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Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites

January 23, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites - IconIf you’re looking for an easy recipe that features oats, then you need to make these Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites! These bites are a tasty combination of sweet and savory that will be a hit with the whole family.  [Read more…] about Peanut Butter Chocolate Trail Mix Bites

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: oats, recipe, sweet

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.

Sweet Heart Waffles
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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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  • CourseBreakfast, Kid Friendly
  • CuisineBreakfast
Servings
6 servings
Cook Time
2-3 minutes
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
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Instructions
  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.
Recipe Notes

nutrition facts label for sweetheart waffles

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, recipe, recipes, sweet, valentines day, waffle, waffles

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

November 16, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try this turkey and cranberry twist on the classic taco! Either you can brown some ground turkey or use turkey leftovers!

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish
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8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
Servings
8 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
Ingredients
Cranberry Salsa
  • 2 cups frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 apple seeded and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ginger peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Tacos
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey (97/3)
  • 1/2 cup low fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded
  • 1 bunch cilantro for garnish
  • 8 corn tortillas
Servings: 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add frozen cranberries, apple, jalapeno, sugar, ginger, cilantro, and lemon juice to a skillet on medium heat and allow ingredients to cook together.
  3. Either use an immersion blender to blend salsa together in the pan or transfer the ingredients to a blender and blend until desired consistency.
  4. Next, brown the ground turkey in a skillet until it reaches 165 °F.
  5. Place ground turkey and the taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, and cilantro) in separate bowls for assembly.
  6. On a corn tortilla place the turkey, then lettuce, then cranberry salsa, then cheese.
  7. Top off the tacos with cilantro and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Turkey Tacos and Cranberry Salsa

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 Taco + 3 Tbsp Salsa (147g)
servings per container 8

Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	45	mg			15	%	
Sodium	100	mg			4	%	
Total Carbohydrate	18	g			7	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	2	g			4	%	
Protein	14	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	68	mg			6	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	196	mg			4	%

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