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BANANA PROTEIN MUFFINS
BANANA PROTEIN MUFFINS A muffin for breakfast or a snack can be a tasty treat, but even better when it is a balanced treat. These muffins are made with both Greek yogurt and more egg whites than the average muffin, to help you meet your protein needs, with 5 grams of...
PEANUT BUTTER BANANZAS
PEANUT BUTTER BANANZAS I usually do a drink or a dessert in each blog, as I think that it is a choice to make - drink OR dessert most of the time, but not always.😉These could be considered a dessert, but absolutely could be consumed as part of a breakfast meal with...
BLUEBERRY, CHERRY, AND CHOCOLATE MUFFINS
BLUEBERRY, CHERRY, AND CHOCOLATE MUFFINS These moist and tasty muffins provide sweetness, but not too much, along with fiber and nutrients from the three different types of fruit, plus some dark chocolate, of course. I use a mallet to both crush and chop the chocolate...
FRESH BLUEBERRY AND BLACKBERRY PARFAIT
Fresh berry parfait
OATMEAL IN A COOKIE
OATMEAL IN A COOKIE Getting back to the grind can mean less time in the morning to create your favorite dish. Though overnight oats (Oh Those Overnight Oats) are a great option, these cookies can provide a sweet, quick, and nutritious breakfast or snack, providing...
SMASHED BANANA PANCAKES
SMASHED BANANA PANCAKES Our days start with breakfast, which is often a place we do not consume enough protein. These delicious pancakes provide 20 grams of protein per serving, plus fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. The banana and berries provide plenty of sweetness,...
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE FRITTATA
MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE FRITTATA A frittata is always an adventure in the kitchen. There are so many options you could use that it is hard to make your selections. As long as your choices include at least a few cups of veggies and some herbs and seasonings, it is hard...
STRAWBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SCONES
STRAWBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SCONES Scones have always been a favorite of mine. A sweet, savory treat to be enjoyed with fresh jam (my favorite) or traditional cream. These strawberry and blueberry scones remind me of old-school coffee houses (shoutout to Steep n Brew;...
ISRAELI TAHINI SMOOTHIE
ISRAELI TAHINI SMOOTHIE This is another version of our Simple Green Smoothie — but with a twist of chocolate (yes, chocolate!) tahini. If you are not familiar with tahini, it is a paste made with roasted and pressed sesame seeds. It is nutritionally dense, with one...
MORNING EGG MUFFINS, ANYTIME
MORNING EGG MUFFINS, ANYTIME A hot steamy muffin has always been one of my favorite ways to start the day. Switching out the delicious yet dense carb, fat, and calorie-laden muffin (MacTaggart’s Market for any Wisconsin peeps☺️) with a couple of savory Morning Egg...
OH, THOSE OVERNIGHT OATS
OH, THOSE OVERNIGHT OATS 😋 Overnight oats are one of the most satisfying breakfasts for a winter morning. Just some easy prep the night before, and you have a steaming fresh bowl of goodness in minutes at sunrise -you do not have to get up quite so early, of course...
PUMPKIN BANANA MUFFIN BREAD
PUMPKIN BANANA MUFFIN BREAD Continuing with our previous pumpkin theme, this bread is quite the loaf of nutrients (and a twisted update on my original banana bread 🍌). The pumpkin, banana, and applesauce bring plenty of fiber, which helps keep you satisfied for...
STRAWBERRY APPLESAUCE MUFFINS
These were created for my cookbook back in 2008 😊. I have since given them an upgrade with some greek yogurt, to be sure we are getting enough calcium when consuming, not too mention all of our strawberry love. Second muffin recipe in the past two posts…I like...
CHOCOLATE BANANA BLUEBERRY LEMON MUFFINS
CHOCOLATE BANANA BLUEBERRY LEMON MUFFINS It is a long title, chocolate banana blueberry lemon muffins, but each ingredient is such an important part of this fruit-filling, sweet muffin. For breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack, you are getting at least one serving...
ROASTED CARROT BREAD
ROASTED CARROT BREAD The carrots are not roasted in this bread, though you are welcome to roast them them as well. The actual bread is roasted — as long as you have the roasted setting on your oven. No roasted setting, no problem — just increase the baking temperature...
LORI’S BONE BOOSTING SMOOTHIE
LORI’S BONE BOOSTING SMOOTHIE Getting 1200 mg a day of calcium is a challenge as I don’t eat dairy (from cow) and I refuse to try sardines or canned salmon with bones😝. For my Lori's Bone Boosting Smoothie I use oat milk — I found that Planet Oat’s oat milk has...
CARROT MUFFINS
Photo by Izabela Rutkowski on Unsplash CARROT MUFFINS These tasty muffins are filled with carrots, banana and whole grains, to power up those school mornings or snack times. They are high in fiber, helping to keep you (and/or your student(s)) full for longer. Adding...
SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE
Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash SIMPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE You could almost throw anything in a smoothie with greens, but this simple and tasty combination will make your gut smile. Blender 2 cups fresh spinach1 cup frozen fruit — any combination like 1/2 cup...
RASPBERRY-BLACKBERRY-LEMON PARFAIT
Photo by Zukhra Galiullina on Unsplash RASPBERRY-BLACKBERRY-LEMON PARFAIT Sometimes we are just looking for dessert. This no-cook berry dessert can be made with fresh or frozen raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or a combination of whatever fruit...