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If you love the flavor combination in these banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting, try my peanut butter banana bread, too! And for another easy cupcake recipe, try these strawberry cupcakes. Why I Love This Banana Cupcakes Recipe I’ve never met a cupcake that I didn’t like, but I’m not sure I’ve met a cupcake I LOVE more than these ridiculously delicious banana cupcakes! I flavor these buttery banana cupcakes with fresh ripe bananas and a splash of buttermilk, and they taste just like my favorite homemade buttermilk banana bread....

Banana Oat Bars is no sugar desssert. Banana and raisins give sweetness to the healthy bar. Fiber rich oats with potassium rich banana makes this Banana Oat Bars a healthy snacks for mid-morning and evening snacks. For the past few days I was in a big dilemma to choose my first post for the new year. It has been more than 2 months since we moved to new city, still I haven’t taken my camera at least once....

Bananas Foster Banana Bread RecipeWhat is Bananas Foster?How to Make This Moist Banana BreadGet the Recipe Bananas Foster Banana Bread Recipe Ok, ok… I’m feeling super guilty. About 2 months ago I share with you my ride or die recipe for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread…claiming it was the last banana bread recipe you will ever need. And while I actually completely stand behind that statement, that hasn’t stopped me from riffing on that recipe (BECAUSE IT’S THE BEST) and creating new and fun flavor variations....

Why you’ll love this BBQ tempeh bowl: Smoky: I love the smoky BBQ flavor that comes through in this bowl. It’s perfect for summer Easy: Made in just 30-minute, this bowl is easy peasy! Versatile: Add in your fav veggies to switch things up with this bowl. You can also swap out the grain to quinoa or whatever you like Ingredient Notes: There are simple ingredients that go into this BBQ tempeh bowl, let’s talk about a few of them: Tempeh: A great meat substitute for vegan and vegetarians, tempeh is made from fermented soybeans, and like most fermented foods, that means it’s super nutrient-dense....

Growing up, you could always count on our freezer being stocked with a big batch of bourbon slush. My parents would find any occasion to break it out, and as a kid, I never entirely understood what all the fuss was about. But now that I’m older, I get it! It’s easy to make, refreshing, and flavorful, and everyone loves it. The bourbon slush recipe my parents used involved a lot of frozen cans of concentrated juices....

Easy Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches If you ask me, ice cream sandwiches are pretty much the perfect summer dessert. Whenever you can’t decide whether you want a baked treat or a bowl of ice cream it’s always a good idea to just mash the two possibilities together and make an ice cream sandwich. Amiright? Easy Homemade Ice Cream SandwichesWhat You’ll NeedHow to Make The Best Ice Cream SandwichesGet the Recipe...

I am telling you, I’ve created quite a selection of banana bread recipes on my site. First of all, I love making it. Second of all you guys seem to love making it too…and I am here to please! So obviously if you haven’t made my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, stop what you are doing right now and make that. THEN come back here and make this Blueberry Banana Bread....

Make sure to try my from-scratch Biscotti Recipe too! Why You’ll Love Cake Mix Biscotti Simple and Easy: Starting with a cake mix, this recipe cuts down on prep time and measuring! So Many Flavor Possibilities: Using a cake mix as a base also allows you tons of flavor profiles to get creative with! Try chocolate cake with nuts, or chocolate chips for double chocolate! Makes A Large Batch: This recipe makes anywhere from 30 – 40 pieces of biscotti depending on the thickness of your slices....

No one wants to come back from a long day of hiking to realize you have to make dinner at the campsite. So, why not do 15 minutes of prep and have these veggies ready to roast as soon as the fire gets hot? These vegetables are the perfect post-adventure meal, packed with nutrients and made with vegetables hearty enough to keep you full. They’re easy to prep before you leave town and impossible to mess up!...

