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Crunchy Granola Snack Bites

Ingredients:1 cup granola (see note)½ cup natural, creamy peanut butter¼ cup quick oats2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal3-4 teaspoons honey (see note)1½ teaspoons vanilla3 tablespoons dried fruit (we used dried cranberries) or mini chocolate chips (see note)Instructions:In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except dried fruit/chocolate chips, breaking up any really big chunks of granola.Stir very…

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Grilled California Chicken

Ingredients:4 boneless skinless chicken breastskosher saltground black pepperHomemade Tomato Salsa Recipe1-2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced4 slices pepper jack cheese (or your fave)Instructions:Turn the oven on broil and set to high. Preheat grill or grill pan and spray with cooking spray. I like the Misto Olive Oil Sprayer. NOTE: I used a Grill Pan…

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Slow-Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

For a dessert that’s restaurant-good and slow-cooker easy, try this home-cooked take on lava cake. Let your slow cooker transform Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ triple chocolate fudge cake mix, pudding mix and chocolate chips into an impressively rich dessert. It makes a perfect dessert when you’re hosting a dinner party and need something elegant that…

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Oatmeal Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes (gluten free, high protein!)

Healthy Pancakes made in the blender with oatmeal, yogurt, banana and an egg! Easy to make, filling and high in protein!Ingredients:1/2 cup gluten free rolled oats1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 container (5.3 oz) siggi's blueberry or vanilla bean yogurt1/2 medium ripe banana1 egg1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, plus more for servingInstructions:Place all ingredients…

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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna With Broccolini

Ingredients:1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 bunch broccolini, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)2 tablespoons water1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground pepperInstructions:

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Chocolate and Cream Strawberry Snacks

Ingredients:12 original RITZ® crackers5 strawberries, diced1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chipswhipped topping12 fresh mint sprigs, to garnishInstructions:Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat chocolate until melted for 15 seconds at a time, stirring between each heat time.Place chocolate in a sandwich baggy and cut a small tip off one of the corners. Drizzle the chocolate…

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Instant Pot Breakfast Gravy

Honestly, it’s not hard to make the gravy and I was a bit skeptical as to why anyone would need to speed up the process by cooking it in the Instant Pot. I gave it a go this past weekend…..and I am a believer! I wouldn’t say that it’s quicker to make the gravy in…

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:4 russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed clean5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed1 small diced shallot1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups milk1 cup chicken or vegetable stock1/2 cup sour creamsalt and pepper to tastesalt and pepper to tasteshredded cheddar cheesecrispy cooked, crumbled baconsliced chivescrispy onions or shallots, optionalInstructions:

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Morning Pecan Casserole

Ingredients:1 8 – ounce package brown-and-serve sausage pattiesNonstick cooking spray1 16 – ounce loaf raisin bread, cubed6 eggs1 1/2 cups milk1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup coarsely chopped pecans1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened2 tablespoons maple syrup or maple-flavored syrupInstructions:In a…

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Peppermint Patties

Ingredients:3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract or peppermint emulsion1 drop green food coloring, optional4 cups powdered sugar1 package chocolate almond barkInstructions:

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Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Meal prep over the weekend for the best burritos during the week. Loaded with tater tots, eggs, beans and cheese, of course!!Ingredients:2 cups frozen tater tots2 tablespoons olive oil8 links breakfast sausage, casing removed8 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup half and half*Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteKosher salt and freshly ground black…

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Cheddar Bacon Chicken Tenders

Crisp bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and crispy panko bread crumbs combine for a flavorful, easy to make chicken tender dish.Ingredients:1 egg1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)1 package or jar (3 oz) cooked real bacon bits or pieces1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken tenders (not breaded)Chive and…