Wholesome oats and yummy peanut butter combine to make one delicious cookie. 1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla3/4 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup rolled oats1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup chocolate chips or raisins Cream butter and peanut butter. Add sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add flour and baking soda; mix….
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Pineapple Carrot Cake
A moist and delicious carrot cake with no added sugar. 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup raisins 1/4 cup butter 1 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour2 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 cup unsweetened…
Strawberry Pudding
Add fresh strawberries for a nice change to your standard vanilla pudding. 1/3 cup sugar2 tbsp cornstarch2 eggs, slightly beaten2 cups milk2 tbsp butter or margarine, softened2 tsp vanilla1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Mix sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add eggs and slowly stir in milk until combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mizture…
Apricot Orange Squares
Chewy, tangy squares that are full of fibre and have no added sugar. They’re an amazing healthy snack. 1 cup chopped dried apricots3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups quick oats1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 tbsp flaxseed meal1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup unsweetened orange juice1 1/2 cups shredded apple (leave peels on for more fibre)…
Blueberry Banana Pancakes
Saturday morning is pancake morning at our house, and these are our favourite pancakes to eat. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 tbsp tsp baking powder1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 cup milk1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 egg, lightly beaten1 cup blueberries1 cup bananas, mashed or chopped (however you prefer) In a measuring cup, combine milk and…
Soft Oatmeal and Banana Breakfast Cookies
Use up your leftover oatmeal to make these healthy muffin-like cookies. They’re the perfect thing to grab for a nutritious breakfast when you’re in a hurry. Printable Recipe 2 cups cooked oatmeal2 mashed ripe bananas2 tbsp margarine1 egg, slightly beaten1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup raisins and/or chopped dry apricots1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp baking powder1…
Strawberry Yogurt Cereal Squares
Tasty squares made from yogurt and cornflakes that are perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert. Printable Recipe 2 cups corn flakes 3/4 flour1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup applesauce1 cup strawberry yogurt (or whatever flavour you prefer)1 egg slightly beaten2 tablespoons flour Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together corn flakes, 3/4…
Fruit Leather
Tasty fruit roll-ups you can make at home! 3 cups of fruit (ie strawberries, apples, peaches, pears, nectarines, blueberries, etc) 1/8 to 1/4 cup of fruit juice Peel, core and slice fruit. Place in a blender with juice and blend until smooth, then place in a saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Let cool and place…
Berry Applesauce
A smooth and tangy applesauce made in the crockpot. It’s a great healthy snack for kids and it makes wonderful baby food too. Printable Recipe 6 large apples (I used Royal Gala apples), peeled and sliced 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup unsweetened applejuice 2 tablespoons lemon juice Place…
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers
Homemade baked chicken fingers marinated in buttermilk and covered with crispy crushed cornflakes and breadcrumbs. They’re great for dipping in honey mustard sauce or ranch dressing. Printable Recipe 1 lb chicken breast, sliced into thin strips 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice)1/2 cup crushed corn flakes 1/4 cup breadcrumbs…
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