Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm back with another delicious recipe to share with you. These wild blueberry scones are so flavorful and sweet, and they make the perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert! They're quick and easy to make, and addictingly delicious! When I think of spring baking, berries always seem to come to mind. I've still got another month or so until I can start picking fresh berries here in the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn't stop my craving for … [Read more...]
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
These mini pineapple upside down cakes are so pretty and so easy to make! They're such an impressive looking (and DELICIOUS) dessert! I've never made an upside down cake before now, but these ended up being really simple. The only catch is that you need to have jumbo muffin tins to make them. Regular muffin tins are too small, so the pineapple slices won't fit in the bottoms. If you don't have a jumbo muffin tin - because honestly, how many of us already have a jumbo muffin tin!? - Check … [Read more...]
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bites
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter energy bites might be my new favourite snack - I was seriously swooning from the moment I took my first bite! Because chocolate and peanut butter might be the best combination ever invented. Period. Don't you think!? If you're a peanut butter and chocolate fan, trust me when I say you NEED these in your life. I based this recipe on the Monster Cookie Energy Bites I made awhile back. I wanted to try a chocolate version with cocoa powder, but I didn't want … [Read more...]
Lemon Blueberry Bread – Sweet and Tender
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm excited to share another tasty recipe with you today. This lemon blueberry bread is so delicious and perfect for spring! It's loaded with juicy blueberries, and has a perfect sweet lemon flavor that will make everyone ask for seconds. Who else is in the middle of spring cleaning right now? This time of year is perfect for giving the whole house a little facelift, and getting rid of things we don't need. After buying our first home last … [Read more...]
Brownie Cookies – Rich and Fudgy!
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have another super tasty sweet treat to share with you. These rich and fudgy brownie cookies have all the deliciousness of a brownie, but in cookie form. They are a chocolate lover's dream! After a long and gloomy winter, it seems that spring has finally sprung at my house, and I could not be happier about it! We've had a full week of sunshine and warm temperatures, and all of the flowers in my yard are blooming. Since it's our first … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Streusel Banana Bread
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have another super delicious recipe to share with you! This cinnamon streusel banana bread has the perfect combination of flavors and textures. It's so tender and flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a tasty snack any time! Who else absolutely loves the smell of banana bread? When I was a kid, I was best friends with the little girl who lived next door to me, and I spent quite a bit of time at her house. Her mom totally … [Read more...]
Strawberry Cream Scones – Simple and Sweet!
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I'm excited to share another sweet treat with you today. These strawberry cream scones are perfect for breakfast or dessert. They're sweet and simple, and totally delicious! Over the past few years I have become totally obsessed with British TV shows, and especially with British cooking shows. My favorite (of course) is The Great British Baking Show, and I'm always thrilled when another season has popped up on Netflix. I love to see all … [Read more...]
Strawberry Crumb Bars – Easy and Delicious!
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I have another delicious and easy dessert to share with you today. These strawberry crumb bars are totally irresistible, and easy to make. They have just seven simple ingredients, and taste amazing! We've reached that gray time of year again, when I am SO READY for spring to come! We have a while yet until these cold winter days are gone, but I'm already dreaming of sweet summer fruit, and of warm days spent running around outside. I … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cereal Bites – These are soooo good!
Okay. Peanut butter? Yum. Honey? Yum. (I just licked my fingers so I could type this.) These peanut butter cereal bites are sooooo good! I've eaten 4 (or is it 5 now?) of them since I made them this morning. Yum! I just can't help myself! I pushed off my lunch until almost 2pm because I was so full. Peanut butter has lots of protien, so they really do make a great afternoon snack to curb your appetite. Or they're a fun breakfast if you're on the run! I've been reading a lot of recipes … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Chewy and Sweet!
Hello again! It's Alicia from The Baker Upstairs, and I am so excited to share one of my very favorite cookie recipes with you today! These oatmeal raisin cookies have the best flavor and texture, and they are so delicious that you won't be able to stop eating them. They are so good! My mom likes to tell a story about me from when I was two years old and saw a small patch of blue amid a cloudy sky in the middle of winter. I was very confused and kept asking, "What's that?" while looking up at … [Read more...]
