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Strawberries and banana go together like a perfect pair in anything from smoothies, juices, desserts, and other sweet treats

But never banana bread. Why not? Today that changes! This Strawberry Banana Bread is one of my newer favorites. Especially right now during summer strawberry season. Banana bread is fast becoming a staple in my house. And being as I had plenty of bananas that needed to be used up, I thought… why not make another loaf? This time around I added in a LOT of fresh strawberries to an already fairly thick batter. The end result was a perfectly delicious Strawberry Banana Bread! Do not mind the thick batter of this bread. It’s supposed to be that way! As the bread bakes, the strawberries release their natural juices and the batter will gain its moisture from that instead! So...

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This vegan strawberry crisp is bursting with juicy strawberries, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with a decadent oat-crumble topping

Easy to make and perfect with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Fresh strawberries are one of my favorite things about this time of year! I love strawberries, and I buy them year-round — even during the winter months when they’re not very good. But right about now is about when I start getting excited about fresh berries. Strawberry season snuck up on me this year. Is it May already? I’m sure I’m not the only one forgetting what month it is these days. On a recent excursion to the supermarket I spotted a carton pretty bright red of berries. I knew it was time for that vegan strawberry crisp I’d been itching to make. Vegan Strawberry Crisp Ingredients...

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Summer is in full swing and that calls for any excuse to celebrate

Fire up the grill, ice down your drinks and invite over your friends. We’ve gathered some of our favorite tricks for a well-planned backyard bash that will have you ready to host the party of the summer. No theme? No problem You don’t need a milestone like a graduation or birthday to throw a party. In summer everyone is looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy a drink with family and friends. Instead of worrying about a theme for your party, think back to the simplicity of your childhood summer days. From swimming all day at the pool, cooling off with an ice cold popsicle, to running around barefoot in your yard catching lightning bugs. You didn’t need...

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