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Cherry Almond Granola

Simple but elegant—this is the kind of flavor combination you might find in gourmet shops and natural food stores. Fortunately, it’s not only easy to make at home, but also less expensive than store bought. This granola has a few other advantages: it’s all-natural, low in fat and high in fiber and nutrients. We’re fortunate …

Rustic Plum Berry Tart

I’ve seen so many mouth-watering photos of plum tarts that I’ve been wanting to try one for ages. I finally assembled two this summer: one with a sweet pizza crust and the other with ready-to-go pie crust. Although the latter isn’t as heart-healthy, it is the easiest, and that’s the one I’m sharing today. To …

Strawberry Banana Muffins

I like to experiment with fruit and yogurt in baked goods. In the right proportions, these ingredients enhance the sweetness, flavor and moisture of muffins and quick breads. In this case, strawberries and bananas proved to be an excellent combination. In addition to fruit and whole grains, this recipe features a protein boost from almond …

Summer’s Best Blueberry Muffins

Light, nutritious and loaded with summer’s bounty: what a delicious way to start the day! The first time I made these, my 5-year old devoured two of them faster than his father did. Almond meal provides extra flavor and protein, but if you don’t have any, just use more of the multigrain mix instead. Summer’s …

Hunky Chunky Granola Squares

This is essentially a chunky version of my Chewy Peanut Butter Power Bites. With protein from multiple sources, these treats are great for a mid-morning snack or afternoon pick-me-up. Though other granolas would probably work, I recommend using Banana Nut Granola or Peanut Butter Granola Surprise for this recipe. For a sweeter version, you could …

Chewy Peanut Butter Power Bites

Part Power Bar® and part granola bar, these were inspired by a recipe in The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough. One of the best things about these protein-powered snacks is that they are all natural, preservative free and—perhaps best of all—less expensive than store bought. Not only do they taste …

Banana Nut Granola

When I posted Peanut Butter Granola Surprise, I mentioned that I would eventually create a recipe combining the best features of that and my Protein Powered Peanut Butter Granola. Well, here it is, a favorite quick bread flavor combo in granola form! Peanut butter still plays a prominent role, but the bananas shine though well …

Protein-Powered Chocolate Nut Biscotti

This recipe was a wonderful surprise. I always hope my concoctions are at least comparable to their lower-fiber, higher-sugar counterparts, but the real reward comes when they are even better. Methinks that’s the case here. Like my Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Granola, these biscotti not only taste fantastic, but they are also loaded with protein and …