Banana slices and peanut butter and dipped in pancake batter. Make them for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. 1 banana1/4 cup peanut butter (more or less)1 cup whole wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 cup milk or buttermilk1 egg, lightly beatencooking spray In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Make a well and add mik…
Category: Snacks
Triple Hitter Muffins
These tasty muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat more veggies and fruit. Carrots, zucchini and applesauce are the three star ingredients of these nutritious snacks. ¼ cup vegetable oil ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg ¾ cup applesauce 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup grated zucchini 1 cup all-purpose whole wheat…
Cran-apple Granola Muffins
Here’s a new way to enjoy granola- in a tasty muffin with cranberries and grated apples. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt1 egg 3/4 cup buttermilk*1/4 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup brown sugar1 1/4 cups grated peeled apple1 1/2 cups granola (I used Rogers Cranberry Almond…
Fruit-filled Mini Cereal Bars
Small cereal bars made with wholesome natural ingredients and a lot less sugar and fat than the commercial variety bars. Filling: 3/4 cup dates 3/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup strawberries 1/3 cup water or juice Dough: 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup honey 1 cup quick oats 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat or mixture)…
Chapati
This Indian flatbread goes perfectly with curry dishes, or try spreading jam on them and rolling them up for a sweet snack. 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 cup waterCooking spray In a bowl combine flours and salt. Stir in water in small amounts until dough comes together to form a…
Sesame Flaxseed Crackers
Amazingly tasty and healthy crackers made with sesame seeds, ground sunflower seeds and flaxseed meal. They are glazed with honey and a touch of salt so they have a wonderful combination of sweet and salty flavours. Recipe from Apple Pie, Patis & Pate (also see fLAVORATOr) Crackers1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour6 tbsp sunflower seeds, ground6…
Buttermilk Apple Cake
Apples coffee-cake with a gooey layer of brown sugar and cinnamon in the centre. It tastes so good, and it’s loaded with fibre! 1/4 cup butter, softened2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 1/2 cups buttermilk*1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole-wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt2 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (leave skin…
Oat Bran, Yogurt and Berry Muffins
These moist muffins are made with cholesterol-lowering oat bran and nutritious yogurt and fruit. They’re delicious! 3/4 cup oat bran1 cup whole-wheat flour1/3 cup granulated sugar1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla or lemon yogurt1 egg1/4 cup vegetable oil1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped) or blueberries In a bowl, combine oat bran, flour, sugar,…
No-Bake Chocolate Macaroons
Rolled oats and coconut in gooey chocolate. So easy to make; so good to eat! 6 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/2 cups oatmeal 1/4 cup wheat germ1/4 cup flaxseed meal1 cup shredded coconut Place cocoa, butter, milk and sugar in a saucepan. Heat at medium-high until boiling, stirring…
Yam Fries with Chipotle Dip
Baked sweet yams with a spicy chipotle sauce for dipping. Perfect as a side or snack. 3 large yams or sweet potatoes 2 tsp olive oil Seasoning salt to taste Wash and peel yams. Cut into sticks like fries. Mix with olive oil and seasoning salt until coated. Spread onto a greased baking sheet and…
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