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Banana Apple Muffins

March 7, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This banana-apple muffin is a yummy way to provide a nutritious start to your family’s day or as a snack to refuel kids after school. The whole-wheat base, and mix of applesauce and bananas, makes these muffins an easy way to incorporate whole grains and fruit into your day. We like to pair a muffin with fruit and low-fat yogurt for a simple, yet filling breakfast. After school, this muffin and a side of fruit is perfect served alongside homework!

Banana Apple Muffins
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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly, Snacks
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Banana Apple Muffins
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Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings
12 muffins
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 medium ripe bananas peeled and mashed
Servings: muffins
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  3. Combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Whisk applesauce, milk, sugar, vanilla, and egg until well combined. Gently add bananas to wet ingredients.
  5. Fold flour mixture into wet ingredients, just until combined.
  6. Divide muffin batter among 12 lined muffin tins.
  7. Bake 18-20 minutes, until cooked through.
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Filed Under: Family Mealtime, Recipes Tagged With: apples, applesauce, banana, bananas, breakfast, dessert, fall, FM-Recipes, kid friendly, muffin, muffins, recipes, snack

Kale and Apple Salad

February 19, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Kale and Apple Salad
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 20 minutes
Ingredients
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove fresh garlic
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
Salad
  • 3 cups kale chopped
  • 3 cups romaine chopped
  • 1 medium apple thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 medium avocado cubed
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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area
  2. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, or shake them up in a small mason jar.
  3. Rinse kale, romaine, apple and avocado before chopping.
  4. De-stem the kale (cut it away from the woody stems), and chop. Chopped romaine lettuce for salad.
  5. Add the sliced apple, grated cheese, and top with avocado.
  6. Toss salad with the dressing until everything is well combined.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve in your favorite platter and enjoy!
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Kale-Salad

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, dish, fruit, kale, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, vegetable, vegetables, Vegetarian

Valentine’s Day Menu

February 12, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Skip the reservations and long waits by preparing a romantic home-cooked meal this Valentine’s Day. Making a meal with those you love can be a great time to show how much you care about each other.

Spicy Valentines Day Menu Options

Appetizer:

  • Chili Lime Edamame
  • Honey Sriracha Edamame

Main:

  • Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

Sides:

  • Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad
  • Bok Choy Spicy Stir Fry 

Desserts:

  • Mango Salad
  • Pistachio Cake
  • Chocolate Banana Ice cream 

Beverages:

  • Ginger Lemonade
  • Blackberry Basil Iced Green Tea 

Also, saving time and money if you are on a food budget.  Here is a simple but elegant menu you can make this Valentine’s Day.

Classic Romantic Valentine’s Day Menu

Pork Tenderloin with Cayenne Cherry Sauce

Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Rich Chocolate Cake

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day with the ones you love.

If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day all day long, try our Sweetheart Waffles!

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Sweetheart Waffles

February 6, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Valentine’s Day is a great time to share breakfast with someone you love. Our Sweetheart Waffles are a low-fat option for a quick breakfast recipe.  We reduced the fat in this recipe by using unsweetened applesauce which also makes these waffles moist.   Add this to your list of recipes for a great Valentine’s Day treat.

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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
  • CuisineBreakfast
Servings
6 servings
Cook Time
2-3 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Cook Time
2-3 minutes
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  • CuisineBreakfast
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Cook Time
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Servings
6 servings
Cook Time
2-3 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup egg substitute
  • Non stick cooking spray
Fresh Fruit Topping
  • 2 cups fresh rasperries
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar sprinkled on top of waffles
Servings: servings
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  1. Wash hands and cooking area.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, water, applesauce, and egg substitute. Stir well. Spray waffle maker with a small amount of non-stick spray; preheat until ready to use.
  3. Once waffle maker is warmed, fill waffle maker with 3/4 cup of waffle mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until done. Remove from waffle maker.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine raspberries and pomegranate seeds.
  5. Top waffles with raspberry and pomegranate mixture.
  6. Optional: Sprinkle waffles with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar.
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Tips for Navigating the Snack Table

February 4, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Football on green fieldSporting events are are a great time to be with friends and family, no matter what team you are cheering for!  Whether you come for the food, commercials, or the game; trying to navigate the snacks or food table at a party can seem a little intimidating if you are trying to follow a healthy eating pattern.   Here are 5 tips to help you win the snack table!

 

  1. Bring something healthy to the party
    • Sports watching parties are full of different size portions and types of snacks. It can be hard knowing which option might be a healthy pick.  Try preparing and bringing your own healthy snack.  Our Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas make a great party snack.
  2. Count your mini snacks
    • Mini sized snacks are great as pre-portioned versions of their larger counterparts. However stacking up on mini portions doesn’t mean mini calories. Follow tip 3 below on how to make your plate a healthy win!
  3. Pick the right plate
    • The table is set, the food is out, and the plates are large! When filling your plate for a snack, choose a smaller plate like a salad plate.  Remember to make your plate just like MyPlate.
  4. Vary the foods you choose
    • Try not to fill your plate with one snack. Just as with any meal, be sure to choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across all food groups.   A healthy plate includes fruits, vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and whole grains.
  5. Stay hydrated with water or unsweetened beverages
    • Try to lessen the amount of sweetened beverages you choose. Opt for unsweetened tea or make your refills water.
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