Microwave Buttermilk Pancakes

Everyone always tells you: living in a dorm in college is a huge change from living at home. And on one hand you believe them– you know you’re going to have a lot less room to store your clothing, snacks, and countless college textbooks. But on the other hand, you think to yourself: how bad…

Healthy Chocolate Glazed Donuts

A few years ago, this local donut shop called “Sugar Shack” was established in my city. And believe me when I say these donuts changed my life forever. Although I grew up enjoying soft, fried Krispy Kreme Donuts (sorry Dunkin’ Donuts fans- it was never a favorite of mine), the minute that big, fluffy Sugar…

Sweet & Salty Caramel Blondies

These blondies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty! When I first began creating this recipe, I decided that there were a few things I definitely wanted to include. First: pretzels. I know including pretzels in a blondie recipe is certainly unique (to say the least), but I figured that chocolate-covered pretzels work so…

Coconut Almond Energy Balls

My favorite granola bars are Kind Almond Coconut Bars. Well, I suppose just “bars” would be more accurate, as these bars don’t actually contain any granola (or oats for that matter)! But seriously, these Kind bars are so decadent. In my opinion, they taste just like Girl Scouts Samoas (minus the chocolate, of course), with…

Cinnamon Banana Milkshake

When I was a kid, I loved going to the gym. Now, before I lead you to believe that I was naturally athletic or even good at sports, let me clear a few things up: I was not. Not even close. In fact, when I was little I would much rather have spent the whole…