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Blackberry Mocktail

March 12, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Texas blackberries are in season and available now. This refreshing blackberry drink is guaranteed to be on repeat this spring. The blackberries bring a slight tartness, while the honey adds a smooth sweetness. Paired with zero-sugar soda, you have a 35-calorie treat.

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Blackberries
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 12 ounce can sugar free ginger ale
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Instructions
  1. Combine black berries, lemon juice, and honey with a splash of ginger ale in a shaker and muddle. If you do not have a shaker or muddler, a glass jar and a wooden spoon work great.
  2. Pour mocktail through a strainer over ice.
  3. Fill remainder of glass with ginger ale. Garnish with whole blackberries.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 glasses
servings per container 2

Amount per serving
Calories	35					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	0	g			0	%	
Saturated Fat	0	g			0	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	60	mg			3	%	
Total Carbohydrate	9	g			3	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	6	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	1	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	11	mg			0	%	
Iron	0	mg			0	%	
Potassium	77	mg			2	%

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Pumpkin French Toast Bake

December 5, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

This delicious dish is made from whole grain bread, pumpkin, pecans, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s a great “breakfast for dinner” option that will fill you up on a chilly evening.


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Ingredients
  • 10 slices whole grain bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups lowfat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 5 ounces pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
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  1. Spray a 9x13” casserole pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. Cut whole grain bread slices into 1-inch cubes. Place bread cubes into the casserole pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree until well combined. Pour mixture over bread until all bread is covered. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or overnight.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together brown sugar and pecan halves. Uncover casserole. Using clean hands, top with sugar and pecan mixture. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and no longer wet.
  5. Serve with maple syrup.
  6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
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Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Casserole

November 6, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and healthy breakfast option! Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or serving a group, this casserole can be easily pulled together. You can even assemble it the night before and bake in the morning!


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Ingredients
  • 2 Tablespoons Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large apples
  • 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 12 slices 100% whole wheat bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar divided
  • 1/3 cup pecans chopped
Servings: 3x4 inch square
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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area, rinse apples under cool running water. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F.
  2. Remove the core from the apples and chop into small chunks.
  3. In a medium saucepan melt the butter.
  4. Add the apples and toss until all of the apples are coated with butter. Let the apples sit and begin to soften on a medium heat, stir occasionally.
  5. Add in ground cinnamon and toss. Add 1 Tablespoon brown sugar and add to the apples. This will help the apples brown and soften more. Lower the heat to simmer and set aside after 5 minutes.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk together, adding in ground nutmeg and vanilla and remaining brown sugar. Cut the bread into large chunks and add pieces to a baking pan.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, letting the bread soak up the egg and milk. Make sure to coat all of the bread.
  8. Once the apples are done, layer the apples onto the bread and fill all open spaces with apples.
  9. Cover the casserole and place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chopped pecans on top, cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the egg has set and the pecans are aromatic.
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Mini Apple Pies Airfryer

November 26, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Craving something sweet? These quick and easy mini apple pies are perfect for a snack or holiday dessert! Just mix diced apples with cinnamon, maple syrup, coconut oil and sugar, fill store bought wonton wrappers, and air fry until golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!


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Ingredients
  • 10 each wonton wrappers
Apple Filling
  • 4 small apples
  • 2 Tablespoonss maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Sauce
  • 10 each Medjool dates pitted
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 Tablespoonss maple syrp
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 Tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Apple Pie Filling
  1. Preheat airfryer to 380 degrees F and spray with Spray oil.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the peeled apple cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, coconut oil, sugar and cinnamon
  3. Add mixture to air fryer basket in an even single layer.
  4. Airfry for 10-14 minutes, shaking half way through. They should be soft and golden.
  5. Remove from airfryer and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
Sauce
  1. Boil the dates in a saucepan with just enough water to cover for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain, but reserve 4 tablespoons of the water and let sit until cool to the touch. Lightly chop dates and place in food processer with coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon and reserved water. Blend until super smooth.
  3. Pour sauce back into the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Assembly
  1. Lay out wonton wrappers out on a flat surface.
  2. Place 1 ½ teaspoons of the apple mixture in the middle of the wonton wrapper.
  3. Place 1 teaspoon of the caramel sauce on top of filling.
  4. Using the back of the teaspoon, dip it in the caramel sauce and run it along the edges of the wonton wrapper
  5. Pull the 4 edges of the wrapper up in a little bunch and pinch together to secure.
  6. Place assembled wonton wrappers in the airfryer until full and spray with spray oil to coat the wontons.
  7. Close airfryer and bake at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes.
  8. When baked, remove wontons from airfryer and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
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Mixed Berry Galette

November 22, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious? This Mixed Berry Galette is the perfect choice! With juicy berries wrapped in a golden crust, it’s a simple yet stunning way to impress your family and friends.


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Ingredients
  • 1 10 inch pie crust
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios chopped
Servings: 1 slice servings
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to place your galette for baking.
  2. Roll out the pie crust out to a 12 in. circle. It does not have to be a perfect circle, but make sure the ends to not tear. Place your dough onto the cookie sheet.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Pour in the fruit mixture into the middle of your dough, but make sure to leave 1 ½ inches of crust around the edges.
  5. Fold the edges of your crust dough over the fruit mixture, pinching the folds together to prevent it from unfolding. The center top of your fruit mixture should remain exposed.
  6. Place it in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
  7. Allow it to cool for 20 minutes before placing it in a serving dish and top with fresh mint leaves and pistachios. Serve warm.
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