Deviled eggs are always one of the first things to disappear at any gathering, so why not make them the star of the table? This Deviled Egg Snack Board is a simple and beautiful way to serve a variety of deviled eggs alongside easy, crowd-pleasing bites like crackers, cheeses, and fresh fruit. Perfect for Easter, spring brunch, or any casual get-together, it’s an effortless way to create something festive and memorable.

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For an elegant presentation for spring or Easter, learn how to make an ultimate crudité platter with this Cabbage Bowl Dip. With vibrants colors, serving veggies on a platter or making an “Easter basket” with a Spinach dip and veggies is a beautiful way to serve an appetizer. This spinach dip “red cabbage bowl” is a stunning Easter centerpiece! You can even serve our Stuffed Mini Bell Pepper Carrots on your platter!

Use our simple Spinach Dip recipe, (or buy store-bought), plus follow the step-by-step instructions on how to make a Red Cabbage Bowl (scooped out) to serve as a vessel for the dip. What a delicious way to serve a crudite platter for spring (think Easter, Mother’s Day, a spring luncheon).

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … and I really love a good dessert board. I always say, set it out, and they will come. We love our big boards (with a raised edge, and that are food safe), to set out for a party. Whether a small party or a large gathering, our boards really do add a beautiful ambience (and taste) to the party!

EPIC Christmas Dessert Board

We ran to Trader Joe’s for the ingredients for this board. But you can also make homemade goods like, pumpkin cranberry muffins, coffee cake, apple fritter bites, and more.

Here’s another Epic Rectangular Charcuterie Board for the holidays–a festive board of cheese, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, and cured meats!

Why I love this board

• Most of these ingredients you can buy at your local Trader Joe’s!
• Optional to make ahead homemade desserts (and pull from the freezer).
• Ask your guests to contribute to the board!
• Set out the 12×36″ board.

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Oh, I love a good stuffing (bread pudding) recipe. Especially for the holidays, like Thanksgiving or Christmas, we love our “comfort” stuffing recipe. This Sausage and Leek Stuffing is perfect for a potluck dish, or any covered-dish party.

Sausage and Leek Stuffing

It’s good to have a plan, to make the entertaining process smooth and fun! I always say, entertaining is not for wimps! It takes time, planning, organizing, and generosity to pull off a gathering. It’s good to be honest about the reality of this.

Especially during the holidays, here is the secret: DELEGATE! Plan the main dish, and then ask your guests to bring side dishes and salads.

This savory side dish recipe is a party favorite. You also can make this Cheesy Mushroom Kale Challah Bread Pudding recipe. Or, if you want a sweet recipe, try this Apple Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce!

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I love a good holiday cheese board. But wait–take it a step further and serve cheese blintzes on a big board for a breakfast or brunch board. It’s a great way to make the season count! I say spend less time focused on décor or appearances, and focus more on the people around you. Which is why I love creating different ideas of “boards” for easy entertaining, like this Trader Joe’s Holiday Cheese Blintzes spread on the BIG BOARD (26-inches).

Trader Joe’s Cheese Blintzes

I’ve seen the cheese blintzes in the freezer section at our local Trader Joe’s, but I never really knew what they were, or what to do with them. So we love this board idea today! You can also buy the other items on the board, all purchases at Trader Joe’s also.

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I love a good banana bread recipe, and it’s even better with a secret ingredient. Double the recipe when baking for neighbors, or you want to freeze a few loaves. Or, if you love the combo of bananas and walnuts, you must also try our Banana Walnut Cake (my mom’s recipe).

Banana Bread Secret Ingredient

I’ve been thinking a lot about hospitality, and meeting new people in our neighborhoods and towns. When I think about hospitality, I think of banana bread. Isn’t it he best gift to bring to a new neighbor in town? I mean, when it’s warm, and gooey and soft, and sliced thickly with a slab of salted butter. It truly is the best. Everyone asks, what makes this recipe so good? (There are a few steps to take!)

Our recipe has a secret that a reader shared with me. I was doubtful, thinking that it didn’t really make a difference. Keep reading and see what you think!

Why we love this recipe

• It’s delicious and easy.
• Your neighbors will love a loaf :)
• We love to double the recipe and freeze the loaves for a rainy day!
• You can leave out the walnuts if you aren’t a walnut fan.

