When it comes to recipes, I have a few nonnegotiables: simple, healthy and delicious! These creations are terrific for when you’re craving a quick breakfast or scrumptious afternoon snack: my fluffy banana chocolate chip muffins (featuring the ultimate egg substitute trick!) and the easiest three-ingredient protein smoothie. I’m also serving up a warm, single-serve carrot mug cake for a sweet-tooth fix. Get ready to fall in love with these easy, feel-good favorites.
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
No eggs? No worries! These scrumptious muffins are about to become a staple in your kitchen. Made with creamy mashed bananas and a generous sprinkling of chocolate chips, they strike the perfect balance of sweetness and nourishment. I also show you how to swap in a simple flax egg in case you’re short on eggs — and trust me, you can’t tell the difference. Bake a batch and enjoy them warm from the oven, or stash in the fridge or freezer for an easy, nourishing, anytime treat.
3-Ingredient Protein Smoothie
This thick, creamy and protein-packed smoothie comes together in seconds with just vanilla Greek yogurt, frozen fruit and your milk of choice — no added sugar needed! Customize it with different frozen fruits, swap in any flavor of Greek yogurt (I love no-added-sugar varieties of vanilla, mixed berry and strawberry), or personalize your smoothie with favorite extras like cinnamon, chia seeds, a drizzle of nut butter or a sprinkling of coconut. But honestly? This base recipe is so good on its own (and easy!), you might not want to mess with it.
5-Minute Carrot Mug Cake by Joy Bauer
This single-serve carrot mug cake delivers all the classic flavors of carrot cake — in five minutes or less. It’s the perfect fix when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want the hassle of baking (or an entire cake on the counter tempting you). No oven, no waiting — just warm, perfectly portioned carrot cake bliss with a cream cheese frosting — made just for you.