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Banana Chia Pudding

November 17, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This homemade Banana Pudding is a healthy way to end the evening! Big on flavor and high in fiber this Banana Pudding pairs well with white wines such as Viognier, Albarenio, or Chardonnay.


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Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas divided
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1.5 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces frozen fat free whipped topping
  • 8 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons pecans chopped and toasted
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  1. Mash 2 of the bananas, reserve the 3rd for slicing.
  2. In a medium pot, heat the bananas, 3/4 cup milk, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream and sugar. Wisk together the remaining ¼ cup milk and corn starch. When banana mixture is heated through, lower the heat and stir in the milk and cornstarch.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly then place in the fridge to chill and let thicken, at least an hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and toast pecans for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Top with the whipped topping, sliced banana, graham cracker crumbs and toasted pecans. Serve in either one large dish, or single servings divided into 8 parfait cups or double servings into 4 dishes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, Desserts, pudding

Cranberry Apple Granola

November 8, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for your next holiday recipe? Our Cranberry Apple Granola is a delicious, sweet treat to pair with some Greek Yogurt for your next gathering.  You can also package it up and have a sweet homemade gift for your family and neighbors!

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15 1/3 cup servings
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15 1/3 cup servings
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15 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 3 cups old fashion rolled oats Dry
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried apples chopped
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds hulled, salted, roasted (pepitas)
  • 1/2 cup cranberries sweetened, dried
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your area.
  2. Preheat your oven to 300â—¦F.
  3. In a large bowl, add your oats and evenly add the olive oil. Mix until evenly coated.
  4. Next, add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and walnuts. Mix until well combined and oats are evenly coated.
  5. Transfer oat mix to a baking sheet and spread evenly, allowing space on the baking sheet. Note: Overcrowding can cause oats not to bake as thoroughly.
  6. Bake oat mix for 25 to 30 minutes and stir halfway through. The oat mixture should be a light golden-brown color once it is done.
  7. Once the oats are done baking, allow them to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  8. When oat mix has cooled, add them to a mixing bowl, along with the dried apples, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries, and mix.
  9. Coat the granola mix with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and mix.
  10. Serve granola as a snack or store in an air-tight container.
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Chocolate Almond Butter Bark

October 11, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Whip up a healthier version of bark by using cottage cheese. This sweet treat is high in protein and BIG on flavor.

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Ingredients
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese, 1%
  • 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
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  1. Clean preparation area and wash hands
  2. Using a blender combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
  4. Spread out cottage cheese mixture evenly over parchment paper
  5. Spoon almond butter over the top of your cottage cheese
  6. Using a knife create swirl designs in your mixture
  7. Put baking sheet in the freezer for 2 hours
  8. Once firm, cut or break into pieces
  9. Store in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain firm consistency.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond, almond butter, cottage cheese, Desserts, healthy dessert

Pumpkin Nut Muffins

September 27, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Fall and pumpkins go hand in hand. Make these Pumpkin Nut Muffins for the perfect breakfast, addition to lunch, or afternoon snack!


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Ingredients
  • 13.5 ounce french vanilla cake mix
  • 2.5 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1.5 cups pecan pieces
Servings: muffins
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, pumpkin puree, pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
  3. Stir in the chia seeds and pecan pieces.
  4. Line a muffin tin with liners and distribute evenly across 22 muffin wells.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes
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Sheet Pan Pancakes

August 22, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Our sheet pan pancakes are the perfect solution for busy mornings in your house! These pancakes are a guaranteed fan favorite for breakfast without the hassle of standing in front of a stovetop flipping!

 

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Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 Banana sliced
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
Servings: squares
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  1. Preheat oven to 425 Degrees F. and line a 18x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl combine the milk, eggs, vanilla, and butter and whisk until eggs are full incorporated.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until ingredients are combined.
  5. Pour the pancake batter onto your parchment paper lined sheet pan and spread out into an even layer. Top with sliced bananas and strawberries.
  6. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the pancakes are golden and set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes then slice into 12 slices and serve.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, bananas, breakfast, kid, kid friendly, sheet pan, sheet pan meal, strawberries

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