These cookies are so simple to make that you’ll swear you’re forgetting something. 1 cup peanut butter1 egg1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional) Preheat oven to 325F. Combine ingredients and roll into small balls. Place on a cookie sheet and flatten with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes. I found this recipe on the…
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French Toast Pancakes
Can’t decide whether to have pancakes or french toast for breakfast? Have them both! 3 slices bread3 eggs1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon3 tbsp milk Combine ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Cook the batter as you would for pancakes.Makes about 6 pancakes. Cole had a lot of fun making these with me, and…
Bread-Machine Banana Loaf
A simple and delicious banana bread baked right in your bread machine. 1 tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup (minus 1 tbsp) milk2/3 cup sugar1/3 cup butter or margarine2 medium ripe bananas, mashed1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt Combine lemon juice and milk in a measuring…
Mish-Mash Pancakes
These pancakes are a big mish-mash of ingredients I happened to have on hand one Saturday morning. The result was some really delicious pancakes! 1 cup whole wheat flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 tbsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp cinnamon1 cup buttermilk2 eggs1/4 cup applesauce1/4 cup cottage cheese1/2 of a banana, mashed1/2 tsp tsp vanilla Combine flour,…
Rice and Cheese Treasures
Balls of rice with a hidden treasure of ooey-gooey cheese in the middle. They’re fast, easy, and kids love them. Click here for this recipe, from Weelicious. I haven’t altered it in any way from the original recipe so I won’t reprint it here. It’s perfect just the way it is. I used brown rice that I had left over from…
Baked Zucchini Sticks
A healthier baked version of the classic fried zucchini sticks. 2 zucchini2 eggs1 cup panko breadcrumbs1/3 cup parmesan cheese1/4 tsp garlic powderdash of salt and pepperCooking spray Cut zucchini into sticks, careful not to make them too thin or they will get mushy when baked. Lightly beat eggs in one bowl, then combine remaining ingredients…
Vegetable Lentil Soup
This soup is so good for you and tastes great too! It’s loaded with veggies, lentils and pasta stars (for the kids). 1 tbsp olive oil1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 green pepper, chopped1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 tsp cumin6 cups water2 vegetable boullion cubes2 cups kale or spinach, chopped1/2 cup…
Mini Crustless Quiche
Carrot and zucchini crustless quiche baked in mini-muffin tins so they’re the perfect size for popping in your mouth. 1 tbsp butter or margarineHalf a small onion, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot1/2 cup grated zucchini1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp curry powder4 eggs2/3 cups milk1 cup shredded mozzarella cheesepaprika Preheat oven to 300F.In a skillet, heat butter over…
Granola Balls
These tasty snacks require no baking, so they’re super easy to make and they’re good for you too. 1 ripe banana1 cup dates1 cup granola (I used my applesauce granola)1/2 cup puffed rice In a blender or food processor, blend banana and dates. In a mixing bowl, combine date mixture with granola and puffed rice. Form into…
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Cookies
These healthy cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal and overripe bananas. If you like peanut-butter and banana sandwiches, you’ll love these! 1 cup cooked oatmeal1 mashed overripe banana1 egg1/4 cup peanut butter2 tbsp honey1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder3/4 cup chopped dates In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, banana,…
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