Gather these ingredients:

• Butter: make sure it’s softened
• Sugar
• Eggs
• Flour
• Baking soda
• Sour cream
• Salt
• Mashed bananas: make sure they are ripened (not under-ripe)
• Extracts: both vanilla and almond
• Nuts: walnuts!

How do you make banana bread?

1. Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan (or 3 small ones). Pan should be 3/4 full of batter.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well.
3. Whisk together the flour and salt; combine with the butter mixture.
4. In a separate bowl, add baking soda to the sour cream; stir well. Add in the bananas, vanilla and almond extracts, and walnuts; stir well.
5. Combine this mixture to the main mixture; mix well.
6. Pour into prepared pans and bake!
7. Cool and then turn the loaf out onto a rack.

Tips and substitutions:

Guess what? There is one more step that makes the MOISTEST banana bread!

• Now you want to know the secret? Add in baking soda to the sour cream and stir. This combination mixed into the banana bread mixture is the secret to a moist, fluffy, amazing bread!
• The secret ingredient? Almond extract? Another great secret!
• Optional to replace the walnuts with other nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans).
• You can use vanilla extract only (if you don’t want to add the almond).
• If you need to replace the sour cream, use Greek yogurt.
• Bake, serve, and enjoy (or give away!)

More delicious quick breads:

• Pumpkin Date Bread
• Healthy Banana  Bread with Dates
• Raspberry Almond Scones
• Super Moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

If you love blueberries, you can combine and make Whole Wheat Blueberry Banana Bread.

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Banana Bread Secret Ingredient

I always DOUBLE the recipe!

Our Banana Bread recipe with a secret ingredient, is so moist and delicious, and the perfect gift to give. Plus follow the easy, secret step.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 10

Calories 371kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 ½ cup mashed bananas about 3
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• ½ tsp. almond extract
• 1 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour one 9-inch loaf pan (or 3 small ones). Pan should be 3/4 full of batter.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix well.
• Whisk together the flour and salt; combine with the butter mixture.
• SECRET STEP: In a separate bowl, add 1 tsp. baking soda to the sour cream; stir well. Add in the bananas, vanilla and almond extracts, and walnuts; stir well.
• Combine this mixture with the main mixture; mix well.
• Pour into prepared pans and bake for 50 minutes.
• Cool for 10 minutes and then turn the loaf out onto a rack.

Notes

Originally posted JUNE 2016.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

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Fall happiness for me is not really about my home decor, but about creating special memories with food with new and old friends. I love to get a pot of tomato soup simmering on the stove, and then taking sour dough bread to make the cheesiest, most delicious grilled cheese sandwiches. If you want a shortcut, you can also make our grilled cheese sliders.

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Every hosting moment is so unique. But honestly, I still get a little nervous, even when serving a simple meal, like a tomato soup and grilled cheese tray.

Why I love this recipe

• I love to serve food on a board or a try, because it’s casual and easy.
• Everyone loves grilled cheese! You can make them in so many ways (with varieties of cheese and bread).
• Tomato soup is a natural to pair with the sandwiches for dipping! Oh, so good!

Gather these ingredients

This lunch board/tray is super easy. Gather a few simple ingredients:

• Your favorite tomato soup recipe [try my Best Orange Basil Tomato Soup]
• Favorite bread
• The best cheese you can find for a grilled cheese
• Butter
• Apples
• Potato chips

How do you make Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese?

1. Prepare your soup according to directions.
2. For the grilled cheeses, broil cheese onto the toasted slices for about 3 minutes under a low setting. Press slices together to make 8-10 sandwiches.
3. Prepare board by placing soup in the center and spread sandwiches, apples, and chips around. Serve hot and enjoy!

What cheese is best for grilled cheese sandwich?

• Sharp cheddar cheese
• Colby
• Provolone
• Monterey Jack

You can also make a Cobb Grilled Cheese or Grilled Cheese Hot Dogs!

What is good with grilled cheese?

Tomato soup. This is a classic grilled cheese side, and for good reason! …
Salad. A good grilled cheese needs a salad of fresh lettuce with nuts, pear or apple, and a goat or blue cheese.
Fries. Sweet potato fries are our favorite.
Cookies. Try my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cookies.

Planning ahead to make a lunch tray

Follow these steps and try something new.

