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How to make whipped coffee

“Whipped coffee” or “Dalgona” is all the rage these days and the latest coffee trend. Obviously your homegirl and fellow coffee junkie had to whip one up for herself to give it a try and report back. Since you can’t go out to your local coffee joint and get your fave fancy drink, do yourself a favor and make one of these for yourself. It will instantly make your morning, afternoon or whatever a little bit brighter. Below I’m sharing my easy recipe for how to make whipped coffee.

Easy Whipped Coffee Recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp instant coffee
2 Tbsp hot water
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
Milk (any kind)

Directions:

In a bowl whip together instant coffee (I used 2 packets of Folgers instant coffee), granulated sugar and water for about 5 minutes until mixture is thick and foamy.
In a cup pour milk of your choice. (I chose almond milk)
Add ice if you’d like an iced version.
Using a spatula, scrape foamy coffee mixture out of the bowl and spoon on top.
Gently stir to combine and enjoy!

I used the entire whipped coffee mixture to make 1 cup but if you don’t like a strong coffee, separate it into two batches.

If you happen to try the recipe be sure to leave a comment below or message me on Instagram and let me know how you liked it!

For more coffee recipes check out

Copycat Starbucks Irish Cream Cold Brew

Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte

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April 7, 2020 By Nicolle

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Chocolate chip peanut butter bars

This past week that I’ve been home I’ve found myself baking ALOT, anyone else? (STRESSED spelled backwards is DESSERTS am I right?) Yesterday I was craving something sweet and gooey to comfort my soul. I can’t think of anything that’s more comforting than peanut butter and chocolate so I got to work. These chocolate chip peanut butter bars quickly became a family favorite in our house and you most likely have all of the ingredients on hand.

Chocolate chip peanut butter bars

Ingredients :

2 sticks of salted butter
2/3 cups of brown sugar
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tsps of vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups of flour
1 tsp of baking soda
3 cups of chocolate chips
1 cup of peanut butter

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease your baking dish (I used a 9×9).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar.
Add eggs one at a time and beat until combined. Stir in vanilla.
Add in flour and baking soda mixing well. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour 1/2 of the batter into your prepared baking dish.
Dollop the peanut butter on top and swirl into the dough.
Pour the remaining dough on top and spread evenly.
Bake in oven for about 22-25 minutes (until you can insert a knife in the center and it comes out clean).
Let cool before cutting.

I personally think these are best when they are warm and all melty in the middle with a nice cold glass of milk enjoyed by my lonesome curled up on the couch with a comfy blanket for all the feels.

If you do make these, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how they came out!

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For more comforting sweets check out my recipe for

The best banana bread

March 23, 2020 By Nicolle

2 In food/ holidays/ St Patricks Day

Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes

This is such a cute idea to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your little ones. These lucky St. Patrick’s Day pancakes are fun, festive and magically delicious!

You will need:

Pancake Mix
Green food coloring
Whipped Cream
Marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal

Directions:

1.) Go through a box of Lucky Charms cereal separating the marshmallows from the cereal. This is an easy way to have your kids help you and practice their sorting.

2.) Prepare your pancake mix as you normally do and add a few drops of green food coloring. I added 4 drops but you can add more if you want your pancakes to be a darker green.

3.) Make your pancakes and allow them to slightly cool.

4.) Top with whipped cream and the Lucky Charms marshmallows.

How cute?

For more St. Patrick’s Day inspired recipes check out:

My Boozy Chocolate Guinness Milkshake

Homemade Irish Cream

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March 4, 2020 By Nicolle

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The best homemade banana bread

child sitting on kitchen counter baking and playing in the kitchen

I’m sharing my recipe for the BEST homemade banana bread. Or as Maxwell likes to call it – “Oompa bread” after his grandpa who always comes over with a sweet tooth. I usually always have some type of baked treat in the ktichen and one day I had just made a fresh loaf of banana bread. My dad had come over to watch Maxwell while I ran out quick and when I came home I said to Maxwell “where did all the banana bread go?” He was quick to throw Oompa right under the bus and said “Oompa ate it!”. So now it’s called Oompa bread 🙂

I have tried several different recipes and this one is my favorite. It’s a great way to use up those brown, overripe bananas, and the riper the better. This bread also freezes really well. Below is my recipe for the best homemade banana bread.

The Best Homemade Banana Bread

Ingredients

3-5 overripe bananas (the riper the better)

3/4 cups of sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup of vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups of flour

1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

Optional – chocolate chips and walnuts

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Grease or butter an 8.5×4.5 inch loaf pan
In a large bowl (I use my Kitchen Aid), mash together your bananas
Mix in the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Optional – mix in some chocolate chips and walnuts to make it even more of a treat and give it some texture.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
Bake in the oven for approximately 35 minutes until the center is done. (I like to insert a bread knife to check. When the knife comes out clean you know it’s done).
Let cool on a cooling rack before serving.