Homemade Granola Bars Packed full of Deliciousness. Luke doesn’t have much a sweet tooth, he generally craves salty foods. I am the one daydreaming about chocolate and brownies and cookies and ice cream. So I find it very interesting that every time I ask Luke what type of granola bars he would like me to… Continue Reading
Everyone should have a yummy banana bread recipe on hand. The apple sauce in this recipe gives the bread a nice sweet fruity flavor while reducing the overall amount of sugar in the bread. The walnuts and flax seeds on top of the loaf give a great crunch and texture to the top of the… Continue Reading
I love pumpkin. I think I drive Luke a little crazy this time of year with all the pumpkin that comes out of our kitchen. I also love cream cheese, so really logically the next step is pumpkin muffins filled with cream cheese, right? These muffins are a nice way to mix it up a… Continue Reading
On a recently library trip I came across a cookbook that I just couldn’t pass up, Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Easy, Organic Snacks, Beverages, and Party Food for Kids of All Ages By Lisa Barnes. After flipping through this book I knew I needed to take it home and give some of… Continue Reading
We eat a lot of peanut butter in this house. Natural peanut butter not only tastes great but is also a great source of protein. In my quest for yummy and healthy snacks to pack in lunch boxes and to take on car rides I came up with this delicious snack bar. PB&J Snack Bars… Continue Reading
I mentioned recently that I am not a fan of high fructose corn syrup, and I mentioned that Luke eats a lot (and therefore snacks a lot too). I started to get frustrated lately because I was having such a hard time finding reasonably priced granola bars that were healthy and natural to pack in… Continue Reading
I know that your thinking…”Oh boy! Another pumpkin recipe. This is the best week ever!” And you are right, 5 days of pumpkins is just plain good! Pumpkin Bread This recipe is always a hit. The recipe makes two 9×5 inch loaves of pumpkin bread. I usually put chocolate chips in one of the loaves,… Continue Reading
