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Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with rolled oats, almond flour, mashed bananas, dark chocolate chips, and shredded coconut are a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth any time of day. Keep a batch in the freezer for easy breakfasts on the go, school snacks, and dessert. Lately,  I have been waking up craving something sweet. Normally I would reach for some Strawberry Baked Oatmeal , Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding , or Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins , but sometimes a cookie and coffee is calling my name. Enter this healthy oat breakfast cookie. It's made with a combination of old-fashioned oatmeal and almond flour, making it both filling and good for you. The oats provide whole grains and fiber and the almond flour has protein and healthy fats to keep you full. Instead of the traditional combination of butter and sugar, these cookies use mashed bananas. They provide tons of natural sweetness plus bananas are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Then since I'v...

Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

These easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies made with rolled oats, almond flour, mashed bananas, dark chocolate chips, and shredded coconut are a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth any time of day. Keep a batch in the freezer for easy breakfasts on the go, school snacks, and dessert. Lately,  I have been waking up craving something sweet. Normally I would reach for some Strawberry Baked Oatmeal , Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding , or Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins , but sometimes a cookie and coffee is calling my name. Enter this healthy oat breakfast cookie. It's made with a combination of old-fashioned oatmeal and almond flour, making it both filling and good for you. The oats provide whole grains and fiber and the almond flour has protein and healthy fats to keep you full. Instead of the traditional combination of butter and sugar, these cookies use mashed bananas. They provide tons of natural sweetness plus bananas are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Then since I'v...

Mexican Chipotle Meatballs (Albondigas al Chipotle)

These chipotle meatballs are smoky, spicy, and couldn’t be more delicious! Made from juicy ground beef, these traditional Mexican albondigas en chipotle are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with chipotle peppers and traditionally served with rice, beans , and warm corn tortillas. Yum. My eyes were opened to a lot of delicious Mexican food once I moved to California from the East Coast and met my husband, who is from Mexico City. One of his favorite dishes is albondigas en salsa chipotle, which is a Mexican meatball simmered with chipotle peppers. It’s a dish that can be hard to find in a restaurant, so I quickly had to learn to make them at home. This dish is surprisingly simple to make and has become a favorite at weekend dinners with friends. You could also make it with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork, and it would be just as delicious. P Even if you don't think of meatballs when you think of Mexican cuisine, trust me, you want to make these. Serve them alongsid...

Mexican Chipotle Meatballs (Albondigas al Chipotle)

These chipotle meatballs are smoky, spicy, and couldn’t be more delicious! Made from juicy ground beef, these traditional Mexican albondigas en chipotle are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with chipotle peppers and traditionally served with rice, beans , and warm corn tortillas. Yum. My eyes were opened to a lot of delicious Mexican food once I moved to California from the East Coast and met my husband, who is from Mexico City. One of his favorite dishes is albondigas en salsa chipotle, which is a Mexican meatball simmered with chipotle peppers. It’s a dish that can be hard to find in a restaurant, so I quickly had to learn to make them at home. This dish is surprisingly simple to make and has become a favorite at weekend dinners with friends. You could also make it with ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground pork, and it would be just as delicious. P Even if you don't think of meatballs when you think of Mexican cuisine, trust me, you want to make these. Serve them alongsid...

Oatmeal Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Banana Oatmeal Bread combines your favorite banana bread recipe with all the best parts of oatmeal cookies. It’s wholesome, easy to make, and bursting with incredible flavors! There are few things that take me back to my mother’s kitchen faster than warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven banana bread. Well, except for oatmeal cookies. One day as I was trying to decide between the two, I thought… Why do I have to choose? Why not have both? Thus, this decadent recipe was born. Banana Oatmeal Bread is a combination of my favorite banana bread recipes, with the addition of oats for a nutty flavor and tons of extra nutrients. Believe me, when I tell you, it’s amazing. The first time I baked this healthy dessert for my family, I think the entire loaf was gone within minutes. This is the perfect breakfast option for when you’ve gotten bored of your usual bowl of oatmeal. It also serves as the ultimate brunch dish for special occasions. I’ve served this dish on dozens of occasions and it’s always...

Oatmeal Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Banana Oatmeal Bread combines your favorite banana bread recipe with all the best parts of oatmeal cookies. It’s wholesome, easy to make, and bursting with incredible flavors! There are few things that take me back to my mother’s kitchen faster than warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven banana bread. Well, except for oatmeal cookies. One day as I was trying to decide between the two, I thought… Why do I have to choose? Why not have both? Thus, this decadent recipe was born. Banana Oatmeal Bread is a combination of my favorite banana bread recipes, with the addition of oats for a nutty flavor and tons of extra nutrients. Believe me, when I tell you, it’s amazing. The first time I baked this healthy dessert for my family, I think the entire loaf was gone within minutes. This is the perfect breakfast option for when you’ve gotten bored of your usual bowl of oatmeal. It also serves as the ultimate brunch dish for special occasions. I’ve served this dish on dozens of occasions and it’s always...

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Have an abundance of baby tomatoes left over? Consider roasting them in the oven! These roasted cherry tomatoes come out juicy, slightly sweet, and are the best snack on a clean eating, healthy and low-carb diet. They're delicious! These perfectly roasted cherry tomatoes couldn't be easier and make the tastiest side dish. Normally, I like to roast mine with a combination of rosemary and thyme, but any herbs will work. Look to use something that matches the flavor profile of whatever you are cooking. These also make an amazing quick pasta sauce and are delicious over a bowl of brown rice or quinoa with some fresh Parmesan, ricotta, or goat cheese. To be honest, these taste amazing on almost anything - pizza , balsamic chicken , seared fish   - everything!  Whether you use them as a snack, side dish, or mix them in with your favorite sauce, you are going to love how these roasted cherry tomatoes turn out! Plus, they are super simple to make too! Want to learn to roast more v...