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  • Mixed Berry Smoothie

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)

    1 cup diced, peeled, pitted mango (about 1 large)

    1 cup ice cubes

    1/2 cup nonfat milk, organic nonfat milk, unsweetened almond/coconut/rice/soy milk
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in blender.

    Purée until very smooth.

    Pour into glasses.
    Yield:
    2 servings
    Nutrition Tip:
    Fresh or frozen berries contain many important nutrients a...
  • Cranberry Apple Oat Muffins

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup whole wheat flour

    1 cup oats

    1/4 cup flax seed, ground

    1/3 cup brown sugar

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

    1/2 cup skim milk

    2 tablespoon canola oil

    1 teaspoon vanilla

    1 cup fresh cranberries, washed and stems removed

    2 large apples, peeled, cored and coars...
  • Banana Breakfast Bites

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 very ripe bananas

    1/3 cup canola oil

    1 egg

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    3/4 cup of white whole wheat flour

    1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

    1/4 teaspoon of salt

    1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

    2 cups of rolled oats

    1/2 cup of chopped walnuts

    1/2 cup chocolate chips
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

    In a mixing bowl, add mashed bananas, egg, oil, and vanilla.

    Add dry ingredients an...
  • Oatmeal Energy Bites

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup quick oats

    1/2 cup smooth, all-natural peanut butter

    1/2 cup raw chopped pecans

    3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

    2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (plus 1 tablespoon for rolling at end)

    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1 tablespoon maple syrup

    approximately 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in a large bowl...
  • Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 medium-sized sweet potatoes or yams

    2 teaspoons olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    1 tablespoon dried minced onion
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 375 F.

    Scrub the potatoes well. Peel the skins, as desired. Slice each potato in half, then slice each half into 4 or 5 lengthwise pieces. They should resemble steak fries.

    Place the potatoes in a bowl and coat with the olive oil.

    In another s...
  • Banana Walnut Bread

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    4 ripe bananas, mashed

    1/2 cup brown sugar

    1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 egg

    1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

    1/2 cup ground flax seed

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/3 cup walnuts, ...
  • Gazpacho

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    1 cup diced tomato

    2 ounces minced onion

    3 ounces minced green pepper

    4 ounces minced cucumber

    2 ounces minced celery

    2 tablespoons dry parsley

    1 tablespoon dried chives

    1 teaspoon minced garlic

    1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

    2 cups low-sodium V8 juice
    Directions:
    Peel cucumber, s...
  • No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    3/4 cup quick oats

    1/2 cup oat flour*

    1/4 teaspoon salt

    1/4 teaspoon baking soda

    1/4 cup sugar

    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional: a pinch pumpkin pie spice as well)

    1/3 cup canned pumpkin (or sweet potato purée)

    2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy, coconut, almond milk, etc.)

    1 tablespoon oil

    1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    Directions:
    *You may make your own oat flour by blending oats in a food...
  • Creamy Tomato Soup

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 tablespoons olive oil

    1 onion, coarsely chopped

    1 to 2 cloves garlic chopped (optional)

    2 14-oz cans/boxes whole peeled tomatoes

    Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

    1 1/2 cups chicken stock, or water

    1/2 cup heavy cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)
    Directions:
    Melt butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic (if using), stirring constantly, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

    ...
  • Broccoli Salad

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    3 pounds broccoli crowns

    3 cloves of garlic

    2 teaspoons olive oil

    1/4 cup scallions

    1/2 teaspoon dried whole tarragon

    1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard

    2 tablespoons vinegar rice wine

    2 tablespoons water

    1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    Directions:
    Arrange broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam until crisp-tender. Cool in ice water.

    Mince garlic ...
  • Zucchini Bread

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    2 cups white whole wheat flour

    2 teaspoons baking powder

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    2 cups shredded zucchini

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1/3 cup canola oil

    2 tablespoons ground flax seed

    1/2 cup coconut sugar

    1/2 teaspoon salt

    2 eggs

    3/4 cup low-fat milk

    1 teaspoon olive oil
    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 350 F and coat 9 inch x 5 inch loaf pan with olive oil.

    Whisk milk, eggs, coconut ...
  • Apple Spinach Salad

    27 Feb, 2026
    Ingredients:
    4 firm apples, cubed with skin

    1 cup roasted black walnuts

    1/2 teaspoon black pepper

    1 cup red bell pepper, chopped

    1/2 cup red onion, minced

    1/2 cup celery, chopped

    1 tablespoon yellow mustard

    2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

    3 cups fresh spinach, washed, wilted, and chopped
    Directions:
    Add all ingredients together in a large bowl.

    Chill for 1 hour and serve.
    Yield:
    12 servings
    Nutrition T...