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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
Servings: wontons
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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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8 1 slice servings
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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Cottage Cheese Cheesecake

October 23, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

This creamy cottage cheese cheesecake can be made with a few ingredients, a blender and some time (to bake)! Not only is does it taste delicious, but it also has over half the amount of calories as regular cheesecake. Top it with your favorite fruit or jam and enjoy!


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Ingredients
Cheesecake Crust
  • 3.5 ounces (100g) graham crackers
  • 1 cup oatmeal or rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple honey
  • 3 tablespoons water
Cottage Cheese Cream Filling
  • 1 3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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Cheesecake Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch (20 cm) springform mold with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Place graham crackers, butter and maple syrup in a food processor or high speed blender and pulse until they become fine crumbs. The mixture should resemble wet sand.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared springform mold, and gently press it down with your hands, a spoon, or the bottom of a glass.
  4. Bake the graham crackers crust for 15 minutes while preparing the cream.
Cottage Cheese Cream Filling
  1. After baking the crust, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Add to a food processor or blender cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla extract and lemon juice. Process until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the baked crust, then use a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly.
  4. Bake cottage cheese cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it has set.
  5. Once the cheesecake is baked, let cool at room temperature first, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
  6. *Serve with fresh fruit, jam, or your favorite sauce.
Recipe Notes

*Nutritional information does not include additional fruit, jam or additions.

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Veggie Chocolate Brownies

September 27, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free treat! These veggie-loaded chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with nutrients. Who knew being healthy could taste this good? Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt!


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup zucchini finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dates pitted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup hot water
Servings: 1x1 inch servings
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  1. Place the whole dates in small bowl and pour hot water over them allowing them to soak until soft (about 30 minutes)
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with lined parchment paper.
  3. Blend soaked dates (undrained) with finely shredded zucchini, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and set aside.
  4. Combine oat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in bowl and stir together. Add in blended date and zucchini mixture until all is moistened.
  5. Pour thick batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until brownies are no longer liquid in the middle and edges are firm.
  6. Allow to cool before eating!
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Chocolate Muffins

September 10, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Need a delicious snack that is flavorful and nutritious? Try our Chocolate Muffins with Veggies. Have your kids help make this easy and delicious recipe.

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Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 overripe banana mashed
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Servings: muffins
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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ and spray a 12-hole muffin tin with baking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a food processer, combine eggs, banana, spinach, carrots, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and vinegar. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt. Process until just mixed.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips. Portion batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Recipe Notes

Chocolate Muffins (with veggies) Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 muffin servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 30 mg 10 % Sodium 170 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 18 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 5 g 10 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 68 mg 6 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 151 mg 4 %

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