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‘The Katie Kitchen’ : Weekend Experiments

Anyone else have a terrible sweet tooth?

Anyone else love to experiment with making new yummy treats?

Just me? Okay, well I’m happy to do the work and share my creations with y’all! :)



Blueberry Banana Bread

My friend Erin told me about a banana bread recipe that she had discovered...when she said, ‘I can eat 1/4 of the loaf as one serving with no guilt’, I knew I had to try it! I adapted and veganized to make it my own!

4 bananas
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup blueberries
1 tsp baking soda
2 flax eggs {2tbsp flaxseed + 6tbsp water}

Blend all except one banana in food processor. Grease loaf pan and slice banana into bottom of pan. Pour mixture in. Bake at 350 for 30ish minutes. Enjoy!


Carrot Cake Balls

I love to make balls and bars to have as a grab and go treat. This recipe even has VEGGIES in it, so that’s a total win!

1 cup baby carrots
7-8 pitted dates
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup almonds
2tbsp coconut oil
2tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger

Blend all in food processor. Shape into balls and freeze. Enjoy!


Frozen PBJ bars

I’m like a small child when it comes to peanut butter and jelly. It’s my favorite combo ever...besides peanut butter and chocolate of course. I make a grown-up version every morning for breakfast with my overnight oats, but thought I would try a treat version as well! The taste actually reminds me of a strawberry pretzel dessert that my mom always made growing up. Great combination of salty and sweet.


2 cups frozen berry mix
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup peanut butter powder
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup maple syrup

Blend all in food processor. Pat into an 8x8 Pyrex dish. Freeze. Cut into bars, and store in freezer. Enjoy!

Happy eating! Please let me know if you try any of these!

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