This Low Fat Banana Bread inspired by The More Than Occasional Baker‘s Browned Butter Banana Bars. Combining whole wheat pastry flour with all purpose adds that little extra fiber you won't know is there. It's SRC reveal day! I can’t wait to see what everyone in Group D has made this month. I know I have some tasty vittles to reveal, myself. Like this Low Fat Banana Bread inspired by The More Than Occasional Baker's Browned Butter Banana Bars. For those that don't know, SRC (Secret Recipe Club) … [Read more...]
Florida Berry Snack Bars
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fresh From Florida for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Fresh From Florida Yeah for Spring! We are FINALLY getting into some warmer weather. We are finally seeing some green leaves on trees and flowers blooming. It seems like winter has lasted forever!! Such is life in the mid-Atlantic states I guess. Now. If I lived in Florida, the weather would be warmer, the trees would already be in bloom, and the produce would be plentiful!! … [Read more...]
Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets
These beignets are definitely not traditional. Not only are they baked, but they are infused with amazing saffron flavor! Delicious Saffron Baked Beingets are perfect for any breakfast or brunch. … [Read more...]
Applesauce Oatmeal Bars
I.LOVE.FALL! I love the crisp mornings and evenings, the smell in the air, the sound of the leaves crunching under my fee, that we can leave the windows open and have nice cool, fresh air when we sleep. I.LOVE.FALL and I.LOVE.APPLES! Their sweet, crisp taste. Their versatile and varied flavors. The ease with which they pair with other ingredients; sweet and savory alike. AND I know when it's apple season, it FALL!! YAY! So, I was SO excited … [Read more...]
Disappearing Nut Butter Banana Bread
Yup. I said disappearing. Because that's what it did at work. Disappear. In like...RECORD time. I will honestly say, I think it's the best banana bread I've made recently. Not of ALL time, but it's up there. *interesting and comical anecdote* There's some spiced rum commercial that the tag line is "Release the Krakken!" Consequently, , it's S's favorite saying as of late. You see...I got some junk in my trunk. No? Um...some fries with my shake? … [Read more...]
Hearty Wheat Banana Muffins
I'm still perfecting my low fat cake/cupcake/muffin recipes. I know I'm delusional when I say I want to make a cupcake, cake or muffin that has the similar texture, crumb, and lusciousness that the full fat version does. This idea came to me last night as I was trying to get back to sleep. *note to self Mexican on Friday after 2 scotch and waters = heartburn at 1am* Yeah...it wasn't pretty. They should have some whole grains in them. I know. I said I'm delusional. … [Read more...]
Limey Mojito Cupcakes
Another baked cocktail recipes, these Limey Mojito Cupcakes have a little mint, a little lime, and kick of rum in them. We don't have any kids. And we're not all that religious. So, to us Easter is a Sunday where we eat ham and potatoes and green bean casserole. That's about it. It's the grocery shopping, laundry doing, watch a movie and loaf day. Usually. That's pretty much what we did today, too. I had to hit two stores. Missy's food is not a regular brand … [Read more...]
Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes with Optional Glaze or Frosting
Hazelnut Latte Cupcakes are moist, delicious, and full of hazelnut latte flavor! I thought it was Spring? I mean, it's sort of contradictory when I bring in cupcakes in Spring wrappers and it's doing THIS outside: Seriously, I thought it was Spring? We had the equinox and everything, didn't we?? Was there some sort of bizarre time travel and it's February again? Speaking of February, I'm headed to Colombia again in April. I can't wait, but I'm kind of nervous. I'm team lead and I have to come … [Read more...]