Hi, I’m Clara Parker—a no-bake recipe creator, food lover, and full-time mom living just outside Austin, Texas. I started this journey not in a fancy culinary school or professional kitchen, but right at my messy kitchen counter while trying to keep two toddlers entertained with one hand and a spatula in the other.

Back in 2015, I was working long hours in marketing and barely had time to breathe, let alone bake. I missed the feeling of making something sweet from scratch, but the idea of turning on the oven felt impossible. One night, I threw together a few ingredients I had on hand—oats, peanut butter, honey—and out came these little snack bites that disappeared faster than I could make them. That’s when the idea for no-bake everything really took hold.

Now, I run Clara Makes It Sweet, a cozy little online space where I share quick, simple, no-bake recipes that don’t sacrifice taste or joy. My goal is to help real people—busy moms, working women, tired grandmas, and even total kitchen newbies—feel like they can make something amazing with just a few ingredients and a few spare minutes.

I focus on three things: quick & easy treats for when you need something now, healthier options for those trying to keep things light without losing flavor, and indulgent, nostalgic desserts that feel like a hug from the past. Whether you’re looking to whip up after-school snacks, prep healthy bars for the work week, or make a crowd-pleasing cheesecake without turning on the oven, I’ve got you covered.

Everything I post is tested in my very real, very lived-in kitchen. If a recipe doesn’t work on the first try, I go back to the drawing board. Because let’s be honest—if it’s not simple, it’s not getting made around here.

Outside the kitchen, I’m usually chasing my kids around the backyard, snapping photos of my creations, or chatting with my grandma, who’s the original queen of “a little bit of this and a little bit of that.” She’s the one who taught me that good food doesn’t need to be complicated—it just needs to be made with care.

So if you’re short on time, low on energy, but still want something sweet and homemade—I’m your girl. Let’s skip the oven, grab a mixing bowl, and make something delicious together.