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Banana Apple Muffins

March 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This banana-apple muffin is a yummy way to provide a nutritious start to your family’s day or as a snack to refuel kids after school. The whole-wheat base, and mix of applesauce and bananas, makes these muffins an easy way to incorporate whole grains and fruit into your day. We like to pair a muffin with fruit and low-fat yogurt for a simple, yet filling breakfast. After school, this muffin and a side of fruit is perfect served alongside homework!

Banana Apple Muffins
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Banana Apple Muffins
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 medium ripe bananas peeled and mashed
Servings: muffins
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  3. Combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Whisk applesauce, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined. Gently add bananas to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold flour mixture into wet ingredients, just until combined.
  6. Divide muffin batter among 12 lined muffin tins.
  7. Bake 18-20 minutes, until cooked through.
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Filed Under: Family Mealtime, Recipes Tagged With: apples, applesauce, banana, bananas, breakfast, dessert, fall, FM-Recipes, kid friendly, muffin, muffins, recipes, snack

Zucchini-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Zucchini – Oat chocolate chip cookies are the yummy way to sneak veggies into cookies! Give this healthy dessert cookie recipe a go!

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Zucchini-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
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This cookie recipe uses half the butter of a regular chocolate chip cookie. Include your kids in the preparation and have fun!
  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly
Servings
24 cookies
Servings
24 cookies
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This cookie recipe uses half the butter of a regular chocolate chip cookie. Include your kids in the preparation and have fun!
  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly
Servings
24 cookies
Servings
24 cookies
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or white whole wheat
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Servings: cookies
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment whip together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
  3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Add zucchini and with mixer set on low speed, slowly add in flour mixture. Stir in oats, walnuts and chocolate chips (I reserved 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips to press into the tops of dough balls before baking, just for looks which is totally optional).
  4. Shape dough into balls, 2 Tbsp each, then transfer to a Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheets, spacing cookies 2-inches apart.
  5. Bake in preheated oven 11 - 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, cookie, dessert, Desserts, grain, kid friendly, oat, recipe, recipes, vegetable, vegetables, zucchini

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Mix up your dinner options with our spin on a Korean inspired Bulgogi. This tasty dish of marinated beef is a greatly versatile meal and can be conveniently made on your stove top or thrown on the grill on a beautiful sunny day.


Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 lb lean beef top sirloin thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
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  1. In a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, and black pepper.
  2. Place beef, carrots, and onions in the bag; seal, and shake to coat the vegetables and beef with the sauce.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours.
  4. Preheat an outdoor grill or stove top on high heat.
  5. Remove meat and vegetables from marinade and place in a large skillet.
  6. Place a few tablespoons of the marinade in the skillet with the meat and vegetables.
  7. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness for meat.
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