Simply Sesame Banana Nut Swirl Bread

Bananas, walnuts, and cinnamon swirled into a moist & delicious sesame bread!

I love a good challenge and when I was asked to participate in the first Simply Sesame Blogger Recipe Challenge, I was more then happy to accept.  I had to create a recipe using one of the Simply Sesame products; Vanilla with Almond Bites, Pistachio Morsels with a hint of Cardamom or Pure Roasted Sesame Spread.

“The challenge date has been set; the pans will be banging to see who becomes the winner of the first annual Simply Sesame Blogger Recipe Challenge.” 

 

Coconut Banana French Toast

Here's another recipe featuring coconut and bananas; yesterday I featured Tropical Banana Coconut Flax Pancakes.  Our family loves breakfast so today it's french toast!  The bread (I use whole wheat) is dipped into a mixture of blended bananas and coconut milk so it really enhances the flavors quite well.    This is the perfect breakfast for the whole family to enjoy!

Banana, Bacon and Bourbon Cinnabon® Bake

Yesterday I shared Bacon and Date Cinnabon Strata from Cinnabon, and I have another recipe today and tomorrow!  If you haven't tried Cinnabon then you're missing out.  They are so good and the icing is amazing.  I love how you can incorporate them into such delicious recipes too...enjoy! 

Buttermilk Blueberry Banana Muffins

Buttermilk makes these blueberry and banana muffins moist and delicious!

Muffins are a favorite of mine because you can literally make them in so many flavors; they are portable and portioned controlled!  When I saw this recipe for Buttermilk Blueberry Banana Bread, I knew I had to make it, but into muffins.  I love adding buttermilk into my recipes because it adds a slight tartness and so much moisture.  Plus the combination of blueberries and banana was very inviting.  I did lower the sugar being that I was making them for a neighbor who isn't allowed a lot of sugar, and even so, they turned out amazing!  I can't wait to make a few batches of these and store them in the freezer for a quick breakfast...enjoy! 

Banana & Peanut Butter Muffin Bites #JifPeanutPowder #WalMart

Mornings can be quite hectic around here!  I get up at 5am, get my husband off to work at 6am, get one set of kids up and get them off to school at 7:15am then get the other ones up and get them out the door at 8:10am.  During those times I have to make sure everyone is fed with something that's quick, delicious and on the go.  So when I was asked by The J.M. Smucker Company to create a unique recipe using the new Jif Peanut Powder I was happy to get started on a new breakfast treat that the whole family will enjoy!

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Banana Frosting Recipe

An ode to Elvis Presley...a decadent peanut butter sheet cake 

lathered with a creamy banana frosting!

While thinking of flavor combinations the other I day I thought about Elvis Presley and how he loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  I've made a sandwich like that before and enjoyed it so I knew I liked the flavors.  At first I was going to make a banana cake with peanut butter frosting, but then I saw there were a million recipes like that already!  So I decided to flip it around and make a peanut butter cake with a banana frosting.  I'm happy to say that not only is it easy to make, but quite delicious too.  I think Elvis would be quite happy!

The Best of 2014!

It's time to count down the most popular recipes of 2014!

It has been another amazing year and I want to thank all of you for it!  All of your support, comments, questions, likes and following along is what makes me love what I do.  I greatly appreciate you stopping over, seeing what I've created, joining in on the giveaways, and supporting this site.  It means the world to me!  I've compiled a list of the most popular recipes this past year so I hope you enjoy. 

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Banana Toffee Poke Cake with Browned Butter Frosting

  

Scratch ingredients turned into a delicious moist Banana Toffee Poke Cake with Browned Butter Frosting
 

Let me forewarn you...this Banana Toffee Poke Cake with Browned Butter Frosting and Toffee Bits is addicting; it's so moist and so delicious!  I had bananas that were pretty ripe and didn't want banana bread or bars so I decided to come up with a new recipe.  I wrote down a few ideas, combined them, asked my son what sounded good to him and this is what we came up with.  This is a scratch cake made with bananas and toffee bits, then we poked some holes into it so the delicious Browned Butter Frosting would ooze all down through the cake.  To top it off we sprinkled on some toffee bits.  The flavors came together perfectly, it's not too sweet and it is beyond moist and delicious.  If you have any leftovers you'll need to keep them in the fridge or the cake will get too wet and the toffee bits will melt since it's so warm out.  This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!

Strawberry Banana Sour Cream Breakfast Cake

       

On the weekends we like to have a nice breakfast, however I don't like spending hours in the kitchen preparing it.  I'm always trying to come up with quick, easy and delicious recipes.  This Strawberry Banana Sour Cream Breakfast Cake will definitely be my go-to recipe from now on.  The addition of sour cream makes the cake moist, and the combination of banana and strawberries is superb.  We enjoyed this cake so much I made it two days in a row!  This recipe is the perfect addition to breakfast or any meal...enjoy!

