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No-Bake Cranberry Granola Cookies

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No-Bake Cranberry Granola Cookies

Ingredients

  • 11 oz Nature Valley oats ‘n dark chocolate protein granola
  • 1 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pistachio nuts
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • In a bag, crush Nature Valley bars into small pieces using a rolling pin
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • In large bowl, mix granola, cranberries and pistachio nuts.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, corn syrup and peanut butter.
  • Heat to boiling over medium-high heat (2 or 3 setting on Hot Plate) stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour syrup over granola mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop mixture onto waxed paper.
  • Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Greek Yogurt with Warm Black and Blueberry Sauce

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Greek Yogurt with Warm Black and Blueberry Sauce

Nice Breakfast
Course Breakfast
Keyword Vegetarian
Servings 4
Calories 192kcal

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Combine berries, lemon juice, water, and sugar in a small saucepan and stir.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup yogurt into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1/4 cup sauce. Serve immediately.

Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs

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Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs

Chicken on a stick
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • 2 Bowls
  • Wooden Skewers
  • Gloves
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 strips of chicken
  • 3 pieces of onions
  • 3 pieces of red pepper
  • 3 pieces of yellow pepper
  • 3 pieces of carrot
  • 5 pieces of green beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil
  • Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray
  • On a cutting board, cut each vegetable into two chunks
  • Place vegetables in a bowl
  • On the same cutting board, cut each chicken strip into four chunks
  • Put the chick chunks in another bowl
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt on chicken
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of pepper on chicken
  • Use gloves to mix chicken with salt and pepper
  • Grab two wooden skewers
  • Thread chicken and vegetables through skewer
  • You can choose however you would like to order your chicken and veggies
  • Place your kabobs on baking sheet
  • Place baking sheet in oven and cook for 25 mins.

Berry Bold Banana Smoothies

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Berry Bold Banana Smoothies

A nice fruity drink
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries strawberries, or Blueberries
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup orange juice or water
  • 1 large banana sliced

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in the blender
  • Put the top on tightly
  • Turn on the blender to medium speed and blend until the mixture is smooth, 30-60 seconds
  • Pour Smoothie into glass and serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Banana Smores

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Banana Smores

An easy to make dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana peeled
  • Miniature marshmallows
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal slightly crushed

Instructions

  • Preheat toaster oven to 400F.
  • Slice banana lengthwise and slightly open. Place on a rectangle of aluminum foil.
  • Insert marshmallows and chocolate chips into the sliced banana.
  • Wrap up banana. Bake at 400F for 5-6 minutes.
  • Top with cereal. After melt has slightly cooled eat with a spoon.

Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

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Grilled Chicken Garden Salad

Veggies=good
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pan for cooking
  • Plate
  • Bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cooking Oil

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 1 dash Salt, Pepper, and other seasonings
  • 2 cups Lettuce
  • 1 cup Fresh Veggies optional
  • 1/2 cup Salad dressing optional

Instructions

  • Cut chicken breast into strips about 1 inch thick
  • Pour about 1/2 tablespoon of oil on chicken.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and other seasonings (optional)
  • Place pan on stove and set the burner to medium. Put chicken in pack and cook until it is no longer pink in the midder, about 3-4 minutes
  • When chicken is done, place on clean plate
  • Grab a handful of lettuce and place into a bowl
  • Cut desired veggies and add to bowl
  • Top with chicken
  • Choose dressing, add to salad

Baked Chicken Nuggets

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

Chicken Nuggets are good.
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Cook Time 23 minutes

Equipment

  • 2 Bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • Chicken strips or breasts
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven/toaster oven to 400 degrees
  • Cover baking sheet with tin foil
  • Spray tin foil with non-stick cooking spray
  • In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, cheese, salt, thyme, and basil. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, crack egg and add milk. Mix together.
  • Using plate or cutting board, cut chicken into 1″ pieces
  • Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture
  • Then, dip chicken pieces into breadcrumb mixture. Cover evenly.
  • Place chicken onto baking sheet and spread out evenly
  • Place baking sheet into oven
  • Set timer for 23 minutes
  • After timer goes off, take chicken out of oven using oven mitts
  • When chicken in completely white inside, it is safe to eat!

Baked Boneless Wings

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Baked Boneless Wings

Boneless is as boneless does.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Equipment

  • 3 Bowls
  • Baking Tray

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of Pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Other seasonings optional
  • 1/2 cup of hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breast

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Add 1/4 cup of flour to large bowl
  • Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and optional seasonings you would like to the same bowl and stir to mix
  • Crack and whish egg and place in another bowl
  • Add the 1/2 cup breadcrumbs to the third bowl
  • Cover baking tray with tin foil and spray the foil with cooking spray
  • Using a cutting board and a knife cut the four strips of boneless chicken into nugget size bites
  • Dip the nuggets one at a time in flour mixture
  • Then dip into egg
  • Then dip into panko crumbs mixture
  • Make sure to coat the chicken pieces evenly
  • Place the dipped nuggets onto baking tray
  • Put the nuggets in oven and bake for 15-20 mins
  • Once chicken is completely cooked, turn oven on broil for 1-2 minutes (this will make your chicken crispy)
  • Take nuggets out the oven
  • Toss nuggets in sauce (OPTIONAL)

Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Nice and cheesy
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Cooking spray
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts 1-1/2 lb.
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 4 tbs Traditional Pasta Sauce
  • Natural Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • Grab a cutting board and knife
  • Cut the white fat off the chicken
  • Grab a gray bowl
  • Crack 4 eggs into the bowl and mix with milk
  • Grab a second bowl.
  • Add 4 tablespoons of Parmesan and 1/2 a cup of bread crumbs to your second bowl.
  • Grab your chicken and dip both sides in your egg mixture.
  • Then, dip both sides of chicken in Parmesan mixture.
  • Spray your pan with cooking spray.
  • Place your chicken on pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from oven.
  • add your sauce and mozzarella.
  • Place chicken back in the oven for 10 min. (or until mozzarella is melted.)
  • Remove chicken from oven and let cool.
    Enjoy!

Scrambled Eggs

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Scrambled Eggs

Don't let your brain get scrambled by this amazing taste.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Vegetarian

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk or Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 oz. Milk
  • 1 tsp Salt and Pepper
  • Cheese Optional

Instructions

  • Crack eggs and empty them into a bowl. (Be sure no shell gets inside the bowl)
  • Add milk, salt and pepper to the bowl.
  • Beat the egg mixture until smooth.
  • Heay butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat (3 or 4 setting) until hot.
  • Pour in egg mixture.
  • As eggs begin to set (stop being liquidy), GENTLY fold the eggs across the pan with a spatula, forming large soft curds.
  • If you like to add cheese, add it at this time
  • Once the eggs look fluffy and there's no running liquid, take them out the pan and put on a plate.
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