Why you’ll love these caramel pretzel bars: They are sweet and salty They are easy-to-make Perfect for potlucks, or bake sales Vegetarian friendly (and can be made vegan) What are the benefits of honey? These caramel pretzel bars have the addition of honey. Yes, I know what you’re thinking… “Maria, aren’t you vegan?”. Well even though I do eat primarily plant-based, I also allow myself to eat whatever my body wants and needs....

Why You’ll Love Carrot Cake Earthquake Cake Easy To Make! Earthquake cakes start with a cake mix, which makes it easier right from the beginning. What I love about earthquake cakes is that you can eat them warm since the frosting is baked right inside. So Many Variations Are Possible! I have a few great Earthquake Cake recipes already here on my site: my Chocolate Earthquake Cake and my Pumpkin Earthquake Cake....

Holiday tables are filled with vegetable-forward side dishes, both classic and unique. We usually have a form of this vegan green bean casserole and a sweet potato casserole, but I’ve always loved carrot dishes. Carrots are naturally sweet, high in Vitamin C, and cheap. They are firmer vegetables, so they are the perfect candidate for a casserole. When chopped up small, they cook much faster than whole roasted carrots....

Whether you just need a 5-minute lunch idea or are looking for a quick meal prep, chickpea tuna salad checks all the boxes. But, there isn’t actually tuna in it! Instead, I’ve put on my sensory scientist hat to create a vegetarian version that tastes like tuna. It uses many of the classic tuna salad ingredients to achieve the same tangy flavor. But for the tuna part, we need a little smoke and mirrors to emulate the texture of tuna – let me show you what I mean....

Oh you guys know that I am a sucker for any variation of a chocolate chip cookie. It’s well documented here on my site. So when I received my friend, Heather’s new book Sea Salt Sweet there was one recipe that I knew I had to make asap…Chocolate Chunk Kettle Chip Cookies I mean, chocolate chunks mixed with salty potato chips in a buttery cookie…yeah don’t twist my arm or anything....

Why You’ll Love These Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Great texture. Just wait until you try these cookies. They are wonderfully soft and chewy on the inside and the edges have just the slightest crisp to them. Just the right amount of coconut. If you’re a coconut fan like me, you’re going to be obsessed with these. The coconut oil brings a subtle hint of coconut flavor to the cookies themselves and the sweetened coconut flakes are the perfect addition....

Why you’ll love this cream of mushroom pasta recipe: Quick: Make this cream of mushroom pasta in only 35-minutes Impressive: Wow your guests and family with this simple but delicious recipe Comforting: Classic soup recipe made into a pasta. Can you say “COMFORT FOOD”? Ingredient Notes: Mushrooms: You can use whatever mushrooms you wish in this recipe. I love to use a mix of whatever I have in my fridge. Mushrooms are rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants....

Why You’ll Love This White Bean Pasta Easy: You know how much I love a 30-minute meal. With a prep time of 10 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, enjoy this white bean pasta in under 30 minutes. Yummy: Who doesn’t love a creamy pasta with fresh ingredients? Protein Packed: Adding white beans to this pasta sauce is not only delicious but is packed with protein and filling!...

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Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread Recipe Apple cinnamon bread is such an easy quick bread to make now that the cozy season has arrived. This loaf falls somewhere between a bread and a soft, moist cake, bursting with juicy apple pieces and plenty of cinnamon spice. Here’s why you’ll love it: Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread RecipeIngredients You’ll NeedHow to Make Apple Cinnamon BreadTips for SuccessVariation IdeasHow Do You Store Apple Cinnamon Bread?...

Easy baked onions If you’ve never had the pleasure of tasting baked onions, let me assure you, you’re in for an absolute treat! Preparing baked onions is not only effortless, but the flavors they bring to the table are nothing short of phenomenal (I’m not being dramatic, I swear). You can transform the humble onion into a sweet, caramelized, almost creamy side dish in as little as 30 minutes. It’s great for pairing with other sides like Mediterranean roasted vegetables and roasted broccoli with lemon....