Highly Effective Natural Deodorant

Highly effective natural deodorant with coconut oil from sugar bananas

Ahh, yes!  The joys of natural living. Trimming away the synthetic ingredients in hair, skin, and make-up products. I haven’t been able to switch my shampoo to all natual yet. I love the squeaky clean feel from the sulfate-laden shampoos. Believe me, I’ve tried…and it was definately a natural shampoo FAIL. Switching to a natural deodorant was […]

Homemade Nesquik

make your own homemade nesquik

Who knew it was this easy?  I’ve been buying Nesquik (or Nestle Quik for old school readers) for years and recently checked the ingredients.  Once again, I’m left thinking, “There has to be a way I can make a copycat version at home without the additives”.  From the ingredient list, I found it contains three […]

Pumpkin Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe

pumpkin collage cinnamon coconut chocolate chip muffins on www.sugarbananas.com

Pumpkin Coconut Muffins with Chocolate Chips are just what I was craving in this cooler weather.  As soon as the weather starts to change, I love to fill my kitchen with pumpkin spice scent from my oven.  It’s so warming and inviting and it tends to linger for a few days after baking. This post contains […]

Easter Dessert Cookie Pizza

fruit topped easter cookie dessert pizza

An Easter dessert cookie pizza loaded with fresh fruit and white chocolate frosting. It’s a gorgeous centerpiece and tastes delicious. Plus, It’s so easy, kids love to help. This same recipe could be used for any holiday…not just Easter. I’m excited to make this into a beach ball design for summer cookouts and maybe a gingerbread […]

World’s Best Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Lemon Meringue Pie A sweet layer of bursting lemon flavor topped with fluffy toasted meringue in a perfect crust will quickly become a sweet favorite!  The World’s Best Lemon Meringue Pie is a must for any lemon lover. Lemons are a favorite around our house.  The bright, fresh, citrusy scent means the seasons are changing! […]

Coconut Passion Fruit Angel Cake

Coconut.  It’s everywhere.  I’ve become a huge fan of using coconut in cookies, cakes, soups, snacks, sauces, you name it.  I even use it to make the best deodorant I’ve ever used.  At least a can or two of coconut milk and a tub of coconut oil end up in my grocery cart each week. I thought […]