Tag Archives: Bananas

Kale Smoothie

Kale Smoothie by Alison's AllspiceThis spring, I was eating kale salads on repeat and still had more kale than I could use coming out of my garden. I decided to try blanching and freezing it with the intent to make a kale smoothie recipe, which is finally here!

There are a lot of kale smoothie recipes on the internet, and not all of them are good, in my opinion. I love kale, its flavor does not bother me. In addition, I’m using blanched kale which naturally should be less bitter, so perhaps my taste buds are biased on what makes a kale smoothie good. Continue reading

High Protein Chocolate Chunk Muffins

High Protein Chocolate Chunk Muffins by Alison's AllspiceWhenever I get hungry in the middle of the afternoon, I reach for one of these high protein chocolate chunk muffins!  They feel like a treat, while also filling me up and helping me to snack less!

Usually when I get hungry before dinnertime, its because I needed a little extra protein.  However, I’m one of those people that wants everthing I eat to feel special, not just I’m eating because I have to. If  you eat because you are hungry, but don’t feel satisfied with what you eat, you’re likely to keep snacking. Continue reading

Mom’s Banana Bread Makeover

Banana bread is a comfort food for me.  It was something that we made frequently when I was young.  I learned how to make it by helping my mom and sister in the kitchen.  Every time we had leftover bananas, it was time to make bread!

Crusty Banana Bread

Our family recipe is delicious, but I found myself avoiding it because it was high in calories.  When I became confident in my kitchen skills I started experimenting with making it lighter and more wholesome.  This recipe has been tested over and over again.  Finally it is ready to share! Continue reading