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Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes

April 13, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Create a heartier breakfast using pantry staples like cornmeal. Our Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes are sure to keep your family full and satisfied until lunch.


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Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes
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Ingredients
  • 1 Cup apple shredded with peel
  • 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 Tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 Cup skim milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbs powdered sugar
Servings: 2 Pancakes
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  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Shred apple using a grater and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients (flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon) and mix until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients (unsweetened applesauce, skim milk, and eggs) and shredded apple to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
  5. Heat cooking skillet to medium-high heat and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Pour 1/10th (approximately ¼ cup) of mix onto the skillet to create a pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles appear and cover the top of the pancake. Flip and cook another minute.
  8. Continue until the batter has made approximately ten pancakes.
  9. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Nutritional information does not include yogurt, blueberries, or apple toppings in photo.  

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, applesauce, breakfast, cinnamon, cornmeal, fall, pancakes

Chicken Entrée Salad

May 27, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Summertime in Texas calls for sunshine, lake days, and spending time with family. When you’re sun-soaked, you need a quick, light lunch to satisfy your hunger. Try our Chicken Entrée Salad! It’s packed with fresh fruit, and lean protein, and top it off with a refreshing balsamic vinaigrette!


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Ingredients
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, low sodium seasoning sliced
  • 5 ounces spring salad mix fresh
  • 1 medium apple sliced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Servings: 2 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Add spring salad mix to the salad bowl.
  3. Top with cooked and sliced chicken breast, sliced apple, chopped walnuts, blueberries, and dried cranberries.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing.
  5. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, bluberries, Chicken, Salad, salads, walnuts

Kale Winter Salad

December 7, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

After all of the holiday treats, treat yourself to an easy healthy salad. This salad has the flavors of holidays while being a lighter option for a lunch or dinner after all of those heavy meals!

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  • 4 cups kale de-stemmed, chopped
  • 1 large apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped (optional - toasted)
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. In a bowl, place the de-stemmed, washed, and chopped kale.
  3. Add the apple, cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese.
  4. In a small bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Pour over salad, toss, and serve.
Recipe Notes

Kale Winter Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (125g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 16 g 21 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 130 mg 6 % Total Carbohydrate 25 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 7 g 14 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 53 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 223 mg 4 %

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Pecan Apple Spice Cookies

October 19, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate. Try these delicious Pecan Apple Spice Cookies to get a delicious taste of fall! Perfect for any holiday cookie trade party!

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Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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  1. Preheat oven to 350, clean area, and wash apples
  2. In a small bowl, combine, flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in flour mixture until smooth
  5. Fold in apple and pecans
  6. Form the dough into 1” balls, place on cookie sheet, and press down.
  7. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes
  8. Remove from oven and serve warm for that yummy warm fall feeling
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Homemade Cranberry Pecan Sauce

November 21, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

homemade-cranberry-pecan-sauceThis homemade cranberry pecan sauce is an easy and flavorful twist on a staple holiday dish. If you want to avoid using canned cranberry sauce, or you just want to try something new, here is a great recipe to try this year.

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberry, fall, Holidays & Parties, Side Dishes

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