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Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars

September 17, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

These chewy Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars are great for a midday snack or even in a hurry for breakfast. They are nutrient-rich and packed with flavor.

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Oatmeal Almond Butter Bars
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12 2x2 squares
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12 2x2 squares
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Servings
12 2x2 squares
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12 2x2 squares
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons orange peel grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats quick cooking
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
Servings: 2x2 squares
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  1. In a large bowl combine the oatmeal, dried cranberries and pecans. Set aside
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat combine the almond butter, chia seeds and honey. Heat until combined.
  3. Remove from heat and add in almond milk, salt, and grated orange peel
  4. Add the almond butter mixture to the bowl of oats and mix until combined.
  5. Pour into an 8x8 baking pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Press lightly to even out and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set-up.
  6. Cut into twelve 2x2 squares and enjoy.
  7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for later.
  8. To Thaw: place in the refrigerator to thaw.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond butter, chia, chia seeds, nuts, oat, oats, pecans, seeds, snack, Snacks

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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Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
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Chocolate Almond Butter Bark
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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

Sandwich Kabob

August 18, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Struggling to get the kids to eat their lunch? Make it fun by creating sandwich kabobs with ingredients you can feel good about giving your kids.

Sandwich kabobs in a travel lunch container with carrots, blueberries, and nuts for a balanced meal.
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Sandwich kabobs in a travel lunch container with carrots, blueberries, and nuts for a balanced meal.
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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry jelly
  • 2 slices wheat bread
  • assorted fruit
  • 2 Slices Wheat Bread
  • assorted fruit
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  1. Spread Almond butter on one slice of bread followed by jelly. Top with second slice of bread. Slice into small squares and thread onto toothpicks or skewers, alternating with fresh fruit.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond butter, jelly, kabob, kid friendly, lunch, school

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