The holiday season is my favorite time to cozy up in the kitchen and bake a few better-for-you goodies to share. And this Chocolate Banana Bread has become a total crowd-pleaser! This healthier chocolate banana bread is rich, moist, and quick to make — the perfect midlife-friendly treat for holiday baking or everyday snacking. With a few simple ingredient swaps, you get all that indulgent chocolatey flavor without derailing your healthy-living goals. The best part? It comes

Do you love fresh baked bread? How about fresh baked BANANA bread? Then you're in luck! This no frills, simple and delicious Quick and Easy Banana Bread is sure to hit the spot. Not only is it a great way to use up any overripe bananas you might have hanging out in your fruit basket, but it's a sure crowd pleaser. In fact, even our super picky almost teen kiddo loves it so much he begs me to whip up a batch almost weekly!  Enjoy it plain, topped with a bit of honey, or sprea

Chocolate and Oatmeal in a tasty muffin? Um yes please! Check out these tasty Chocolate Oatmeal Muffins! These muffins pair nicely with fresh fruit and your morning cup of coffee or tea, make a great pre or post workout snack, and are a tasty after dinner “treat"! You can easily whip a batch up in just under 30 minutes, then store them in the fridge for up to a week or pop half the batch in the freezer to take out and enjoy whenever the craving strikes. Ingredients 2 & 1/

Do you love chocolate but feel like you have to avoid it in order to support your health and weight loss goals? No way! These Double Chocolate Muffins are delicious and nutritious! Yes not only are they double the chocolate, they boast some nutrient dense ingredients and thanks to a few healthy swaps they're actually even richer and creamier than the store bought kind! I warn you now, while you're indulging in their YUM it may be hard to stop at just one! Ingredients 1 C w

Do you love the smell and flavor of warm cinnamon toast in the morning? As a kid I remember waking up to smell it's sweet scent coming down the hall from our kitchen. My mom would make it as a sweet treat to enjoy with our breakfast on occasion and it was always a big hit. Especially on those chilly mornings! Every time I see a loaf of cinnamon swirl bread at the grocery store I'm reminded of that fresh baked bread mom would make and all the great memories that went with it.

Get ready to indulge the senses with this tasty recipe, Banana Oat Muffins with Peanut Butter Crumble Topping! Who wouldn't love to sink their teeth into a nice warm muffin, fresh out of the oven with a delectable crumb topping? Oh and did I mention it's not only delicious, it's nutritious too? Yep! This muffin delivers, on all fronts! But I must warn you: once the smell of these muffins baking makes its way through your house, it's going to be a challenge waiting for them t

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! Warm outside? Craving a something sweet? Try whipping up a batch of rich and creamy Banana Soft Serve! With one main ingredient, banana, and a few fun add-ins, you'll be enjoying this homemade "nice cream" in no time flat! Ingredients 4 frozen bananas (be sure to peel prior to freezing!) 1/4 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or low fat milk of choice) Optional add-ins 1 Tbsp natural creamy peanut butter (can also use po

Don't you just love this time of year? The days are longer, warmer, and fresh berries are ripe for the picking. It's a great time for Strawberry Banana Muffins! I am a sucker for fresh berries and I must admit I often tend to go a bit overboard, getting as many fresh strawberries as I can get my hands on! So to maximize them I not only enjoy eating them fresh, I freeze them for later, use them in smoothies and add them to baked goods like this! And aside from being deliciou

Who doesn't love a time saving recipe that makes eating better easier too? Enter these tasty Blender Banana Muffins! As the recipe's name implies, you just place the ingredients in a blender, whip, pour, and bake. That's it! To save even more time, why not double the batch and pop some in the freezer for later? Full of nutrient dense ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs and bananas, you'll love the tasty simplicity of this moist muffin! It's honestly no wonder this recipe ha

This tasty recipe is perfect for fueling busy mornings or a midday energizing boost snack: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars! Who doesn't love a quick and easy breakfast bar you can eat on-the-go that not only tastes great, but will keep you going strong all morning long? Packed with protein, complex carbs and healthy fats, it's a simple way to support your eat better goals too! But why limit them to the morning? Enjoy them as a midday pick-me-up or after dinner "treat" too!

Yes, Chocolate and Peanut butter, it's a winning combination! Add some hearty oats and you have yourself a delicious and satisfying little bar! That's what these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are all about! And bonus - because this recipe yields a big batch, you can share it with friends and family or just freeze half the batch to pull out and enjoy whenever you want them! Ingredients 1 C creamy natural peanut butter (or nut butter sub) 2 large ripe bananas, mash

Do you love chocolate? Then you are in for a real treat! This recipe is a chocolate lovers dream, so deliciously rich and satisfying it's sure to soothe even the toughest sweet tooth craving: Chocolate Banana Muffins! Plus we've leveled up a few of the ingredients with few fun swaps to help you better support your eat better goals without sacrificing any of the delicious flavor! Whip up a batch and let us know what you think! Ingredients 3 bananas, mashed 1/4 C honey 1 ts

Calling all chocolate lovers! These 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are a chocolate lovers dream, and they're so simple to make with just four ingredients, you need zero baking skills to make these rich and creamy muffins! Not only are they simple to whip up in a flash, their ingredients boast some pretty awesome benefits too. Personally I love having a muffin at breakfast paired with some fresh fruit or my favorite greek yogurt! YUM! Ingredients 2 ripe banan

Do you love a fresh baked muffin? Me too! And these Apple Banana Oatmeal Muffins are so yummy! A fresh apple muffin that fills the house with delightful smells of cinnamon and nutmeg while it bakes... oh my YUM. And they taste as good as the smell! They're great for a quick hearty breakfast, pre or post workout snack, or after dinner "treat." Each muffin is loaded with dietary fiber, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, protein, and complex carbs to keep you going strong! Whip up

'Tis the season for sweet delights and our senses to be tempted by the wonderful aroma of freshly baked goods! The scents of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and more fill the air... there's nothing quite like walking into a house smelling the scents of festive treats to put you in the holiday spirit. Add a bit of holiday cheer and entice the senses with this simple Holiday Gingerbread! A delicious seasonal bread to share with family and friends, pair with your morning coffee, or enj

Summertime (or anytime!) is a great time to enjoy a yummy frozen treat. And these Frozen Banana Popsicle Treats are here to help you do it! They're super simple to whip up in a flash, and spoiler alert, they can easily fit into your eat better goals too. Plus there are several ways to make them! Not a fan of nuts? Leave them off! Want to keep it even simpler? Just dip them in melted chocolate or carob and leave out the nut butter! Keep it simple, make it FUN! Ingredients

Think eating healthy means you have to sacrifice flavor and all those FUN foods you love? No Way! If you've been around my blog long, then you know I'm all about that healthy life balance. And that means you absolutely can have your cookie and eat it too! Even better when that cookie boasts great health benefits! And don't let the name fool you, these Skinny Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies do not disappoint! They're loaded with yummy flavor and chocolatey goodness. By using ba