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No bake granola bars Preparation: 10 minutes Refrigeration: At least 30 minutes Servings: 12 bars Ingredients • • • • • • •

2 cups rolled oats 1 cup natural peanut butter 1 cup ground flaxseed 3/4 cup honey 3/4 cup dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, cherries, etc.) 1/3 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)

Directions 1. Stir oats, peanut butter, flaxseed, honey, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and nuts together in a bowl; press into a 9x11-inch baking dish, using the back of a spatula to press into a flat layer. 2. Refrigerate mixture at least 30 minutes. 3. Cut into 12 bars and enjoy!

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Pan Mixing bowl Knife Spoon Measuring cups

Yogurt parfaits Preparation: 10 minutes Baking (granola): 15 minutes Yield: 8 servings Ingredients (granola) • • • • • • • • •

3 cups rolled oats 3 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1/3 cup honey ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ cup dried fruit ½ cup mixed nuts and/or seeds

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2 cups plain yogurt 2 cups granola 2 cups fresh berries Honey to drizzle

Directions 4. Make granola: • Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle. • Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside. • Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour over the oat mixture and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated. • Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. • Add the fruit and nuts or seeds to the baking sheet and toss to combine. 5. Line up 4 cups. 6. Spoon 2 tablespoons of yogurt into each cup. 7. Spoon 2 tablespoons of granola overtop. 8. Spoon 2 tablespoons of fruit overtop. 9. Repeat steps 3-5. 10. Drizzle honey over the top to taste. Equipment: • • • • •

Cups Measuring spoons and cups Pan Parchment paper Spoon

Green smoothie Preparation: 5 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients • • •

2 cups leafy greens (kale, spinach) 2 cups 2% milk 3 cups frozen fruits (banana, berries)

Directions 1. Blend the greens and milk until smooth. 2. Add the fruits and blend again until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Banana and peanut butter smoothie Preparation: 5 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients • • • •

2 bananas cut into chunks 2 cups 2% milk ½ cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey

Directions 1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.

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Blender Measuring cups

Oatmeal cookies Preparation: 10 minutes Baking time: 15 minutes Yield: 36 cookies Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup raisins 2 cups rolled oats 1.5 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions 1. Position rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray. 2. Whisk together sugar, applesauce, egg white, oil and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in raisins. Stir together oats, whole-wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet with a wooden spoon, mixing just until blended. 3. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool.

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Measuring cups and spoons Stand or hand mixer Baking sheet Spoons Parchment paper Mixing bowls

Pizza on English muffins Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Yield: 4 Ingredients • • • • •

4 whole wheat English muffins ½ cup pizza sauce 2 cups mozzarella cheese 2 cups of mixed vegetables (mushrooms, peppers) 16 slices of pepperoni

Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Place the English muffin halves cut side up onto a baking sheet. Spoon some of the pizza sauce onto each one. Top with mozzarella cheese, vegetables and pepperoni slices. 3. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and browned on the edges.

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Pan

Healthy pancakes with blueberry sauce Preparation: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Yield: 10 pancakes Ingredients • • • • • •

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1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk ½ tsp salt Butter to coat the skillet For the sauce: 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.) 1 tsp sugar

Directions 1. Mix together flour and baking powder, set aside. 2. Beat together the egg, milk and salt in a bowl. Stir in flour until just moistened. 3. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray or ad1 tsp butter. Pour approximately 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbly, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn, and continue cooking until golden brown. 4. To make the sauce, add berries and sugar and gently press down with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes.

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Measuring cups and spoons Wisk Mixing bowls Skillet

Zucchini muffins Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yield: 18 muffins Ingredients

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2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup and 2 tbsp white sugar 1-1/2 tsp baking soda 1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp salt 1-1/2 egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup and 2 tbsp milk 1 tbsp and 1-1/2 tsp lemon juice 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 cup and 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. 2. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Mix egg, oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl; stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. 3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowls Muffin tins Muffin cups/liners Grater

Black bean brownies Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yield: 18 brownies Ingredients • • • • • • • • •

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 eggs 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Place the beans, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and oil in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add the eggs, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth. 3. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowls Pan Food processor/blender