One of the first things I did when I started my weight loss journey over three years ago was to stop baking. Sweets, you see, are hard for me to resist. Some people can't say no to a potato chip. I won't even notice the potato chips if there's a platter of homemade brownies on the same table.
Mmm. Chocolate.
Eventually I realized I could still bake- especially if I made things that didn't overly tempt me (read: no chocolate). I came across a blog, Mostly Homemade Mom, and found a recipe that has been a huge hit in this house since the first day I made it: Banana Applesauce Crescents. Did I mention it only calls for 5 ingredients, most of which I always have on hand? This recipe is a keeper. I'll insert the recipe here, although you can also find it in the link above:
1 banana
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
8oz can refrigerated crescent rolls (8 count)
Place banana in small bowl and mash with fork. Mix in applesauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Unroll crescent triangles. Spread 1 - 2 tablespoons banana applesauce filling on triangle and roll up into a crescent shape (some filling will smoosh out, that's ok). Place filled crescents on cookie sheet at bake at 375 degrees for 11 - 13 minutes.
The kids love making these with me. Now that Rosie's getting off the bus every afternoon, I'm trying to always have a baked treat ready for her. It's something that my grandma did for me, that I am happy to be doing for my daughter now.
Did you have a favorite after-school snack when you were a kid?
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