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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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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
16 1x1 inch servings
Servings
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

Chocolate Mug Cake

February 10, 2022 by odessa.keenan

What better way to indulge in a little bit of chocolate than an easy Chocolate Mug Cake just for you? Just mix ingredients in your favorite coffee mug, pop it in the microwave and it is ready for you! You can also tailor this recipe with your favorite nuts or berries. Either scoop it out or eat it right out of the mug!1


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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons strawberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon slivered almonds
  • 2 teaspoons semi-sweet chocolate chips sugar free
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon splenda/sugar substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoon mashed banana
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  1. Wash hands before beginning preparation.
  2. Mix all dry ingredients into an 8 oz. Coffee mug
  3. Add in wet ingredients (mashed banana, almond milk, vanilla extract) to dry mixture and mix well.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips gently.
  5. Bake in microwave on high for 1 minute and 20 seconds
  6. After baking, top with strawberries and slivered almonds. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cake, chocolate, dessert, Desserts, healthy desserts

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!
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Servings
24 cookies
Servings
24 cookies
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Servings
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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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  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.
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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

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