Yes I know… cereal toppings (not that exciting but in actual fact you see them everywhere). People love putting things on top of their cereal whether it’s hot or cold.  I want to share some of my favorites and create a list in the comments section. Lets see if we can get to 100 different toppings and then create a super cereal.

For me, I have a wide variety of add ins for both hot and cold cereals.

I am a huge fan of fresh berries (of any kind, I am in love with nuts and raisins).  I also like to add seeds if I have them kicking around.  What I have been using often recently is dried fruit which is pretty fun as well.  Now for hot cereal I do love both brown sugar and peanut butter. Please note that I do not include MILK as one of my toppings.

Zesty’s Top 10 Cereal Toppings

1. Strawberries
2. Blueberries
3. Almonds
4. Bananas
5. Peanut Butter
6. Brown Sugar
7. Raisins
8. Raspberries
9. Flax Seed
10. Butterscotch Chips

So there you have it!  I am excited to hear your favorite cereal toppings whether they are for hot or cold – I want to hear them all!  I hope you have a great day.  The weather in the DC area is fabulous.  I am having a lot of meetings but I can’t complain.

Things are going well and I hear the house is moving along as I was speaking with the builder today.  Prepping for the roof  – so be prepared for yet another house update in the near future.

Have a great Thursday.

Take care

zesty

Hi Zesty readers, Megan here from Megan’s Munchies here to share with you another great sweet treat.

While Zesty is off sunning in beautiful Jamaica, I thought I would share one of my favorite cookie recipes with you. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches were a big favorite of mine when I was younger. These peanut butter and banana chocolate chip cookies remind me of the comforting taste of those sandwiches with a little extra chocolate kick.

Everything is better with a little chocolate…right? This recipe is adaptable to several diets. For those with dietary allergies, these cookies have no dairy if you use dairy free chocolate chips from Enjoy Life. For those allergic to peanuts, soy nut butter can be used. I use oat flour when I make these, and they come out very soft and chewy.

If you want a crisper cookie you can use all purpose flour. These cookies are amazing when eaten warm! Enjoy!

Ingredients

• ¼ Cup maple syrup or agave nectar
• ¼ Cup brown sugar
• ¼ Cup canola oil
• ¼ Cup mashed bananas
• ½ Cup peanut butter or soy butter
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 1 Cup oat flour
• ¼ Cup mini chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix together maple syrup/agave nectar, brown sugar, canola oil, peanut butter/soy butter, mashed bananas, and vanilla.
3. Add the flour and salt. Mix to combine.
4. Stir in chocolate chips.
5. Roll dough into teaspoon sized balls and place on baking pan.
6. Press down on the balls of dough with a fork.
7. Bake for 15- 20 minutes.
8. Makes 2 dozen cookies.



9. ENJOY!

If you enjoyed this recipe pay Megan a visit over at her blog.  If you like desserts, you will find tons of great dessert and cookie recipes for all your cravings!  Thanks again Megan for a great post.