Thanksgiving Traditions

Hey everyone! Me and my classmate Amanda have a podcast about Thanksgiving Traditions. We just talk about our favorite traditions and dishes. Enjoy!

Melt In Your Mouth Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

I warned you at the beginning of my blog that I absolutely love peanut butter. I will use any recipe that has peanut butter. Chocolate with peanut butter though, it can't get much better than that. These cookies will melt right in your mouth.

Ingredients:
1 c creamy peanut butter (I use natural peanut butter)
1 c light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c dark chocolate chips

You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, but I prefer the dark chocolate chips for this recipe.

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a mixer and beat on a medium-high setting for about 7 minutes. Then you can add in the baking soda and mix. Roll the cookie dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8 min. You want the cookies to look more done around the edges, and gooey in the middle. This is how they are supposed to be baked. Let cool then enjoy!

Tasty (and healthy) Milkshakes

Everyone loves a milkshake! This milkshake is super easy and quick to make, plus it's healthy. Can't get much better than that.

Ingredients:
1 large frozen banana
1 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup cooked and chilled oatmeal
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions:
Place all ingredients into blender and blend until it has the thick, milkshake consistency. Serve immediately. Enjoy this quick and easy dessert! It can also be made for breakfast for those extra busy mornings.