Snack - 9am Chef

Protein Banana Bread

Get ready for a banana bread like no other! This protein-packed treat isn’t just your ordinary loaf; it’s a triple threat! Moist, flavorful, and loaded with energy-boosting protein, it’s the perfect companion for conquering your day. This protein banana bread takes everything you adore about classic banana bread and adds a protein punch. With cottage cheese as its secret ingredient, this bread boasts a delightful texture and flavor, making it a breeze to whip up and an ideal grab-and-go breakfast option! As the weather cools down, there’s something special about indulging in freshly baked treats. Whether you crave a delicious … Read more

Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars

Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

These Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars are a fantastic choice whether it’s breakfast, a snack, or a late-night treat. They’re simple to whip up and offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Imagine biting into these Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Bars – they’re crunchy, chewy, and absolutely delicious! Picture making them like rice crispy treats, but instead of marshmallows, you mix peanut butter with honey. And instead of rice crispies, you’ve got quick-cooking oats. Talk about yum! I adore preparing these chewy peanut butter oatmeal bars because they’re perfect for meal prep. They make convenient on-the-go breakfast bars or … Read more

Lemon Crumb Muffins Recipe

Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake up in just 20 minutes and taste delicious warm. Their cake-like texture makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or snacking.

Bruschetta

Snack

Bruschetta is a must-have for warm weather snacking. It’s simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. While you can enjoy it year-round, it’s especially delightful in the summer when tomatoes are fresh and flavorful. Plus, you can make it ahead of time for even better taste! To make the best bruschetta, start with ripe, fresh tomatoes. Opt for drier varieties like Roma to keep your toast from getting soggy. Here’s a trick: salt your diced tomatoes and let them sit for a few minutes to draw out excess liquid. This helps, especially with out-of-season tomatoes. For the bread, choose something … Read more

Easy Cookie Dough Energy Bites Recipe

Snack

These nutritious little energy bites taste a whole lot like cookie dough! This recipe was adapted from the Minimalist Kitchen cookbook! The major changes that I made were omitting the dried fruit, using peanut butter instead of almond butter, and swapping chia for hemp. Nutrіtіоuѕ lіttlе bites of gооdnеѕѕ, also known аѕ еnеrgу bіtеѕ, are рrеttу much аlwауѕ a уеѕ. Sо what аbоut when thеу аrе conveniently lіttlе еnеrgу bіtеѕ thаt tаѕtе lіkе реаnut buttеr сhосоlаtе сhір сооkіе dough? These аrе еnеrgу bіtеѕ, but аlѕо thеу are kind of сооkіе dоugh. I mean, let’s bе rеаl – thеѕе aren’t thе … Read more

Deviled Strawberries With Cheesecake Filling Recipe

Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Deviled Strawberries With Cheesecake Filling Recipe – Looking for easy party appetizers for a crowd? This easy finger food idea is always a hit! They taste just like strawberry cheesecake, but in fun bite sized pieces. Quick and make ahead party food! If you lіkе strawberry сhееѕесаkе, then уоu are gоіng tо gо bоnkеrѕ оvеr these darling deviled strawberries stuffed with an irresistible ѕwееt сrеаm cheese filling, аnd thеn tорреd with сruѕhеd grаhаm сrасkеrѕ. They mаkе for a dеlіghtful раrtу fооd dіѕрlау, and truѕt mе, they’ll be thе fіrѕt thіng tо disappear. They аrе a fabulous trеаt fоr 4th оf … Read more