Chocolate Banana Muffins...

Hello!  How are you?

As it seems like most weeks, I am busy.

Planning and trying to get the last of my school prepared

for the last 5 weeks of our school term.

And, I just got a phone call to see if there

 is any way I can help with our

 Home School Book Sale & silent auction.

So, now I'm trying to rack my brain 

on what I can do to contribute.

Maybe I'll bake some of my yummy treats...

Good thing I have about two weeks to decide!

(Smiles)

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Now...how about a yummy GF muffin recipe,

to start off your week?

Chocolate Banana Mini Muffins

2 cups old fashion oats

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp vanilla

1/2 cup coconut milk or almond milk

2 Tbsp vinegar

2 bananas ( 1 cup mashed)

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 425.  

Spray cooking spray into your mini muffin tin

or you can use a regular sized tin.

Place your oats into a food processor 

and process until you get an oat flour.

Transfer to a large bowl and 

add in remaining ingredients, 

except chocolate chips.

Stir well.

Now stir in the chocolate chips.

Bake for 5 minutes, then lower your temp to 350

 and bake an additional 3-5 minutes.

Cool and Enjoy!

These are really yummy!!

They are kid approved

even with the baking of the banana!

Thank you for stopping by....

Hugs & Happy Baking,

Breakfast Time...

Waffles! Yummy delicious Waffles!

I make A LOT of Waffles!

Add on the butter and top with syrup

why YES PLEASE!

Now we all know why waffles 

have little pockets, right?

Bring on any kind of topping and yes, just dig right in.

You can make your waffles any way you want

and then top them with just about anything.

Here's some ideas that might motivate or

 spark your creativity while preparing breakfast.

I've mixed in fruit to the batter:

Blueberries

Strawberries

Raspberries

Currants

Chocolate Chips

Oatmeal

Bacon Crumbles

And of course I've topped them with:

Maple Syrup

Homemade Cherry Syrup

Homemade Mulberry Syrup

Peanut or Almond Butter

Cinnamon and Sugar

Powdered Sugar

Fresh Fruit

Really the list of possibilities are endless...

What's your favorite way to eat waffles?

I've got another busy week planned here!!

I hope you all have a splendid week!

Thanks for stopping by...

Did I make you hungry??

Lemon Pound Cake Muffins...

Good Morning All!

How was your weekend?

Mine, was wonderful!  

My boys were all gone and I had the house to myself.

Went and got my hair done and went shopping with 

my mom in law and just relaxed!

Of course now that they are home, they think they need to eat, Sheesh!

So, I have to figure out a meal plan for the week 

and then might have to run to the store. 

I made up these yummy muffins awhile ago

and thought since it's Monday, I would post it for you all to try.

You just can never go wrong with a little lemon!

It alone brings Joy to my home!

Lemon Pound Cake Muffins

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. lemon extract

1 3/4 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup sour cream

Glaze

2 cups powdered sugar

3 Tbsp. lemon juice

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. 

Add in the eggs and the extracts; beat well. 

Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; 

add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.

Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups about 3/4 full.

Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Combine the glaze ingredients and then drizzle over muffins.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

And if I don't get back on here before then-

I hope you all have a wonderful and Safe Independence Day!

Blessings,

Amy

The Best Muffin Yet...

I have been on a muffin kick for a while now,

please bare with me.

I have lots of muffin recipes to share with you

and I will try not to post them all at once..

I am trying and experimenting with recipes 

to try and cut back on some of the sugars.

Some recipes call for so much sugar, 

just reading the recipe makes my teeth hurt!

And, then this way, my kids get a healthier muffin or cake or cookie.

Let's just get one thing straight here before I give you this recipe.

I am by far NOT a health nut, but I do like to eat better, bake more

and buy less processed foods.

In the long run, its better for me and my family!

I feel better now...

Let's continue on to the recipe now!

Enjoy!

Blueberry Muffins

1/4 c. butter

1/2 c. sugar (but I use 1/3)

1 egg

3/4 c. milk

1/4 tsp. vanilla

1 3/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. flour (I use half wheat, half white)

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. blueberries, cleaned and patted dry

Cream the butter and sugar.  

Beat in the egg, then milk and vanilla, beat until smooth.

This mixture will seem very liquidy to you. 

Combine the 1 3/4 cups flour with baking powder and salt in a small bowl. 

 Add to milk mixture, stir just till combined. (batter will be lumpy)

Toss the berries in the 1 Tbsp. flour, then fold them into the batter. 

