Chocolate, Banana and chips muffins!

I managed to get these muffins in the oven before our power went out today!  Whew! I am a happy camper right now.

I am always looking for a quick breakfast bread.  I seldom eat cereal or eggs so today I played around with my original banana bread recipe and here's what I came up with.  Light in taste and texture with less fat and sugar this recipe will be nice change for my easy and healthier on the go breakfast.

 I did this by cutting out out some of  the sugar and butter and adding unsweetened applesauce.   I'll freeze some too for later use.  I like to store lots of easy breads, scones and muffins in my freezer.  Coffee, tea or your favorite juice will make it perfect! and I find them to be filling. If you are cutting calories eliminate the white or chocolate chips. Enjoy!

1/15/14

Happy Baking from my kitchen to yours,

Original recipe below is for reduced fat muffins/bread .  Note: **** for regular muffins.

1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
pinch salt
1/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup natural applesauce
1/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
3 tablespoons skim milk
2 mashed ripe bananas
1/4 to 1/2 cup white or semi sweet chocolate chips (optional)

This recipe can be made with any milk.  I used skim for a reduced fat content as well as the applesauce.

****if you are not using the applesauce you can use 1/3 cup softened butter in its place.

Beat sugar, butter, chocolate and applesauce until blended.  Add eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda and milk. Beat until well blended.  Add mashed bananas and (chips if desired).  Bake 350 degrees in lined muffin pans or small well greased mini loaves.  Cool slightly and remove from pan.

5/8/12
1/15/13 

3/13/2023

Cranberry cream cheese roll-up

Another easy appetizer.  Colorful and delicious. 



Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-ups

12/26/17

4 soft flour tortillas,
 2-8 oz. softened cream cheese,
 1 cup dried cranberries,
4 or 5 green onion sliced thin,
 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder

  Mix cream cheese and garlic in a small bowl. Spread evenly over tortilla. 

Sprinkle cranberries and onion evenly over cream cheese. Lightly press into cream cheese. Roll up tortillas, cut off end and cut each one into ten pieces. 

***(Note) I wrapped them in plastic wrap until I was going to serve them. I won't cut until I am ready to serve.  I made four rolls out of this.  I think these are going to be delicious.  Easy recipe.

7 up Cake

Sweet and buttery this cake is great to eat alone or with your favorite topping..Coffee, tea and a piece of this cake that melts in your mouth is a great cake you can freeze as well..I cut it into slices and pull a few out when I need a quick sweet tooth fix..  I topped the cake with some Orange Frosting...

 Happy Baking!!!!

4/18/15

3 sticks butter or margarine(softened)
3 cups sugar ( I cut down to 2 cups sugar and it was fine)
Beat above for at least 5 minutes or more
Add 5 eggs one at a time beating until all is blended and smooth.
Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ( you could use orange or lemon as well)  adding a little rind too!
3 cups flour
3/4 cup-7 up, sprite or gingerale

After beating the above well..Pour into Well greased and floured Bundt pan.. Bake 325 degrees for 1 hour or longer until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean..Sprinkle with powdered sugar..as desired.. Enjoy

Frosting:
2 cups confectionery sugar
1 tablespoons butter(softened)
2 drops red food coloring
2 drops yellow food coloring
1/2 tsp. orange extract
1/4 cup milk

Beat until smooth..Spread on top of prepared cake.

10/11/11

Corn Flake Chicken

I can't believe in all my years cooking I have never used corn flakes as a breading for chicken.  This was a delicious meal and I will use corn flakes as a coating again.

I pulsed the corn flakes to be fine so it will easily coat the chicken.

 

4 lbs. fresh chicken thighs and drumsticks ( I used thin chicken cutlets)
2 1/2 cups Crushed cornflakes
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. Garlic powder
2 large eggs
1/4 to 1/2 milk
2 T spicy brown mustard
2 T honey
4 T unsalted butter.
cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Spray pan liberally.

In a large bowl, combine corn flakes and seasonings.  I used small food processor to grind corn flakes to the consistency of bread crumbs

In another bowl place eggs, milk, mustard and honey. Whisk

Place a piece of chicken in the bowl with the egg mixture, toss to coat.  Shake off excess and place in bowl with crushed corn flakes.  Press to adhere and place on sprayed cooking sheet. Repeat until all of chicken is used.

Drizzle with butter and bake 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.

Note:  if using thin chicken cutlets cut back on baking time checking not to over bake.

Enjoy!


Spray cooking sheet.

Milk Chocolate Banana Bread

If you are looking for a recipe that incorporates chocolate and banana flavor and isn't too sweet with too much chocolate this one's for you.  Easily eaten cooled slightly out of the oven or topped with butter or softened cream cheese this is a nice breakfast bread.

I love breakfast breads because they are easily made and freezer acceptable. This recipe is an adaptation of my regular banana bread/muffin recipe.  I made a few adjustments by adding the cocoa and adding more milk.  Baking time varies but take note it may take as much as 45 to 55 minutes at 350 in your oven.  Test center of bread to make sure the toothpick comes out dry.

4/25/14

Milk Chocolate Banana Bread
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
6 T Baking cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt(if using salted butter eliminate it)
1 cup mashed bananas(2 medium bananas)
1/3 cup butter (softened)
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped walnuts(optional)


Combine dry ingredients.  Set aside..Beat eggs,sugar and butter..Add dry ingredients alternating with milk beating well as to incorporate cocoa well. 


..Add  mashed bananas..Beat slowly until well blended..Bake 350 degrees in loaf pan approx. 45 to 55 minutes..Test center with toothpick to make sure it is baked through.