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Berry Cheesecake Salad

June 27, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This Red, White, & Blue Berry Cheesecake Salad is the perfect summer dessert! Its chilled which makes it refreshing but its not so heavy that it weighs you down. This is perfect any summer day for a BBQ, after a pool day, or to make for your Independence Day party!

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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces nonfat cream cheese softened
  • 7 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces fat free frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 4 cups strawberries sliced
  • 3 cups blueberries
  • 1 cup hard pretzels chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and your preparation area. Rinse strawberries and blueberries under cool running water before slicing or using.
  2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  3. Carefully fold in the whipped topping.
  4. Carefully fold in the berries and pretzels.
  5. Store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
  6. Tip: It’s recommended that you fold in the berries and pretzels just before serving. Storage for too long may water down the cheesecake and make the pretzels soggy.
Recipe Notes

Recipe contains 48% DV of Vitamin C per serving.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Salad

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (189g)
servings per container 10

Amount per serving
Calories	180					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0.5	g			1	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	5	mg			2	%	
Sodium	240	mg			10	%	
Total Carbohydrate	37	g			13	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	19	g					
Added Sugars	5	g			10	%	
Protein	5	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	94	mg			8	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	208	mg			4	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, cheesecake, Desserts, healthy desserts, strawberries, strawberry, summer

Pear and Pomegranate Crumble

October 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Enjoy a cozy and warm homemade dessert with flavorful fall spices and fruits.


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Ingredients
  • 3 cups pears peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate aril seeds
  • 1/4 cup 100% orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablepoons unsalted butter melted
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat an 8X8 square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cubed pears, pomegranate seeds, orange juice, vanilla, cornstarch, nutmeg, and only 1 tsp of cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix 1 tsp of cinnamon, oats, and flour. Pour over honey and melted butter. Combine well.
  4. Evenly spread fruit mixture into prepared pan and distribute flour mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble looks golden.
  6. Let cool so juices can thicken before serving.
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Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie

July 19, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

If you’re looking for a way to beat the heat this summer, try our Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie! Not only does this smoothie look too good to eat but it’s packed with nutrients too!

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1 smoothie
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1 smoothie
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Dragon Fruit Frozen, Cubed
  • 1/2 cup mango Frozen, Cubed
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (approx. 30 grams)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Servings: smoothie
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  1. Clean and prepare your area wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add dragon fruit, mango, almond milk, protein powder, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until well combined.
  3. Once blended, serve smoothie in a cup, top with (or mix in) chia seeds, and enjoy!
  4. Note: Clean area quickly as natural dragon fruit color can stain surfaces and other areas.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, dragon fruit, mango, smoothie, snack, Snacks

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

May 3, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

With hints of orange and the tang of cranberries this baked oatmeal is perfect for breakfast or even a late-afternoon snack. This baked oatmeal is great for meal prepping for the next week. Cut it up into single servings so it’s grab-and-go ready. Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

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Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
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Ingredients
  • ¾ Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 Cup 100% orange juice
  • ½ Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Cup chia seeds
  • 4 Cups rolled “old fashion” oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 Cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 Cup pecans chopped
Servings: 1/12
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl whisk applesauce, egg whites, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. To the mixture add orange zest, orange juice, almond milk, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Mix until combined and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl add rolled oats, baking soda, dried cranberries, and pecans. Stir until mixed.
  5. Add the liquid mixture to the dried oat mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Serve warm or once cooled cut into to 12 pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond milk, applesauce, breakfast, brown sugar, chia seeds, cranberries, egg whites, oat, orange juice, orange zest, pecans, Snacks

Banana Split Cake

April 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

A banana split that is just over 150 calories per serving, this cake is a sweet treat….cool and refreshing without the brain freeze! 


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Ingredients
  • 1 16oz yellow cake mix Sugar Free
  • 3/4 Cup Creek Yogurt Plain, nonfat
  • 1 Cup water
  • 2 egg whites Medium
  • 1.5 Oz instant vanilla pudding fat free, sugar free
  • 2.5 Cups skim milk
  • 3 bananas Medium, Sliced
  • 2 Cups fresh strawberries Sliced
  • 8 Oz Crushed Pineapples canned, in juice, drained
  • 8 Oz whipped topping sugar free, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp dark chocolate baking chips
  • 1/4 Cup sliced almonds
  • 20 maraschino cherries canned, drained
Servings: 1/20th of cake
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  1. Preheat oven to temperature called for on the cake mix box. Use a 9 x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, yogurt, water, and egg whites. Mix with electric mixer until combined and then mix on medium for about 2 minutes. Pour into the baking dish and bake according to the cake mix directions.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely. Use a fork or end of a wooden spoon to pierce cake in rows, about ½ inches apart.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding and skim milk.
  5. Pour pudding over cake, wiggle dish to help pudding settle into holes.
  6. Arrange sliced bananas, strawberries and drained crushed pineapple evenly over the pudding.
  7. Spread thawed whipped topping over fruit and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  8. Note: Keep cake refrigerated. Can store for 2 days, covered in refrigerator.
Recipe Notes

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One serving of Banana Split Cake provides 13.7% Daily Value of Vitamin C 

Maraschino cherries may contain added sugars  

One serving of Banana Split Cake includes approximately 1.5 grams or 3% DV of added sugars

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