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Sparkling Pineapple Vanilla Tea

July 22, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This tea is naturally sweet, fresh, and easy to make for any occasion. It’s easy to stay hydrated with flavorful beverages!


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Servings
8 8 ounce servings
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8 8 ounce servings
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8 8 ounce servings
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8 8 ounce servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tea bags vanilla flavored black tea
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple
  • 1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups sparkling water chilled
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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Instructions
  1. Using a glass measuring cup, fill water to 2 cups and heat in a microwave for 3 minutes or until water begins to boil.
  2. Carefully remove the measuring cup from the microwave and place tea bags in hot water. Steep tea bags for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags, pour into a 2-quart pitcher, and let cool.
  4. Blend together pineapple and ½ cup of water on low speed until liquified.
  5. Pour blended pineapple over cooled tea in a pitcher. Add agave nectar and stir well.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of water and 2 cups of chilled sparkling water, and serve over ice.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 14.79 mg or 16.4%  

Caffeine = 10 mg 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: drinks, hydrate, hydration, pineapple, tea, vanilla

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

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