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- Pear Granola Bars
Ingredients
Oat mixture:
3 ½ cup old fashioned oats
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup raisins
4 tbsp chia seeds
3 tsp cinnamon
1 cup bananas - mashed
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 ½ cups milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
Pear filling:
2 pears (about 2 cups) - peeled and diced
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp corn starch
1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1. Pre-heat the oven to 375° F. Line a 9”x9” cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, raisins, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the mashed banana and peanut butter until smooth, then add the milk, maple syrup and stir to combine.
4. Transfer the banana mixture to the oats mixture and combine. Set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, combine all the pear filling ingredients. Set aside.
6. Transfer half of the wet oat mixture (about 2-2 ½ cups) in the bottom of the prepared dish and press well to make it an even base. You want to press enough so the bars will hold well together after baking.
7. Then, scatter the pear mixture on top, spread it evenly and press with a spoon so the pear mixture slightly squeeze inside the oat mixture underneath.
8. Finally, top with the rest of the oat mixture. Press enough to make sure everything is tight and make sure there are no loose corners! This will ensure that the bars are holding well after being baked.
9. Cook in the oven uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until the top is browned. Let cool completely before removing from the pan.
10. Cut into bars and enjoy! Store in a refrigerated airtight container.
- Berries & Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen mixed berries
2/3 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
1/3 cup whole milk
½ banana
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine mixed berries, banana, Greek yogurt, and milk.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Use a spoon to swirl extra Greek yogurt around the sides of a glass, then pour the smoothie.
- Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
1lb cooked chicken breast
¾ cup barbecue sauce
1 whole-wheat pizza crust or cauliflower crust
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium zucchini
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Place pizza crust on baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
3. Chop chicken into bite-size pieces.
4. Grate zucchini through the large holes on a box greater. Combine the zucchini with barbecue sauce in a small bowl.
5. Evenly spread the zucchini sauce mixture on the crust and top with the chicken and mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake 6-8 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp honey
1 banana
Instructions
1. Place strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk, and honey into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
- Chocolate Chia Pudding
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
2 bananas + 1 banana for topping
1/4 cup chia seeds
1 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour pudding into a small bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Add sliced bananas, drizzle with peanut butter, and enjoy!
- Hidden Veggie Fruit Snacks
Ingredients
Strawberry Beet Fruit Snacks:
1 lb strawberries
1/3 cup beets, steamed
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp gelatin
Peach Carrot Fruit Snacks:
1 lb peaches
1/3 cups carrots, steamed
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp gelatin
Instructions
1. Repeat the same method for both fruit and vegetable combinations above. Add the fruit and vegetables to a blender or food processor. Blend until liquid.
2. Pour the juice into a saucepan and add the honey. Stir well. Sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid and lightly mix. Allow to harden for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the saucepan to the stove and heat over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until fully liquid.
3. Carefully spoon the liquid into the silicone mold.
4. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until fully set. Carefully remove from the mold and enjoy!
*Don’t have a mold on hand? Use a glass dish and cut fruit snacks into squares or use cookie cutters to cut out shapes!*
- Purple Power Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen blueberries
½ cup spinach
1 frozen banana
¾ cup milk
Instructions
1. Place spinach, blueberries, banana, and milk into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy your nutritious smoothie!
- Cranberry Yogurt Muffins
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup whole milk
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup cranberries chopped in half
Instructions
1. Soak oats in yogurt.
2. Add oil, milk, sugar, and egg. Mix.
3. Mix in flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
4. Fold in cranberries and yogurt mixture.
5. Bake at 400° F for 20 minutes.
- Hidden Veggie Nuggets
Ingredients
1 medium carrot
2 cups cauliflower
1 lb ground chicken
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
breadcrumbs
avocado oil
Instructions
1. Add carrot and cauliflower to a food processor.
2. Combine with ground chicken, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a bowl.
3. Form into nugget shapes and roll in breadcrumbs.
4. Place on a baking sheet and spray tops with avocado oil for crispier nuggets.
5. Bake at 375° F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Mac & Cheese Muffins
Ingredients
2 cups prepared mac and cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup diced ham
¼ cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of prepared mac and cheese, diced ham, and breadcrumbs. In a separate bowl, beat two large eggs, then mix into the other ingredients.
2. Lightly spray muffin tins with cooking spray. Evenly distribute the mac and cheese mixture, filling each muffin cup with one to two spoonfuls.
3. Sprinkle additional breadcrumbs on top of each muffin cup.
4. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Peach Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup peaches
1 cup whole milk
¼ cup vanilla yogurt
Instructions
1. Place peaches, milk, and yogurt into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy your peach smoothie!
- Apple Donuts
Ingredients
1 apple
cream cheese
food coloring
rainbow sprinkles
Optional toppings to replace sprinkles: cinnamon, chocolate chips, or honey
Instructions
1. Slice the apples into 1/2-inch thick circles.
2. Use a small round cutter to remove the centers of the apple slices, creating a "donut" shape.
3. In a bowl, mix together desired food coloring with cream cheese until well combined.
4. Spread the colorful cream cheese mixture onto each apple slice.
5. Top with sprinkles or other desired toppings.
- Turkey Bacon Wrap
Ingredients
1 whole-wheat tortilla
2 slices of turkey
2 slices of bacon
1 tbsp of Ranch dressing
2 slices of tomato
Instructions
1. Spread ranch dressing onto a tortilla.
2. Layer bacon, sliced tomatoes, and sliced turkey on top of the ranch.
3. Fold the tortilla together.
4. Enjoy your tasty wrap!
- Sweet Green Smoothie
Ingredients
¾ cup almond milk
1 banana
1 Tbsp oats
1 cup spinach
2 tsp maple syrup
½ cup frozen mango chunks
Instructions
1. Place spinach, oats, mango chunks, banana, maple syrup, and milk into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy your nutritious smoothie!
- Blueberry Yogurt Bark
Ingredients
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup coconut milk
Assorted toppings: granola, almonds, or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine blueberries, Greek yogurt, and coconut milk.
2. Spread the mixture evenly on a sheet pan.
3. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings.
4. Place the sheet pan in the freezer until firm.
5. Break into pieces. Enjoy your frozen yogurt treat!
6. Freeze leftovers in an airtight container.