1. Decide who you want to invite. Decide who needs to meet who, and put a small group of friends together.
2. Invite and get a date on the calendar.
3. Make the soup ahead. Soup tastes better the next day or two anyway!
4. The day of, heat up the soup, make the grilled cheese.
5. On a tray, arrange the grilled cheese, chips, and apples around the soup in the center.
6. Open your door, serve soup and sandwiches, forget about “perfect” and give freely.
7. Give it all away, because you’ve got nothing to lose.

More grilled cheese ideas while you are here

• EPIC Kid-Friendly Grilled Cheese Charcuterie Board
• Blackstone Grilled Cheese
• Grilled Cheese Flatbread Sandwich
• Sweet Potato Soup and Grilled Cheese

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Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

Set out a Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup board or tray. We love it served with our favorite chips and crisp red and green apple slices! Make my Orange Basil Tomato Soup Recipe!

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 480kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

Soup

• 32 oz Tomato Soup Make our Orange Basil Tomato Soup recipe.

Sandwiches

• 16-20 slices bread toasted
• 16-20 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• butter

Extras

• 2 Apples sliced
• Potato chips

Instructions

• Prepare your soup according to directions.
• For the grilled cheeses, broil cheese onto the toasted slices for about 3 minutes under a low setting. Press slices together to make 8-10 sandwiches.
• Prepare board by placing soup in the center and spread sandwiches, apples, and chips around. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Reposted from October 2019.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1059mg | Potassium: 808mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 3mg

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I love a good crisp recipe with fruit, especially cherries. When I think of a Chocoalte Crisp, I think of the word, hygge: humble and slow, rustic and simple. That’s what I love about a crisp recipe–they are on the edge of comfort, cozy and delish–warm and delightful.

Chocolate Crisp with cherries

Chocolate and cherries pair so well together in this simple crisp recipe. As with most fruit, our favorite way of enjoying cherries is to immediately eat, but they are also amazing used in recipes. So we love this Chocolate Cherry Crisp to bake, share, and enjoy summer and fall!

The ingredients to make a Chocolate Crisp are simple – and the flavor is to die for. I mean, who doesn’t love big cherries and rich dark chocolate! The ultimate combination. Mix together ingredients to make a crumbly crisp on top. Bake and serve!

Why I love this recipe

• You can make it any time of year, for any season.
• Especially good in the summer with fresh summer cherries.
• You can serve it warm or at room temp – great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
• BIG party hit!

Gather these ingredients:

• Frozen cherries: optional to pit and use fresh summer cherries
• Light brown sugar
• Almond extract
• Cornstarch
• Kosher salt
• Dark chocolate chips

For the topping:

• All-purpose flour
• Old fashioned rolled oats
• Sliced almonds
• Light brown sugar
• Butter
• Ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

How do you make a Chocolate Crisp with cherries?

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
2. To make the filling, place the cherries in a large bowl. Add the sugar, almond extract, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine and then pour the filling into the prepared baking dish. Scatter chocolate chips over the cherries, to create an uneven layer, with plenty of dips for the crisp topping to fill.
3. To make the topping, stir together flour, oats, almonds, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over the fruit. Bake for 28 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown.
4. Serve warm from the oven. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired!

Today’s dish is truly a “comfort” recipe. I mean, when you mix cherries and chocolate together, how can it not be irresistible? Any type of comfort food, really—will help you achieve the ultimate hygge moment. So today I’m sharing a fun hygge menu.

Hygge (cozy) menu

• Summer Fruit & Baked Brie
• One Pan Barbecue Sauce Chicken Thighs
• Roasted Lemon Thyme Balsamic Marble Potatoes
• The Best House Salad
• Chocolate Crisp (with cherries)

How do you serve a crisp?

There’s something satisfying about creating a cozy, hearty meal for summer or fall. We love a crisp served warm, and it’s even better when the freezing cold vanilla ice cream melts all over it. But you can also serve this dish at room temp, with fresh whipped cream.

Also – have you ever tried Chocolate Crisp with Chocolate Ice Cream? OH MY!

Tips and substitutions:

• This particular recipe is from my friend Mary’s new cookbook, The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook. When dinner is over and you’re craving something sweet to end the day, this is the cookbook you’ll want to have with you in the kitchen. You can order your own copy, HERE [Afflink]
• You can use any kind of chocolate in this recipe.
• Use fresh or frozen cherries in this recipe.
• Try adding cardamom to the “crisp” – it’s delightful.
• Try adding orange or lemon zest to the fruit mixture. Very fresh.
• FREEZE: You can bake ahead, cool, and freeze (tightly covered) for up to 2 months.

