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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week There are seemingly endless ways to prep and eat cauliflower: raw, roasted, stir-fried, mashed (as potatoes), and as a pizza crust, to name a few! Quick tip for roasting: cut into slices (not florets). The flat surface will produce a flavor-rich browning! Nutty Roasted Cauliflower  Ingredients  (1) large or (2) small…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you short on time and need a quick dish? Are you craving a light healthy meal in less time? Are you seeking ways to use that tub of cottage cheese in the fridge? Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl Ingredients 1/2 cup of Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (*may substitute with non-fat) 1…

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    Healthy Recipe of the Week A simple quick to prep side dish to add your greens to any meal! Smoky Broccoli Ingredients 6 cups Broccoli Florets 2 table spoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Whole-Grain Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Smoked Paprika 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1.4 cup Smoked Almonds (chopped) Directions…

  • Tasty Tuesday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Maple & Mustard Pretzel Mix Ingredients 1 cup Pretzels (salted) 3/4 cup Cashews 1/2 cup Almonds 1/2 cup Walnuts 1/4 cup Hazelnuts 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds OR: 2 1/2 cups of a Nut Mixture  1 tablespoon Trader Joes Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds 1…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Nachos Start your Fall with a festive apple picking activity, then prepare this healthy snack for your next football game watch event! Ingredients 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins (unsweetened) 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (unsalted) 2 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds (unsalted, raw or roasted) 3 medium Green or Red Apples (cored…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Almond Granola Bites A simple, healthy snack to meet your protein and sweet tooth needs! A special thank you to Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for the recipe. Ingredients 1 ½ cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats 1 cup Roasted Unsalted Almonds (coarsely chopped) 1 ½ cup Medjool Dates (pitted and…

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  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Sweet Potato Pancakes or Waffles You choose! Ingredients 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1 Egg 1 cup Low-Fat 1% Milk (or milk of choice) 2 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoons Canola Oil (may be substituted for coconut oil)…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Bulgar Tabouli Ingredients 2 cups Bulgar (cooked) 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped) (may substitute for Cilantro) 1/4 cup Almonds (toasted) 1/4 cup  Dried Apricots (diced) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Directions Combine and toss all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Makes…