Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
The humble banana remains one of the most highly consumed fresh fruit in America. This is likely due to its versatility as a topping or ingredient, easy to unwrap package/easy-to-peel skin and mere convenience. Research shows Americans are choosing bananas (and berries) as their preferred morning breakfast fruit.
No need for a special occasion or party, this Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip can be enjoyed anytime, any day! In a matter of 5 minutes or less, you can whip up a creamy, perfectly spiced dip to enjoy with sliced apples, pears, ginger snaps or graham...
If you want to boost heart health, improve your memory, fight off cancer-causing free radicals and help keep your blood glucose in check, blueberries are 1 food that can help you do just that! These tiny berries are bursting flavor bombs in your mouth that are as healthy as they are delicious! While they are definitely delectable on their own, they add a delightfully sweet flavor and color to these Ultimate Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins!
This dietitian adores carrot cake. Adores with a capital “A.” Growing up, each person in my family got to choose what type of cake we wanted to enjoy on our birthday and every year, there was no need to even have a discussion with me- carrot cake with cream cheese icing. I was a little bit predictable. Through the years I have attempted making healthier versions of my beloved treat…some good and others an epic fail.
These Whole Grain Banana Walnut Muffins don’t need an introduction. They stand alone on their own. Lightly sweetened and made with good-for-you ingredients, they will nourish your body and delight your taste buds.
Healthy is not a size…it’s a lifestyle.
How often do you choose a veggie at snack time? Vegetables may not be the first thing we think to grab at 4pm, but these savory broccoli hummus snack bites might just change your mind! We are encouraged to consume a minimum of 5 servings of colorful vegetables per day, but we should not limit them to only dinner and lunch! Slightly crunchy on the outside and reminiscent of creamy hummus on the inside, these broccoli bites are much more exciting than the traditional veggies and hummus snack. And, they are super simple to make!
Ready for a recipe that with tantalize your taste buds and leave you satisfied for hours? This is the one!
While we were out of town for Thanksgiving holidays, my sister-in-law made this delicious Berry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal recipe for Saturday morning brunch. She has made it one other time for us and I adored it so this time I had to get the recipe to share.
This oatmeal bake is super simple and quite versatile. She used blueberries and strawberries in the first bake she made us several months ago, but we both agreed that we liked the raspberry and blueberry combination even more this time. My sister-in-law found it on Pinterest from Celebrating Sweets and has made a few modifications, specifically, replaced the maple syrup with stevia to reduced the total sugar and calories.
Oatmeal boasts and impressive nutrient composition full of complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, B vitamins, manganese and more. I find that oatmeal is one of the few breakfast foods that can actually keep me full for hours without the slightest bit of hunger. But most importantly, this oatmeal bake tastes great with a pleasant vanilla flavor, chewy oats and soft, warm berries that burst in your mouth when you take a bite.
If you are planning for house guests over the holidays, this is a perfect recipe to accompany your brunch. Include these easy Egg Quiche Muffins, some fresh fruit, coffee and tea and you are set for an elegant yet simple meal. But, you don’t have to wait for an occasion to make this oatmeal bake… in fact, DON’T. Go ahead and make on the weekend or your day off and eat throughout the week. The leftovers are AH-MAZING warmed in the microwave for about 30 seconds and then topped with some cool low fat milk and chopped walnuts.
I really don’t think I can say enough….this recipe is FANTASTIC! I ate it 2 days in a row and am planning to make it later this week.
ENJOY- I know you will!!
Berry Vanilla Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
3 cups rolled oats
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 ½ cups unsweetened coconut almond milk (or almond milk)
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup stevia baking blend
3 tbsp coconut butter (we used Nutiva Buttery Coconut Oil), melted
1 ½ cups fresh raspberries*
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries*
*Or, choose any combination of berries; frozen berries can be used as well
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine the oats, salt and baking powder. Place half of the oats mixture in the pan and then top with half of the berries, followed by the remainder of the oats. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, stevia and melted coconut butter. Pour over the oats mixture, shaking the pan back and forth until the liquid settles. Top with the remaining berries and bake for 30-40 minutes or until oats are tender and the mixture has set. Remove from oven and serve warm with splash of milk or cool completely and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Nutrition per Serving
Calories 223
Total Fat 10g
Cholesterol 47mg
Sodium 314mg
Carbohydrate 30g
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugar 7g
Protein 6g
TRUTH: Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
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As kids and parents alike are getting back into the morning grove, there is a need for fast, satisfying breakfasts that will not disappoint! Oatmeal is a fantastic breakfast option because it supplies fiber to keep you full, B vitamins for energy, and has been shown to help stabilize blood sugars to reduce cravings. These 100% whole grain muffins have all the flavors and goodness of a warm bowl of oats, but are portable and quickly heated for a breakfast (or snack) on the run.