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Chocolate Muffins

September 10, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Need a delicious snack that is flavorful and nutritious? Try our Chocolate Muffins with Veggies. Have your kids help make this easy and delicious recipe.

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12 muffins
Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 overripe banana mashed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Servings: muffins
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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ and spray a 12-hole muffin tin with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a food processer, combine eggs, banana, spinach, carrots, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and vinegar. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. Process until just mixed.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips. Portion batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Recipe Notes

Chocolate Muffins (with veggies) Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 muffin servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 30 mg 10 % Sodium 170 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 18 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 5 g 10 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 68 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 151 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, Desserts, kid, kid friendly, muffin, muffins, Snacks

Ham and Cheese Pancakes

December 6, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Leftover ham? Perfect! Let’s make some savory ham and cheese pancakes for brunch.  This delicious recipe is ideal to make after a late-night holiday party, but best of all, it’s easy to make and will wow your guests.


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8 servings
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8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups skim milk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
  • 4 ounces ham diced, no sugar added
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded, reduced fat
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  1. Clean hands and surfaces. Combine flour and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. In another bowl, combine milk, 1 egg, and applesauce together.
  3. Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the liquid mixture into the middle and whisk. The batter will be thick.
  4. Fold in diced ham and shredded cheese.
  5. Heat a skillet or griddle to medium heat, and spray cooking spray before pouring batter.
  6. Use the ¼ of a measuring cup to scoop out the batter. Pour onto the hot skillet or griddle.
  7. Cook on each side for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
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Sheet Pan Pancakes

August 22, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Our sheet pan pancakes are the perfect solution for busy mornings in your house! These pancakes are a guaranteed fan favorite for breakfast without the hassle of standing in front of a stovetop flipping!

 

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12 squares
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12 squares
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12 squares
Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 Banana sliced
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
Servings: squares
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F. and line a 18x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the milk, eggs, vanilla, and butter and whisk until eggs are full incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until ingredients are combined.
  5. Pour the pancake batter onto your parchment paper lined sheet pan and spread out into an even layer. Top with sliced bananas and strawberries.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the pancakes are golden and set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes then slice into 12 slices and serve.
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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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5 2 Pancakes
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Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes
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5 2 Pancakes
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.  

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Chocolate Mug Cake

February 10, 2022 by odessa.keenan

What better way to indulge in a little bit of chocolate than an easy Chocolate Mug Cake just for you? Just mix ingredients in your favorite coffee mug, pop it in the microwave and it is ready for you! You can also tailor this recipe with your favorite nuts or berries. Either scoop it out or eat it right out of the mug!1


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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons strawberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon slivered almonds
  • 2 teaspoons semi-sweet chocolate chips sugar free
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon splenda/sugar substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoon mashed banana
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  1. Wash hands before beginning preparation.
  2. Mix all dry ingredients into an 8 oz. Coffee mug
  3. Add in wet ingredients (mashed banana, almond milk, vanilla extract) to dry mixture and mix well.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
  5. Bake in microwave on high for 1 minute and 20 seconds
  6. After baking, top with strawberries and slivered almonds. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cake, chocolate, dessert, Desserts, healthy desserts

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