nutritious & delicious
I’ve always loved sunflower seeds in bread, and I’m a big fan of oats. Needless to say, when Matt came up with this recipe a few weeks ago, I was hooked. The “nut” and honey breads I grew up with were hearty, dense whole wheat loaves with sunflower seeds in every bite. This bread features the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Every once in a while, you just want a dose of chocolate. If you can stop after one slice, bread like this allows you to indulge your craving without all of the butter and sugar typically found in chocolate candy, cookies, brownies or cakes. In addition to antioxidants from cocoa, this treat offers the whole-grain …
These rustic, nutritious rolls are packed with protein, fiber and flavor. The taste of sourdough dominates, complemented by milk and honey and further enhanced by the nuttiness of bulgur wheat. Gorgeous on their own, these are also perfect for sharing in a basket with butter and jam on the side. Their hearty (and hardy) nature …
For such an impressive final product, these are amazingly easy with a bread machine. Just toss in a few ingredients, run the dough cycle, divide, stuff and bake. Voila! You end up with fantastic whole grain rolls that are perfect with breakfast, lunch or dinner. Well-suited for guests, potlucks and special events, these delicious treats are …