Millions of peaches

It's peach season (yay!) and my lovely mother-in-law brought me over an entire box of peaches-more than I knew what to do with.  I frozen a ton and kept a few which I'm glad because I had the most scrumptious breakfast featuring those Georgia gems and thought I'd share.

Awesome Blueberry and Banana Pancakes

I love waking up to a great morning.  Sun is streaming though the window after a nice nights rest.  There's nothing better to start your day on the right foot than a great breakfast.

Making memories and applesauce

Happy Challenge-Accepted-Birthday Spunk!

Alright people!  

Let's get down to business!

  It's a few days into the month but I am feeling good and am up for accepting a challenge!

I have been following (ever so not creepily) Jordan Page aka the Fun Cheap or Free Queen for ages now and I love her enthusiasm and her drive to strive for a better ways to live for you and your family.

This month she has a challenge that she has extended to all of those in the blogosphere and I wish to take it on as well.

Pantry Oatmeal Cookies

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Was in the mood for some cookies the other day, and (call me crazy) I didn't want anything too sweet.  Just something to get me over the 4 o'clock hump that wouldn't spoil my dinner and wouldn't let me have a sugar hype-then-crash later in the evening as I sneak some before bedtime.  (Who does that?)  

Ahem...

Totally not me.

This is a great recipe, very versatile as far as ingredients go so it can be customized to what you and yours love.  Mine is filled with coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, chopped pecans and craisins.  MMMMmmmm! 

If you are a oatmeal and raisins kinda gal and hold the rest, you got it!  Put in it what you Like.  How much??  I put a handful of each in and the ratio turned out perfect-about a cup or so.  I a Rachel Ray kinda gal-a dash of this a scoop of that-whatever looks good.

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printable recipe (caption)

Dry Ingredients 1 cup flour  (I used 1/4 cup whole wheat and 3/4 cup white) 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Addins Handful of craisins Handful of coconut flakes Handful of chopped pecans (or nut of choice) Handful of white chocolate chips Wet Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or other healthy oil, such as safflower) 3 egg whites 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup honey Directions In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients and addins. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients together. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry mix, and blend well with a wooden spoon. Place on greased or parchment lined cookie sheet . Bake at 350° for 8 minutes, or until barely golden brown. Note: If these cookies seem hard after baking, simply pack them away overnight in a plastic bag, and they will be quite soft in the morning.  Best with tall glass of milk and friends to share! adapted by: skinnyms.com

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Splendiferous!  And guess what?  No sugar!  And a great snack for the a.m. as well.

Gluten free option: Substitute regular flour with almond flour.  *Some oats are cross-contaminated with wheat and are not gluten-free so check what you have to make sure.   

Just good quality stuff for your 'lil tum tum.

Betchya can't eat just one...

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Tell me:

What to you do to get past that afternoon glug?  Have any favorites snacks that help get you through?  

Do share!

Much love,

spunky & me.