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Banana Mini Muffins/Regular

Yield: 24 mini muffins or 12 regular muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Mini Muffins are full of flavor and will satisfy a sweet tooth

ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup banana (mashed ripe)
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees  (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. 2
    Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together banana, sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in the sour cream. Stir banana mixture into flour until just combined. Scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
  3. 3
    Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean. Let cool before serving. For best flavor, place in an airtight container or bag overnight.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 80Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 110mg5%
Potassium 180mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber less than 1g2%
Sugars 5g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A2%
Vitamin C2%
Calcium6%
Iron4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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11:03 AM

Raspberry Lemon Mini Muffins

Raspberry Lemon Mini Muffins

Yield: 24 mini muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Mini Muffins are full of zesty flavor with raspberry center.

ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon zest (packed teaspoon, and 1 teaspoon juice, from one lemon)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsps milk
  • 24 raspberries
directions
  1. 1
    Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 24 cup mini muffin tin.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, rub together lemon zest and sugar until zest has released some of its oils and aromatics. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, an salt; set aside.
  4. 4
    Add melted butter to bowl with sugar and zest and whisk 1 minute. Add egg and whisk until well combined. Stir in milk. Add dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in lemon juice.
  5. 5
    Fill each mini muffin cup 3/4 full with batter. Place one raspberry, open side down, in center of each cup. Bake until golden and a cake tester inserted into a muffin comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes then release from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 30mg1%
Potassium 35mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 6g
Protein less than 1g
Vitamin A2%
Vitamin C2%
Calcium2%
Iron2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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10:57 AM

Cucumber, Red Onion, and Dill Salad

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 1 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Summery Salad full of crunch and tang!

ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsps sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 english cucumbers (peeled and cut in half lengthwise sliced into half moons)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsps fresh dill (chopped)

directions:
1. In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Toss in the cucumbers, red onions, and fresh dill. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes.2

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 40Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 150mg6%
Potassium 240mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 9g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A4%
Vitamin C10%
Calcium4%
Iron0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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10:42 AM

Halibut with Basil, Garlic and Tomatoes

Halibut with Basil, Garlic, and Tomatoes

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Delish Halibut with Basil, Garlic, and Tomatoes.

ingredients:

  • 4 filets
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chiffonade or chopped)
  • salt (and pepper to taste)
  • pepper (salt and, to taste)

directions:
  1. Season fish with salt and pepper
  2. In heavy skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat
  3. Sear fish on each side, until golden color forms. Remove fish from skillet, set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add tomatoes and garlic, cook a few minutes (do not let garlic brown and bitter).
  5. Add wine and lemon juice. Let reduce by 1/3.
  6. Return fish to skillet, add basil. Cover and let cook until fish is cooked through.
  7. Serve over orzo and spinach. Garnish with lemon wedge and fresh basil to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70Calories from Fat 30
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5g5%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1940mg81%
Potassium 190mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber less than 1g3%
Sugars 2g
Protein less than 1g
Vitamin A10%
Vitamin C25%
Calcium2%
Iron2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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10:37 AM

Pesto Salmon with Green Beans

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Zesty Pesto Salmon contrasted with delicious green beans makes a low fat, low calorie meal. 

ingredients:

4 salmon filets without skin
4 tablespoons of prepared pesto
1/2 cups of raw pine nuts
1/2 pounds of raw green beans (trimmed please)
1 tsp of canola oil.
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 small red potato sliced on a mandolin
1 tablespoon of olive oil

directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the salmon in an oven proof baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

 2. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are easily speared through with a fork. Drain the water and run the green beans until ice cold water until they are cool to the touch. 

 3. Place the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat at toast them carefully for about 4 minutes, turning them with a wooden spoon so they toasted evenly. 

 4. With the olive oil, heat it to high heat. Place the waxy potatoes and fry it until crispy. 

 5. In a small bowl toss the pine nuts, green beans, and olive oil with a pinch of fine sea salt. 

 6. Place the salmon on a large plate and serve the green beans on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 35Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 200mg8%
Potassium 110mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A8%
Vitamin C10%
Calcium2%
Iron4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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10:32 AM

Mini S'mores Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen mini cookies or 16 regular cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
These Mini S'mores Cookies are made with graham cracker crumbs, mini chocolate chips, Mallow Bits, and Hershey's Milk Chocolate Candy Bars. They are almost too cute to eat!

ingredients:

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup Jet-Puffed Vanilla Mallow Bits
2 regular size (1.55 oz) Hershey's Milk Chocolate Candy Bars
Extra graham cracker pieces and mallow bits (optional)

directions:


1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars together until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
4. Stir in the Mallow Bits and mini chocolate chips. Roll a teaspoon of cookie dough into a ball. Press half of a Hershey's chocolate square on top of the cookie and gently press down. I stuck in a few extra pieces of graham crackers and Mallow Bits onto the top of the dough for looks, but you can skip this step if you wish. Continue making all of the cookies.
5. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 1-inch apart. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until cookies are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes and transfer to a wire cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 100Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.5g7%
Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 60mg3%
Potassium 35mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 13g4%
Dietary Fiber less than 1g2%
Sugars 8g
Protein less than 1g
Vitamin A2%
Vitamin C0%
Calcium2%
Iron4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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9:38 AM

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