Bananas don't usually have a chance to get overripe at our house. Little man loves him some bananas, which has me getting them a few times a week. A few weeks back, we had three that were starting to look a little brown. I noticed on Sunday morning and knew it would be a great day for some baking. I wanted to make muffins, so that we could share some with the neighbors, enjoy some at home and send some home with Nana. I also wanted to make muffins the kids would actually eat, which is why I included chocolate chips in the muffins. This recipe is quick and easy, my kind of ... read more
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
Making healthy choices when it comes to food has always been a challenge for me. I usually do great throughout the day but when it comes to dinner and after dinner, I struggle. While I'm making dinner and feeding the kids, I tend to pick at snacks here and there. Of course, it's not apples or carrots I'm snacking on. Over the past 6 weeks, I've been trying really hard to eat healthier. My brother is getting married at the end of the month and we have a trip after that. I'd love to be in better shape and overall, just feel better. I always find myself wanting something sweet after the ... read more
Cinnamon Bun Baked Donuts
If your littles are anything like mine, they LOVE donuts. We usually have them once a week for a mid week treat when hubs works from home. A few years ago, my mom gifted me a donut baking pan and I started making healthier donuts from home. While we still grab Dunkin Donuts once a week, I'll make baked donuts on the weekend when I have a little more time in the mornings. Usually when I make baked donuts, I use a cake mix with a few added ingredients. This particular recipe took a little longer to make, but they were much better than any of the cake mix baked donut recipes we've tried. They ... read more
Cornflake Sweet Potato Casserole
Just over a week until Thanksgiving and I don't have my menu planned. Please tell me I'm not alone. Even though I'm not hosting this year, I always chose the recipes and send them over to my mom. Most years, I look for new recipes to try. This year, I've decided to go back to the tried and true recipes I've use in the past. This cornflake sweet potato casserole is a favorite in my family. It's one of the only recipes everyone asks me to make year after year. I hope your family enjoys it! ... read more
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Brookies
Brookies. Have you heard of them before? A brownie and a cookie mixed together. Yes, they're as good as they sound! These treats are semi-homemade, since I used a boxed brownie mix for the brownie part of this deliciousness. They took less than a half hour to make and another half hour to cook. When it comes to a dessert, this one has all of my favorites. Pumpkin, check. Chocolate, check. Cookie dough, check! They're sure to be a hit with friends and family this holiday season, enjoy! ... read more
Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
On Easter Sunday, my family came over for brunch. Brunch is one of my favorite meals to prepare for. I have a strong love for breakfast food and love that you can combine that with a few lunch items and enjoy it mid morning. I slacked on planning the menu this year, not putting any thought into it until the day before. There was about 8 of us, so I didn't want to have too much food but wanted to have enough to enjoy at the table and to snack on for the rest of the day. While planning the menu, I noticed I had a good amount of ripe bananas. Banana bread was immediately added to the menu and ... read more
