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Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins

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These simple egg muffins are a great and delicious way to get an extra serving of veggies in at the start of your day!


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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area and utensils. Rinse fresh broccoli head under cool running water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, combine eggs, water and seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder) and whisk until well combined and smooth.
  3. Prepare broccoli. If using fresh, cut into florets and place in microwave safe container with 1/2 cup water. Cover with microwave safe covering and steam for 4 minutes. When done, drain the broccoli and wait until cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces. If using frozen, follow package directions to steam, drain, and wait until cool enough to handle, chop into small pieces.
  4. Spray a nonstick muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly distribute broccoli among muffin cups, pour egg mixture over broccoli up to about 2/3 full. Top with cheddar cheese.
  5. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until egg is done but cheese is not burnt.
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Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 muffin (78g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 80 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 130 mg 43 % Sodium 170 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 119 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 152 mg 4 %

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

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Let’s put those pumpkin carving leftovers to use with this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal! Simply place all the ingredients in the pot, turn the cooker on 6-8 hours and let your house begin to smell like fall!


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  1. Add all the ingredients into slow cooker and mix well. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. If you have a programmable slow cooker, set it to cook on low for 7 hours and then switch to warm.
  2. After cooking, give the mixture a good stir as the oats will settle to the bottom. Portion into a bowl and serve.
  3. Optional: top with pecans, maple syrup and almond milk.
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*Toppings are not calculated into the nutrition facts.

How to make your own pumpkin puree

Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes

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National Cupcake day is October 18th, and what better way to celebrate than with a deliciously cozy Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcake! Bonus: this recipe is a perfect one to get your kids to help you with, they’ll love getting in the fall spirit too!


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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pans with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine together pumpkin puree, water and cinnamon extract.
  3. Add chocolate pudding to mixture until blended. Add chocolate cake mix and beat for 2 minutes.
  4. Scoop batter into cupcake liners filling half way. Bake in oven for 25-28 minutes.
  5. Cool cupcakes completely on wire rack.
  6. For frosting: soften whipped topping and mix in sugar with cinnamon extract.
  7. Top completely cooled cupcakes with frosting, serve immediately or place in refrigerator until served.
  8. *Can garnish with ground cinnamon
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Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe

Aguas Frescas Watermelon and Lime

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Did you know that watermelon is made of 96% water and a great way to hydrate these hot summer days?  The Watermelon and Lime Aguas Frescas recipe is full of natural sweetness and will be a great way to keep hydrated.  Make for your next barbeque or just keep in the fridge for the family to enjoy.


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  1. Combine watermelon, 1 cup of water, and mint leaves into a blender untill liquefied.
  2. Pour the watermelon mixture into a 2 quart pitcher, add 2 cups of water and ice, stir together.
  3. Garnish the drink with thinly sliced lime rings and enjoy.
  4. Serve or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
  5. Tip: Use a strainer when pouring the liquefied watermelon into the 2 quart pitcher for a thinner consistency.
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Aguas Frescas Cucumber and Lime

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Have you had aguas frescas before?  Aguas frescas or “fresh waters” are a light refreshing beverage made from blended ripe fruit usually with sugar and water.  The Cucumber and Lime aguas frescas is a light beverage to help hydrate and add more flavor than your usual infused water.  The great thing about this recipe…NO SUGAR only natural freshness!


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  1. Combine cucumbers with 3 cups of water in blender untill liquefied.
  2. Using a strainer over the mouth of a 2 quart pitcher, pour half of cucumber mixture slowly to strain the liquid.
  3. Add the wedges of a lime to the other half of cucumber mixture in blender. Blend together for a few seconds untill chopped up into medium pieces. **Note: Blending the lime longer or into smaller pieces may give a bitter taste.
  4. Pour the remaining mixture over strainer.
  5. Add 2 cups of water and ice into the pitcher and stir well.
  6. Serve or store in refrigerator up to 2 days.
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