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Banana Breakfast Bites
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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 fo... -
Creamy Tomato Soup
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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.
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Broccoli Salad
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
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
Nutriti... -
Tinola Ginger and Chicken Soup
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
Marinade:
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon garlic
Soup:
2 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons ginger
1 and 1/2 tablespoons garlic
1/2 medium onion
3 cups chicken broth
1 chayote squash, cubed
2 cups chopped kale
salt and pepper
~ 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Directions:
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon garlic
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Sweet Potato and Dried Cranberry Cookie
Feb 27, 2026Ingredients:
1 medium sweet potato, baked and mashed
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
1/4 cup skim milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
3/4 cup dried cranberries
Directions:
Heat oven to 450 F.
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