Best Ever Zucchini Bread

Best Ever Zucchini Bread

This is hands down the best zucchini bread recipe I have ever made. We downed it. It was delicious.

3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups white sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts (left out but would be delicious)

Grease 2 8x4 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 325.

Beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake for 40-60 mins. Cool in pan for 20 mins.

Carrot Apple Oat Muffins

From here

2 cups flour (I did 1 white 1 wheat)
1 cup rolled oats
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup grated apple
1 cup grated carrot
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350F and grease muffin tin.
Place flour, oats, baking powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and stir to combine.
Add in grated carrot and apple, stir until coated.
Place eggs, vanilla, milk and oil into kitchen aid and beat lightly.
Add in flour mixture.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

From here. These were good and had a really good texture.

1 cup mashed bananas
1/3 cup oil
1 egg
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 cup mini chocolate chips (used regular)

Preheat oven to 350.
Mix bananas, egg, oil, and zucchini in kitchen aid.
Add sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, and baking powder.
Stir in chips.

Spoon into greased muffin tins. Sprinkle tops with sugar.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350F.

Banana Muffins

These were really good. Left out the nuts, but would maybe add next time. From here.

2 cups flour (half white, half wheat)

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

4 overripe bananas

1 cup brown sugar (used slightly less)

3/4 cup unsalted butter melted (coconut oil instead)

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375 and lightly butter muffin tins. Mash 2 bananas with a fork in a small bowl so they still have texture (I skipped this, but want to try next time.) Wire whisk the remaining bananas and sugar for 3 minutes. Add butter, eggs, vanilla and beat well scraping down the sides. Mix in dry ingredients. Fold in the nuts and mashed bananas with a rubber spatula. Bake about 18-20 minutes.

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

I always forget to save these recipes when I like them...both of my kiddos eat these well.

From here.

1/4 cup butter (or coconut oil)
2 banans
1 cup sugar (cut down some)
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups flour (half whole wheat, half white)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

Preheat oven to 425. Line 12 count muffin tray. Melt butter. Add bananas to butter and mash. Add sugar and pumpkin, stir well.

Add pumpkin spice, cinnamon, flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until no dry pockets remain. Spoon into muffin tin. Bake for 5 minutes at 425, then reduce heat to 350 and bake for 15-16 more minutes.

Egg & Potato Hash

Found this on Pinterest...we modify the meat, potatoes, etc., but I like the spice combo.

1/2 lb ham steak, chopped (we use bacon, Italian sausage, etc.)
1 apple, chopped
1 sweet potato, chopped (we mix this up with sweet, red or both)
1/2 onion, diced
garlic (I usually add a little minced garlic)
4 eggs, scrambled
oil

spices
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Chop and microwave potatoes for 3-4 minutes. Cook bacon/ham/meat in skilled while those are microwaving. Remove bacon. Drain grease leaving enough to cook potatoes in. Add potatoes, onion, and spices. Cook until potatoes are almost done. Add apples and cook a few more minutes.  Move all veggies to the side and scramble the egg in the other half of the pan. Mix together, and add meat back in. And serve.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

I think this is my favorite muffin base. Modified from here.

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1/3 cup almond milk

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 pint fresh blueberries

Preheat oven to 400. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with liners.

Whisk vegetable oil, egg, milk, and applesauce together in a separate bowl until smooth.

Add dry ingredients to wet ones and mix until moistened. Lightly stir in the blueberries. Spoon into muffin cups.

Bake until tops are golden about 18-20 minutes.

Crunchy French Toast

This was amazing. I made it on a whim for my kids. It's probably one of the top 5 things I've ever cooked. From here. We had two day old homemade bread, and it was delicious with a thicker cut piece of bread. I also didn't measure anything.

3 whole eggs
1/4 cup half-and-half (I used almond milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar
4 slices whole wheat bread (or any bread)
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 stick salted butter melted (I used olive oil)

Whisk eggs, milk, half os sugar, half of cinnamon, set aside.

Stir panko with rest of sugar and cinnamon. Use a fork to stir in 2 tbsp of butter so the crumbs are slightly moist.

Head skillet with the rest of melted butter.

Dunk bread in the egg mixture. Lay them in the dish with the panic crumbs, turn them over and repeat.

Put in the skillet with the butter and let them cook on the first side for 5 to 6 mins (definitely didn't cook this long). Turn and cook for 3 minutes on the other side.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (from here)

1/2 cup butter (I used Earth Balance)
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 to 1/4 tsp butter rum or coconut flavor (didn't have but would be good)
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup chocolate chip
1 cup chopped walnuts (pre-toasted in a 350 oven for 8 mins) (didn't have)
1 cup cinnamon chips (didn't have but added a tsp of cinnamon instead)

Preheat the oven 350. Lightly grease 12 to 14 muffin cups.

