You will love these simple cookies for two reasons : they are very easy to make and more importantly taste amazing. They look humble but I can guarantee you will find in love at the first bite. This is a family recipe from Josee DiStasio featured in her third cookbook. SERVING SIZE Approximately 40 cookies … More Easy Breezy Cookies
One of my favorite snacks, the PB&J sandwich, becomes an absolutely decadent cookie in this Giada De Laurentiis recipe. Truly addictive! SERVING SIZE Makes 10 large cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp of baking soda 1/8 tsp of fine sea salt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at … More PB&J Cookies
I had stopped updating my site in June when work got super busy but seeing how many requests I received for my biscotti recipe motivated to revisit EffortlesslyChuck.com This recipe is originally from Josee DiStasio and I made a few adjustments to it to amp up the flavor. The recipe calls for Black Olive Caviar … More Parmesan Black Olives Biscotti
This recipe is the epitome of effortless baking. One bowl and a couple measuring tools are all what you need. It’s inspired by a cookbook from Quebec teaching busy parents how to plan ahead for healthy and cost effective meals. I would loosely translate it to “Savvy Families – Busy Parents”. SERVING SIZE 12 Muffins … More Effortlessly Healthy Muffins
The name Oat Digestive Biscuit doesn’t sound sexy but I can assure you these cookies are nothing short of wonderful! Their delicious nutty sweetness and crumbly texture make them the perfect companion of your favorite afternoon cup of tea. The recipe is from Tartine cookbook. SERVING SIZE 24 cookies INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons of milk 1 … More Oat Digestive Biscuits
Not to confound with Banana Bread! This cake is definitely sweater, denser and richer than Banana Bread so I would place this in the dessert category. But feel free to have some with your morning coffee. I did and it was deliciously uplifting! This recipe is from the Tartine cookbook. INGREDIENTS (Cake) 1 cup + … More Banana Date Tea Cake
This workhorse of a recipe can parlay into so many different dessert ideas. I have been making it with buttercream frosting but it could work wonderfully with cream cheese frosting. It’s a simple, fool proof recipe that can also be made into muffins if you dial back the sugar and add some nuts to it. … More Banana Cake
This recipe from Dyan Solomon from Montreal cafe Olive + Gourmando is nothing short of amazing. If you have time, I strongly encourage you to let the buttermilk and wheat mixture steep overnight. It really makes a big difference! SERVING SIZE 24 Muffins INGREDIENTS 2 cups of buttermilk 105 grams (About 1 3/4 cups) of … More Blueberry Bran Muffins a.k.a THE BEST BLUEBERRY MUFFINS EVER
I know, the name doesn’t sound sexy. But these muffins are my favorite. They are low sugar, low fat and pack a hefty amount of fiber that will make you feel full all morning. Pair with yogurt and fruit and get to ready to soar through your day! The original recipe is from Trish Magwood … More Essential Bran Muffins
SERVING SIZE 18 muffins INGREDIENTS 3 cups of quick oats 1 tbsp of pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp of baking soda 1/2 tsp of baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup of milk 1 cup of ripe mashed bananas 1/2 cup of maple syrup 3 tbsp of vegetable oil 1 tsp of vanilla … More Gluten Free Banana Nuts Muffins
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