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Blackberry Cherry Pie

Two of summer's gorgeous fruits combine the best of sweet and slightly tart in this blackberry and cherry pie.

Summer just wouldn't be complete without pie. It seems to be an American staple. Blackberry and cherry pie is a fabulous way to bring two fruits that scream summer together in a perfectly sweet and slightly tart treat.

Blackberries are well known in the Pacific Northwest. They grow like weeds everywhere! I grew up picking blackberries from the wild bushes around my house. I fell in love with the sweet and sometimes tart berry.

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Homemade Cool Britannia Ice Cream

A creamy homemade vanilla ice cream, studded with chocolate covered shortbread and strawberries.

This post is sponsored by Smith Brother's Farms. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make two sugar bugs possible.

Loaf pan with two upside down ice cream cones

I've already professed my love of ice cream. Homemade Cool Britannia ice cream is my all time favorite Ben & Jerry's flavor; chocolate covered shortbread and strawberries in creamy vanilla ice cream.

This flavor was around from 1995-1998 before making it's way to the flavor graveyard. I remember being so sad when this flavor disappeared from stores. It's hard for me to believe it has taken me twenty one (21!!) years to make a homemade copycat version. I know you are going to love it.

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Cherry Crumble Muffins

These cherry crumble muffins are soft and fluffy with a healthy addition of whole wheat flour and topped with a sweet crumble. You are going to love them!

Side view of muffin with the wrapper folded down

This week I bring you another breakfast treat; whole wheat cherry crumble muffins. If you've followed me for any time now, you know I like a muffin to be a little on the healthier and heartier side. I personally consider these muffins to be a little lighter and sweeter than my usual muffin recipes.

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Whiskey Vanilla Caramel Sauce

Step by step pictorial instructions for this easy and addictive homemade whiskey vanilla caramel sauce. Only six ingredients and about 15 minutes stand between you and this liquid gold treat. This is the only caramel sauce recipe you will ever need!

This post is sponsored by Templeton Rye. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make TwoSugarBugs possible.

Mason jar of caramel sauce with a messy spoon in front

Whiskey vanilla caramel sauce. I absolutely LOVE caramel and today I'm going to show you how easy it is to create your own homemade caramel sauce.

You are going to either love me for showing you how easy it is; or you are going to hate me for showing you how easy it is! 😉

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Cherry Almond Scones

Cherry almond scones are a fantastic way to incorporate the summer's bounty of fresh cherries and the addition of almond extract makes them absolutely addictive.

Cherry almond scones are crumbly on the exterior while soft, buttery and flaky on the interior. The bright, sweet and tart cherries were made to partner with pure almond extract. The combination is incredibly magical.

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Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Wholesome and hearty, these naturally sweetened breakfast cookies are gluten free and perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.

Two breakfast cookies on a cutting board

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Healthy breakfast cookies. Take a minute to think about those three words. Sounds heavenly right?

Healthy.

Breakfast.

Cookies.

Sign me up!

You know me, I love a good sweet treat, but I also love to start my day on the right path. These healthy breakfast cookies are wholesome, naturally sweetened and are an easy make-ahead breakfast. Make sure to use certified gluten free oats if you are gluten intolerant.

You can customize breakfast cookies to make them your favorite flavors. At our house we like coconut and dark chocolate chips or coconut and dried blueberries. Dried cherries, raisins and pumpkin seeds are other great options.

The cookies are perfectly portable and packable; think lunch boxes and gym bags. And while perfect for breakfast, they are also a wonderful healthy snack.

WHAT MAKES THESE COOKIES HEALTHY?

Banana, natural peanut butter, and old fashioned oats are the key ingredients in these cookies. The banana and oats are both rich in fiber, which helps to promote fullness. The peanut butter also adds fiber and protein. The cookies are then sweetened with the banana and just a tablespoon of honey.

A little cinnamon for flavor and an egg and a tablespoon of coconut oil provide the binders needed to keep the cookies from falling apart.

WHAT MAKES THESE COOKIES EASY?

First off, everything gets mixed in one bowl. Less dishes instead of more dishes is always a win for me!

Secondly, there is no chilling of the dough required. You mix together the wet ingredients, add in the dry ingredients and bake the cookies. Easy peasy!

