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Baked Oatmeal Donuts

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Lesley

I was reading about baking oatmeal and I thought, hey that’s something different and let’s try it! I wanted to make a single serving though and most of the recipes I saw were for casserole dishes. With a little creativity and adding “little this and a little that” I made a single serving of baked oatmeal. Then I thought, what am I going to bake it in?? A donut pan will work perfectly!Using the pan gives the illusion you are eating donuts when you are really eating a heart healthy breakfast. Score.

Ingredients (not measured exactly):

  • 1/2 cup raw oats
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (could use less)
  • 1 Tbsp almond milk
  • sprinkle cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Whisk all ingredients together well.
  2. Spray donut pan and fill 3/4 way with batter (makes 2 donuts)
  3. Bake at 350F for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. ENJOY!

 

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Kale & White Bean Soup

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Lesley

We all know my love for soups in the winter. The crazy part is, this winter has been really mild! Lucky us, here in Pennsylvania. After going for another nice, long run with Maisie lady, I made this soup…

Kale & White Bean Soup

Adapted from Real Simple

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 bunch kale, stems removed and ripped into small pieces (about 2 to 3 cups)
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 leek, green and white parts only, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup grain medley, cooked (Israeli couscous, quinoa, chic peas from Trader Joe’s)
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • garlic powder, parsley, salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • shaved parmesan as topping

Directions:

  1. In large 5 quart pot, place swirl of olive oil in bottom with carrots, onions, leeks and garlic.
  2. Let veggies soften on medium heat for 3 minutes.
  3. Add kale, bay leaves, stock and water. Place lid on top and let kale wilt 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Add white beans and cooked grain medley to soup.
  5. Let cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
  7. ENJOY with sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top!

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Cauliflower & Almond Burgers

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Lesley

I love veggie burgers. There is something about them that fills me up like a burger made of meat. I like creating the concoctions that can go into making the burgers and then realizing there are so many combinations! It is fun to mix different ingredients and see what you can come up with…

Cauliflower & Almond Burgers

Adapted from here

Ingredients:

  • 1 head steamed cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup flour (you might find it isn’t necessary)
  • 1 egg
  • sprinkle of feta cheese (didn’t measure)
  • garlic powder, salt & pepper

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Roll into medium sized patties (should make between 6 to 8).
  3. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in skillet on medium heat.
  4. Put patties in skillet and allow to brown well before flipping (if not, they won’t stay together!!)
  5. Once browned on both sides enjoy over a bed of lettuce or bun, topped with avocado and feta cheese.

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