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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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Instructions:
  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

Banana Nut Overnight Oats

February 17, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Let’s overnight it with our overnight oats! These recipes are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth and start your day with a meal that includes heart-healthy ingredients.


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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
Servings
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1 1 cup serving
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/2 medium Banana mashed
  • 1 Tablespoon walnuts chopped
  • 1 teaspoonn vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons low fat vanilla Greek yogurt
Servings: 1 cup serving
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  1. In a mason jar or tight seal container, place the rolled oats and almond milk. Stir together.
  2. Continue to add ingredients (banana, walnuts, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and Greek yogurt) and stir after adding each for even distribution.
  3. Once all the ingredients are mix, place in the refrigerator overnight or for 6-8 hours.
  4. Serve and enjoy! Overnight Oats are best when eaten within 3 days
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

October 6, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle is a showstopper of a dessert! Whip this no-bake recipe up this fall when you’re having friends or family over for safe celebrations!


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Ingredients
  • 7 ounces Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding Mix (2 packets)
  • 4 cups 2% milk
  • 30 ounces 100% pumpkin puree canned
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 whole prepared angel food cake
  • 1.5 cups pecan pieces toasted
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate at least 60% cocoa, chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean the preparation area. Rinse lids of cans before opening.
  2. Prepare the pudding according to package directions, chill to set while preparing other ingredients.
  3. Combine the pumpkin puree and spices – cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger.
  4. Slice the angel food cake into bite-size pieces.
  5. In a large glass trifle dish, (or for a dish that is taller and slimmer than it is wide) layer the ingredients as follows: pudding, pumpkin mixture, pecans, angel food cake, pudding, pumpkin mixture, pecans, chocolate, angel food cake, pudding, pumpkin mixture, pecans chocolate.
  6. Chill for at least 20 to 30 minutes and serve. Trifle can be kept for 2-3 days in the refrigerator, but its best eaten the day it’s made.
Recipe Notes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle contains total added sugars of 4.5 grams or 9% DV per serving.

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, fall, pumpkin, trifle

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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Ingredients
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, spring, summer

Carrot Raisin Salad

April 25, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Take a bite out of this carrot raisin salad filled with colorful fruits and vegetables. It’s an explosion of sweet and crunchy, which is bound to mix-up your taste buds! Plus, it’s kid friendly!


Carrot Raising Salad recipe plated in a white serving dish, ready for your dinner table!
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Ingredients
  • 4 medium carrots grated or julienne
  • 2 medium apples chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt no sugar added
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Wash carrots, apples, and celery. With a knife or peeler, peel the carrots.
  3. Grate the carrots, and chop the apples, and celery and place in large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the lemon juice, raisins, yogurt, and cinnamon to the bowl of chopped carrots, apples, and celery.
  5. Stir until evenly coated.
  6. Eat immediately or cover and allow to chill in the refrigerator before serving.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: carrot, raisin, Salad, side dish, Side Dishes, Vegetarian, winter

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