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Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread

January 17, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Do you want fresh bread but are in a time crunch or overwhelmed at the thought of using yeast? This Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread recipe can be ready in about an hour and is a delicious, fiber-packed addition to your meal!


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
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  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a 9” x 5” loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, flax seeds, baking soda and salt. Set it aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, and oil.
  5. When oven is preheated, Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix only until combined with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix.
  6. Place batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top of the batter.
  7. Sprinkle the slivered almonds and chia seeds on top, and gently push down into the dough to get them to stick.
  8. Bake for 55 minutes or until done.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing bread from the pan. Cool completely before slicing. Slice less than one half inch to get 14 slices.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bread, breakfast, Desserts, snack, whole grain

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

Broccoli Salad

August 29, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

Whether your joining up with friends or having a relaxing family dinner, bring this sweet and savory Broccoli Salad with you!

Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
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Broccoli Salad recipe in a large white serving bowl
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Ingredients
  • 4 cup broccoli florets
  • 3/4 cup real bacon bits
  • 1 large apple diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup plain nonfat, greek yogurt
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper each
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  1. Clear your area for preparation and wash your hands
  2. Whisk water, greek yogurt, salt and pepper together, set aside
  3. In a large bowl, combine broccoli florets, bacon bits, apple, almonds, cheese, cranberries and raisins.
  4. Add greek yogurt mixture to broccoli mixture and toss together
  5. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bacon, broccoli, cranberries, healthy side dish, raisins, Salad, side dish, winter

Almond Butter Stuffed Dates

December 5, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

almond-butter-stuffed-dates-recipeThis quick and delicious recipe is perfect for any appetizer, snack or dessert at your next gathering. Almond butter stuffed dates provide just enough sweet but salty taste to satisfy any craving!

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almonds, appetizer, appetizers, dates, dessert, recipe, 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.

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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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