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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
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

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

May 3, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

With hints of orange and the tang of cranberries this baked oatmeal is perfect for breakfast or even a late-afternoon snack. This baked oatmeal is great for meal prepping for the next week. Cut it up into single servings so it’s grab-and-go ready. Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

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Servings
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Ingredients
  • ¾ Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 egg whites (1/4 cup)
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 Cup 100% orange juice
  • ½ Cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Cup chia seeds
  • 4 Cups rolled “old fashion” oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 Cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 Cup pecans chopped
Servings: 1/12
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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl whisk applesauce, egg whites, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. To the mixture add orange zest, orange juice, almond milk, vanilla extract, and chia seeds. Mix until combined and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl add rolled oats, baking soda, dried cranberries, and pecans. Stir until mixed.
  5. Add the liquid mixture to the dried oat mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Serve warm or once cooled cut into to 12 pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond milk, applesauce, breakfast, brown sugar, chia seeds, cranberries, egg whites, oat, orange juice, orange zest, pecans, Snacks

Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes

April 13, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Create a heartier breakfast using pantry staples like cornmeal. Our Apple Cinnamon Cornmeal Pancakes are sure to keep your family full and satisfied until lunch.


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5 2 Pancakes
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  • CourseBreakfast
  • CuisineBreakfast
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5 2 Pancakes
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5 2 Pancakes
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup apple shredded with peel
  • 3/4 Cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 Tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 1 Tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 Cup skim milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tbs powdered sugar
Servings: 2 Pancakes
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  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Shred apple using a grater and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients (flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon) and mix until well combined.
  4. Add the wet ingredients (unsweetened applesauce, skim milk, and eggs) and shredded apple to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
  5. Heat cooking skillet to medium-high heat and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  6. Pour 1/10th (approximately ¼ cup) of mix onto the skillet to create a pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles appear and cover the top of the pancake. Flip and cook another minute.
  8. Continue until the batter has made approximately ten pancakes.
  9. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Nutritional information does not include yogurt, blueberries, or apple toppings in photo.  

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, applesauce, breakfast, cinnamon, cornmeal, fall, pancakes

Lemon Cupcakes

December 13, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Love lemon cupcakes? Try our delicious and easy to make lemon cupcakes with simple frosting. These cupcakes are sure to be a hit!


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24 cupcakes
Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon lemonade mix
  • 1 10 ounce container light whipped topping
Servings: cupcakes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350. Line 24 cupcake tins with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cake mix and water. In a small bowl, combine applesauce, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemonade mix; add to cake mixture. Mix well.
  3. Spoon batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake for 15-17 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  4. For frosting, combine the remaining lemonade mix with the whipped topping using a hand mixer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and frost cupcakes.
  5. Garnish with additional lemon zest.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cupcake, cupcakes, dessert, Desserts, lemon

Banana Apple Muffins

March 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This banana-apple muffin is a yummy way to provide a nutritious start to your family’s day or as a snack to refuel kids after school. The whole-wheat base, and mix of applesauce and bananas, makes these muffins an easy way to incorporate whole grains and fruit into your day. We like to pair a muffin with fruit and low-fat yogurt for a simple, yet filling breakfast. After school, this muffin and a side of fruit is perfect served alongside homework!

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Cook Time
18-20 minutes
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Cook Time
18-20 minutes
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Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 medium ripe bananas peeled and mashed
Servings: muffins
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  3. Combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Whisk applesauce, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined. Gently add bananas to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold flour mixture into wet ingredients, just until combined.
  6. Divide muffin batter among 12 lined muffin tins.
  7. Bake 18-20 minutes, until cooked through.
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Filed Under: Family Mealtime, Recipes Tagged With: apples, applesauce, banana, bananas, breakfast, dessert, fall, FM-Recipes, kid friendly, muffin, muffins, recipes, snack

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