Vegetarian Whole Foods Made Simple
These banoffee overnight oats are inspired by the retro british dessert, and will save you time and stress in the morning! To be honest, It took me a while to warm up to the idea of overnight oats, It always felt more satisfying to tuck …
Another green smoothie… promise it’s worth it! Does the internet need another green smoothie? Probably not. But then again, yes. Because THIS is the green smoothie of your dreams. Just a small handful of ingredients (half of which are listed in the title), a quick …
This whole wheat chocolate chip banana bread is 100% whole grain, and 100% delicious!
Anyone else overbuy bananas just so you can make Banana Bread? Until recently, this tactic worked like a charm for me, but lately, James has thrown me off my banana game. We now have three people in the house who like to eat a banana a day (and one dog, but rarely is he indulged…!). This means I’m having to buy a near crazy number of bananas when I go to the supermarket. Last week, the cashier even asked me why I had so many?!
Well, because I love them. In smoothies, in pancakes, in cookies, and of course, in banana bread.
Todays recipe has become my new go-to banana bread. It’s made with whole wheat flour and olive oil, but is beautifully moist. It’s sweetened with just a little coconut sugar, but is deliciously sweet as can be. Finally it’s dotted with dark chocolate chips, so it holds magical powers.
I can guarantee if you give this healthier banana bread a try, it will become a staple in your home too!
Enjoy!
This Black Forest Smoothie tastes so indulgent, it seemed fitting to name it after the classic dessert… you’d never guess there’s sneaky greens in it! When my tot first started eating solids, he would gamely nibble anything we put in front of him. Smugly I …
These fruit & nut breakfast cookies are healthy, tasty, and easy to make for a convenient breakfast or snack! You know when your little, and you don’t understand why adults, who can do ANYTHING THEY WANT, opt for sensible high fibre breakfasts instead of, say, …
Make the most of blueberry season with this whole wheat cashew blue banana bread!
I know, I know. It is not like me to post a sweet treat immediately after a dessert recipe, BUT I was in a pinch, friends! Blueberry season is drawing to a close (sob!), and I have not one, but TWO recipes to share with you before it does. Will you forgive me? Of course you will, because I come bearing banana bread. Special banana bread, made with crunchy cashew nuts, beautiful sweet blueberries, healthy whole wheat flour and just a smidge of sugar.
The inspiration for this cashew blue banana bread came from my favourite breakfast spot back in my old Michigan stomping ground. I would normally order the vegetarian breakfast burrito, but if I was in the mood for something sweeter, I would always opt for their cashew blue pancakes.
I’m not sure what gave my the idea to throw them in my banana bread batter one day, but I’m ever so happy I did! The cashew nuts are a beautiful compliment to the sweet blueberries. Mixed into banana bread, the cashews provide a satisfying texture, and the blueberries offer a pop of sweet tang. Perfect for a cheeky sweet breakfast, dessert or a snack. This cashew-blue banana bread is something you need in your life before blueberry season ends!
Enjoy!!
Substitute melted coconut oil with the olive oil if you prefer
Substitute honey for maple syrup if you prefer
Bonus Tip! Buy extra bananas next time you are at the shop, and freeze half when they get ripe. Defrost when you are ready to bake into your favourite banana baked good (have you tried these?!), or smoothie!
A healthy alternative to your blueberry muffin: The Blueberry Muffin Smoothie! After a particularly tortuous session in the dentists chair recently, I was feeling pretty sorry for myself. Confined to a tepid liquid-only diet, I need something to lift my spirits and nourish me. Of course, a good …
The topic of pancakes is much debated in my household. Kirk is a purist, and prefers plain or buttermilk pancakes. I, on the other hand, like to experiment. Many a Sunday morning is spent sipping coffee and quibbling about plain vs pumpkin, plain vs wholewheat, …
Hello! Apologies for the hiatus, I have been back home in England for a visit! I had some much needed catchup time with family and friends, and the last two weeks have been a blur of cosy pubs, riverside runs with my mum, negotiating the tube, and a lot of food. Back to Michigan now, and I wanted to tell you all about my favourite smoothie recipe- Dexter’s Breakfast Smoothie.
Dexters Breakfast Smoothie? Yes, this is a smoothie named after my dog. We discovered some time ago that Dexter LOVES bananas, possibly more than he would a juicy steak or sausage (although we have never tested that theory). One lazy Sunday morning I combined a couple of bananas with another favorite of his, peanut butter, and the result was this creamy vegan smoothie. It’s absolutely yummy, my trusty Golden Retriever has impeccable taste.
This is very adaptable too, use almond butter, use regular milk, soy milk, rice milk… pick your poison! Although I agree with Dex, bananas and peanut butter are like a marriage, a perfect union.
Thanks for the inspiration Dexter!
At the tender young age of 18, my ever-trusting parents permitted me to leave home, and teach English in Vietnam before starting university the next year. It was a wonderful, life changing experience that I will never forget. I learned a lot that year, cultural …