Beat together the butter and sugar until smooth.

Beat in the mashed banana, then egg, flavorings, and milk.

Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flours. Stir until Smooth. Beat at higher speed until lumps disappear.

Stir in chocolate chips, walnuts, and cinnamon chips.

Heap batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle with course white sugar if desired (didn't but want to next time).

Bake muffins for 20-23 minutes (I did mini muffins for 10 mins).

Maple, Bacon, Pancake Bites

Originally from here, but I modified a decent amount.

Pancake Batter:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
2 1/2 c. almond milk
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 stick butter, melted

Preheat oven to 425. Combine milk and vinegar and let sit 1 minute. Whisk in vanilla, eggs, and butter until combined. Add flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix until combined. Fill mini muffin tins 2/3 cups full. Bake 9-12 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let cool and then frost and top with crumbled bacon. I think it would be good to drizzle maple syrup on top of too, but I forgot.

Frosting:
1/4 cup butter
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
(I didn't really measure this)

I mixed the butter and powdered sugar together, and then added syrup and milk until it was the right consistency.

1 package bacon, cooked and cooled

Belgian Waffles

Originally from here

2 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup oil
2 cups almond milk

Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Separate the eggs. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Mix together the egg yolks, milk and oil and stir slightly. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in beaten egg whites.

Cook them. :)

Rice Pudding

Easy Rice Pudding

2 cups cooked brown rice (or white)
2 cups milk
3 tbsp butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Mix all of the above in a heavy sauce pan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium low heat. Stir often to make sure it doesn't burn.

Cook for 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold and enjoy.

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (from here)

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup milk
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup mashed bananas
1 egg
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla

Heat oven to 375. Whisk peanut butter and milk until blended; stir in bananas, egg, oil, and vanilla. Add to first 5 ingredients to mixture; stir until moistened.

Bake mini muffins 8-10 minutes.

Large muffins 18-20 minutes.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes

These were delicious and hearty. Modified from here.

1 very ripe medium banana
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
pinch salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp almond butter (I used peanut butter)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp almond milk
1/2 c. rolled oats
1/4 c. whole wheat flour
3 tbsp semi sweet chocolate chips.

Mash banana. Add egg, oil, salt, vanilla, almond butter, milk and stir.

Stir in oats, flour until combined.

Add chocolate chips.

Poured in 1/4 c. measurements onto griddle.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (modified from here)

1 egg
1/2 c. pumpkin puree
1 cup almond milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (or buttermilk)
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 c. chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Beat egg. Add pumpkin, milk, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla and sir. Add salt, baking soda and powder, cinnamon, and stir again.
3. Add flours.
4. Add choc chips.

I did mini muffins for 10 mins.

Raspberry Oatmeal Muffins

1/2 c. rolled oats
1 c. almond milk + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 egg
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. olive oil
1 c. fresh or frozen raspberries

Combine oats and milk + vinegar. Let stand 5 to 10 mins.

Beat egg in mixer. Add sugar and oil. Stir in oats mixture. Add flour, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon. Fold in fruit.

Bake at 350 for 18 minutes.

Whole Wheat Carrot Applesauce Muffins

Originally from here, but I modified.

1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour.
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
Just under 1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar (could even try a little less next time)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup carrot shreds (I did them in the food processor)

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin pan with liners and spray them.
2. Beat oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla on medium speed. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt slowly. Batter will be really thick.
3. Fold in the applesauce and carrots.
4. Scoop into muffin tins. Bake for 20-24 mins.

Crisp Waffles

Family recipe.

2 eggs
1 3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. margarine or oil
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Heat waffle iron. Beat eggs until fluffy, beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth. Pour batter into center of hot waffle iron. Bake until steaming stops.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Originally from here - I've modified quite a bit.

3/4 c. white sugar
6 tbsp butter/oil - I use olive oil.
6 tbsp ground flax
1 tsp vanilla extract -- I left out because I added protein powder instead.
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I use this since it's dairy free.)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 ripe bananas
3/4 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Blend sugar, oil, flax, eggs, vanilla until smooth and creamy.

Add protein powder and bananas and blend until bananas are mashed.

Add flour, salt, baking soda. Mix until combined. Add chocolate chips.

Bake at 350. Mini muffins took about 15 mins. Regular sized muffin cups took about 20.

Pumpkin Pancakes

1 3/4 c. milk
1 c. pumpkin puree
1 egg
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp vinegar
2 c. whole wheat flour
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground all spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt

Mix milk, pumpkin, egg, oil, and vinegar in mixer. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, all spice, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Stir to combine.

Use 1/4 c. of mix for each pancake.