Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread

I am slowly learning I cannot be trusted around food. Particularly anything with carbs. And especially those with sugar. When I made whole wheat baguettes, I ate an entire baguette in one sitting, two days in a row. When I made bittersweet chocolate pear cake, I ate the entire cake, by myself, in less than 36 hours. And when I made these cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread loaves, I couldn't help myself from eating an entire loaf right out of the oven. I have no idea what the word "restraint" means.

cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread

As I know myself too well, I immediately froze three loaves so they could not tempt me (or so I thought). Every time I stand next to the freezer, I remember they are in there. I can sense them. I can smell them. I can taste them. I may have given in once.

moist and delicious

And so, I ask you dear reader, how do you exercise this foreign concept known as willpower? I need advice. I need tips. I probably need to go to the gym.

cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread

This cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread is moist, dense, and absolutely delicious. We all know chocolate and bananas go well together, but when you add the cinnamon? That just makes it even better. There is no doubt about it, this is a dessert bread. I want to see if you can exercise restraint when you eat this. Consider it a challenge.
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Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

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Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

whole wheat banana pancakes

I am a chocolate pancake person. I don't want a good old fashioned buttermilk pancake unless it is dotted with chocolate chips. Don't give me blueberry pancakes unless there are equally as many chocolate chips as blueberries. When I go out to my favorite pancake diner, I order a chocolate chip pancake made with chocolate batter. Seriously. Perhaps I should rephrase my first statement and say I am a chocolate dessert person instead (and then again, who isn't?).

whole wheat banana pancakes

These pancakes changed all of that. I was shocked to find I was able to appreciate a pancake for being a pancake (and not chocolate), which makes these miracle pancakes. The fact that this was also the first time I had real maple syrup on a pancake probably played into it a bit too. But that does not change the honest-to-goodness truth that these pancakes are incredible.

and another one bites the dust

These whole wheat banana pancakes pack a wholesome punch, giving you whole grains, potassium, and a balanced breakfast all at once. They are fluffy, thick, and filling. Now go create your own miracle and treat yourself to a pancake revelation.
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Brown Sugar Coconut Bubble Tea

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Brown Sugar Coconut Bubble Tea

brown sugar coconut bubble tea

Bubble tea is a relatively new phenomenon, originating in Taiwan in the 1980s. In fact, it only caught on because they were featured on a popular Japanese television show. From Taiwan, bubble tea traveled to east Asia and then to Canada before taking hold in the United States. Bubble tea comes in two different varieties: fruit flavored teas and milk based teas. But if you are lucky, you'll find a place that combines them to give you a fruity milk tea (my favorite). The base is traditionally a black or green tea, depending on which fruits are present.

mmm, froth

But what I find most interesting is that the tapioca pearls (also known as boba) in the tea are not why this drink is referred to as a bubble tea. The "bubble" actually comes from the fact that, when you blend the tea together, tiny frothy bubbles are created which sit on the top of the tea. So the next time you find yourself sipping a bubble tea, you can spread your knowledge and look like a hot shot tea drinker.

tapioca pearls in bubble tea

This brown sugar coconut bubble tea is light and delicious, satisfying any and all tea cravings. Brown sugar and coconut work very well together, creating an interesting flavor profile. The tapioca pearls give this drink texture, providing a chewy bite or two between sips. I think bubble teas are an unusual (but delicious) experience and it's one that I would like to share with you.

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