I’m doing an extra post today, because I’m going on vacation tomorrow so I won’t be posting for the rest of the week. Here is a banana cake you must try. It’s a moist and tasty snacking cake with crumble topping. Banana Cake1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about…
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Peanut Butter and Banana Bites
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…
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…
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)…
Peanut Butter Playdough
Fun dough for your kids to play with and snack on at the same time! 1 cup peanut butter3 tbsp honeypowdered milk Combine peanut butter and honey. Slowly add powdered milk until it reaches a dough-like consistency. I made this playdough when we had friends over for a playdate. I pulled out cookie cutters and plastic cutlery and let…
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…
Oatmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Banana Sauce
These healthy pancakes are loaded with fruit and fibre. They’re a great start to your day! Pancakes1 1/2 cups quick oats1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup white flour1 tbsp brown sugar2 cups milk2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup applesauce2 tbsp canola oil Combine oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, flours, and…
Banana Chocolate ‘Ice Cream’
This is the fastest, easiest and tastiest ice cream you’ll ever make, except it’s not actually ice cream at all- it’s bananas (shh, don’t tell the kids!). 4 frozen sliced bananas1 cup milk2 tbsp honey2 tbsp cocoa powder Toss all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.That’s it! I…
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…
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