originally posted May 4, 2011 I’ll always love the Peanut Butter Banana Granola and the Crunchy Almond Granola, but I have to say this is really the *perfect* granola recipe. It goes together SO quickly with so few ingredients–all of which you’re likely to have on hand (you can easily swap for other nuts or mix-ins.) […]
Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad
Salads are one of my favorite go-to lunches. Fresh, fast, and easy…but they can also become mundane, boring, and predictable. This salad blows mundane out of the water! Combining juicy, sweet, crisp apple slices with crunchy, hearty, nutty walnuts, and the tartness of Craisins and balsamic results is a lunch that you will love! Delectable! Apple […]
Cocoa Almond Bites
During a week of fruits-veggies-oats-and-nuts-only diet, I was craving a nutritious sweet treat. This version of the original energy bite recipe is totally amazing and even healthier–filled with healthy almonds in place of the chocolate chips. The cocoa powder makes these taste so much like No Bake Cookies that you wouldn’t believe it. These are […]
Candy Bar Cookies
I wanted to make cookies to thank our awesome neighbors for taking care of our cats every time we leave town. It’s a blessing to know we’re leaving our animals in such good hands. As I started brainstorming cookie ideas, I spotted the Snickers Bar staring at me from the refrigerator door. Hmm. Snickers in […]
Chocolate Nut Bars
In browsing my Betty Crocker cookbook for ideas on what to serve to the teens at youth group, I stumbled about the Salted Nut Bars recipe. They sounded delicious and intriguing, not to mention simple to make. I was hooked. I altered a few of the ingredients to fit my ingredients and my tastes. I used […]
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
In preparing for a long drive and a week-long camping trip, I wanted to make hearty, nutritious granola bars. This recipe is quick to toss together with ingredients you’ll probably have in your cupboard. I chose to use natural peanut butter to continue with the “whole, hearty” theme, but using another form of creamy peanut […]
Banana Nut Oatmeal
Old fashioned oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s hearty, it’s nutritious and the options for creativity are endless! This is my current blend of choice–reminiscent of warm banana nut bread. Banana Nut Oatmeal recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com serves 1 Ingredients 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 tsp cinnamon […]
Almond Biscotti
Just like Pizzelles, Biscotti are a uniquely Italian cookie. Literally meaning “twice baked” these cookies are hard and dry and meant to keep for a long time. The variations on the recipe are almost endless. I’ve made cinnamon sugar biscotti and look forward to trying a chocolate variety as well as anise. Most traditionally enjoyed […]
Pecan Sandies
Pecan Sandies always remind me of my dad. I remember having a package of the Keebler variety in the cabinet, and as a young girl I couldn’t figure out why anyone would choose a pecan cookie over a chocolate chip cookie. Now I know why. These shortbread-esque cookies are the purest form of dessert. Butter. […]