Once again I found myself with way too many overripe bananas and needed to find a recipe that would use up the majority of them. This recipe for baked oatmeal was perfect for that! I've found baked oatmeal is a great way for my kids to start the day ... it keeps them full until… Continue reading Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
Tag: chocolate chips
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Yesterday was my son's eighth birthday and he requested mint chocolate chip cupcakes. The only issue - he doesn't like chocolate cake. His favorite flavor is vanilla. I decided to spoil him - he is my baby after all - and figure out a way to give him what he wanted. I made a vanilla… Continue reading Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Toasted Oat Chocolate Chip Muffins
I've been doing more quarantine baking and by far, these muffins are my most favorite thing to far. They are delicious ... though not great for my waistline. I usually work from home and have no issues with feeling like I need to snack all day long. Now that I've been home for the last… Continue reading Toasted Oat Chocolate Chip Muffins
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Yes, I know....another dessert recipe. Baking is a stress reliever for me, so I've been do a lot of baking. My family is loving it, but it's not good for my waistline. I'm trying to focus on making things that I don't like, so I'm not tempted. Lately, I've noticed if I eat peanuts or… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Scones
It's been awhile since I made scones and I was in the mood to do some baking the other night. I found a recipe for peanut butter scones and luckily I had everything in my pantry to make them. I added the chocolate chunks for added treat. They were really good, packed full of peanut… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Scones
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – The Secret Recipe Club
Welcome to this month's Secret Recipe Club reveal! This month, my assignment was Our Eating Habits. Jamie's blog is all about sharing recipes both from her kitchen as well as restaurant reviews. Jamie home-schools her three children and they all are Disney lovers. I might need to pick her brain since I won some hopper… Continue reading Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – The Secret Recipe Club
Brown Butter Cookie Bars
Sometimes you just need to bake and the day I made these cookie bars was one of those days. They were exactly what I needed! Baking is one of those things that I do to calm and relax me. I wish I would using running or working out, but I think it's a good reminder… Continue reading Brown Butter Cookie Bars
Mini Chocolate Chip Donuts – The Secret Recipe Club
I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day and are ready for a little more sweetness! It's time for the Secret Recipe Club and I did a little baking for my kids. They've been begging me for donuts lately and while going through my assignment for this month's SRC, I decided to go with… Continue reading Mini Chocolate Chip Donuts – The Secret Recipe Club
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
Every time I ask my kids what they want me to make...it's muffins! Of course the next question was...what flavor? After going through a couple different options with Madeline, she settled on peanut butter chocolate chip. I knew these would make a great morning snack for her during the school day.2 cups whole wheat white… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins