Baking With Friends: Applesauce Oatmeal Bread (+ Video)

Quick breads are always a huge hit with my kitchen helper and when I saw this recipe for Applesauce Oatmeal Bread I knew I had to try it. It was an instant success and I have made it about a dozen times since. Not only is this bread delicious, it’s a perfect recipe to make

A Healthier Spin On A Classic: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Finding a healthier alternative to your child’s favorite snacks can be tough. My kitchen helper happens to love oatmeal raisin cookies, which many would think are healthy. Although there are some healthier parts to the cookie, many of the recipes can contain a lot of sugar. I wanted to bake him the cookie that he

Guest Feature: Kid Approved Scratch Made Granola

Cooking with kids, like playing with play dough, can get a little too messy for me. I have good intentions of making quality family meals (and memories), but I often end up frustrated with the mess and the bickering. Enter my mom, aka Grandma. She’s amazing. She’ll let those kids play with play dough all

Small Batch: Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Oatmeal raisin cookies have been a go-to special treat for my kitchen helper.  This flavor combination has been a favorite of his for years.  Since we make oatmeal raisin cookies every once in a while, I thought I would transform his favorite treat into a muffin.  I always love making muffin recipes since they are

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Summertime parties and cookouts are right around the corner and everyone needs a good cookie bar recipe to share with friends and family.  A simple one bowl, one pan recipe packed with three kinds of chocolate chips is always a crowd pleaser.  When you are hosting or attending a gathering, cookie bars are an easy,

Snack Time: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars With Video

Chewy granola bars are always a great on-the-go snack.  I recently hosted a few moms and their children for a playdate at my home and wanted a quick an easy snack on hand for the kids.  These chewy chocolate chip granola bars were the answer.  I wanted to keep this batch pretty classic and only

Healthy Oatmeal Banana Muffins: Allergy Friendly And Minutes To Make

I’m always on the lookout for healthy snack that is quick and easy to assemble.  When I found this oatmeal banana recipe, I loved all the ingredients and the method of using the blender.  The blender made the whole process less messy and easy to pour into the muffin cups.  I’ll definitely use this technique

Virginia Feature: Oatmeal Fig Squares

Bring on the Holidays! Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. So it’s time to start planning your Holiday menu. Peppermint, gingerbread, chestnuts, and figs are just a few of the flavors that make the season bright. The scent and the taste of these Holiday delights bring back great memories of family gatherings from

All-Star Cookies From The Make & Taste Archives

The holiday’s are right around the corner and that means COOKIES; oh and don’t forget pies.  I wanted to provide a single post with links to six Make & Taste All-Star Cookies.  There are a lot of different flavors to choose from including gingerbread, almond butter, coconut, oatmeal and pumpkin.  I personally bake the coconut oatmeal

Snack On the Go: Chewy Granola Bars with Chocolate, Oats and Toasted Coconut

Traveling to and from morning activities with my toddler always has me thinking about snack options that he can enjoy in the car.  It seems like salty or sweet snacks win every time.  In an effort to try something new I thought granola bars would be a perfect snack, especially the soft chewy variety.  They