Call me basic, but when the weather cools, I am allllll about the pumpkin flavors. I head to Trader Joe’s and buy all the seasonal pumpkin stuff, and it really is the start of a new season. There’s nothing quite like when that first Pumpkin Spice Latte hits my lips, except for when I indulge in these Pumpkin Pecan Muffins. These muffins are an adaptation of the recipe for my Gluten Free Banana Nut Muffins. They’re fluffy and light, while still feeling rich and indulgent. The pumpkin flavor comes from a fair amount of pumpkin in the batter, and are nicely spiced with signature pumpkin spice flavor. The streusel topping…
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The Most Mouthwatering Maple Whoopie Pies
Maple. It’s one of my favorite flavors. From maple syrup on pancakes and french toast, maple candies, and maple bacon and sausage, maple lends a sweetness and unique flavor like none other. I think it’s one of the most underrated flavors. Enter, maple whoopie pies. Whoopie pies are not native to the midwest, where I live. You can’t even seem to get your hands on them commercially around here, which is why I have to make them myself. Whoopie Pie History Rumor has it that Whoopie Pies originated in Maine, which is why they’re popular along the eastern seaboard, and they started with the Amish. Never ones to waste, The…
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Best-Ever Gluten Free Banana Bread
I have three kids. And they can demolish a bunch of bananas in a day if they have their heart set on it. Trouble is, the next week, I buy two bunches of bananas anticipating the same banana demolition, and the kids don’t touch them. At. All. It’s frustrating. But in my determination not to let those overripe bananas go to waste, I’ll bake them into something. In this case, the Best-Ever Gluten Free Banana Bread you will ever eat. And guess what? The kids, they eat it up. Mom win. This banana bread is “spicier” than most other recipes. And by spicy, I don’t mean it will burn your…
