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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These easy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are a great way to use up ripe bananas. They are soft, moist, and loaded with mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

A fluffy banana muffin with a bite out of the front on white paper.

I love baking muffins for breakfast. You just can't go wrong with soft, fluffy muffins first thing in the morning. My family loves blueberry zucchini muffins, chocolate mocha muffins, and any kind of banana muffin.

This week I decided to make banana oat muffins instead of banana coconut muffins, since we had some overripe bananas.

Why You Should Make These Muffins

These banana muffins are soft, fluffy, and loaded with mini chocolate chips. They are a great breakfast for on-the-go.

You will love how easy these are to make. All you need is one bowl and a few simple ingredients.

Chocolate chip banana muffins are the perfect snack for an early morning breakfast or a midnight snack. Plus, they freeze well, so you can keep a batch on hand for later.

Feel free to leave out the chocolate chips or replace them with walnuts or pecans. Either way, your kitchen will smell amazing as the muffins bake.

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Blackberry Cheesecake

You won't be able to resist this Blackberry Cheesecake. It has a chocolate crust and a creamy vanilla cheesecake that is filled with swirls of homemade blackberry pie filling. The irresistible combination will have you craving another slice immediately.

A white plate with a slice of cheesecake topped with blackberry pie filling on top.

Cheesecake is one of our favorite desserts to make. Over the years we have done quite a few fun flavors like white chocolate cheesecake, cherry almond cheesecake, and peanut butter cup cheesecake.

Recently, I realized that we haven't shared very many simple flavors. Since we had some blackberries in the fridge, I decided to make pie filling and swirl them into our vanilla cheesecake base.

Making a cheesecake from scratch can seem overwhelming, but it really is not that hard. All you need are the right ingredients and tools, easy tips and tricks, and a little bit of time.

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Why You Will Love This Cheesecake

The flavors in this blackberry cheesecake complement each other perfectly. A chocolate crust adds a delicious contrast to the creamy vanilla cheesecake, while the blackberry pie filling adds a beautiful color and berry taste.

It is so easy to make and does not require any special equipment or ingredients. All you need is some patience in making it and time to let it cool for a few hours.

Swirls of whipped cream and fresh blackberries make each slice look so pretty. Extra pie filling adds a delicious layer of flavor that takes this dessert over the top.

Bonus: Love cheesecake? Try 37 of our favorite cheesecake recipes.

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Best Banana Cake

This is hands-down the best banana cake you'll ever try. It's dense, moist, and still light and fluffy. And that creamy hot fudge frosting on top makes it completely unforgettable.

Squares of frosted cake on white plates.

The post and recipe for the best banana cake were first published in February 2012. The photos and post were updated in January 2019 and then republished in August 2022.

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A friend from college gave me this recipe for ripe bananas years ago. It is truly the best banana cake I have ever eaten!

This banana cake and these double chocolate banana muffins are my favorite recipes for using extra brown bananas.

The cake is fantastic on its own, but I love the frosting. So, I whipped up a batch of hot fudge frosting for the top. Best idea ever!

Why You'll Love This Banana Cake Recipe

The best banana cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it comes out perfect every single time.

One bite of this cake and you will be jumping for joy. It is moist, fluffy, and full of banana flavor, and it will have you coming back for another slice in a hurry!

A hot fudge frosting is what sets this banana cake recipe apart from all the rest. The delicious chocolate flavor comes from using dark chocolate ice cream topping.

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Blackberry Pie Filling Recipe

With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can make a delicious Blackberry Pie Filling that is bursting with flavor. Use this homemade pie filling recipe as a topping for cheesecake or bake it into a pie or cobbler.

A glass jar filled with homemade blackberry pie filling.

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I have fond memories of walking down our dirt road as a kid looking for bushes loaded with ripe blackberries.

We always tried to find enough berries to make a blackberry filling for muffins. But most of the time we ended up eating those warm ripe berries before we got home.

Did you know that blackberry pie filling is hard to find in grocery stores? There are a few brands that make one, but apparently not many stores carry it.

Why This Recipe Works

Making your own homemade pie filling is so easy to do, and it tastes so much better than the one from a can. You can make a batch in minutes on the stove top.

There are so many benefits to making blackberry pie filling in your own kitchen. You control how much sugar you want to add. Plus, there are no added preservatives or artificial flavors and colors.

The best thing about this blackberry pie filling recipe is how versatile it is. You can swirl it in blackberry cheesecake, make a blackberry dump cake with it, or layer it in jars with yogurt for an easy summer dessert.

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Vegan Chocolate Protein Pudding

This easy Vegan Chocolate Pudding is sweet, creamy, and so delicious. Use a blender to make this protein pudding in just 5 minutes. Enjoy it alone or add whipped cream and berries for a fancy dessert.

*This post and my trip to Iowa was sponsored by Best Food Facts and the United Soybean Board.

Two bowls of chocolate pudding with berries.

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When I'm craving chocolate or looking for a quick nutritious snack, I like to make this tofu pudding. This treat is easy to make in minutes and satisfies my raging sweet tooth.

Pudding has always been one of my favorite desserts, but I like to make my own to boost the nutrition.

So, in my quest to find and eat better snacks, I decided to make a delicious chocolate pudding that I could indulge in guilt free.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This vegan chocolate pudding is not only delicious, but also nutritious. The tofu dessert contains protein, making it a great snack or post workout dessert.

It is easy to make in minutes in a blender.
There are no preservatives or hard to pronounce ingredients.
Plant based pudding is a great dessert for anyone with dietary restrictions.
It is naturally dairy free, egg free, and gluten free.
This homemade pudding has a smooth, velvet texture.
Melted chocolate and cocoa powder gives it a great chocolatey taste.

