A common theme with carrot cake is to add crushed pineapple to the mix. The pineapple provides sweetness and moisture. The same is true when you add banana. This is carrot cake banana bread without oil. The reason is the ripe banana! You just really don’t need oil. Banana adds both sweetness and moisture. How…
Desserts
Copycat Starbucks One Bowl Pumpkin Bread
Forget the lattes, I am here for the pumpkin bread. This Copycat Starbucks One Bowl Pumpkin Bread is so easy and flavorful, I no longer need to leave the house to cure my cravings. Full of pumpkin flavor and just the right amount of sweetness, this one is a winner. How to Make Copycat Starbucks…
Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bars
If you made my cranberry sauce for your holiday gathering, you’re going to want this recipe for Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Bars. This oatmeal bar recipe uses leftover cranberry sauce. I feel like it’s easy to find recipes for all the holiday leftovers, but what to do with the cranberry sauce? Cranberry sauce is more of…
5 Ingredient Energy Bites
5 Ingredient Energy Bites are a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth and give you that little boost you need. You can find a million recipes for these online, but many will include crazy protein powders or far off ingredients. These energy balls are kid friendly and adult approved. They are also budget approved!…
Honey Oat Zucchini Muffins
Zucchini season is about to be upon us so get ready with these easy healthy Honey Oat Zucchini Muffins. These are pretty darn healthy for being muffins and I can bet they’ll be family approved. Let your blender or food processor do the work and make this easy muffin recipe. Honey Oat Zucchini…
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
I have been making No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies forever. I don’t know why it took me so long to share them, but here they are. Classic No bake cookie recipe. Many of the recipes I see on the internet have chocolate and honestly I don’t ever make them that way. Growing up I always…
Chocolate Oatmeal Cake
Those of you who follow my blog and social media closely know that my Mom passed away at the end of January. The entire month of January was spent in the hospital with her praying for her healing and then eventually letting her go. The healing process for my family has been difficult, but as…
Reindeer Food Snack Mix
Christmas crack, trash, or in this case Reindeer Food Snack Mix. Whatever you call it, it’s addictive and delicious! There are all kinds of variations to this recipe, but it’s very easy and impressive. I bring this to parties and it doesn’t take long for it to completely disappear. Reindeer Food Snack Mix Chances are…
Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you haven’t baked with browned butter yet… read on. Yes this recipe takes some prep, but the nutty, sweet and salty delicious flavor of these Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies is entirely worth it. Especially at the holidays. Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies The browned butter is chilled after you make it. This makes…
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Swirl
Tis’ the season for pumpkin and lots of unexpected guests! Coffee cake is the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon coffee date. This Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Swirl is filled with nutritious pumpkin (the perfect way to use it up after Thanksgiving). Banana lends plenty of moisture and sweetness. Making coffee…