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,…

Healthier Mac & Cheese in a Mug

The first thing I knew how to make as a kid was Mac & Cheese. Of course, I’m not talking the bread crumbs, three-cheese grandmother-style mac and cheese you only have once or twice a year. I’m talking Kraft Mac & Cheese. Actually, to be more accurate I’m talking Great Value Mac & Cheese; I…

Chocolate Chip Protein Muffin in a Mug

I’m enjoying this muffin as I type. Have you ever arrived home following a kick-butt strength training workout and found yourself craving protein? Bacon, chicken, scrambled eggs: I want it all! Yet, at the same time, I’m way too hungry (and impatient) to wait a whole fifteen minutes for the chicken to cook. Also, I…

Peanut Butter Crunch Granola

Peanut Butter Crunch Granola. Like Cap’n Crunch… but better (for you). Not to mention, downright addicting. Seriously, once you start with this stuff, you won’t be able to stop. Especially if you’re a fellow Peanut-Butter-Lover. This granola isn’t just your typical Plain Jane, practically homologous vanilla granola. This granola contains a myriad of different and…

Never Fail Refried Beans

Nachos are a staple in my house. Now, when I say nachos I don’t mean those spray-cheese and Tostitos nachos you can find at any snack bar. No, these are legit. We start off by lining a plate (or cookie sheet if we’re feeling fancy) with three types of chips: typically blue corn chips, white…