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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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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

Cranberry Orange Bread

October 8, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Our Cranberry Orange Bread is a delightful tangy dessert with enough crunch to start your fall senses!  This recipe is full of flavors that will also fill your home with the best baking aroma.


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Servings: 1 slice servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon, stir to combine.
  3. Add in honey, orange juice, applesauce, vanilla, orange zest mix until combined. Be sure not to over mix.
  4. Fold the cranberries and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Sprinkle pumpkins seeds over the top of the batter. Place in the center rack in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Tips:
  1. If fresh cranberries are not in season, use frozen unsweetened cranberries. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
  2. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberry, dessert, Desserts, fall, healthy desserts, orange, winter

Peachy Blueberry Sorghum Cobbler

September 29, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

An easy and delicious cobbler that you can make 2 different ways.  Try this gluten-free recipe traditionally made in the oven, or quickly using your multifunction cooker.


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Dough
  • 1/2 cup sorghum flour
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened
Fruit Filling
  • 3 cups frozen sliced peaches no sugar added
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries no sugar added
  • 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespon fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water exclude in "oven instructions"
  • 1 Tablespon fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup water
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Multifunction Cooker Instructions (Instant-pot)
  1. Combine sorghum flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Knead margarine into dry mixture with fork or hands until mixture is course. Pour in almond milk and combine. Set aside.
  2. Select the SAUTE function on normal heat, on your multifunction cooker. Pour frozen peaches, blueberries, 2 Tbsp. of sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly squeezed orange juice into the cooker. Cook together for 2 minutes until the fruit is defrosted and juices are released. Select CANCEL on the cooker to prevent burning. Add water and stir together.
  3. Pour batter over fruit mixture, do not stir or spread. Secure the lid.
  4. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on NORMAL HEAT for 12 minutes.
  5. After cooking is complete, use a NATURAL RELEASE (about 10 minutes) and let cool for a few minutes. Liquid should thicken as it cools. Serve warm.
Oven Instructions (exclude added water)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt 2 Tbsp. of margarine in an 8X8 baking dish in the oven. Once melted, set aside.
  2. Combine sorghum flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add almond milk and combine. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine frozen peaches, blueberries, 2 Tbsp. of sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly squeezed orange juice.
  4. Pour batter over melted margarine in pan, then slowly pour fruit filing mixture over batter. Do not stir or spread.
  5. Bake in oven for 40 minutes until fruit is bubbling and crust is brown.
  6. Store any leftover cobbler covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, bake covered in a 350 degree F oven for 15-20 minutes until warm.
Recipe Notes

Recipes meets Dinner Tonight Recipe criteria with a per-serving Vitamin C content of above 10%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberry, Desserts, gluten free, healthy desserts, peaches, sorghum

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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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, cookie, cookies, dessert, Desserts, pecan, spice

Rich Chocolate Cake

April 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Rich Chocolate Cake a Dinner Tonight recipeThis rich chocolate cake recipe is made healthier by replacing fat with applesauce and Greek yogurt. It also makes a 9×9 inch pan, which means you don’t have a large amount of leftovers tempting you for days! A dusting of powdered sugar replaces traditional cake icing for a lower fat and sugar option, while adding a pretty topping to the cake.

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fat free greek yogurt
  • 1/2 Tablespoon powdered sugar
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  1. Clean your cooking area and wash your hands.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9inch square baking pan with non-stick spray.
  3. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. Stir in hot water.
  5. Add applesauce, Greek yogurt, and egg. Stir gently until mixed.
  6. Pour into pan and bake 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes

Rich Chocolate Cake Nutrition Facts Serving size (58g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 80 % Daily Value Total Fat 1 g 1 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg 5 % Sodium 150 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 16 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 33 mg 2 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 31 mg 0 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cake, chocolate, dessert, Desserts, Heart Healthy, kid friendly

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