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Guiltless Microwave Mug Cake

Guiltless Mug Cake Ingredients

I LOVE dessert. I am one of those people that needs something sweet after lunch and dinner. While I know dessert is not the best thing for me, I am always looking for new recipes to curb my sweet tooth without busting my waist line. The idea of microwavable mug cakes have been around for a while. I have created my healthyish version of a microwave mug cake using Kodiak Cake mix and I am obsessed. Follow my recipe below for the best Guiltless Microwave Mug Cakes you will find!

If you like and use Kodiak Cake Mix, then you know there are a variety of cake mixes including, almond poppyseed, chocolate chip, dark chocolate, and buttermilk. There are several other Kodiak Cake Mix varieties, head over to their website for a complete guide!

The key to making the best Guiltless Microwave Mug Cake is to use whatever flavor of Kodiak Cake Mix you are craving. I keep a variety of Kodiak Cake Mixes on hand at all times! Here is the recipe for my Guiltless Microwave Mug Cake:

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Tsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Kodiak Cakes Mix of your choice
  • 1/4 Tsp of Baking Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Almond Milk
Guiltless Mug Cake Ingredients
Guiltless Mug Cake Ingredients

ADD INS (OPTIONAL):

Feel like making this mug cake a little less guilt free then feel free to add the following to give it an extra pump of greatness.

  • 1/4 Tsp vanilla extract
  • 8-10 chocolate chips
  • sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar over the top
  • drizzle of powdered sugar mixed with almond milk over the top

DIRECTIONS:

  • Place 1 Tsp of unsalted butter into a microwave safe mug and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds
Melted Butter in Mug
Melted Butter in Mug
  • Add 1/4 cup Kodiak Cake Mix of your choice, 1/4 Tsp of Baking Powder, 1 Tbsp of Maple Syrup, and 2 Tbsps of Almond Milk to the mug and stir to combine. (add in any of the extras you like at this point)
Cake Batter in Mug
Cake Batter in Mug
  • Place the mug back in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
Mug Cake Fresh out of the Microwave!
Kodiak Almond Poppy Seed Mug Cake Fresh out of the Microwave!
  • Remove from the microwave and top with cinnamon sugar or a drizzle of powdered sugar and almond milk if desired.
Buttermilk and Honey Kodiak Cake Mix with Cinnamon Sugar Top
Buttermilk and Honey Kodiak Cake Mix with Cinnamon Sugar Top

*The calorie count above is for the classic recipe without any of the add ins. If you add any additional items be aware the nutritional information will change.

I love this recipe and I hope you will too!

~Enjoy~

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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

I try to convince my kids to eat somewhat healthy snacks occasionally. However, I have two super picky eaters. I tweaked a recipe for Protein Balls to make it my own in hopes my kids would eat it….and it worked my kids loved it! Let me tell you how to get this amazingly healthyish kid approved Peanut Butter Protein Balls snack!

Chia seeds are a regular in our house but my kids rarely choose to eat them because of the texture. While my husband and I love our Chia Seed Breakfast Bowls, the kids will not touch them. So this recipe is great to get some nutrients into their bodies while they think they are eating dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (I like dark chocolate but the kids prefer semi sweet…use whatever you have on hand)
  • 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (or whatever nut butter you prefer)
  • 2 TBSP of Honey

Directions:

1 cup Rolled Oats
1 cup Rolled Oats

Start by adding your 1 cup of Rolled Oats to a large mixing bowl.

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

Add 1/2 Cup of your Chocolate Chips of choice to the Rolled Oats.1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds

1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds

Next, add 1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds to the mixing bowl.1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter

Next, add 1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter to your mixing bowl.

2 TBSP Honey
2 TBSP Honey

Add 2 Tablespoons of Honey to the mixing bowl.All of the Ingredients Mixed Together

All of the Ingredients Mixed Together

Finally, mix all of the ingredients together with a spatula until everything is well incorporated.Scoop out Protein Balls onto Parchment

Scoop out Protein Balls onto Parchment

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the Peanut Butter Protein Balls onto parchment paper. Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

If you decide to use a different nut butter such as Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, or All Natural Peanut Butter you may have to add more or less honey depending on the consistency. The honey is the binder in this recipe and helps the balls stay in their natural form.

A variety of healthy options could be added to these balls to make them amazing such as toasted coconut, nuts, or dried fruit!

If you are looking for a healthier alternative to dessert or a mid day pick me up then you definitely have to make these amazing Peanut Butter Protein Balls!

