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Though I’m referring to these as scones—indeed, they require that butter be cut into the dry ingredients like traditional scones—I must admit that they seem to be closely related to muffins. That’s because they are a little more sweet and moist than what you might expect from conventional scones. In this case, the moisture primarily …
As if refusing to eat peanut butter weren’t bad enough, our son has decided he doesn’t like cheese or deli meats either. That makes lunch prep a challenge to say the least. Because of the eggs and oats in this bread, I know he’s at least getting some protein before he leaves the table. While …
Apples. Cider. Cinnamon. The featured flavors of this not-just-for-breakfast dish capture the essence of fall in Michigan, and each crunchy bite provides whole grains, protein, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Enjoy a bowl on a gorgeous fall day—or any other time you can get your hands on some fresh apple cider! Apple Cider Granola Makes about …
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 …
Before I explain two unique features of this bread, let me assure you that it tastes great. Toasted sesame oil—found in the Asian sections of most large grocery stores—and toasted sesame seeds lend a wonderful flavor and aroma to this loaf, while milk, cheese and whole grains provide protein and added sustenance. Excellent on its …
This recipe works really well for bread, but I like the muffins even better because they are easier to serve and store. The bread tastes wonderful, but it’s so moist that you have to cut large slices to keep it from falling apart. Admittedly, not everyone would consider that a problem. This is adapted from …
This is a light, crunchy granola, well suited for milk or yogurt. It’s not overly sweet, nor is it loaded with sugar, calories or oil, so you can enjoy great taste without the not-so-good-for-you extras in many store-bought granolas. Unfortunately, the price of dried blueberries these days puts this recipe at near-gourmet prices. You could use …
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 …