Chocolate Ganache for One

After a long week of work, on some Friday nights, all I want to eat is chocolate... so I do!

But I don't want to over indulge too much, so I make one little pot of chocolate and dammit, it always makes me feel better!!

The next time you need a sweet treat, try this way-too-easy chocolate ganache. Yes, it sounds fancy, but trust me- anyone can make it!!

Chocolate Ganache for One

1 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp milk (I use soy milk)
1/2 tbsp nut butter (I use cashew)
Dippers: frozen banana chunks, orange sections, graham crackers, pecans, etc.

Add all ingredients into a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Mix until smooth! Serve with whatever you like to dip into chocolate!!

Get your chocolate on, my friends!!

xoxo Sam

Sweet Potato Bird Nests

Its very trendy right now to find different ways to use muffin tins. People are making edible bowls, baking "hard boiled" eggs, organizing beads, and turning them into light fixtures- you know, normal uses.

I like to use my muffin tin for eggs too, but instead of "hard boil" baking them, I like to tuck them into nests of softly shredded sweet potato, cover them with seasonings and cheese, and send them to snuggle in the oven until breakfast time. OH YEAH, BABY!

Sweet Potato Bird Nests

3-4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed well

1 dozen eggs

1 cup cheese

seasoned salt

cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 400. Spray muffin tins well with cooking spray.
Shred the sweet potatoes (I left the skin on).
Add 3ish tbsp of sweet potato into each muffin cup. Gently form a nest shape and be careful to not smash the shreds onto the sides of the cup. Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
Spray each nest with cooking spray and bake for 20- 25 minutes. (No burnt nests please!)

Pull the nests out and let cool for 5-10 minutes. (You know I only waited 3-5 minutes- I'm just too impatient at breakfast time... actually always.)

Crack 1 egg into each nest. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Top with some cheese.
Bake 15 more minutes. Enjoy with hot sauce and friends!! Wheee!

To get the original version, go to The Pioneer Woman! She is seriously awesome and hosts my favorite cooking show!!

xoxo Sam

Breakfast Banana Split

Sounds naughty but its not!

Its basically a deconstructed parfait, so no worries, eat the whole thing, my friends!

Breakfast Banana Split

1 banana
1/2-3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp chunky natural peanut butter
1 tsp honey
(or swap out the the peanut butter+ honey for 1 heaping tsp of chocolate hazelnut spread+ 1 tsp chunky natural peanut butter)
Toppings: museli, fresh fruit, chia seed 'sprinkles', dried fruit, maple syrup, or your favorites!

Mix the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey. Place the banana in a bowl (cut it lengthwise if you wish). Add the flavored Greek yogurt in a lump (as if it was an ice-cream scoop). Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

This is peanut butter/ honey yogurt with dried cherries, dried blueberries, maple syrup, oranges, and chia seed 'sprinkles'!

This split has chocolate hazelnut spread/ peanut butter yogurt with muesli, strawberries, and chia seed 'sprinkles'!

Make it however you wish and enjoy such an easy, breakfasty banana split!! YUM!

xoxo Sam