Whenever I need a study break, I always take a nice trip on over to Pinterest. After only a few minutes of pinning, I feel instantly more calm, perhaps because I’ve just planned my wedding, my wardrobe, and my workout schedule for the next week. But Pinterest is also home to thousands of delectable recipes, and as an avid food blogger, there is nothing I love more than pinning pics of salted caramel brownies and funfetti chocolate chip scones.
I find it slightly annoying that there are so many delicious recipes on Pinterest during bathing suit season, but c’est la vie, right? I’ve found that taking the time to bake something wonderful and then actually tasting it, instead of scarfing down a ton of batter before the recipe is even completed, can be a super-healthy habit, especially if one is practicing the art of moderation. As an ex-cookie dough addict, I know it might seem difficult, but I swear it’s so rewarding in the end to try your finished product and then give the rest away to all of your friends! Just a hint- guys love baked goods and they’ll be more than willing to take some off your hands :)
So as a nice finals study break, check out these yummy recipes and get psyched for summer, where most of y’all will have access to your wonderful home kitchens once again!
Also, please take a moment to look at HC Vanderbilt’s new and improved Pinterest! We’ve been spending lots of time updating it and we’d love to get more followers- don’t worry, we’ll follow you back!
1) Chocolate Chip Cookie Peanut Butter S’mores
taken from How Sweet It Is
S’mores always take me back to summer nights spent around a campfire. Enjoy this yummy take on a classic treat with your girlfriends from home and a chick flick movie marathon!
2) Angel Food Cake with Chocolate Whipped Cream
taken from Cupcakes and Cashmere
Trying to find a light dessert to take to a family get-together? Look no further than this recipe for angel food cake, spiced up with some super-delicious chocolate whipped cream. Everyone in your family will love you for making it, and they won’t even feel too bad if they reach for a second slice!
3) Thin Mint Cookies
taken from Eat, Live, Run
Already missing your favorite Girl Scout Cookie flavor? Check out this recipe for healthy homemade thin mints, and feel less awful about yourself when you eat them all in one sitting.
4) Fudgy Chocolate Cake Bars
taken from Pinch of Yum
Whenever I go home, I always make sure to bake something super-chocolatey for my dad. He’s one of those people that only eats dark chocolate, so finding a recipe isn’t always easy. But these chocolate cake bars look right up his alley, with their fudge-like consistency and rich chocolate ganache. These are best eaten in moderation, unless you’re willing to have the biggest sugar coma/food baby of your life!
5) Banana Pudding Parfaits
taken from Annie’s Eats
As much as it confuses me, there is always one person in every group who doesn’t love chocolate. Make these delicious banana pudding parfaits for a sophisticated, delectable treat that satisfies everyone’s taste buds!