If you are looking for a way to use up those ripe bananas sitting on your countertop, look no further! While these brownies are by no means meant to mimic or replace classic brownies, this easy 5-ingredient recipe results in a sweet, fudgy, and nutrient-rich snack. This simple batter can be mixed quickly in one…
Simple Black Bean Tacos with Peach Avocado Salsa
Happy Taco Tuesday! Beans are often overlooked as a star ingredient for tacos, so I’m hoping that this simple, flavorful recipe can change that! The black beans are sautéed here along with onion and spices to infuse lots of flavor, then served with salsa and guacamole for the ultimate simple-yet-satisfying taco combo. The fresh, fruity…
Autumn Pumpkin Banana Bread
As excited as I am to enter the winter holiday baking season very soon, the autumn pumpkin season is not over yet! Pumpkin and banana combine beautifully in baked goods, especially quick breads and cakes! This pumpkin banana bread has pecans, spices, and chocolate chips added for the ultimate balance of flavors and textures. To…
Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
It is a puzzling time in the world right now, as COVID-19 has inflicted a great deal of stress and sadness, and turned our day-to-day lifestyles upside down. My heart goes out to all of those directly affected by the virus, as well as everyone who is struggling financially and/or emotionally. There isn’t much that…
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
I am not ashamed to admit to being one of the many people who get excited to enjoy pumpkin flavored foods once the fall season rolls around. As the weather has still been relatively warm, pumpkin smoothies satisfy the craving for something that is both refreshing and seasonal!As the name implies, this smoothie is like…
Autumn Pancakes for Two
Fall is my absolute favorite season in terms of both weather and food, but it always seems to fly right by! To make the most of it, I have been trying to cook as much as I possibly can with pumpkin and squash. Not only do they taste amazing, they also contain an abundance of…
Yogurt Power Bowl
It’s been a while since I have written a proper blog post! There have been a lot of hectic and exciting things going on in my personal life lately, and I have let my busy schedule get the best of me. It’s times like these, especially, that I opt for quick and easy meals that…
Creamy Avocado Hummus
Avocados and hummus. Two of my absolute favorite foods on their own= MAGIC when they are blended together. Trust me on this one.I have always felt that these two ingredients compliment each other in meals such as sandwiches, tortilla pizzas, grain dishes and salads. Blending them together really takes this combination to the next level, opening new worlds…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Protein Oatmeal
Happy National Peanut Butter Day! If I had to choose only one favorite food combination, I think it would have to be chocolate and peanut butter. Although I could be (and often am) very happy eating the combination off of a spoon, I also enjoy incorporating it into simple and nutritious recipes. I believe that the…
Chewy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
For as long as I can remember, the fall has always been my absolute favorite season. The beauty of nature during this time is simply incredible, from the vibrant foliage to the crisp air, to the abundance of incredible seasonal foods that I just cannot get enough of. My greatest fall food obsession of all…
