What to do with leftover buttermilk? Make buttermilk muffins! A sweet yet savory muffin that can be enjoyed anytime of day with any meal! Leftover buttermilk? If you bake often, you most likely have this problem. I often have leftover ingredients and sometimes they go to waste - this actually bothers me quite a bit so I try to utilize them in other simple ways without having to go out and buy a ton of other ingredients just to use, in this case, some buttermilk. So this half carton of … [Read more...]
Spinach, Tomato and Feta Egg Muffin Cups
Spinach, Tomato and Feta Egg Muffin Cups are the perfect breakfast. These little breakfast delights are so flavorful, healthy and will have you eating a delicious breakfast for 4 days! These little guys have been on my list to make for quite some time. We often struggle with what to eat for breakfast. I'll be honest - it's not my favorite meal. It usually requires clean up if eggs and bacon are involved and sometimes a yogurt, granola or fruit just doesn't cut it. These egg muffin cups … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls
I love when healthy snacks taste like dessert. I am a huge fan of healthy bars and energy balls. I make them quite a bit and wanted to share one of my favorites with you! Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls taste amazing and are packed full of protein. Find out what's in them! I love a good ball (sorry. had to do it). I snack quite a bit on things like peanut butter, almonds, cashews, and dried fruit. My kids love these type of snacks, too! Energy balls are one way to snack on … [Read more...]
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
It's never ever a bad time to make any type of coffee cake. This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake is a favorite flavor combination of mine. Cranberries and fresh orange zest are mixed into a thick cake batter then topped with a crunchy crumble and orange almond glaze. This cake is absolutely delicious. I had every intention of getting this recipe up way before the holidays but life happened. Two sick children, usual holiday scramble, hosting Christmas Eve. I just didn't have the time. I'm … [Read more...]
Produce for Kids
It's time again to talk about my favorite partner, Produce for Kids! Today I am talking about their amazing campaign through Meijer which goes until September 29. Shop at your local Meijer store and help raise funds for the amazing program Jump with Jill, the world's only rock n roll nutrition show for kiddos. Jump with Jill uses music to spread healthy eating habits to children! You can read more about it here! Also, we need to talk about all of their amazing recipes, specifically this … [Read more...]
Blueberry Donut Muffins
These Blueberry Donut Muffins that are doused with a vanilla glaze, sliced almonds and vanilla sprinkling sugar are to die for. These are such a a wonderful treat in my house and they don't last long! I used to work above a bakery that sold these amazing blueberry and cinnamon donut muffins. I quit working there so I quit having blueberry donut muffins. So sad. Until now! A few weeks ago I had some one-on-one time with Raya (my toddler). We hit a few parks then my favorite local … [Read more...]
Orange Scones
Scones are my thang. I am currently obsessed with orange scones. I took my scone recipe and simply added fresh orange juice and orange zest. They're light and fluffy yet chewy and taste just like a fresh orange. They're absolutely perfect! Anyone else obsessed with Panera's orange scones? Other people must be because I've noticed if you go to Panera after the morning rush, they're GONE. I've been enjoying Panera's orange scones since, well, forever. Every once in a while I head there to … [Read more...]
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
Stop right now! Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Bars are your new go-to breakfast! Ok. Glad we talked about that. But really though! These healthy oatmeal raisin breakfast bars are the perfect on the go breakfast. They take less than 30 minutes to make and last for several days in an airtight container. Grab them on your way out the door or in between getting kiddos ready for school. Whether your mornings are crazy busy or slow, these breakfast bars are the perfect easy and healthy breakfast … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins
It doesn't get better than this Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins, man. Today I am sharing another delicious treat with you, and it's to die for! With Spring around the corner, I figured a muffin recipe would be appropriate to share. I love me a good muffin. Do you have a favorite muffin? I would say mine are probably Blueberry Muffins but these Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins may be taking the lead! There are two amazing things happening in this muffin. The first amazing thing is … [Read more...]
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
I love waking up to this. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal is my new favorite breakfast. I like to start the new year off to a healthy start (like everyone else) by creating a few a healthy recipes for you and for me! This breakfast is by far one of my favorites to wake up to for two reasons. One being...I don't have to do anything and I can just pop it in the microwave to heat it up and two being, it's SO delicious while being healthy. Yes, this can be baked ahead and reheated...in fact I think … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Scones
There is nothing that makes me happier than... FALL BAKING. I just can't get enough of all things cinnamon and pumpkin right now. I just went to Costco and bought the largest container of cinnamon I have ever seen. I have no idea how I'm going to go through it all, but I am definitely going to try. You see..where there's pumpkin...there's cinnamon. But there can be cinnamon without pumpkin. Ya feel me? So...Pumpkin Scones! I know, right? I eat more breakfast pastries in the Fall than I … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread
I am so into bread lately. Perhaps it's because I'm growing another little baby in my tummy? I think that's called a pregnancy craving. Anyway...bread with butter and jam is literally, my JAM. Gimme every morning with coffee and I am one happy momma. We all know how popular zucchini is right now. The first produce I see when I enter my grocery store is none other than, you got it, zucchini! It's so good right now. I love zucchini raw, cooked, in salads, in pastas, and even in … [Read more...]