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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.


Banana Nut Overnight Oats
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
Servings
1 1 cup serving
Servings
1 1 cup serving
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
Servings
1 1 cup serving
Servings
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 Pie Parfait

October 5, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Have you ever wondered what makes pumpkins orange? It’s Beta-Carotene! Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that can be converted into a form of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, skin, and promotes good vision. These yummy pumpkin pie parfaits are a delicious way to get your vitamin A in for the day! This dessert is a healthier alternative to traditional pumpkin pie that may be full of unneeded calories.

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002400.htm

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly
Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Ingredients
Pumpkin pie layer
  • 15 oz pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Yogurt layer
  • 1 cup low fat vanilla Greek yogurt
Crumble Layer
  • 6 sheets graham crackers
  • 1 tbsp whole almonds for topping (optional)
Servings: parfait
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Pumpkin Pie Layer
  1. Place all ingredients for Pumpkin Pie layer in a bowl, mix well.
Cheesecake Layer
  1. Measure out yogurt into a bowl.
Crumble Layer
  1. Place graham crackers in a plastic bag, crush until at desired texture.
Assembling the Parfaits
  1. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie mixture into small 3 oz containers. Add a heaping tablespoon of yogurt, then top with a heaping tablespoon of crumble. Repeat adding a layer of pumpkin mixture, yogurt, and top with more crumble. Add whole almonds on top if desired. Store ingredients separately and assemble just before serving.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 182mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 12g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 217%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 9%
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cheesecake, dessert, Desserts, fall, parfait, pumpkin, pumpkins, recipe, recipes

Apple Waldorf Salad

July 15, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Apple Waldorf Salad is packed full of crunch and fiber with ingredients such as apples, celery, raisins, and pecans. Try this simple recipe for Dinner Tonight!

Apple Waldorf Salad
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Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 medium apples
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/4 cup low fat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup rasins
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Servings: 1/2 cup
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  1. Wash, core, and dice the apples. Place the apples in a large mixing bowl with the orange juice and mix well. Add all other ingredients to the apples and toss gently.
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Note: If there is leftover salad, cover and store in the refrigerator.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, apple, apples, fruit, fruits, greek yogurt, Heart Healthy, raisin, raisins, recipe, recipes, Salad, salads, side dish, Side Dishes, Vegetarian, walnut, walnuts, winter

Frozen Greek Yogurt Snack Bars

June 17, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, fruit, fruits, greek yogurt, nut, nuts, recipe, recipes, snack, Snacks

Grilled Peach Sundae

May 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Grilling the peaches brings out the sweetness of the fruit. Choose firm slightly ripened peaches for grilling.

Grilled Peach Sundae
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Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 medium peaches pitted and sliced in half
  • 1 cup low fat vanilla Greek yogurt or frozen yogurt
  • 4 Tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 4 teaspoons agave nectar or honey used for drizzling
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  1. Heat grill. Wash and slice peaches in half and remove pits. Brush with olive oil and place cut side down on the grill. Grill for 4 minutes.
  2. Remove peaches and place 1 slice in small bowl and top with 1/4 cup of yogurt, almonds and drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey.
Recipe Notes

Grilled Peach Sundae Nutrition Facts Serving size (145g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 20 mg 1 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 6 g 12 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 70 mg 6 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 253 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, fruit, fruits, greek yogurt, Grilling, Heart Healthy, peach, peaches, recipe, recipes, summer

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