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cinnamon french toast

Cinnamon French Toast

  This is a great late breakfast idea- and a low fat version. Uses less egg yolk, and french bread is lower in fat. Easy too – 20 minutes to table.   1 Large egg 2 egg whites 1/4 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8,…

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cherry compote

Cherry-Berry Compote

  1 -12 oz. bag frozen unsweetened black cherries1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened blueberries1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries2 tablespoons sugar2 whole star anise, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder, or a 4 inch cinnamon stick Place cherries in a medium bowl and let sit at room temperature until defrosted, about 1 hour. Place the…

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smoothie

Breakfast Smoothies

  Great start on those hot summer mornings with this cool and healthy smoothie!   1 banana ½ cup low fat milk, almond milk, or vanilla yogurt ¾ cup frozen fruit (must be frozen still) ½ cup orange juice   Put it all in the blender and whip it up until smooth. To make it…

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cooking

Breakfast Fruit Puffs

    These are like little cheese and fruit turnovers, ready in no time!   6 ounces cream Cheese, softened 1/3 cup fruit preserves ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 containers refrigerated crescent rolls 1 egg, slightly beaten powdered sugar   Heat oven to 375° (F) In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and vanilla. Set…

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banana energy shake

Banana Nut Energy Shake

  1 cup plain vanilla yogurt 1 banana frozen 1 cup coconut milk ¼ cup chopped walnuts ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg   Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Drink up! If you like it a little sweeter, you can add 1 teaspoon honey….

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banana choc chip muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

  2 med Ripe bananas 2 Eggs 1 c Brown sugar 1/2 c Butter, melted 1 ts Vanilla 2 1/4 c Flour 2 ts Baking powder 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 c Mini-chocolate chips   Puree bananas, eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla until well blended. Add flour, baking powder and cinnamon, mix until just blended….

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banana bread

Banana Bread

  This is a great way to use those over-ripe bananas. Baking time is long – so it really doesn’t qualify as quick, but everyone needs a good banana bread recipe in their collection.   ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 3…

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cooking

Apricot-Pistachio Bars

    Breakfast bars to die for… Make these the night before for a quick grab and go morning snack.   ½ cup all purpose flour ½ cup regular or quick cooking oats 1/3 cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup butter, melted ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (Optional – use cinnamon…

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breakfast pastry

Apricot – Cheese Pastries

These are Bakery quality, yet quick, and soooo good!   6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup apricot preserves ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls 5 small apricots peeled and cut into ¼ inch slices 1 egg lightly beaten 1 Tablespoon sugar or powdered sugar   Heat oven to 375 F. In…

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pancakes

No Box Pancakes

  1 cup all purpose flour 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla   In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.  In another large bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients.   Fold dry ingredients into the other bowl…

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