 Spoon into 12 greased or paper lined muffin cups. 

 Bake in a preheated 425 oven for about 25 minutes 

or until lightly golden brown.

*For the last 10 minutes of baking turn your ovens down to 375. 

Happy Day!

Chocolate Chip Muffins...

Fall is Here and I think it's here to stay for a bit.

Thank you Jesus for 

all the seasons you give us!

I am so very thankful for the coolness in the air.

Not that this summer was as hot as most of our summers,

but it's so nice to know it won't reach 100 now.

God is so Good and I'm so blessed!

How bout you?

Would you like to try a new Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe?

I bet you would...

These are so scrumptious and delicious!

Here you all go... Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Muffins

2 c. flour (I used half white, half wheat)

1/2 c. sugar

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg

3/4 c. milk

1/3 c. canola oil

3/4 c. mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

 Place your baking liners in your muffin pans and 

spray cooking spray lightly into each liner. 

(This will help the muffin not stick to the liners)

Combine the first 4 ingredients into a large bowl.  

Beat the egg, milk and oil.  

Pour into the dry ingredients and mix just until moist. 

 Fold in the chocolate chips.

Fill your lined muffin cups about 1/2 full. 

 Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

 Cool for about 5 minutes before removing from pan.

Makes 12 large muffins.

These taste extra yummy with a glass of cold milk or coffee!

Hugs and Blessings,

I Love Muffins...

Good Afternoon Friends!

I haven't been blogging for awhile 

and I thought I better get something posted.

I haven't felt very well, so if you could all say a prayer 

for me that would be much appreciated.

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Now, for a wonderfully delicious Muffin Recipe!

I Love any type of muffin, sweet or savory.

This muffin is one of my all time favorites,

because Rhubarb is only in season for a little while.

And, I happen to get a few cuttings from mine this year.

So... I made Sugared Rhubarb Muffins.

I hope you give them a try.

Sugared Rhubarb Muffins

1 c. white flour

1 c. wheat flour

1 1/4 c. sugar, divided

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg

1 c. milk

1/3 c. canola oil

1 c. fresh or frozen rhubarb, chopped

In a large bowl combine the flours, 1 c. of the sugar, baking powder and salt.

In another bowl, beat the egg, milk and oil.

Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.

Fold in the Rhubarb.

Fill paper lined muffin cups about 3/4 full.

Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a 

toothpick near the center comes out clean.

Cool for about 5 minutes before removing the muffins to a cooling rack.

Makes: 1 dozen muffins

Mmm..... don't they look yummy?!

Have a wonderful Day!!

Blessings,

Smoothies, Anyone...

Good Morning All!

It's time for our morning Smoothie!

Who wants one?!

I try to make at least 3 smoothies a week for my guys.

They are light and refreshing

and rather filling too...

Especially if you add in some protein powder.

Now, you can throw just about anything you 

want into your smoothies,

but our favorite around here is:

Fresh or Frozen Strawberries,

Bananas, Orange Juice, Protein Powder

and of course Ice!

*and every once in awhile I will add in a carrot or two

 or a handful of fresh spinach leaves,

 for an extra vitamin boost!*

But, that's a secret, don't tell anyone!

Now put it into a blender or a Nutri-Bullet and

 blend until you reach your desired thickness!

TA-DA!!

Now you can enjoy your liquid energy, 

vitamin packed smoothie!

Have a wonderful, cool day Friends!

Hugs,

Mini German Pancakes...

Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching...

I thought it would be nice to share this quick and simple recipe with you all.

I love trying new recipes and if you have noticed above,

  I love anything with cherries on it!

It's also red and red goes great with Valentine's Day!

You can of course use any other fruit on yours

 if you don't really like the cherries.

And now for the recipe....

Mini German Pancakes

1 c. milk

6 eggs

1 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 c. butter, melted

1 can of fruit of your choice

Preheat oven to 400.  Blend the first five ingredients in your blender.

Be sure to smooth out any of the lumps.  Blend in the melted butter a little at a time.

Grease muffin tins well and fill less than half way full. 

 Don't over fill it, or they won't puff and then sink.

Bake for 15 minutes or until puffy and golden on the top.

Once you take out of oven, the crater will form on it's own.

Add your favorite topping to the pancake and

 dust with some powdered sugar.

Yields about 12-18 depending on the size.

This is a perfect breakfast to start your 

Valentine's Day with your Sweetheart!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Many Blessings,