Here is a compilation of heart-shaped foods to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. I don’t think I’m going to have time this year to bake any fancy treats for Valentine’s Day this weekend, because I’ll be on a romantic getaway with my husband instead! The only thing I’ve made so far has been a…
Category: Life with the Whiners
Baked Oatmeal
This oatmeal will change your life…or at least your breakfast. Basic Baked Oatmeal: 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp flax seed meal1/4 cup honey or brown sugar3/4 cup milk1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 tbsp melted butter Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix wet ingredients separately and…
Baked Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa
These nuggets are made with ground chicken and cooked quinoa for added nutrition. It’s easy to make them into fun shapes your kids will love. Recipe adapted from Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup quinoa 1 lb ground chicken 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese…
Fruit and Nut Bars with Quinoa
This bar is packed full of nutritious ingredients including pecans, cranberries and crunchy raw quinoa. 1 cup rolled oats1/4 cup uncooked quinoa1/4 cup pumpkin seeds1/4 cup oat bran1/2 cup pecans1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup cranberries1/3 cup dates1 banana1/3 cup almond butter1/3 cup honey Place oats, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, oat bran, pecans, raisins, cranberries and dates in a food processor and…
Happy Blogiversary!
Wow, so you know what I just realized? Today is the 1-year anniversary of this blog! I knew I started it sometime last January but I thought it was later in the month for some reason. I was curious and decided to check the date of my first post and wouldn’t you know it, it…
Rolo Cookies
A sinfully delicious brownie-like cookie with an irresistible rolo center. 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (softened) 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 5 packages of Rolos 1/4 cup granulated sugar In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa and baking…
Sugar Cookies
Start your Christmas baking with these soft and buttery sugar cookies. 2/3 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour Powdered Sugar Icing (optional) Decorative sprinkles and/or small candies (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a…
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin cake made with healthy wheat germ, flax and whole wheat flour, topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. 1/2 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup wheat germ 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup white flour 1 tsp baking soda…
Apple Chips
A healthy snack that kids and grown-ups will love. 4 Gala apples Slice apples very thinly. You can peel and core them if you like but I didn’t. I placed my apples whole through a food processor with the slicer attachment. Line 2 baking sheet parchment paper and arrange apples on paper. Or line with aluminum…
Fruit-Filled Mini Cereal Bars, Revisted
Food and Whine’s healthy cereal bars with a new and improved crust! Filling: 1/2 cup dates 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup strawberries 1/4 cup water or juice Dough: 2 cups flour (all-purpose, whole wheat, or a combination) 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp flaxseed meal 2 tbsp wheat germ 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter…
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