Kelsey Banfield

Kelsey Banfield

Baking Fanatic

Kelsey Banfield, The Naptime Chef, believes parents don't have to give up being foodies just because they have kids. Kelsey's website features recipes and ideas on how to fit delicious food into everyday life, without compromising quality or taste. Kelsey is also the author of the cookbook, The Naptime Chef Fitting Great Food Into Family Life. Her second book, The Family Calendar Cookbook, will be published in Spring 2015.

Kelsey's Recent Posts

Meyer Lemon Madeleines

Meyer Lemon Madeleines

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Lemons
Meyer lemon madeleines are sweet, delicate cookies that go perfectly with afternoon tea. Take a moment for yourself!
Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry Banana Bread

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Quick Bread
Blueberry banana bread is the perfect back-to-school treat. You'll love its sweet flavor and all the fantastic recipes in Kelsey's book!
Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Toffee
Oatmeal toffee cookies with a punch of cinnamon. Toss them in your lunchbox, nibble on them with tea - whatever you do, make them immediately.
Salted Nutella Crunch Bars

Salted Nutella Crunch Bars

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Nutella
These salted Nutella crunch bars are super easy, no bake treats. They're only THREE ingredients, and so, so good!
Speculoos Cookies

Speculoos Cookies

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Cookies
Speculoos cookies are those delectable biscuits you find on a certain airline's snack offerings. You can make them at home and enjoy them whenever you want!
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Bread
Chocolate chip bread pudding is a pretty easy dessert to put together. Plus, it has bourbon - and everything is better with bourbon!
Asparagus Tart with Bacon

Asparagus Tart with Bacon

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Appetizers
An asparagus tart with bacon may just be the best way to start your Sunday morning. Celebrate spring with this delicious seasonal recipe!
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Kelsey Banfield
Kelsey Banfield
The Naptime Chef
Baking
Peanut butter swirl brownies are completely irresistible. Kids and adults alike will be all over these babies!