nutritious & delicious
This is an incredibly rich granola. It is not low in fat or calories, but it tastes amazing and—at 26 grams per serving—packs a powerful protein punch worthy of breakfast or a pick-me-up snack. It is a bit crumbly, tricky to eat out of hand but well suited for serving in a bowl (or teacup) …
Here’s another installment of Incredible Ingredients, written to illustrate the health benefits of foods that appear time and time again on Savvy Baker. Thanks in part to the readily available dried form, this fruit now goes way beyond its traditional Thanksgiving role. Though too tart to eat out of hand, fresh or frozen cranberries can …
I have loved banana bread since I was a kid, and when our bananas ripen to only-good-for-baking condition, that’s the first thing that comes to mind. Given the typical one-hour minimum prep and bake time, I don’t always feel like making it. This bread machine recipe helps put aging bananas to good use without requiring …
This is adapted from a Cooking Light recipe I’ve been using for more than a dozen years. My version features a classic flavor combination: orange and cranberry. (CL’s has walnuts instead of cranberries.) It also includes whole wheat flour and contains 25% less sugar than the original. Cranberry Orange Biscotti Makes about 2 1/2 dozen …
This is another version of the microwave granola I shared in an earlier post. This one is a little crunchier—and pricier—because of the honey and extra canola oil. As for the rolled barley and rye, I first bought these in bulk last year to try expanding our whole grain options. Matt and I have had …
I have to admit that when I first saw the recipe this is adapted from, I was dubious. I loved the idea of saving time and money by using a microwave instead of the less energy-efficient oven, but I didn’t think it would really work. Lo and behold, it does! I have played around with …
Our son insists he doesn’t like peanut butter, but he really enjoys this bread. Sliced, toasted, and lightly buttered, it delivers a nice dose of fruit and protein for breakfast. For a tasty afternoon snack, substitute chocolate chips for the dried cranberries. Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bread Adapted from The Bread Machine Cookbook II by …
This is a nut-free variation of my Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread, created specifically for my son, who won’t eat any bread with nuts. He’s not allergic, thankfully, but he can’t—or won’t—keep them down, so we don’t even try anymore. Muffins are easier to serve to children anyway. Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients; …