Morning Blueberry Oatmeal

…oatmeal is healthy and quick, but the instant variety is packed with sugar and the others can be quite bland. I have working on making “gourmet” or well better flavored oatmeal while being conscious of sugars. I have 14 recipes currently (as of 5/28/17). I will work to list one a week on Sundays –…

Jam Bars

Your traditional jam bars… 1/2 c brown sugar 1/4 t. baking soda 1 c rolled oats 3/4 c jam (I have tendency to be heavy-handed and use 1 c) 1 c flour 1/8 t salt 1/2 c butter, melted (you just have softened and cream it) Excluding jam and butter, mix all ingredients together (if…

Chili Cheese Dip

1 bag Sargentos cheddar 1 can of chili (I used to use Hormel with beans, but now it is riddled with soy, I now use Sentry’s store brand, not as good as Hormel’s but no reactions) 1 bag of Mission tortilla chips sour cream Bring chili to low boil, were you see it pop. Add…

Breakfast Burrito

1 10 in tortilla 1 T oil 1 – 2 eggs 3 pieces Oscar Meyer already cooked bacon 1/4 c cheese Cook egg in oil. Heat bacon in oven following the package directions to your taste. Wrap tortilla in damp paper towel and heat in microwave for 20-30 seconds. Put in center the bacon, cheese,…

Little Monster Cookies

1 banana 1/2 c quick oats 2 T Sunbutter (creamy) 1 T Flaxseed/Chai mix 3 T Greek Yogurt 1 T Applesauce 2 T Chocolate chips, I use Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips Mix together and let sit for 10 or so minutes to let the oats soak in the moisture. Cook 350 for 15 minutes. Makes…

Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing

3 T canola oil 1 T Red Wine Vinegar dash of salt, pepper, onion powder 1/2 t – 1 t dried shallots (I used Penzy’s) Mix all ingredients together by either whisking or shaking (my preferred method) This made two servings for me.

Asian Quinoa

2 c broth (I use Swanson 33% Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth) 1 c quinoa (I use Truroots) 4 oz carrots, diced 1 package frozen broccoli florets 2 cans white-meat chicken (about 9 oz) 1/4 c rice vinegar 1 cup mushrooms 1 can bamboo shoots 2 fists of spinach salt, pepper, onion powder, ginger You can…

Easy Frosting

1 can Betty Crocker Cream Cheese Frosting (soy free option) 1 stick butter, soften In a large bowl empty the frosting can and butter. Fold the butter into until no more streaks.  Adding the butter makes it richer, creamier, and kills that artificial sugar taste.  

Mix-n-Match Cupcakes

Main Items: 1 Purely Simple White Cake Mix 1 Package 1.5 oz Vanilla Jell-o (sugar free fat free) instant pudding 1 cup milk 3 eggs 1 stick of soften or semi-melted butter Steps: Combine butter, pudding dry mix, and cake mix until crumbly. Add milk and eggs. Combine on low then beat at medium/medium-high for…

Hashbrown Casserole

20 oz hashbrowns 1 1/2 c chicken broth 1 1/2 c milk 1.5 T butter 2 T cornstarch 1/2 c sour cream 1/2 c corn 1 c cheddar shredded cheese salt, pepper, onion powder to taste Mix broth, 1 c of milk, and butter together in a sauce pan and bring to slow boil. Mix…