Banana Walnut Muffins Recipe (Gluten Free but you would NEVER know!)

I over purchased bananas last week and couldn’t eat them all before they turned very ripe.   I came across this recipe, modified it (see below), and made the best gluten free baked good I’ve ever put in my mouth.   You can NOT tell they are gluten free at all!  ~Audra

Ingredients
  • 1½ cups all-purpose gluten free flour
  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  •  3 ripe bananas
  •  8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted(1 stick)
  •  1 large egg
  •  ½ cup whole milk
  •  1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  •  1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chocolate and 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.… Read More »

Laura’s Late Night Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Late Night (or anytime) Grilled Cheese:

Ingredients:

  • Sourdough Bread (you can use other bread, but NONE are as good as sourdough. Crusty fresh breads work best)
  • Real Butter
  • Variety of Cheeses, (I usually use cheddar, jack, and American or Swiss)
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper

Preparation:

Place one pat of butter on each end of each bread slice.  … Read More »

Caprese Bites

Modified from this original recipe at Delish   Ingredients  
  • 8 oz. mozzarella balls
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt
  • 24 cherry tomatoes
  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 c. balsamic vinegar
  • Toothpicks
  Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, stir together mozzarella, olive oil, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and season with salt.
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Berries and Cream

My kids love this snack (or dessert) during fresh berry season! 

Ingredients:

Any fresh berries.  We typically use:

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blackberries

For the Cream:

  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3 T Sugar

Preparation:

Wash berries, cut strawberries if they are large.  Put all the berries together in a big bowl.

With an electric mixer mix the cream and the sugar on high speed until peaks form. … Read More »

Power Balls

Source: Jenny Stockton via the Opelika Observer

Enjoy whenever you need a little pick-me-up!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup gluten-free oats (such as Bob’s Red Mill)
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed or chia seeds
  • ½ cup mini-chocolate chips (use Enjoy Life brand if you want dairy free)
  • 1 tsp.
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