This tofu pudding is delicious all by itself. But if you need a fun and special dessert add some coconut whipped cream and berries to each cup.

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Zucchini Blueberry Muffins

Soft and fluffy Zucchini Blueberry Muffins loaded with fresh berries and drizzled with a sweet glaze are the perfect summer breakfast treat.

Two zucchini muffins stacked on top of each other.

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Zucchini Muffins with Blueberries

The end of summer means it's time for zucchini season. Are you cheering at the thought of having too many green veggies to deal with?

We enjoy making healthy dinners with them, but I honestly love baking with zucchini so much more. Some of our favorite things to make are zucchini bundt cake, zucchini bread, or zucchini muffins with blueberries.

Why This Recipe Works

You are going to love how moist zucchini makes these muffins. Shredded zucchini is similar to using applesauce or bananas in baked goods.

It adds a great texture and keeps everything moist and delicious. Zucchini also has a mild flavor, so you can pair it with just about anything.

By adding blueberries, you get the benefits of veggies AND fruits in your breakfast muffins. These blueberry zucchini muffins have plenty of fresh, juicy berries in each one. If you love berries in your muffins, you will love these raspberry white chocolate muffins, too!

Plus, the sugar glaze drizzled on top adds a sweet taste that makes these zucchini muffins completely irresistible.

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Berry Fruit Pizza

This easy Berry Pizza is pretty and delicious. A chewy sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, and your favorite berries add a delicious flavor to this fruit pizza recipe. It's the perfect summer treat!

Close up of a slice of dessert pizza with berries.

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Fruit Pizza

One of our favorite traditions is making or buying pizza for Friday movie nights. This week, I was creative and made a berry pizza for dessert, too.

This bright and colorful fruit pizza is the perfect summer recipe because you can customize it with whatever berries are in season. It's also a perfect addition to other Fourth of July desserts!

The sugar cookie crust is soft and chewy, and the cream cheese frosting with berries adds such a delicious and fresh flavor. You won't be able to resist another slice of this easy berry pizza.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy to make and bake in minutes.
Fun to decorate with fresh fruit and berries.
Easy to customize with different toppings.
So much flavor in every single slice.
Red and blue berries make it the perfect 4th of July dessert.

Serve this berry pizza at your next party or picnic, and watch it disappear in no time. Everyone will love the sweet and fruity flavors in this cookie dessert.

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Butterfinger Banana Bundt Cake Recipe

Add a delicious twist to your favorite Banana Bundt Cake with Butterfinger candy bits and cream cheese frosting. This easy cake recipe is such a great way to use up ripe bananas.

A white plate with a slice of banana cake on it.

I love baking with over ripe bananas. Most days that brown spotty fruit just ends up in sour cream banana bread, banana waffles, or these chocolate banana muffins.

Other days I get inspired to get creative with ingredients that I have in our pantry. Since we had a bag of bite-sized Butterfinger candy bars and Butterfinger baking bits, I decided to add them to a banana bundt cake. It just seemed like the logical thing to do.

After one slice of this magical butterfinger cake, I knew it was the best thing I had made with bananas in a while! Trust me! You need this cake ASAP!

Why You Should Make This Cake

Do you have ripe bananas sitting on the counter waiting to be used? This delicious banana bundt cake recipe is the perfect solution. It's easy to make and a great way to use up those brown bananas.

If you love banana bread, you are going to love this banana cake even more. It has the light fluffy texture of sweet bread but combined with the dense texture of a pound cake.

This banana cake is packed with banana flavor AND peanut butter candy. The Butterfinger candy bits add a fun twist on the traditional banana bundt cake.

Cream cheese frosting takes this moist cake over the top. The combination of sweet bananas and creamy frosting is irresistible. You won't be able to resist taking bite after bite of this delicious cake.

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Classic No Bake Cookies Recipe

Classic No Bake Cookies are easy to make in minutes with a few ingredients. Everyone will love the chewy fudge texture in these chocolate oatmeal cookies.

A stack of four peanut butter oatmeal cookies.

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No bake cookies remind me of my childhood. These chewy oatmeal drop cookies were one of the first cookies I learned how to make. Every summer I would sell no bakes and Congo bars at a lemonade stand.

These two old fashioned recipes are always a hit whenever I make them for different events.

To be honest, the chocolate peanut butter no bakes have always been my top pick. I love that there is no baking involved, and you can always dig in before they cool completely.

Why You Will Love Chocolate No Bakes

These easy no bake cookies only require a few ingredients.
They can be made in minutes, so they are perfect when you are short on time.
Chocolate and peanut butter is always a winning flavor combination.
The best part is there is no need for an oven, so they won't heat up the house.
These cookies have a dense and chewy fudge texture that is more like candy.

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

This easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with Oreo crust is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The creamy vanilla cheesecake recipe is loaded with mini chocolate chips and tastes incredible!

A slice of cheesecake topped with cherry pie filling.

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Cheesecake is the number one dessert we love to bake in our kitchen. My husband and I have been coming up with different cheesecake recipes for years.

This easy chocolate chip cheesecake is a simple recipe that has a delicious New York style taste. It gets rave reviews whenever we serve it.

Why Make A Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Recipe

This chocolate chip cheesecake with Oreo crust has a smooth and creamy texture loaded with mini chips. This is the dessert that you didn't know you needed.

It is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make. Get ready to wow your friends and family with your baking skills. The best part about this recipe is that you can change it up based on your preferences.

Don't like the Oreo crust? Use a graham cracker crust instead. Want more chocolate chips? Go for it. There are so many possibilities with this simple vanilla cheesecake recipe.

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