nutritious & delicious
These scones are based upon a summer favorite I’ve made for many years. Impatient for blueberry season, I decided to use frozen berries instead. The resulting scones taste wonderful, but because of the consistency of the thawed berries, their color and texture are decidedly different from those made with fresh blueberries. Scones made with the …
For such an impressive final product, these are amazingly easy with a bread machine. Just toss in a few ingredients, run the dough cycle, divide, stuff and bake. Voila! You end up with fantastic whole grain rolls that are perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Well-suited for guests, potlucks and special events, these delicious treats are …
These chewy, preservative-free bars taste a bit like a crunchy cross between Rice Krispies Treats® and old-fashioned peanut butter cornflake cookies. If you start with a granola that is low in fat and sugar, they can serve as a protein-packed treat containing just a fraction of the fat and calories found in many store-bought granola …
After just one try, we’d have to say this recipe is a “keeper.” Intended for—and excellent as—sandwich rolls, these turned out to be just sweet enough to serve at breakfast as well. Given their multi-grain ingredients, these are surprisingly light and fluffy. You’d never guess they contain a high-protein, high-fiber combo of cracked wheat, steel …
I don’t really know how many different mac ’n cheese recipes I’ve tried, but there have been quite a few. Part of the challenge for me is keeping track of the good ones. Because of my ongoing obsession with cookbooks, our shelves are regularly stocked with the latest editions from our library. The resulting frequent …
I’ve tried several versions of banana and peanut butter smoothies over the years. My all-time favorite breakfast smoothie is based upon one that called for oat bran. My simple no-sugar-added adaptation is presented below, followed by some of my children’s favorite variations. Almond milk works in this smoothie; just follow the basic recipe or Variation …
If you’ve been thinking about trying steel-cut oats, this recipe may be just the inspiration you need. As noted in a previous post, this nutty, chewy whole grain is a nutritious treat. One serving (1/4 cup dry) contains only 170 calories plus 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber (20% Daily Value). …
One of the benefits of this blog is that I keep discovering new-to-us recipes that are true gems. The flipside is the duds, experiments my family members wish I had never tried. Matt and the children lucked out with this one, giving it a thumbs up—“way up”—from the youngsters. Boasting an entire can of peaches, …