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Hamburger Patties that Hold Together!

Hamburger Patties that Hold Together!

The number one complaint I hear about using home-made hamburger patties is that they fall apart on the grill. I’ve solved that problem with a couple extra ingredients and some resting time in the fridge! My rule of thumb for helping burgers stick together on […]

Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad = Summer Rainbow Giddiness In Your Mouth Traditionally My family served this with dinner as a side salad, but I legitimately think of it as a dessert. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not as heavy as a Reese’s Cheesecake, but it is sweet, creamy […]

Veggie Loaded Red Beans and Rice

Veggie Loaded Red Beans and Rice

Red Beans and Rice is my favorite crock pot dinner: You don’t need to make any sides Veggies, whole grains, protein, legumes, all in one bowl Super for your gut health Unique creole flavors that we don’t experience on an every day basis Excellent for […]

Pantry Staple Marinara

Pantry Staple Marinara

Okay, this pantry staple marinara is seriously the easiest recipe on my site. I make it when I need a dipping sauce for my cheesy bread, or a simmering sauce for my tender turkey meatballs, and for a quick and simple pizza sauce. You could […]

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

  In honor of Mother’s Day I’m sharing a decadent dessert with you that whole-heartedly reminds me of my own sweet mom: Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. Anything and everything salted caramel brings her to mind, and since I can’t be home for this Mother’s […]

Caramel Apple Pie with No Chill Crust

Caramel Apple Pie with No Chill Crust

You can end your search for the best apple pie right here. I stumbled across this recipe by Audrey over at Audrey’s Apron a few years ago and have never made it any other way since. The apples, a mix of pink lady and granny […]

Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies

Carrot Cake Sugar Cookies

I love decorating sugar cookies for ALL the Holidays, but a plain vanilla sugar cookie just didn’t seem festive enough for this Easter. So I’m bringing you a twist on one of Easter’s most classic desserts: Carrot Cake! These carrot cake sugar cookies are complete […]

Classic and Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic and Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

When a cold, rainy day comes along, a simple and comforting bowl of soup seems to always slide onto our menu. There’s something very meditative about peeling and chopping all of the vegetables and tossing them into an aromatic pot of boiling broth. It really […]

Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup – Pantry Staple Edition

Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup – Pantry Staple Edition

This is one of those light, spring-timey soups that warms you right up and leaves you feeling cozy and refreshed all at the same time. I titled this dish “Pantry Staple” Tomato Basil Tortellini Soup because it’s usually one of those recipes I fall back […]

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with Penne

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo with Penne

I think we all need a little bit of this in our lives right now – a little creamy, garlic-smothered, pasta heaven that is still good to your body. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need cream cheese or heavy cream to make a delicious […]


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Strawberry, Banana, and Peanut Butter  Smoothie Bowl

Strawberry, Banana, and Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl

I will literally eat this smoothie bowl for any meal of the day; breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert, I’ve done it all. It’s cool, sweet, cheap and so simple to make. I’ve turned this into a single serving recipe from my usual double batch because I know not everybody has a work-from-home husband who gets sad eyes when a single serving of ANYTHING is made. Because the recipe is cut in half, I recommend making it in a single serve blender if you’re able to. If you don’t have one, that’s okay. Most food processors and blenders will be fine; you just might need to pause a time or two to scrape the sides of the mixture down to get all the pieces incorporated.

A few notes about my ingredients:

  1. You may notice in the recipe that I use full fat yogurt. You don’t have to, but I prefer it because I’ve noticed it fills me up faster and keeps me full longer.
  2. I always keep frozen banana chunks and frozen strawberries in the freezer. If you use fresh fruit your smoothie bowl will turn into a soppy juice bowl. You can buy bags of whole frozen strawberries anywhere, but as for the bananas, I buy a whole bunch and cut them up myself to freeze.
  3. I have the ingredients listed in a certain order because it mixes the easiest with minimal stoppage time to scrape down the sides and fuss with chunks.
  4. Sometimes the frozen fruit can make the bowl too thick, so add milk until it blends to your desired consistency. If it comes out too thin, that’s okay. It’s just as tasty in true smoothie form.
  5. I didn’t list any toppings because I know many people have different tastes and texture preferences. My personal favorites to use are almond granola, unsweetened coconut, fresh bananas, and fresh strawberries.

If you want to make a few bowls ahead of time and store them in the freezer, I would recommend storing them in single serving bowls with lids like these:

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But remember, if you’re freezing these bowls don’t add the toppings just yet. They could get soggy or mushy when frozen and thawed out. Save the toppings for 10-15 minutes after you take your bowl out of the freezer. Enjoy!


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