Chocolate Banana Nut Bread

 

Doesn't this bread look delicious?  My good friend Jane from Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms made it and she is graciously sharing it with us today.  If you don't know Jane you definitely need to stop over and take a look at her blog.  Jane and I met when I first started blogging and we've remained good friends ever since.  Her site is full of recipes, reviews, giveaways and she hosts a blog party every Monday: Melt in Your Mouth Monday.  She's one busy lady, and yet she's more then happy to help anytime you need it. 

Now let's see how she makes this beautiful bread...

Chunky Monkey Cupcakes

 

Chunky Monkey Ice Cream is a family favorite!  The bananas, chocolate and walnuts go together so well.  Since we love the ice cream and the flavor combination I decided to make a cupcake version.  I started with a banana cupcake and added in some chocolate chips and crushed walnuts.  To top it off I made a chocolate butter-cream frosting and sprinkled on a dash of walnuts to make it look pretty.  So the next time you're out of  Chunky Monkey ice cream, whip up a batch of these.  A delicious way to have that Chunky Monkey flavor any time you want!

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Delightful E Made for sharing this delicious Nutella Hazelnut Coffee.  I love the combination of all three flavors and it's the perfect way to start off the chilly season.  There were so many links shared this week, thank you so much for taking the time to stop over.

No-Bake Dulce de leche Banana Cream Pie

 

Once again I had some bananas on the counter that needed to be used and I didn't want to make another bread or cake.  I also wanted the recipe to be quick and easy because now that school has started we don't have a lot of free time!  This Dulce de leche Banana Cream pie is a snap to make, it doesn't need to be baked and it tastes delicious.  I left mine sit overnight and the flavors meld together perfectly!    

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 It's time to feature some wonderful links that were shared this week at Mix it up Monday.  First up is our Spotlight of the Week and that goes to Photo Life Site for sharing this delicious Homemade Cocoa Banana Cream Roll.  This is such a neat idea and I can't wait to try it!  Thank you all for sharing this week and I hope you enjoy the features!

Banana Cheesecake with Almond Butter Crust

 

The other day my son asked for a cheesecake and at first I was going to make a regular one.  Then I noticed that I had some bananas that were getting old and wondered how the cheesecake would taste if I tossed those in too.  I decided to give it a try and it turned out very well.  I paired it with a rich almond and butter crust, topped it off with some fresh whipped cream and a drizzle of dulce de leche.  Usually I don't care for cheesecake, however this one has that delicious banana flavor which I enjoyed a lot!

Banana Oat Crumb Muffins

 

Now that school is out I'm always trying to come up with quick and easy recipes for breakfast.  I'd prefer the kids to eat something I cook for them rather than eat cereal.  However, there are times when they're not in the mood and they'd prefer something they can just grab and go.  These deliciously moist banana oat crumb muffins hit the spot!  Not only are they simple to make, they're filled with lots of bananas and oats...and they have very little sugar.  They're the perfect way to start the day!

Banana Cream Roll

 

My family loves pumpkin roll.  I made one for Thanksgiving and while my husband was eating it he asked if I could make it with bananas.  I thought why not...all I'd have to do is swap out the pumpkin for bananas.  However it didn't turn out quite right!  After some trial and error, I got it the way I wanted and it turned out great.  It's very simple to make and I look forward to making this throughout the year!

Tate's Bake Shop Banana Mocha Muffins

 

I had the pleasure of being asked to review Tate's Bake Shop: Baking for Friends cookbook, hosting a giveaway (enter below) and entering their Baking for Friends Bake Off.  It has been such a pleasure participating and I'm so grateful to have been asked ;)  As you can see the cookbook is beautiful!  It starts off with a wonderful introduction and some tips that Kathleen King shares about baking her recipes. The pictures in this book are beautiful as well.  I love cookbooks that have pictures because you actually get to see how the recipes turn out! 

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Cement Garden Ball

from Creative Passage 

It's time again to show off all the talent that is shared at Mix it up Monday!   Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Creative Passage for sharing this beautiful Cement Garden Ball.  This is an inexpensive way to add some glam to your garden!  Once again there were so many wonderful links shared.  Thank you all for continuing to make this party a success!

Moist, Delicious & Easy Banana Bread

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I always seem to have a banana that doesn't get eaten, goes brown then gets tossed into the freezer.  Once I get a few in there I always make this banana bread.  The addition of sour milk makes it so moist, it's made in one bowl, stirred by hand and it always turns out! It really is one of the simplest recipes and it's always so delicious!