You can store healthy breakfast cookies at room temperature for a few days and they can be frozen for up to three months. I take the cookies straight from the freezer (because I can never remember to thaw them in the refrigerator the night before!) and warm them (I use our Breville toaster oven) for about 5 minutes prior to eating.

HOW TO MAKE BREAKFAST COOKIES

Start by preheating your oven and preparing a baking sheet pan. Next, mash your banana in a medium size bowl. You do not have to have an overly ripe banana, just be sure to mash it well. Once the banana is mashed, add the remaining wet ingredients and mix well. Finally, add the oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt and mix it all together.

Now comes the fun part, the add ins. Mix and match your favorites to make the breakfast cookies to your liking. Just remember that the add in ingredients may change how healthy the cookies end up being. 😉 You need a half cup total, so feel free to use whatever you like best. Dried fruits, coconut, nuts and chocolate chips are all popular choices in our house.

Mix ins being added to breakfast cookie batter

Finally, using a ¼ cup measure, scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. The cookies don't spread much so I usually use the bottom of the measuring cup to lightly flatten the cookies before baking. Allow the breakfast cookies to cool on the baking sheet and then enjoy!

Healthy breakfast cookie batter on baking sheet

One breakfast cookie on parchement paper

I'd love to know how you decide to customize these breakfast cookies! Drop me a comment below telling me your favorite combinations.

Be sure to pin this recipe so you can easily find it later!

Pinterest graphic for healthy breakfast cookies

OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY:

My friend Chelsea at Mile High Mitts has a fantastic banana bread breakfast cookie recipe!

Recipe shared with Full Plate Thursday, Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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5 from 3 votes

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Wholesome and hearty, these naturally sweetened breakfast cookies are gluten free and perfect for a quick and easy breakfast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Keyword: breakfast cookies, healthy cookies, naturally sweetened

Servings: cookies

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Tasia Harper

Ingredients

1 large ripe banana mashed
¼ cup natural peanut butter smooth or crunchy
1 tablespoon honey I prefer using local honey
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 ¼ cup old fashioned oats
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup add-ins such as coconut, chocolate chips, dried fruit

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mash the banana. Then add the peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, vanilla and egg and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and mix until combined. Then fold in your add-ins. I typically use two add-ins, ¼ cup of each.
Using a ¼ cup, scoop batter onto baking sheet, placing cookies about 2 inches apart.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned at the edges and are set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet.

Notes

Cookies will store covered at room temperature for a couple of days and freeze well for up to three months.

Nutrition

Baked Cinnamon Donuts

Homemade baked cinnamon donuts are soft and full of flavor and made healthier with almond and whole wheat flours.

My family LOVES baked cinnamon donuts! In my quest to always try to make breakfast a little healthier, I created this donut recipe with almond flour and whole wheat flour. Donut get me wrong {pun intended😉}, these are still a treat, but they pack a little more nutrition than the average donut.

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White Chocolate Blueberry Scones

These white chocolate blueberry scones are tender and moist with each bite bursting with blueberries and white chocolate.

White chocolate and blueberry scones are one of life's happy indulgences! I tend to like something hearty and healthy for breakfast. Except when I'm looking to splurge. Then it's definitely on a tender, buttery and flaky scone.

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Homemade Lemon Cupcakes with Berry Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Homemade lemon cupcakes are light and fluffy and topped with berry Swiss meringue buttercream. The spring weather is perfect for whipping up a batch!

This post is sponsored as part of Bob's Red Mill's #SomeBunnyLovesBobs campaign. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make two sugar bugs possible.

You are going to love these homemade lemon cupcakes! The crumb is so tender and light with the perfect hint of lemon. I topped them with a blueberry Swiss meringue buttercream, but have also paired them with raspberry Swiss meringue. They'd also be fabulous with vanilla, cream cheese or a lemon buttercream.

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Daddy's Clam Chowder

Sharing the only clam chowder recipe you will ever need. Daddy's clam chowder is so satisfying to eat and easier to make than you think!

I'm sharing a recipe near and dear to my heart ~ Daddy's Clam Chowder.

Tomorrow would have been my dad's 70th birthday. Yep, he was an April Fool's baby. 😊 Some of you already know this, but my dad was killed in an accident when I was young. He was a Naval aviator and lost his life doing night flying off an aircraft carrier. I had turned five the month prior to his accident so I really didn't grasp what had happened.

I wasn't able to truly mourn his loss until I got older.

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