I'm always on the look out for good recipes for overripe bananas--a fruit we can never seem to finish before they turn brown. I made these for brunch one weekend morning, and when served warm out of the oven & topped with softened butter, Collin nearly fell out of his chair from happiness. They are… Continue reading banana nut muffins
Tag: Snack
oven french fries
Is there anything better than french fries? Salty, crispy and dunked in ketchup (or better yet--homemade ranch), french fries are arguably the best way to enjoy the humble, yet always versatile potato. While McDonald's definitely tops my list of best french fries (sorry, not sorry), these homemade oven fries are also a favorite. Namely because… Continue reading oven french fries
meal prep: energy bites
These might as well be little dessert bites...they taste so good! They are the perfect thing to make a big batch of and then pop one or two between meals or before a workout. They are great post-dinner as well when you just need a little "something sweet" to end the day. I don't believe… Continue reading meal prep: energy bites
jam bars
Breakfast? Dessert? Snack? These bars cover it all. A multipurpose treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth at any point in the day. We love these jam bars with coffee in the mornings, but they are also delicious cobbler-style (AKA warmed up a bit in the microwave and topped with a scoop of your favorite… Continue reading jam bars
homemade hummus
Hummus is one of those snacks that I can easily call dinner with the right accompaniments like pita bread or veggies (and maybe a glass of wine). It's versatile too in that you can add olive tapenade or pureed roasted red peppers or basil pesto on top and have an entirely different, incredibly delicious dish.… Continue reading homemade hummus
meal prep: healthier, homemade granola
This is not a a health blog. I repeat. Let There Be Butter is NOT a health blog. However, I do know granola is one of those tricky foods that can be stereotyped as healthy when in reality it comes packed with sugar, additives and other surprising ingredients. So I call this "healthier" granola because… Continue reading meal prep: healthier, homemade granola
