Moist and delicious whole wheat muffins with bananas and low-fat yogurt. 1 cup mashed bananas3/4 cup low fat plain yogurt1/4 cup canola oil1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1/3 cup brown sugar2 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) In a medium bowl, mix together banana,…
Category: Snacks
Carrot and Date Cookies
These cookies are a perfect healthy snack for a fall day. 1 cup whole wheat flour3/4 cup rolled oats1/2 cup flaxseed meal1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 egg1/4 cup coconut oil1/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla1 cup grated carrots1 cup chopped dates In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, flax,…
Baked Yam Medallions
Sweet and tender yams with a crispy cheese and herb crust. They’re perfect as a side to your meal or as a snack on their own, and they’re great dipped in ranch dressing or chipotle dip. 4 medium yams or sweet potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed 2 egg whites 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3…
Wheat Bread with Flax
Here is one of my favourite bread recipes to make in the bread machine. 1/3 cup flaxseed meal1 cup milk1 egg2 tablespoons margarine or butter, cut up2 1/2 cups bread flour3/4 cup whole wheat flour3 tablespoons brown sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon active dry yeast or bread machine yeast Add the ingredients to a 1-1/2- or…
Bear Paws
Homemade bear paw cookies with oatmeal and chocolate chips, in regular and mini sizes! 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup applesauce2/3 cup brown sugar1 tsp baking soda2 tsp hot water1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 cup all purpose flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal3 cups rolled oats1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Cream butter and sugar together, then mix in applesauce….
Pineapple Carrot Squares
Sweet and juicy pineapple with nutritious carrots make one delicious snacking square! 1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tbsp coconut oil1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 cup whole wheat flour1 tbsp flax seed meal2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 cup finely grated carrots2/3 cup drained crushed unsweetened pineapple1/2 cup raisins1/4 cup milk In a large bowl…
Asiago Bread
Homemade bread with pockets of yummy cheese inside. It’s perfect served with dinner, or even toasted for breakfast. Recipe from Betty Crocker I didn’t have Asiago cheese so I used a combination of cheddar and herbed havarti for this recipe. It turned out really well. I couldn’t believe I had actually made it myself! It…
Banana-Maple Oatmeal Cookies
If you don’t believe that healthy cookies can taste great, then you haven’t tried these cookies! They’re vegan and have no added oil or butter, and they’re delicious. Recipe at Fat Free Vegan Kitchen I was all out of eggs one Saturday afternoon but I really felt like making cookies! After doing a google search,…
Cinnamon Raisin Granola Bars
These low-fat chewy granola bars are so quick to make and they taste great! 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/4 cup maple syrup1 egg2 Tbsp ground flaxseed2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup raisins In a small bowl, combine apple sauce, maple syrup and egg. In a larger bowl, combine dry ingredients,…
Black Bean Brownies
These brownies are vegan, gluten-free and low-fat, but still full of fudgy chocolately goodness! 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 whole bananas 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats Instructions:Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×9″ pan and set…
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