Fluffy Chia Seed Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes are one of my favorite things to make. The first time I discovered the ultimate homemade pancake-fluff was after creating the recipe for these Hearty Banana Nut Pancakes. Of course, this recipe relied on whipped egg whites folded in to create the light, fluffy texture, which while yielding a perfect pancake, can be…

Strawberry Coconut Truffles

Truffles are one of my all-time top kinds of candy. Seriously, who doesn’t like little balls of chocolate-y goodness with melt-in-your-mouth centers? Unfortunately, I usually only allow myself to enjoy truffles twice a year: once on valentines day and once on Christmas. Because, as you’re about to learn, I can’t be trusted with them. Every…

Low Fat Peanut Butter Muffins

These muffins are low fat, low sugar, and low calorie. But they are certainly not low-taste!! Mini muffins are one of my favorite things to have in the kitchen on any given day. Have you ever had a snack craving, but know that if you get into the potato chips you won’t be able to…

Banana Nut Oatmeal

As you can probably tell, from my plethora of Banana Nut recipes posted on this blog, banana nut muffins are my absolute favorite. For example: this delicious Banana Nut Muffin in a Mug, these Hearty Banana Nut Muffins, even these Hearty Banana Nut Pancakes! When I was younger I used to do year round swimming,…

Sweet Almond Apricot Tarts

I had my first apricot in Germany. No, not my first sausage, bratwurst, or even spatzle. In fact, I didn’t even try any of these foods while in Germany! How is this possible, you may be asking? Well… I had my first apricot in the Frankfurt Airport in Germany. And at the time, I had…