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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
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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

Chocolate Almond Butter Bark

October 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Whip up a healthier version of bark by using cottage cheese. This sweet treat is high in protein and BIG on flavor.

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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese, 1%
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands
  2. Using a blender combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
  4. Spread out cottage cheese mixture evenly over parchment paper
  5. Spoon almond butter over the top of your cottage cheese
  6. Using a knife create swirl designs in your mixture
  7. Put baking sheet in the freezer for 2 hours
  8. Once firm, cut or break into pieces
  9. Store in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain firm consistency.
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Coffee Smoothie

January 28, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious smoothie is a perfect start to your day or break-time in the afternoon. Use your leftover coffee as the main ingredient, blend, and enjoy!


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2 2 cups
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2 2 cups
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2 2 cups
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2 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup brewed coffee cold
  • 1/2 cup 1% Milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter creamy, reduced fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium Banana frozen
  • 1 cup Ice
Servings: 2 cups
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  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. The amount of ice will vary depending on desired consistency. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
  2. Tips: Place individually frozen ripe bananas in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Always peel before storing. Storing over ripe bananas can be used later in smoothies or recipes. Save leftover coffee in the refrigerator for an afternoon pick me up iced coffee or smoothie for the next day's breakfast. You can also store coffee in ice cube trays to freeze and use for smoothies. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for additional nutrition. (Food label will differ)
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, coffee, smoothie, snack

Almond Joy Hot Chocolate

November 21, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Warm your soul with this delicious and nutritious hot chocolate! Your friends and family are going to love this hot chocolate on a cold winters night!


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Servings
4
Servings
4
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Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced
  • 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping
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  1. Add almonds to a dry sauté pan over medium-high heat and sauté until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  2. Add almond milk, cocoa powder, Splenda, and coconut extract to a blender and blend until incorporated and slightly foamy.
  3. Add hot chocolate mixture to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add one cup of hot chocolate to a coffee mug, top with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cooled, toasted almonds.
  5. Repeat for three remaining coffee mugs. Recipe from Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking, 2nd Edition by Lara Rondinelli-Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE, and Chef Jennifer Bucko Lamplough
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, dessert, hot chocolate

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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