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Peanut Butter Wraps

June 11, 2026 by dinnertonight

Looking for something easy, wholesome, and kid-friendly? These Peanut Butter Wrap-Ups come together in minutes with creamy peanut butter, sweet honey, crunchy chia seeds, and crisp apple slices—all rolled up in a soft lavash wrap.


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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 each lavash flatbreads
  • 1 large granny smith apples chopped into matchsticks
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Instructions
  1. Using a small mixing bowl, add peanut butter, honey, and chia seeds. Mix well.
  2. Use a spatula to spread peanut butter over one side of the wraps, leaving a slight space around the outer edge.
  3. Spread ÂĽ of the apple matchsticks on top of peanut butter mixture. Starting at one side, gently roll up the wrap from the long edge.
  4. Use a pizza cutter, knife, or kitchen scissors to cut in half.
  5. This recipe allows for a lot of creativity. Have fun trying variations with raisins, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, bananas, or a few chocolate chips.
Recipe Notes

Peanut Butter Wrap Ups Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 flatbread (58g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 120 mg 5 % Total Carbohydrate 18 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 52 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 48 mg 2 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: apple, kid friendly, peanut butter, snack, snacking, Snacks

Cowboy Caviar

June 17, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Brighten up your plate with this vibrant, crowd-pleasing Cowboy Caviar! ✨ Packed with wholesome and colorful ingredients like black beans, corn, and fresh bell peppers, it’s a delicious way to get your veggies in. Healthy, refreshing, and incredibly satisfying. Minimal cooking with maximum flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion diced
  • 15 ounce can No Salt Added Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can no salt added whole kernel corn drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium poblano pepper diced
  • 4 ounce can diced jalapenos
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Servings: 1/3 cup servings
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  1. Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and garlic to combine.
  2. Add the tomatoes, red onion, black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, poblano and cilantro. Toss to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
  3. To serve, toss well and serve with baked tortilla chips.
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Cowboy Caviar

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/3 cup
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	200					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	8	g			10	%	
Saturated Fat	1	g			5	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	26	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	6	g			21	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	6	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	37	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	503	mg			10	%

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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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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

Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread

January 17, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Do you want fresh bread but are in a time crunch or overwhelmed at the thought of using yeast? This Honey Whole Wheat Quick Bread recipe can be ready in about an hour and is a delicious, fiber-packed addition to your meal!


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Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Servings: slices
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  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Spray a 9” x 5” loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, flax seeds, baking soda and salt. Set it aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, honey, and oil.
  5. When oven is preheated, Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix only until combined with a wooden spoon. Do not overmix.
  6. Place batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top of the batter.
  7. Sprinkle the slivered almonds and chia seeds on top, and gently push down into the dough to get them to stick.
  8. Bake for 55 minutes or until done.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing bread from the pan. Cool completely before slicing. Slice less than one half inch to get 14 slices.
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Candied Pecans

November 21, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

These Candied Pecans are the perfect appetizer or snack for any gathering or just to munch on at the end of the day! These Candied Pecans are lightly sweet and pair well with wines such as Moscato, Riesling, and Blanc du Bios.


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Servings: 1/4 cup servings
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  1. Preheat the oven to 300 Degrees F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a bowl, combine the sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl combine the egg white, and the vanilla extract. Add the pecan halves and toss to coat the pecans in the egg white mixture.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar mixture overtop the pecans and toss again to coat.
  6. Spread pecans in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir and spread out again and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before moving. Once completely cooled stir and break apart nut clusters.
  8. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
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