Hawaiian Banana Bread

August 20, 2020 Amanda Plott

Long story short, there was a trip being planned to Hawaii that I would currently be on. But, then this virus took over the world. So. The trip to Hawaii didn’t happen this summer! That being said, a few recipes were planned and made well ahead of time so that I would be ahead on things before going on vacation.

I ended up trading my Hawaiian excursion for visiting my mother. And to be honest? Visiting her safely is way better than any tropical paradise. So, after six months of being cooped up in the house, I decided it was time to get out for a little bit. But. You still get this amazing Hawaiian Banana Bread…

Skinny Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

August 12, 2020 Amanda Plott

So the other day I ordered pizza. Yes, delivery. What? You think I eat healthy all the time? Nope! Fun Fact: I whole heartedly believe that part of eating right and healthy means that sometimes you should afford yourself splurges. Give into a craving every once in a while. …Anyway. I also grabbed a ‘cookie pizza’ and my kid sort of fell in love with it.

Today I decided to have her help me make one! Of course, the one we made is better for you already simply because it’s homemade and from scratch. Plus, the sugar is reduced and we have complete control over what’s going into it. And hey, any excuse to get her in the kitchen with me is a good one…

PBJ Brownies

July 31, 2020 Amanda Plott

I don’t know why, but I always go into peanut butter and jelly mode as the summer winds down and back-to-school starts to nip at our heels. What can I say? But, I’m sorry and you’re welcome. These PBJ Brownies are every bit as good as they look. They are the gooiest, most decadent, delicious brownies that I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating.

One of my favorite things about these brownies (other than how good they are) is that they are made all in one bowl. Which means they’re fairly easy to make and don’t require a lot of effort for being as amazing as they are…

Instant Pot Cold Start Vanilla Greek Yogurt

July 28, 2020 Amanda Plott

I never in a million years would have guessed that I would ever make yogurt. I don’t know why, but I just never really considered that I even could make it. Mostly because I honestly didn’t know the process of how to make yogurt. And… then I got a pressure cooker.

As it turns out, making yogurt is really easy to do. And what’s better? You can make it just the way you want, in any flavor you want, and as tangy as you want. Plus, making it yourself saves you calories AND money! So, as scary as the concept may seem, it’s definitely worth trying out!…

Peach Bundt Cake

July 24, 2020 Amanda Plott

One of my favorite things about summer is peaches. I don’t know about anywhere else, but here in Texas locals come out in droves selling them at the side of the road. This year, I haven’t gone anywhere to see any. But, my local grocery store thankfully has ‘Texas Peaches’ on hand from local vendors so that I was more easily and safely able to get my peach fix this year.

This cake is truly one of the most moist and deliciously each cakes out there. The peach juices and fresh peach really take this simple and easy to make cake to the next level. It would be just as good as part of a breakfast or brunch, as it would be for dessert!…

Frozen S'more Bars

July 19, 2020 Amanda Plott

Look, it’s freakin’ hot out ya’ll. It’s so hot that even if I could make traditional s’mores, I don’t think I’d enjoy them quite the same. Eating hot food during the heat of the Texas summer just… isn’t the most novel idea. With that being said, I’ve had frozen hot chocolate before, so why not frozen s’mores?

These s’mores are every bit as delicious as traditional s’mores. That’s because they’re made with the same basic things, just with a few minor adjustments to be freezer fun and friendly…