Who can resist the glorious marriage of chocolate and peanut butter? I certainly cannot. There's something just too perfect about the combination. Even my sister who loathes peanut butter cannot resist this combination! These homemade peanut butter cups blow Reese's peanut butter cups out. of. the. water. They're made with simple and pure ingredients that burst with flavor. Plus, they take only 10 … [Read more...]
Monkey Business Trail Mix
I haven't shared a recipe for trail mix before, because I never really put much thought into making it. I usually just throw in what I have in the cupboards and it always comes out tasting delish. I decided to share this one though, because the combination is just too tasty not to.Peanuts and chocolate is scrumptious, but peanuts and chocolate with bananas and coconut is better! We enjoy this mix … [Read more...]
Plantains- grilled
While in college, my husband and I enjoyed a local Cuban restaurant just walking distance from our campus. My favorite item at the restaurant was plantains. I wasn't quite sure what they were-- a waiter told me they were similar to bananas-- but I knew them as a delectable side to every meal there. They were always grilled, soft, oowey, and sweet.Plantains are a banana-resembling fruit you might … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake ‘N’ Apple Pancakes
Carrot cake... Swoon!It's always been my favorite cake, and my adoration of it has not faltered in the slightest. I recently visited a darling vegan cafe, and ordered a carrot cake muffin with my tea. It was a delectable muffin with toasted coconut flakes on top. I will admit that it was difficult to stay composed during my brunch meeting because I wanted to giggle in bliss with each … [Read more...]
Chewy Granola Bars
Yum! Granola bars are so tasty, especially when they are homemade. They are easy to take on the go and they store well for hikes, camping trips, and other outdoor adventures. These bars have a great chewy texture, a sweet and delicious taste, and are super easy to make. There's no excuse not to make them! ;)These particular bars slightly remind me of banana bread, since they have a sweet banana … [Read more...]