I’m always searching, experimenting and trying new recipes or adapting classic ones for my three years old child. Since we became parents we decided to nurture him with healthy and quality food and our choice is with no doubt, certified organic products. In Italy is becoming more and more common to go organic, especially when you have children, and for a lot of us buying local is also an important issue.

As I said earlier I like to adapt classic recipes and this is one example. I wanted a good healthy snack not too sweet, but still tasty and so why not starting from the classic Banana bread recipe. You should know that banana bread is one of my favorite “cakes” ever and has a special meaning to me. It reminds me of the first time I went to the States and met my future in-laws. I was welcomed with a warm banana bread made by my sister in law Tracy. Since that encounter banana bread became a staple in my home and reminds me of that special moment. I don’t know about you but food is connected to many episodes of my life and eating certain dishes brings back all sorts of memories. So now you know why I love banana bread which I occasionally prepare following the classic recipe, but for an every day snack I prefer my child to eat a little bit lighter. The muffins I made here have the same consistency of a classic banana bread but are much lighter. Continue reading →