Here is one of those simple pleasures that we sort of stumbled upon around here. We love chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven — the kind you can dunk in your coffee or milk without compromising the structural integrity of the cookie. And we really enjoy making them for a quick break or […]
Banana Bran Nut Bread
This variation on the standard banana bread recipe includes oat bran — more protein, vitamins, and heart-healthy soluble fiber — but no one has to know! Ingredients Did You Know? Oat bran contains the same fiber, vitamins and minerals, and protein as oats. You can use it to healthy-up some of your favorite baked breads […]
Running Bread
Whether to fuel high-energy pursuits or simply a family on the run, this quick (and easy) bread provides lots of go! Ingredients: Did You Know? For a healthier option, substitute the amount of regular chocolate chips called for in a recipe with 1/2 of that amount in mini chocolate chips. The chips will be more […]
Oat Bran Muffins
Easy to make, lots of “there” there, and oh, so, yummy! Did You Know? Sucanat is a less refined sugar, retaining much of the molasses content, which makes it a more nutritionally sound choice. It makes a great substitute for sugar in our baked breakfast and snack items. (We use brown and granulated sugar for […]
Morning Glory Muffins
This takeoff on a very commonly seen recipe on packages of flour makes a delicious breakfast or a great snack! Naturally we’ve added our own enhancements to feed a hungry family and provide a reasonably healthy snack. Did You Know? Applesauce can be substituted 1:1 in place of oil for a moist texture in […]
Favorite Sugar Cookies
Every mom has her go-to recipe for sugar cookies. After all, sugar cookies are an essential element of a successful homeschool family! Being rather quirky at times, our family enjoys this spicy version. The dough is crispy and flaky like pie crust, the anise adds a perfect, subtle spice to the flavor, and the cinnamon-sugar […]
