Blueberry Banana Yeasted Bread

When overripe bananas have overstayed their welcome on the kitchen counter, I instinctually make banana bread. Have you ever made banana bread leavened with yeast? Me, neither. That is, until I started testing the recipe for this blueberry banana yeasted bread! This lightly sweetened bread recipe puts a new spin on banana bread!

Regular banana bread is known for being a moist, almost cake-like bread made with the ripest of bananas. But what if you want banana bread that is fluffier and lighter in texture? You experiment with banana yeast bread! Instead of overly sweet, dense, and cake-like banana bread, this yeast version is light and fluffy in texture and not as sweet.

In my experience, frozen berries are easier to roll into breads. No worrying about crushing or exploding berries. The frozen blueberries are much sturdier and retrain their shape even after baking. That being said, fresh blueberries may also be used in this recipe.

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Almond Coconut Date-Sweetened Granola Bars

I was walking through the grocery store recently when I stopped to look at the “breakfast” section. There were rows upon rows of breakfast bars, cereal bars, protein bars, and granola bars. I took a few minutes to look at the ingredient lists of these products marketed as healthy breakfast options, and I was seriously perturbed. Most of them contained multiple types of sugar and were made with refined grains. Some even contained artificial colours. It was with this in mind that I came up with these vegan granola bar recipe.

Have you ever made granola bars that were so good you couldn't put them down until you ate the last one in the pan? Yea, these granola bars with date caramel are those granola bars. They are chewy, crunchy, salty-sweet, and very satisfying. Dates are a great ingredient to use in healthy homemade granola bars. They’re often called nature’s candy, and for good reason! They’re sweet, sticky, and almost reminiscent of a good caramel.

I think it's the combination of dates and nut butter that's so addictive. I've said it in the past that I am the biggest nut butter addict. I get through an entire jar every 4 days. It's kind of ridiculous. It doesn't even matter what flavour it is. Almond, cashew, hazelnut, pecan, walnut - if they're in the house, I'll eat them. Now, imagine a combination of rich, creamy nut butters, sweet caramel-y dates, and aromatic vanilla. Date caramel is so easy to make and extremely delicious.

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Savoury Oats

I have a new, completely savory oatmeal to finish off oatmeal week. It truly hits the spot when you’re craving something savory but also don’t have ample time to whip up a full breakfast hash or frittata. If you think it’s weird to have savory toppings on your oatmeal, think of it more like a breakfast grain bowl. Or think about oats as you would grits, which are usually served in a savoury fashion.

If you have had Chinese congee before, then you'll know that this savoury oatmeal is also very satisfying and comforting. In my opinion, its saltiness makes it taste more like real food than sweet oatmeal. Equally packed with nutrients and umami, this savory oats recipe makes a quick and easy, nutritious, and somehow slightly indulgent-feeling meal. If you want to include oats in your diet but aren’t a fan of sweet breakfast or need a change from the traditional sweet toppings, you’ll love this savoury oatmeal recipe. And, of course, the fact that it takes just 15 minutes to cook. Very manageable in the morning!

Savoury oatmeal is one of those dishes that you try once and wonder why you haven’t had it before. The warm spices and savoury flavour of the oatmeal are a delightful departure from your typical sweet oatmeal. So even if you’re skeptical, I hope you’ll try this savoury oatmeal recipe. It’s easy, healthy, and endlessly customisable. I think you’re going to love it!

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