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Chia Seed Breakfast Bowls

I am always looking for something sustainable and healthy to eat for breakfast to get me through the day. My husband came to me and expressed his desire to go back on a lower carb diet. I always make our Easy Sausage, Cheese, and Potato Egg Cups. Although the egg cups are amazing, I needed to incorporate a new breakfast dish into our rotation to keep things fresh. I decide to go with a dish that was vegan and keto friendly, Chia Seed Breakfast Bowls.

Chia seeds are chalk full of nutrients and are great for you! I always have a bag of chia seeds on hand that I buy in bulk at the grocery store. Generally, I use chia seeds when I make Peanut Butter Energy Balls. I decided to branch out and make Chia Seed Breakfast Bowls also known as Chia Seed Pudding. Here is the super simple recipe!

Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl Ingredients
Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cups of Coconut Milk (almond, oat, cow milk can be substituted here…use your milk of choice!)
  • 1/2 Cup of Chia Seeds
  • 2 Tsps Vanilla
  • 4 Tbsps Syrup
  • Fruit/Toppings of Choice

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients into a glass bowl and mix well.

Portion the mix evenly into 4 glass jars with lids.

Chia Seed Bowls Portioned and Ready for the Fridge
Chia Seed Bowls Portioned and Ready for the Fridge

Place in the refrigerator and let it set overnight.

Remove the lid, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy! Personally I enjoy it with strawberries but it would be great with any nut or fruit you have on hand. Make it decadent by adding chocolate!

Chia Seed Bowl with Strawberries and Bananas
Chia Seed Bowl with Strawberries and Bananas

Mix it Up!

The toppings are literally endless for this amazing breakfast item! I generally like to add something naturally sweet, strawberries are my go to. However, I use whatever I have on hand.

The other morning, I took the kids leftover peeled apple slices and transformed them into baked apples. I simply cut the apples into small chunks, added a teaspoon of cinnamon, a teaspoon of coconut sugar, and a 1/2 teaspoon of butter into a microwave safe bowl. Next, I microwaved the apples for 2 minutes, stirred them, then microwaved them for another two minutes. Then, I let the apples cool before adding them to my cold Chia Seed Pudding. This was literally the best combination I have tried yet!

Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl with Baked Apples
Chia Seed Breakfast Bowl with Baked Apples

While these tasty treats are generally enjoyed as a breakfast item for me, they can be easily transformed into a dessert dish! Whatever the day and whatever the craving may be, you have to try this amazing low carb, vegan friendly, keto treat!

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Easy 3 Ingredient Banana Bread Recipe

Bananas, Eggs, Cake Mix

What do you do with those bananas that reach the end of their life? Banana Bread of course! I have a quick and easy banana bread recipe that will steal the show without breaking the bank. My three ingredient banana bread is simple and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 Ripened Bananas (whatever you have left over)
  • White Boxed Cake Mix
  • 2 Eggs

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium sized mixing bowl, mash your 3-4 ripened bananas.

4 Mashed Bananas

Add two eggs to the ripened bananas and mix until incorporated.

Egg and Banana Mixture
Egg and Banana Mixture

Add the cake mix to the egg and banana mixture and mix until incorporated.

Bananas, Eggs, Cake Mix all mixed all together!
Bananas, Eggs, Cake Mix all mixed all together!

Grease a 9×5″ loaf pan. At this point, add the prepared banana bread mix to your greased loaf pan. Place the loaf pan into the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.

Banana Bread Dough Ready for the Oven
Banana Bread Dough Ready for the Oven

Get Creative

This easy 3 ingredient banana bread is great on its own, but it is even better when you customize it with various pantry ingredients!

After incorporating the cake mix into the bananas and the eggs you can add a variety of items to the dough to jazz it up. Any variety of nuts, chocolate chips, berries…the possibilities are endless.

When my banana bread is fresh out of the oven I like to slather the top with butter and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the entire loaf. It gives each bite a cinnamony sugary deliciousness that will not disappoint you. Once you have banana bread with a buttery cinnamon sugared top you will not want to go back to the traditional banana bread, trust me.

3 Ingredient Banana Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Any cake mix can be used to make this banana bread. I generally buy cake mix whenever I find it on sale and stock pile it. The cake mix I used for this recipe was $0.76 (can’t beat that!)! This banana bread would be great with white cake, spice cake, French vanilla, maybe even chocolate; the possibilities are endless.

If you want a cheap and easy banana bread without all the fuss and mess you must try this easy 3 ingredient banana bread recipe! Happy Eating!