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Sometimes the nutritional “savviness” of a recipe comes from what is added or substituted, not what is removed. When baking these cookies, Matt decided to stick with the butter and sugar recommendations of the original church-book recipe, but he replaced half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. He also added a unique mix …
Well, I hate to admit it, but it’s that time of year. Fall. Though autumn is one of my favorite seasons, I am so not ready for winter, yet I know it’s just around the corner. The good news is that the temperatures are now more suitable for baking in our air conditioning-free kitchen. Those …
It’s hard to beat homemade, fully “leaded” chocolate chip cookies. The delicious combination of real butter, loads of sugar and tons of chips has made them an all-American favorite. As much as I enjoy sampling such treats, I now prefer my cookies to have less fat, less sugar and at least a touch of whole …
Sweetened primarily with apple juice, these 5-ingredient treats are all natural and packed with fruit, fiber, nuts and flavor. They are easy to mix and bake, and you don’t have to “sacrifice” your favorite homemade granola as a main ingredient. If you have granola to spare, I also recommend the following recipes: Chewy Peanut Butter …
If you like tropical fruit or are in the mood for a “taste of the islands,” this might be just what you need. The pineapple juice concentrate in this granola would be well accompanied by almost any combination of coconut and dried tropical fruit, including bananas, pineapple, papaya or mango. I opted for dates and …
This superb breakfast bread is a snap to make if you have all of the ingredients on hand. The only “exotic” item is pineapple juice concentrate; I keep a can in the freezer for this and similar recipes. Excellent toasted and buttered, this bread also makes wonderful French toast. Inspired by a recipe for rolls …
In most of the recipes I’ve come across, wheat berries are utilized in savory side dishes, including salads and pilafs. They also appear in soups and breads. Wanting to feature them in a sweet breakfast dish, I came up with this recipe. Though little known and barely-used in “mainstream” recipes, hard wheat berries seem to …
If you thought the Protein Powered Peanut Butter Granola I posted last week would be too rich for your palate, this recipe might be just what you’re looking for. It is high in protein but does not have added sugar or honey. Unlike most of the recipes I’ve tried, this scrumptious granola forms crunchy-chewy clumps for …