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Coffee Smoothie

January 28, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious smoothie is a perfect start to your day or break-time in the afternoon. Use your leftover coffee as the main ingredient, blend, and enjoy!


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  • CourseSnacks
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  • CourseSnacks
Servings
2 2 cups
Servings
2 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup brewed coffee cold
  • 1/2 cup 1% Milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter creamy, reduced fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium Banana frozen
  • 1 cup Ice
Servings: 2 cups
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  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth. The amount of ice will vary depending on desired consistency. Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
  2. Tips: Place individually frozen ripe bananas in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Always peel before storing. Storing over ripe bananas can be used later in smoothies or recipes. Save leftover coffee in the refrigerator for an afternoon pick me up iced coffee or smoothie for the next day's breakfast. You can also store coffee in ice cube trays to freeze and use for smoothies. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for additional nutrition. (Food label will differ)
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, coffee, smoothie, snack

Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites

January 23, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites - IconIf you’re looking for an easy recipe that features oats, then you need to make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites! These bites are a tasty combination of sweet and savory that will be a hit with the whole family.  [Read more…] about Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: oats, recipe, sweet

Peanut Butter Banana Pinwheels

September 19, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for something different to pack your child’s lunch with for school?  This tasty combination will have them asking for more!

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: back to school, banana, breakfast, five, kid friendly, lunch box, peanut butter, peanut butter banana pinwheels, school

Peanut Butter Banana Toast

June 14, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Get your young children involved with this peanut butter banana toast. (or other nut butters!) Spread nut butter on toast and let children decorate the top with sliced banana.

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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
  • CuisineBreakfast
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
  • CuisineBreakfast
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  • 1 slice whole wheat bread toast
  • 1/2 tbsp peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 1/2 Banana Sliced
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Filed Under: Family Mealtime, Recipes Tagged With: banana, breakfast, Family Mealtime, kid friendly, peanut butter

Nutty Apple Rings

June 18, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Apple Rings make the perfect after school snack this fall season! Let your kids help spread on the peanut butter by using a popsicle stick instead of a knife!


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The perfect combination of protein and carbohydrate to help keep you satisfied between meals.
  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Kid Friendly, Snacks
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The perfect combination of protein and carbohydrate to help keep you satisfied between meals.
  • CourseBreakfast, Dessert, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 medium apple
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 Tablespoon walnuts
  • 1 Tablespoon raisins
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  1. Wash and core apple.
  2. Slide apple into rings.
  3. Spread peanut butter evenly on the apple slices and top with raisins and walnuts.
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Nutty Apple Rings Nutrition Facts Serving size (136g) servings per container 2 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 11 g 14 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 70 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 16 g Added Sugars 1 g 2 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 259 mg 6 %

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, apples, five, fruit, fruits, peanut butter, raisin, raisins, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, Vegetarian

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