  • Carnival Cookies

  • Coffee Chocolate Marshmallow Krispies

  • Jim Lahey’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • Bacon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  • Heart Glazed Cornmeal Cookies

  • Apricot Coconut Energy Bars
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Hi, I'm Tracy Benjamin. I’m a food stylist and photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I find magic in the mess and beauty in the everyday.
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Fridge cleanout turned #shutterbeanmealprep Here’s what we are working with to start the week. Did you do some #mealprep today too?
Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using this as inspiration as I deep dive and clean it out today! #shutterbeanmealprep #thingsorganizedneatly
I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series next Friday, February 13, 2026 in Palo Alto. In this talk, An Artist’s Journey, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis. If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you! Check out @pacificartleague for more info!
If you’re looking for comfort food with little t If you’re looking for comfort food with little to no effort, I am here to remind you that if you own a rice cooker, you can make polenta in it! Would my Italian grandma be proud? Probably. The best part is that you can go sweet or savory with it. I showed how to do it on #Shutterbean today.
2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This tren 2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This trend is griefy! ✌🏽 #keepgriefweird
First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to get back in the rhythm. What are you prepping today?! #mealprep
Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this and you can easily make a Cranberry Orange Cobbler! Recipe is on my blog today xo
Want to add some value & joy to your life? I share Want to add some value & joy to your life? I shared my annual favorite things list on Shutterbean this week. Everything on this list is Tracy approved! ✔️ ❤️✨✍🏽 Link in my profile!

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  • Discover my favorite things for 2025! This Shutterbean gift guide is packed with creative tools, kitchen essentials, cozy self-care picks, and thoughtful gifts that spark joy. Perfect for holiday shopping, inspiration, and treating yourself. Save this for later and shop the full guide on Shutterbean! ✨

    Shutterbean Favorite Things 2025
  • Easy Back-to-School Dinner recipes that keep the whole family happy—even on the busiest school nights.

    Easy Back- to-School Dinners
  • Tracy Benjamin, the creative mind behind Shutterbean and The Handwriting Club, shares her must-have essentials for working remotely. From her favorite pens to a trusty notebook, each item in her bag helps her stay organized, inspired, and ready to create anywhere. Take a peek inside and see what fuels her creativity on the go with her On-the-Go-Office Bag Essentials post on Shutterbean.com

    On-the-Go Office Bag Essentials
  • Recipes for When You're Sick- Tracy from Shutterbean shares a list of recipes that will help you get well soon!

    Recipes for When You’re Sick
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