Averie Cooks

Pineapple Mango Vitamin C Booster Smoothie

by Averie Sunshine on March 1, 2013

After I’ve run 5 miles or finished the most grueling yoga class, and I’m hot, tired, and on empty, smoothies go down so easily. Especially the kind that taste like a...

February 2013 Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on February 28, 2013

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It’s the last day of the month and time to recap the noteworthy recipes and events from the month: One-Hour Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (vegan) – This dough only takes 1...

Hawaiian Bread and Maple Banana Baked French Toast

by Averie Sunshine on February 27, 2013

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Hawaiian Bread is one of my favorite breads. Lightly sweetened and so light and soft. And I can now definitively say, it makes stellar French toast. My grandma used to buy...

Thick and Soft Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

by Averie Sunshine on February 26, 2013

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I made these cookies for National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day, coming up on March 1. But these aren’t just any peanut butter cookies. There’s: No butter, No white sugar, and No...

Banana Yogurt Muffins and Little Banana Bread Loaf

by Averie Sunshine on February 25, 2013

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How many banana bread and banana recipes does one person need? If you’re like me, more than thirty. I don’t think it’s possible to have too many because there’s always a...

Momofuku Milk Bar Cookies Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on February 24, 2013

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American Express and Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar want to make your day by giving you a dozen of her newest cookies, The Perfect 10 Kookie. Actually, they’re going to...

$100 Swanson Vitamins Shopping Spree and Coconut Oil Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on February 23, 2013

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Feeling a little broke lately? Would $100 bucks help you? It’s your lucky day because one lucky winner is going to win $100 to spend at Swanson Vitamins Or maybe you’ve...

30 Favorite Banana Bread & Banana Recipes averiecooks.com

35 Favorite Banana Bread and Banana Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on February 22, 2013

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National Banana Bread Day is February 23 and in light of a fabulous holiday, I’m sharing 30 of my favorite banana bread and banana-based recipes. That’s no where near a comprehensive...

Chai-Spiced Triple Citrus Tea

by Averie Sunshine on February 21, 2013

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Chai-flavored beverages are so comforting. Something about cinnamon, ginger, and cloves just draw me in. Those spices really speak to me and I’m tempted to chug massive quantities. I can’t buy...

Peanut Butter and Jelly Coconut Cashew Sandwich Cookies

by Averie Sunshine on February 20, 2013

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I’ll never tire of peanut butter and jelly in any combination. This combination is no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, with no added sugar, and no added oil or salt. And it actually...