Yummy & Healthy Pancakes

If you're craving brunch, these pancakes are a tasty and healthy way to satisfy your hunger. Whole wheat flour, oats, and a ripe banana add taste and sweetness to the cookies. Enjoy without feeling bad!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Cooking spray or oil for the pan

Instructions:

Put the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and mix them together

Beat the egg, honey, and low-fat milk together with a whisk in a different bowl

Add the mashed banana and mix well

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together just until they are mixed

There should be some lumps, but not too many

Heat up a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and use cooking spray or a little oil to oil it up

For every pancake, pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the pan

Once the top starts to bubble, flip it over and cook the other side until it's golden brown

Keep going until all the batter is gone

If you need to, add more oil or cooking spray

You can top your healthy and tasty pancakes with your favorite things, like Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

These Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The bacon's smoky flavor pairs wonderfully with the juicy pineapple, and the brown sugar adds a delightful caramelized touch. They make for a fantastic appetizer that's sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients:

• 12 slices of bacon
• 24 pineapple chunks fresh or canned
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Toothpicks

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 400F 200C

Each bacon slice should be cut in half

Combine the cayenne pepper and brown sugar in a bowl

Half a bacon slice should be wrapped around a chunk of pineapple

Use a toothpick to secure

Coat each bacon-wrapped pineapple bite uniformly by dipping it into the brown sugar and cayenne mixture

Arrange the pineapple bites wrapped in bacon on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized, in a preheated oven

Before serving, take them out of the oven and allow them to cool slightly

Serve these delectable Pineapple Bites wrapped in bacon as a starter or a snack

Amaretti Pumpkin Tart

Indulge in the delightful combination of pumpkin and amaretti cookies with this Amaretti Pumpkin Tart. The creamy pumpkin filling infused with warm spices rests atop a bed of crushed amaretti cookies, providing a unique twist to the classic pumpkin tart.

Ingredients:

• 1 9-inch unbaked tart shell
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup crushed amaretti cookies
• Whipped cream, for serving optional

Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

Mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl using a whisk until the mixture is smooth

Cover the bottom of the tart shell with the crushed amaretti cookies

Spread the pumpkin mix on top of the amaretto cookies in the tart shell

It should be baked for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set

Let the tart cool all the way down before cutting it

If you want, you can serve the tart slices with whipped cream

Meringue Chocolate Chip Teaser Cookies

Teaser Meringue Chocolate Chip Cookies are light and airy, with delicious chocolate chips. These cookies have a crisp outside and a chewy inside that will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients:

• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 225F 110C

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

In a clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form

Gradually add sugar while continuing to beat, until stiff peaks form

Gently fold in vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts if using

Spoon small portions of the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven for 1

5 to 2 hours, or until the cookies are dry and crisp

Turn off the oven and leave the cookies inside to cool and set for about 1 hour

Remove cookies from the oven and enjoy!

Cherry Chocolate Sorbet Popsicles

These sorbet popsicles are a great way to enjoy the delicious combination of sweet cherries and rich chocolate. They're great on hot summer days or whenever you want something cool.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen cherries
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions:

In a blender, combine frozen cherries, cocoa powder, coconut milk, and honey or maple syrup

Blend until smooth and well combined

Pour the mixture into popsicle molds

Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely set

Once frozen, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release the popsicles

Serve and enjoy!

Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake - TGIF - This Grandma is Fun

Enjoy the joy of a massive funfetti sugar cookie cake. This recipe combines the classic flavors of sugar cookies with a playful burst of rainbow sprinkles to create a delightful treat for people of all ages.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

A 9-inch round cake pan should be greased and floured

Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl with a whisk

While the butter is soft, add the vegetable oil and sugar to a large bowl

Mix the ingredients together until the mixture is light and fluffy

One egg at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition

Add the almond extract and vanilla extract and mix well

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing in buttermilk every so often

Don't mix any further than that

Carefully fold the rainbow sprinkles into the batter so that they are spread out

Smooth the top of the batter with a spatula after spreading it out evenly in the cake pan that has been prepared

In a hot oven, bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean

Let the cookie cake cool for ten minutes in the pan, then move it to a wire rack to cool all the way down

If you want, you can add more rainbow sprinkles to the cookie cake after it has cooled

Cut the funfetti sugar cookie cake into pieces and serve it

Have fun!

Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a quick and easy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's loaded with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce that brings it all together. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions:

Combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl

Put aside

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over high heat

Add the minced ginger and garlic, and saut for 30 seconds or so, or until fragrant

Stir-fry the chicken pieces for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are cooked through and turn white

Take out and place aside the chicken from the skillet

Add extra oil to the same skillet and add the carrots, broccoli, and red bell pepper after that

Stir-fry the vegetables for 34 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender

Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet and cover everything with the sauce mixture

Add more 2-3 minutes of stir-frying and stir-frying until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients

To taste, add salt and pepper for seasoning

Over cooked rice, serve the hot stir-fried chicken and broccoli

Savor the flavor of your homemade stir-fry!