More crisp recipes you may want to try while you are here:

• Apple Crisp without oats
• Apple Goody Dessert
• Blueberry Crisp with Oats

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Chocolate Crisp (with cherries)

From The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook. This Chocolate Crisp is made with cherries and almonds, a delightful "anytime" dessert served with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 12 minutes minutes

Cook Time 28 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 275kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• 16 oz frozen cherries
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

For the topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar
• 6 Tbsp butter melted
• Ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
• To make the filling, place the cherries in a large bowl. Add the sugar, almond extract, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to combine and then pour the filling into the prepared baking dish. Scatter chocolate chips over the cherries, to create an uneven layer, with plenty of dips for the crisp topping to fill.
• To make the topping, stir together flour, oats, almonds, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Sprinkle topping over the fruit. Bake for 28 minutes, or until crust turns golden brown.
• Serve warm from the oven. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired!

Notes

Reposted from October 2019/

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

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Who doesn’t love pie? I sure do, but serving pie to guests can be messy and isn’t quite so pretty when you’ve got a bunch of sliced pie sitting on plates. Enter this Summer Mini Pie Board. You can load it with your favorite mini pies and other treats. Then, just put out a carafe of coffee and a pitcher of iced tea and let everyone dig in!

Summer Mini Pie Board

This mini pie board is ideal for dessert, but it’s also fun when having company over in the afternoon or after dinner. The best part is that you can get it all ready ahead of time, so it’s ready to go when you are.

I built this board on my Big Board. It is a 26-inch food-safe board with handles for easy carrying and raised sides so nothing slips off. Wait until you see the amazed looks on your guests’ faces when you bring out this fully loaded board! 

Why I love this epic Summer Mini Pie Board

• This is a no-cook board! This easy dessert board is loaded with mini pies that you can purchase premade. All you need to do is add some whipped cream and garnishes to the board, and it’s good to go!
• Mini pies are so much better than big pies. They’re cuter, and people can try a few different kinds.
• You can prepare it ahead of time, then whip the cream and serve! It’s that easy!

Gather these ingredients

• 4-inch mini peach pies – You’ll need about 6.
• 4-inch mini lemon pies – About 6 mini pies.
• 4-inch mini berry pies – 6 mini pies.
• 4-inch mini cherry pies – 6 mini pies
• Fresh blueberries – 1 pint.
• Fresh raspberries – 1 pint.
• Fresh blackberries – 1 pint.
• Peaches – 2 peaches, peeled and diced.
• Cherries – 2 cups fresh cherries.
• Heavy whipping cream 
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

How to make this epic Summer Mini Pie Board

1. Ensure you’ve got a flat, sturdy spot to place your Big Board loaded with goodies. Have plates and napkins nearby for your guests.
2. Place a large bowl in the center of the board. You’ll add your whipped cream to this bowl.
3. Arrange the mini pies around the board. You can add cute little tags so that your guests know what kind of pies they are.
4. Place the fruit in the spaces between the pies. I love using these pie-shaped dishes. They look so cute on the board when loaded with fruit and other garnishes.
5. Before serving, whip the whipped cream until thick. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla and gently mix with a large spoon.
6. Transfer the whipped cream to the bowl in the center of the board, garnish with cherries or fruit, and serve!

Tips & substitutions

• I find mini pies at Walmart, but many other bakeries and large grocery stores sell them. Use your favorite selection of mini fruit pies. Just ensure you have a good variety for your guests.
• Use fresh fruit to garnish your board, not frozen. Frozen fruit will be too watery and hard to eat.
• For the best texture, make the whipped cream just before serving. 
• Where did I get the cute little pie shaped dishes? Easy to buy, they fit so nicely on the big board.

Serving suggestions

This is such an amazing board to share with friends. I love serving it after a summery Chili-Lime Chicken Thighs or Lemon Chicken Gnocchi dinner.  Sometimes we skip the meal and just feast on finger foods. This mini pie board goes well with appetizers like Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta and prosciutto-wrapped mini peppers. 

Storage

Store any leftover pies in an airtight container on the counter for 1-2 days. The fruit can be kept in the fridge for 1-2 days, but the whipped cream will not keep once it’s been whipped.

