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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Sandra Sells — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:24:01 +0000

I know what you are thinking, “What am I going to do with all those ripe bananas?” Well, I know what you should do—make banana bread! I mean, most of us have more than one banana going a little too ripe anyway. Banana bread is my usual go-to solution, but sometimes we make our paleo banana pancakes or smoothies. I was thinking of how to make the recipe better. Chocolate chip banana bread was the perfect answer! Bananas in our home In our household we love bananas. We go through bundles and bundles every month. The kids have grown up loving them as well. They’re really perfect to incorporate into any sweet treat and add another depth of flavor. One of our favorites is something we call banana whip. We freeze a few bananas and then blend them in our Vitamix blender for a sugar-free treat you can’t beat. This chocolate chip banana bread recipe is a great one that your friends will love! I wrote this as a two-loaf recipe in hopes that you will share one with a friend, or you can freeze it if wrapped well! This past weekend I brought two loaves to our precious friends at church for a post-service snack. I definitely got some thumbs up! It just warms my heart when everyone shows me their mouthful smiles! Banana bread recipe This recipe is so simple! It can be made using a bowl and a whisk or right in your mixer. I opted for our KitchenAid stand mixer. I would ordinarily say to mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then combine them, but let’s be real and save a dish. So, just put the bananas in the bowl (or mixer), and then add the rest of the ingredients and mix them until just combined. It is better not to over mix, so just mix the ingredients until a smooth batter. Add the evenly split batter into your greased loaf pans and bake at 350℉ for 45-50 minutes. I advise you to look at them at the 45-minute mark and decide your desired brownness. We like to spread butter on the bread right after it comes out of the oven, and if possible serve it warm. There is just nothing like a warm slice of this chocolate chip banana bread with a spread of smooth and creamy butter, along with your favorite hot drink! This is something that we had often growing up. I really hope you and your loved ones enjoy this banana bread!

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Baked Oatmeal Muffins

Sandra Sells — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:23:42 +0000

Oats are a huge staple in our house! From regular oatmeal to cookies and pancakes, we tend to use oats in a lot of our recipes. These baked oatmeal muffins have been a great addition in our home. My kids started a pass or fail challenge when recipes are finalized, and I got a pass on these. I think I have mentioned they are tough critics, so I am quite pleased. This muffin recipe is versatile and customizable to any palate. They are so easy to make! These baked oatmeal muffins are great to make ahead for quick breakfasts on the go and are a healthy option for your family. Go ahead and bring them to your next brunch gathering; they will definitely be a hit! They stay fresh for 3-4 days in a sealed container on the counter or you can store them in the freezer for a longer period. I like to put one in my kids lunchbox as a nutritious treat option! Recipe You make these baked oatmeal muffins right in the food processor. I am sure a Vitamix would do the job, too. First, preheat the oven to 350℉, and then prep your muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. I start by mixing all the dry ingredients in the food processor and pulse them until the mixture looks like a course sand texture. Next, I add everything else right into the food processor and pulse them until combined (about 30 seconds). Finally, I use my cookie scoop to scoop the batter into each muffin space. Using the cookie scoop fills 12 muffin spaces pretty evenly if the scoops are even. The toppings I chose for this batch of muffins were blueberries, strawberries, and chocolate chips. I bet you can guess the kids favorite, yep, the chocolate chip ones! My husband was partial to the blueberries! Like I said, these muffins are very versatile. You can even make them mini muffins for your little toddlers. Some other topping options that would be great on these are cooked apples, chia seeds, nuts, granola, or raisins. I bet this recipe would also be a great base for a coffee cake crumble. The options are endless. I hope you enjoy these baked oatmeal muffins and I encourage you to try to make healthy options like these for your family!

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Gluten Free Oat Flour Pancakes

Sandra Sells — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 05:09:55 +0000

Our Simply Sells gluten free oat flour banana pancakes are the easiest way to make whole grain pancakes for your family. So, for all the gluten free peeps out there – you deserve pancakes too! I love that the recipe calls for pantry staples because I always have the ingredients on hand. I have made pancakes that use store bought mixes, like in my paleo banana pancakes recipe, but if you don’t have a pancake mix on hand these gluten free pancakes really are the next best thing. Another plus with this recipe is the protein content that will keep you going for the day because of the number of eggs used! I only use natural ingredients to sweeten the pancakes, and they win my kids’ approval every time. It can be hit or miss with other foods, but I always seem to hit the mark with these. To be honest, I would rather save the sweetness for the toppings anyway. 😉 These Pancakes are Easy! For this recipe, I mix the pancake ingredients right in my Vitamix blender! I always say the less dirty dishes the better – can I get an amen? Haha! I start by putting two cups of whole grain, old fashioned, gluten free rolled oats in the Vitamix and blending the oats for approximately 10 seconds to flour consistency. Next, I add the bananas, eggs, almond milk (or milk of choice), honey, and vanilla. Admittedly, first mixing the liquid ingredients, and then adding the rest of the ingredients would be better, but as a busy mom I am just fine blending it all at once. One of my favorite kitchen hacks is to use the ladle that comes with my Instant Pot. The ladle has a little hook on it that can rest on the edge of the blender, and its scoop size portions the pancake batter just perfectly. Yes, I love finding little tricks – you’re welcome! Cooking the pancakes With the mixture ready and my ladle in place, I heat my griddle up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. I prefer the griddle heat a little low so I don’t burn the pancakes and they cook evenly. Also, I only butter the griddle for the first batch to prime the griddle. The color of the pancakes seems to turn out better after the first batch and they don’t seem to stick to the griddle after this, but use your best judgement. It is a known fact that the first pancakes are not always as pretty as the following ones so don’t feel bad. I can fit eight small pancakes on the griddle. You can tell that they need flipped when the edges are slightly browned and look slightly dry (not shiny like the raw batter). The pancakes will also start to bubble a bit in the middle when they’re ready to flip, and they should be a light golden brown. I serve the pancakes with toppings of choice. Making ahead of time & storage I like to make extra pancakes and freeze them for when the kids want a quick morning breakfast before school. I lay the pancakes out on a cookie sheet and freeze them right on the cookie sheet. Once frozen, I store them in a zip lock freezer bag. You can either microwave a frozen pancake for 25-30 seconds or place it in your toaster to warm it up. On the weekends, to create a fun experience I love to set up a pancake bar for my kids. I lay out lots of fruits, chocolate chips, and even rainbow sprinkles in small bowls and put out a can of whipped cream. The whipped cream brings a huge smile. We even plan this same fun experience when hosting our adult friends around special occasions like Thanksgiving, Valentine’s day, or Christmas time. These Simply Sells gluten free oat flour banana pancakes really are a favorite staple in our house and we make many variations. They ensure a nutritious but delicious breakfast. We have been known to even make them for dinner. I really do hope you enjoy! 🍴

