Baked Oatmeal Muffins.

It's May! Which means it's officially my birthday month. This month I'm treating myself, and my family, to all of my favorite foods with a twist. The twist is, all of the recipes I'm making are packed with super yummy and good for you ingredients. 

I'm on a mission to get healthy. I'm not interested in losing weight, or becoming the size of a super model. I love food. Like, a lot. So I figured why not have the best of both world. Make delicious food that's super healthy. And the best part, I don't have to feel guilty about eating it. I can have my cake, and eat it too! Of course, it will have to be a healthy cake. That exists, right? 

So the first recipe is a combination of two of my favorite things, oatmeal and fruit! Oh, and some chocolate. ;) I used all organic ingredients, but anything will work.

Ingredients: 

2 eggs.

1/4 cup canola oil. 

1 cup packed brown sugar. 

1/2 cup applesauce. 

1 1/2 cup milk. 

2 tsp. vanilla extract. 

1/2 tsp. salt. 

1 tbsp. ground cinnamon. 

3 cups old fashioned rolled oats. 

2 tsp. baking powder. 

Tbsp. of your choice of topping. (I used chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and blueberries.)

Directions:  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. In a stand mixer or large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, and brown sugar. Add applesauce, milk, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined. Stir in oats and baking powder. Fill muffin tin with 1/2 or mixture and add your favorite toppings. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool for about 10 minutes and enjoy! 

 

xoxo, E. 

Chocolate Churro Cereal Mix

One thing I love about fall, besides the cool crisp air, leaves changing and counting down to Christmas, is the FOOD! Seriously, when you're a foodie like me, this is the best time of the year. This is the time of year you're looking forward to as soon as the new year begins!  

Or maybe that's just me. 

Regardless, this delicious treat is perfect for fall and anytime you want a yummy snack. It's quick, easy and super delicious! It's even kid friendly. So get those little people in the kitchen to help make this fun treat. 

I used all organic ingredients to make this, but you can use whatever you have in your pantry or whatever you prefer! I hope you all enjoy! 

Ingredients:

• 9 cups Chex cereal

• 4 tbs unsalted butter (half a stick)

• 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tbs cinnamon

Directions:

In a large gallon ziplock bag, add the powdered sugar, brown sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon. Zip shut and shake, shake, shake! Set aside. 

Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside. 

In a microwaveable safe bowl, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter and microwave for 1 minute. Remove and stir until completely smooth. Microwave for another 30 seconds, remove and stir. Pour chocolate directly over cereal making sure to evenly coat pieces. (I used a silicone spatula to gently mix chocolate and cereal.)

Pour cereal in the dry sugar mixture, zip and shake, shake, shake. (This step is my sons favorite part!)  

Once cereal is completely coated pour into a serving bowl and devour! 

Happy cooking!

Love, Elizabeth.