Check out these awesome summer board ideas while you’re here

• Summer Camping Charcuterie Board
• Summer Bruschetta Board
• Summer Snack Board

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Summer Mini Pie Board

Super cute and easy to assemble, this summer Mini Pie Board is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Forget whole pies; go mini! Made on 26-inch BIG BOARD.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 112kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• 6 4-inch The Bakery Mini PEACH Pies
• 6 4-inch The Bakery Mini LEMON Pies
• 6 i4-nch The Bakery Mini BERRY Pies
• 6 4-inch The Bakery Mini LEMON Pies
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1 pint raspberries
• 1 pint blackberries
• 2 peaches peeled and diced
• 2 cups fresh cherries

Whipping cream

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

• On a large serving board, arrange a large bowl in the center (to hold the whipped cream).
• Next, arrange the pies and fruit around the whipping cream.
• To whip the cream, pour the heavy cream in a bowl and using a hand mixer, whip the cream for 2-4 minutes, until thick.
• Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and gently mix with a spoon. Pour the cream into the large bowl and place in the center of the board.
• Garnish the whipping cream with cherries or fresh fruit. Serve!

Notes

Optional to add tags or labels for the kinds of pies (ex: lemon, cherry, berry, peach).

 

Reposted from July 2019.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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I love a good cookie bread recipe–our Banana Cookie Bread! If you love banana bread, and chocolate chip cookies, well then this recipe is for you! Oh, and a little peanut butter make each loaf a little better.

We call it cookie bread, because when sliced, it’s thick, rich, and gooey like a cookie–slightly different than a loaf of bread.

Banana Cookie Bread

Bake up a few loaves of this easy recipe and either eat, share, or freeze a loaf. The combo of cookies and bread makes the texture perfect for a snack or breakfast quick bread. And it’s not just for kids–adults love this recipe as well.

Why I love this recipe

• It’s for kids and adults.
• Delish if you love banana bread + cookies.
• Freezes well.

Gather these ingredients:

• Bananas (overripe are the best!)
• Eggs + butter
• Brown sugar + raw sugar
• Vanilla
• Whole wheat flour
• Oats
• Baking soda + baking powder + salt
• Peanut butter chips + chocolate chips
• Walnuts

This recipe came from my roommate, Lori – years ago. It was one of our favorite treats to bake on the weekend. If you love baking banana bread, uou may also want to try my most popular Sour Cream Banana Bread recipe on my blog!

How do you make Banana Cookie Bread?

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 4 small loaf pans with cooking spray.
2. Mash the bananas on a plate and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, both sugars, butter, and vanilla. Add in the mashed bananas and gently stir.
3. Add the flour, oatmeal, and other dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon.
4. Add in the chips and nuts. Mix together.
5. Spoon the mixture into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Allow the loaves to cool 15 minutes before removing from the loaf pans. Cool each loaf; wrap with plastic and freeze or give away!
7. Serve with a glass of milk. Warm it up to softened each slice.

Tips and substitutions:

• Great for a care package: When I decided to make a care package for my son who recently moved away, this recipe came to mind. And that quote. It’s always nice to “tip ourselves” and think of others! I mean, who doesn’t love banana bread, peanut butter, and chocolate? [Also try this Easy Banana Bread with Peanut Butter Glaze.]
• Mix up the chocolate chips for different chip flavors (white chocolate, butterscotch, toffee chips, etc.)
• Serve right away or you can freeze each loaf (wrap well before freezing).

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Banana Cookie Bread

This Banana Cookie Bread is a yummy recipe to make for gifts, care packages, hostess gifts, or a snack–a combo of banana bread and a cookie.

Makes 4 small loaves

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 16

Calories 372kcal

Author Sandy Coughlin

Ingredients

• 3 bananas mashed
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup raw sugar
• ½ cup butter softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups  oats
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¾ cup peanut butter chips
• ¾ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup walnuts chopped (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 4 small loaf pans with cooking spray.
• Mash the bananas on a plate and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, both sugars, butter, and vanilla. Add in the mashed bananas and gently stir.
• Add the flour, oatmeal, and other dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon.
• Add in the chips and nuts. Mix together.
• Spoon the mixture into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Allow the loaves to cool 15 minutes before removing from the loaf pans. Cool each loaf; wrap with plastic and freeze or give away!

Notes

Originally posted NOV 2014

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

More banana recipes to try:

• Healthy Banana Brownies
• Strawberry Banana Bread
• Banana Pudding Trifle

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