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Green Monster Muffins

June 23, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

We are green with monster energy from these tasty Green Monster Muffins! These muffins are fun and colorful and even have some sneaky veggies worked in! Bring some color into your kid-friendly snacks with these muffins that will keep them full of nutrients for their Summer fun! green monster muffins


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Servings
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Servings
1 2 mini muffins
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1 2 mini muffins
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 Cups baby spinach
  • 2 Cups oat flour
  • 1 Cup strawberries
Servings: 2 mini muffins
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners or parchment paper
  2. Soak dates in a bowl of boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add the soaked dates to a blender with the applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Blend on high until mixture comes together.
  5. Next add the avocado oil, baking soda, sea salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, bananas, baby spinach and oat flour to the blender and blend on high until well combined.
  6. Wash and dry strawberries.
  7. Gently fold in diced strawberries to combined mixture.
  8. Spoon the mixture into the prepped muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack until cool.
  9. Store muffins for up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, Snacks

Apricot Nut Bars

August 15, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Our quick and easy Apricot Nut bars are the perfect weekday snack! They are loaded with different textures and even some chocolate! Just pop them in the fridge for 45 minutes, and they are ready to cut and enjoy!


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16 1x1 inch servings
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
16 1x1 inch servings
Servings
16 1x1 inch servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for drizzle
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup almond pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons hemp seeds
Servings: 1x1 inch servings
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  1. Wash hands and clean and sanitize the food preparation area.
  2. Line an 8×8 square pan with wax or parchment paper.
  3. Place dates, apricots, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and almond pieces in a food processor and process until well combined
  4. Use a spatula to scrape the mixture off the sides of the food processor.
  5. Add pepitas to the mixture in the food processor, and pulse until there are small pieces of pepitas.
  6. Use a spatula once again to break up the mixture.
  7. Add white chocolate chips and pulse a few times to break and distribute the chips slightly.
  8. Empty the mixture into the prepared pan and press the mixture into the pan until even.
  9. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, then slice into bars or squares.
  10. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds or until melted. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the refrigerated bars.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apricot, bars, breakfast, dates, energy, kid friendly, Snacks

Maple Glazed Roasted Veggies

November 5, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

With the holidays coming up, try adding a fun, nutritious side dish! With a little sweetness and a touch of earthiness, this fall medley will be a great change-up for your dinner spread.


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  • CourseSide Dishes
Servings
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Servings
8 1 cup servings
Ingredients
Veggies
  • 3 cup brussels sprouts halved
  • 4 cup butternut squash cubed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Toppings
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds roasted in shell
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing. Preheat your oven to 400*F.
  2. First, spread walnuts on a baking sheet. Place in oven to toast for 2 minutes. Check regularly to prevent burning. Set walnuts aside to later add toasted walnuts to vegetables.
  3. For the veggies, combine halved brussels sprouts and cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Mix ingredients to evenly coat vegetables.
  4. Spread vegetables on a foil-lined baking sheet. Tip: By placing the brussels sprouts cut side down, they will reach the desired caramelization.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Stir once after 10 minutes of roasting.
  6. Assemble the ingredients. Toss walnuts, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds with vegetables. Serve immediately.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: butternut squash, fall, healthy side dish, pumpkin, side dish, Side Dishes, winter

Homemade Cranberry Pecan Sauce

November 21, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

homemade-cranberry-pecan-sauceThis homemade cranberry pecan sauce is an easy and flavorful twist on a staple holiday dish. If you want to avoid using canned cranberry sauce, or you just want to try something new, here is a great recipe to try this year.

 

 

 

 

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cranberry, fall, Holidays & Parties, Side Dishes

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.

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Parfait
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Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 parfait 20 minutes
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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

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