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Simple Strawberry Banana Crepes

Sandra Sells — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:30:13 +0000

About 15 years ago I had the opportunity to go to France with my parents. I know my husband had also been to France before we were married and we’d love to make this a new family trip with our kids in the near future. I obviously know the reputation and the grandness of going on a trip like this. I mean this is usually the trip every American household dreams to take with their family. I’ve never forgotten walking through the streets in places like Bordeaux and Paris, seeing all the sites, and experiencing the culture. I will say that it was the one trip that I was most sad to leave, even up until now. It’s on most family bucket lists for sure. One day while strolling through Paris, we passed a food vendor that was selling crepes. This is a must do! Not only is it an inexpensive treat when in France but it can be customized to be savory or sweet – the filling is up to you and what you fancy. Crepes are really just dressed up pancakes with more protein due to the extra eggs in the batter. We decided to have one of each! The savory was a ham and cheese and the sweet one was filled with Nutella. Classic, right? My mouth is watering just thinking about them. Oh, I can taste them now. This past weekend I felt like making something fancy for my daughter! She watches this cute little show called Fancy Nancy. The character named Nancy has a desire to have all things fancy. She always uses the phrase “ooh la la” as fancy things inspire her. The show incorporates a lot of French phrases and grammar, which is always fun for kids to learn. The Sells’ household enjoys and keeps Saturday breakfast time sacred. It’s a beautiful time of gathering as just the family or with guests, especially on our weekends. Crepes this week seemed appropriate and the something fancy that we were looking for. To my luck, we had a crepe pan that I discovered in our pan collection! This made the process simple. The batter is a combination of eggs, flour, and sugar with a few other ingredients that I know you would have on hand. This recipe can be made in your blender, which I actually prefer because it keeps the batter smooth and it’s less cleanup. The batter must be smooth because the intention is to keep the crepe very thin. The only sad part is that usually the first one comes out as an ugly one. We all know that just like pancakes the first one is never pretty. Let’s just say the first one is the sampler, haha! Don’t lose hope though because as you keep pumping them out you will master the cooking process and be very happy as your platter gets filled with these little delicious pockets ready to fill with the most delicious toppings. We chose to keep it light for this crepe experience and only added fruit, except for dusting them with powdered sugar for a beautiful effect, however, you can add whatever fillings and toppings make you happy. Try some warmed ham and melted cheese or maybe filled with blackberry jam. Go for it! I served our little girl a crepe with strawberries and vanilla yogurt! She loved it! Try this crepe recipe out. Along with being delicious, it’s also a cost-effective recipe that can be served for a crowd. I might just plan a crepe party!

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Paleo Banana Pancakes

Sandra Sells — Sat, 30 May 2020 16:28:51 +0000

This is a weekend must on our recipe list. You mean you can have your pancakes, eat them, and not feel guilty? Yes, absolutely! We love to eat the little low carb, paleo, pillowy wonders for breakfast. Our kids love these paleo banana pancakes just as much too! Breakfast in our house during the weekdays usually consists of a quick cup of coffee to go. Time is essential when trying to start your day, am I right? Haha! However for the weekends when we have more time to spare, this paleo banana pancake recipe is our tried and true. There’s nothing like waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh pancakes on the griddle. It always gets you in the right mood to start your day off happy. Recipe For this recipe, we use our favorite paleo store bought mix Birchbenders. You can usually find this at Costco or order it on Amazon. It doesn’t compromise the homemade taste whatsoever, I promise. Honestly for a family it makes for an easy and nutritious breakfast. Not to mention the kids always love a good stack of pancakes. We use ripened bananas and put them into our KitchenAid stand mixer. Mix them until they are fully mashed and creamy. Add in the eggs and whip until fluffy in consistency. Then its pretty much throw and go! Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined. You should now have the perfect pancake batter. On a griddle or pan add some butter, then a scoop of pancake batter at a time. Make the pancakes large or small, whatever makes you happy. Flip the pancakes when they start to bubble on the surface and cook for another couple minutes. Remove the paleo banana pancakes from the griddle and top with you favorite toppings. We love fresh berries or vegan whipped coconut cream. Go ahead, give them a try, and you’ll be glad you did.

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