Red Velvet Pancakes

Word to the wise: when making Red Velvet cupcakes as a surprise for your friend’s birthday, don’t pin 100 recipes for Red Velvet cupcakes on your Pinterest board the week before. That is, don’t if she follows you on Pinterest. Because she will find out. And your “surprise” cupcakes will turn into “yeah I kinda…

Carrot Nut Bread

If you’re trying to lose weight, do not make this bread. Sure, it’s whole wheat and doesn’t contain any butter, white sugar, or hydrogenated oils. And yes, it’s only 113 calories per serving. Which means it’s totally justifiable to enjoy with jam or grass-fed butter spread on top. And okay, okay, it is extremely easy…

Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal

This oatmeal is a healthy twist on the classic instant “Maple and Brown Sugar” oatmeal you can find in the supermarket! Honestly, the main difference between this recipe and the pre-packaged is the list of ingredients: while the Quaker version has at least 10 different ingredients, many of which you may not be able to…

The Ultimate Cinnamon Protein Overnight Oats

I have to say, a few of my recent posts have all but destroyed the nice 8×11 photograph theme. But I just couldn’t resist cropping these photos as squares – you really don’t get the whole “layered oats” effect any other way! These oats are without a doubt my favorite new breakfast to enjoy before…

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal Muffins

I ate this muffin for breakfast yesterday and can say without a doubt that it kept me full until lunchtime! In addition to being high in whole grains, protein, and healthy fats, these muffins are stunningly easy to make! And they go great when topped with a spread of strawberry jam. I’m getting hungry just…