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This recipe works really well for bread, but I like the muffins even better because they are easier to serve and store. The bread tastes wonderful, but it’s so moist that you have to cut large slices to keep it from falling apart. Admittedly, not everyone would consider that a problem. This is adapted from …
It’s hard to beat homemade, fully “leaded” chocolate chip cookies. The delicious combination of real butter, loads of sugar and tons of chips has made them an all-American favorite. As much as I enjoy sampling such treats, I now prefer my cookies to have less fat, less sugar and at least a touch of whole …
One reason these cookies—some might say candies—are a great summer treat is because they require no baking. You can whip up a batch in mid-July without heating up your kitchen. As for gourmet, that refers to the chocolate (and obviously not the appearance). You don’t have to use premium chocolate chips for this recipe, but the …
The only thing sneaky about these vitamin- and fiber-packed muffins is that they contain pumpkin. My family typically welcomes whole-grain banana muffins at any time of day, and I was afraid that revealing the identity of this particular ingredient might dampen their enthusiasm. (They only appreciate pumpkin if it is combined with chocolate or served …
This is essentially a chunky version of my Chewy Peanut Butter Power Bites. With protein from multiple sources, these treats are great for a mid-morning snack or afternoon pick-me-up. Though other granolas would probably work, I recommend using Banana Nut Granola or Peanut Butter Granola Surprise for this recipe. For a sweeter version, you could …
This recipe was a wonderful surprise. I always hope my concoctions are at least comparable to their lower-fiber, higher-sugar counterparts, but the real reward comes when they are even better. Methinks that’s the case here. Like my Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Granola, these biscotti not only taste fantastic, but they are also loaded with protein and …
This recipe started as bread, morphed into rolls and has the potential to serve as the foundation for a plethora of baked treats. Like the Double Chocolate Cherry Bread in my last post, these can be dressed up to deliver a chocolate fix just when you need it. Alternatively, you can make bread instead—a subtly sweet …
Every once in a while, you just want a dose of chocolate. If you can stop after one slice, bread like this allows you to indulge your craving without all of the butter and sugar typically found in chocolate candy, cookies, brownies or cakes. In addition to antioxidants from cocoa, this treat offers the whole-grain …