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Creamy Potato Leek Soup (No Cream, Low-Fat)

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 Low-fat potato leek soup is full of flavor and low in calories! A hearty soup to warm up with and full of veggies!  This is a great soup for any night and also great for a Holiday meal!  Creamy potato soup without any cream and extra calories! A vegetarian/vegan soup which is also gluten-free to keep your diet in check!

potato leek soup

One of my favorite soups is potato leek soup!  I know you are thinking cream, which leads to lots of fat! Well, don't you worry, this soup does not have any cream.  This is a low-fat potato leek soup! The soup gets its creaminess from pureeing the soup once all the veggies are tender.  Super yum and you get to eat a low-fat soup that is ever so tasty! You will seriously not miss the cream and quite frankly, I rarely use cream and no one is complaining!

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Ultimate Festive Winter Sangria

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When I say Ultimate Festive Winter Sangria, I really mean it!  This is a family and friends favorite! Perfect for any party, game day, and Holiday celebration! Full of flavor from pomegranates, pomegranate juice, red wine, and citrus! The combo of flavors makes a tasty sangria!

 

ultimate winter sangria

I hope everyone is enjoying their January and are keeping with healthy recipes and continuing to keep the body moving with some exercise and lots of walking! My family has been really enjoying the amazing salad and rice bowls! I am looking forward to continuing to share these recipes with you all! My Favorite Superfood Detox Salad is a big hit with everyone and is getting lots of positive feedback!  If you haven't made it, I hope you whip it up soon, it's delish! That being said, I still am a believer in all things in moderation and do enjoy a cocktail! My recent recipe for a Bloody Mary is wildly popular, another one to add to your rotation! So keeping with my theme of all things in moderation, this unbelievably tasty Ultimate Winter Sangria is on the list of enjoyable cocktails!

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Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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An easy banana nut bread with bold flavors and a great way to use over-ripe bananas

low-fat banana bread

I am so excited to share this yummy low-fat banana nut bread today. Why, because it is super moist, low in fat and calories, and easy to prepare! This is an easy to freeze bread as well. I recommend making an extra to keep in the freezer for a later day.  This is a great way to stay on track with your calorie goals and still enjoy a sweet snack.

low-fat banana nut bread

My family loves banana nut bread! I love to make them breads but I try to keep the calories and fat low, and still keep great flavor! The family has spoken, and this is a success! This is an often-requested recipe by my family! This bread, with a cup of detox ginger green tea or cleansing cranberry tea, is a perfect way to spend a few minutes relaxing!  This is a great snack to add to a lunch box for the hubs and kids.

low-fat banana nut bread

After much experimenting, I have found using unbleached white whole wheat flour works great with this bread! I use one of my favorite sweeteners, turbinado sugar, to add the perfect sweetener along with the natural sweetness of the bananas!  Again, those over-ripe bananas are absolutely perfect in this bread! I also add in low-fat buttermilk! The flavor combinations make a really delicious bread!

low-fat banana nut bread

Well my tea kettle is boiling and my latest batch of this bread is just out of the oven! I am going to go take a wee break! Well not necessarily a break! I'm going to be writing some ideas for healthy recipes for the remainder of the month! If you have any suggestions or requests, send me a note! I am always up for creating a new recipe or recreating one to be healthier!

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low fatbanananutbread

Banana Nut Bread

A quick bread that is easy to prepare! A great quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, snack, brunch, or anytime. This bread also freezes really well so make a double batch. One for now and one for later or for a friend.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana nut bread, easy banana nut bread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 serving
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9"x5"x2" loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a hand-held mixer with beaters attached, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs and continue mixing until well combined.  
  • Then, mix in the mashed bananas until mixed together.
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until blended.  Add in the walnuts.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in center of oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool at least 5 minutes in the loaf pan. Turn bread out from loaf pan onto a cooling rack. Continue to let cool completely before cutting

