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Everything Spiced Nut Mix

November 15, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This Everything Spiced Nut Mix will bring a rich and unique flavor to your next holiday gathering. Bring a bowl to share at your next potluck, or divide the recipe into small, airtight containers as an edible gift your friends are sure to love!


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  • CourseSnacks
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12 1/3 cup servings
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12 1/3 cup servings
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  • CourseSnacks
Servings
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12 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cashews raw, whole
  • 3/4 cup almonds raw, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup pistachios raw
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels
  • 40 fat-free mini pretzels unsalted, (about 2 cups)
  • 1 large egg white large
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoons dehydrated onion flakes
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Begin with a clean work surface and wash your hands.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  3. In a large bowl, stir to combine the cashews, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seed kernels, and pretzels.
  4. I a small bowl, lightly whisk to combine the egg white, light brown sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, kosher salt, and dehydrated onion flakes.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the nut mixture and stir to evenly coat the nut mixture.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the nut mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool before serving.
  8. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Recipe Notes

1/3 cup serving of Everything Spiced Nut Mix includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1% Daily Value of Added Sugar

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almonds, appetizer, cashews, nuts, pistachios, snack, snacking, Snacks

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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Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie
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  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Fruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
  • CuisineBreakfast
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1 smoothie
Servings
1 smoothie
Dragon Fruit Mango Smoothie
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  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Fruits, Kid Friendly, Snacks
  • CuisineBreakfast
Servings
1 smoothie
Servings
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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Banana Pops

June 23, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Try this fun recipe for a kid-approved summer snack! These banana pops are a great nutritional snack that everyone will enjoy making. and eating!


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6 1 pop
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6 1 pop
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Snacks
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Servings
6 1 pop
Ingredients
  • 3 bananas medium, peeled and cut in half
  • 3 Cups Greek yogurt plain, nonfat 
  • 1 Oz pudding mix, instant, vanilla, fat free, sugar free
  • 2 Tsp sprinkles  
  • popsicle sticks
Servings: 1 pop
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  1. Peel bananas and cut in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the flat end of the banana.
  2. Mix together yogurt and pudding mix until combined.
  3. Dip bananas into yogurt mixture, using a spoon to coat each banana evenly if necessary.
  4. Add sprinkles to the pops evenly distributing amongst all six.
  5. Place bananas on a flat tray and freeze until the yogurt has hardened, approximately 2 hours.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, Desserts, greek yogurt, kid friendly, popsicle sticks, pudding mix, snack, Snacks, sprinkles, summer

Green Monster Muffins

June 23, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

We are green with monster energy from these tasty Green Monster Muffins! These muffins are fun and colorful and even have some sneaky veggies worked in! Bring some color into your kid-friendly snacks with these muffins that will keep them full of nutrients for their Summer fun! green monster muffins


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1 2 mini muffins
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Snacks
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1 2 mini muffins
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 Cups baby spinach
  • 2 Cups oat flour
  • 1 Cup strawberries
Servings: 2 mini muffins
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners or parchment paper
  2. Soak dates in a bowl of boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add the soaked dates to a blender with the applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Blend on high until mixture comes together.
  5. Next add the avocado oil, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, bananas, baby spinach and oat flour to the blender and blend on high until well combined.
  6. Wash and dry strawberries.
  7. Gently fold in diced strawberries to combined mixture.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the prepped muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack until cool.
  9. Store muffins for up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
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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

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