A few mornings ago I woke up way too early and realized that making these muffins was on my to-do list. Even though I was still half asleep and not in a mood to bake anything I pulled out my mixing bowls and between cups of coffee I measured the ingredients and stirred everything together…
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Maple Almond Banana Smoothie
I don’t indulge in smoothies very often but this recipe caught my eye! The combination of so many of my favorite flavors meant I had to give it a try. Dates, banana and maple syrup combine to make it extra sweet and the oats make the smoothie especially rich and creamy. It has become a…
Vegan Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cake
I have been doing some experimenting with vegan baked goods, something very new to me. Not using butter or eggs in a recipe means extra challenges! I find is difficult to create something that isn’t dry or dense or devoid of flavor. I have tried a variety of recipes and I seem to have the…
Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cake
Fall is here and there is certainly reason to celebrate! I look forward to the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors. I welcomed my favorite time of the year with this rich and fabulous coffee cake. This is one that I make every fall and then wonder why I don’t make it more often!
A Small Batch of Carrot Muffins
This time of the year I see so many carrot recipes popping up on food blogs everywhere. I have to wonder why carrots have come to represent Easter time, but I suppose it has something to do with the fact that bunnies eat lots of carrots, and there is nothing that says springtime more than…