Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Treat yourself to these delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins! With just a handful of ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have moist and flavorful muffins ready to enjoy for breakfast (or to snack on!) in no time. Try out some more favorite muffin recipes like these Applesauce Muffins, these healthy Morning Glory Muffins or these classic Blueberry Muffins with a Sugared Glaze. Reason’s You’ll Love It Moist: Because of the added banana, these muffins turn out so moist and soft every time. Pantry Ingredients: You won’t be running to the store…

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The 20 Best Mother’s Day Gifts That Any Mom Will Love

Credit: Anthropologie For this Mother’s Day list, I included some tried-and-true favorites that I love having in my own home, and as some unique options from small businesses. Celebrate Mother’s Day with unique gifts that show how much you care. From heartfelt jewelry to pampering self-care items to cute home decor, there’s something special for every mom. Plus, by choosing these gifts, you’re also supporting talented artisans and small business owners! My 10 Favorite Mother’s Day Gift Ideas  1. For the Mom Who’s Always on the Go: Mark & Graham…

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8 Healthy Cheerios Alternatives to Switch to and Ditch the Glyphosate

*Our team independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more.  General Mills claims that Cheerios are not produced with genetically modified ingredients, as stated on the label, but that raised eyebrows in recent years when it was discovered that Cheerios were contaminated with glyphosate. This, btw, is surprising because GMOs are genetically engineered to be resistant to glyphosate, aka, farmers can target weeds while leaving the resistant crops unaffected.…

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What is Melamine, Is it Safe for Your Kitchen? What you Should Know

*Our test kitchen independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more. Is melamine safe like the FDA claims? In a word, no. You work hard to fill your plates and bowls with healthy organic food. You may even research non-toxic bakeware and which cookware brands keep toxins out of your food. Too bad that seemingly innocuous (and often very cute) tableware you’re munching off of could be disrupting your…

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Probiotics for Kids: Yay or Nay? Unveiling the Truth About Gut Health Support

Are probiotics for kids safe? Read on to get the science. Organic Authority Studio *Our team independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more. If you’ve ever had a child who suffers from irregularity or other digestive issues, you know how disruptive this can be. As a mother of two — one with a history of toddler tummy issues — I understand this problem intimately. There is evidence that probiotics can…

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Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

If you love hummus and the rich flavor of tomatoes, you’ll ADORE this simple sun-dried tomato hummus. It’s SO versatile, creamy, easy to make, and adds instant flavor to just about everything. Enjoy it on pita, veggies, crackers, sandwiches, and more. It’s perfect for parties, picnics, meal prep, road trips, and everything in between! Just 15 minutes and a food processor or blender required. Let’s make hummus! This recipe is adapted from the Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus in our cookbook! Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus from Minimalist Baker →

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Lemon Angel Pie

Lemon angel pie is a delightful dessert straight from heaven! It has a creamy lemon filling inside a sweet, airy meringue crust, then topped with fresh whipped cream. Every bite is pure bliss! Lemon lovers get ready! This lemon angel pie immediately won me over and I can’t wait for you to try it. For more lemony goodness, I always recommend these brownies, this cheesecake, or my lemonade pie. What is Lemon Angel Pie? Lemon angel pie is light, creamy, and bursting with zingy lemon flavor! The whipped lemon filling…

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Easy Sheet Pan Lasagna

This super easy sheet pan lasagna is stacked with sautéed ground beef and Italian sausage that are cooked together, marinara sauce, creamy spinach ricotta, lasagna noodles and melty cheese for an amazing Italian dinner. No need to hassle with layering! My family LOVES lasagna and it’s fun to experiment with different variations like Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Rolls, Easy Vegetables and Kale Lasagna Roll-ups or this Lasagna Soup. What is Sheet Pan Lasagna? Sheet pan lasagna is one of the best concepts when it comes to making a delicious, meaty, cheesy lasagna recipe with no need to waste time layering…

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How to Properly Measure Baking Ingredients

Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this informational post has all of my tips and tricks on how to properly measure baking ingredients. Once you have these tips in hand, go ahead and try out my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe! They are so delicious and you will bake them like a pro! Why Measuring Baking Ingredients is SO Important Baking is fun and delicious but it’s also a science! Following baking measurements correctly is important because of the chemistry involved. Any time that you do…

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Cookie Salad

Serve this fun and delicious cookie salad as a dessert or side dish! Everyone will love the sweet fluffy pudding base mixed with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and fudge stripes cookies. This cookie salad is always a hit! The instant pudding powder is the yummiest addition. For more pudding-based treats try my pistachio pudding salad, this Oreo fluff, or my popular stabilized whipped cream! Cookie Salad Cookies and salads seem contradictory to each other, but the combination of the two together is perfection in this cookie salad! You’ll love the fluffy…

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