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Veggie Chocolate Brownies

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Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free treat! These veggie-loaded chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with nutrients. Who knew being healthy could taste this good? Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt!


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  1. Place the whole dates in small bowl and pour hot water over them allowing them to soak until soft (about 30 minutes)
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with lined parchment paper.
  3. Blend soaked dates (undrained) with finely shredded zucchini, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and set aside.
  4. Combine oat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in bowl and stir together. Add in blended date and zucchini mixture until all is moistened.
  5. Pour thick batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until brownies are no longer liquid in the middle and edges are firm.
  6. Allow to cool before eating!
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Chocolate Muffins

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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
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12 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.
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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 %

Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread

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Do you want fresh bread but are in a time crunch or overwhelmed at the thought of using yeast? This Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread recipe can be ready in about an hour and is a delicious, fiber-packed addition to your meal!


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  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a 9” x 5” loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, flax seeds, baking soda and salt. Set it aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, and oil.
  5. When oven is preheated, Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix only until combined with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix.
  6. Place batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top of the batter.
  7. Sprinkle the slivered almonds and chia seeds on top, and gently push down into the dough to get them to stick.
  8. Bake for 55 minutes or until done.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing bread from the pan. Cool completely before slicing. Slice less than one half inch to get 14 slices.
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Green Monster Muffins

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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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1 2 mini muffins
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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

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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
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal
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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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