Notes

*I recommend cutting pieces as needed. Keep bread tightly wrapped with plastic wrap.
*I recommend making a double or triple batch and freezing a loaf and giving another to a special friend :).  The bread to freeze, wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil.  Let defrost for at least an hour or two when ready to eat.
* Please note, nutritional values are estimated. Depending on ingredients and portion size, the nutritional values can vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
low fat banana nut bread

My Favorite Superfood Detox Salad

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You are in for a real treat with my favorite superfood detox salad! This is a great way to get all your favorite superfoods in one tasty salad! Perfect for lunch or dinner! 

superfood detox salad

My family had a bit of a rough 2016, and I could not have the best focus on my blog and didn't give the amount I wanted to towards my blog! This year, my goal is to keep up my momentum and give you lots of great recipes!  This superfood detox salad got me through many a tough day in 2016! So I am happy to finally be able to share this recipe with everyone!

superfood detox salad

It is the New Year and everyone is focusing on eating healthy! This is the salad for you!  I love to get a bang for my buck! I love putting all the things that make me happy into one dish! This salad delivers with kale, spinach, brussel sprouts, and red cabbage! I top each salad with the wonderful grain farro! Farro is not used enough, its easy to prepare and delicious! If you are either vegan or gluten-free, swap out to quinoa! As always, cooking is all about flexibility to use your favorite ingredients!  The beauty of cooking! Okay, back to the salad! Along with the farro, add in blueberries, avocado, and walnuts!  Finish this yummy salad with my lemon vinaigrette that I make with lemon, tahini paste, tamari and agave! This dressing makes me happy and blends perfectly with all the lettuce, veggies, and fruit!

 

superfood detox salad

I make this superfood detox salad a lot! We love eating this detox superfood salad as our main meal! This salad is packed with ingredients that are so healthy and awesome for your body! It is  also super versatile and adding in protein like chicken and shrimp are fabulous! If I am adding chicken or shrimp, I double the lemon vinaigrette to marinate the protein! This salad is perfect as a side to any meal or soup!  Make a double amount of the salad on a Sunday night and use throughout the week.  I keep the farro, blueberries, and red onions separately in ziplock bags and combine ingredients throughout the week. Of course, I add avocado when I am ready to eat my salad!

superfood detox salad

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my favorite superfood detox salad

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my favorite superfood detox salad

My Favorite Superfood Detox Salad

A salad filled with kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, shredded carrots, farro, and walnuts! Topped with a homemade lemon vinaigrette! The possibilities are endless with this salad!  This is great as a main meal or a side salad! I have also doubled the vinaigrette and marinated either chicken or shrimp to add into the salad
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 2 cups brussels sprouts, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup farro, cooked cooked according to package
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 2 whole avocado, pitted and sliced garnish for salad
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts garnish for salad

Lemon Vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Cook the farro according to the instructions on the box.  Set aside.
  • To assemble the salad, combine the baby spinach, kale, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, carrots, and red onions. Set aside
  • Place the greens, red cabbage, carrots, and red onions into individual salad bowls.  Top each salad with the cooked farro, blueberries, avocado,and walnuts
  • Top each salad with the Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe below.

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • To make the vinaigrette, combine in a mason jar( or a bowl that has a lid) minced garlic, dijon mustard, agave, tahini paste, water, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, tamari, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
  • Place top on jar and shake well to combine all ingredients.  Check seasoning and adjust if needed.  Set aside

Notes

  • When I make the salad in advance for the week.  I combine the greens, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and carrots.
  •  I keep the red onions, farro, blueberries,avocado, and walnuts separate.  I add these as needed for individual salads during the week.
  • The cook time represents approximate time how the farro will need to cook.
  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actually dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 10450IU | Vitamin C: 104.8mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3.2mg

 

How To Make The Best Bloody Mary

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When I go to a brunch or Holiday lunch I seek out one cocktail. Delicious tomato with a hint of spice from horseradish, salty olives and a slice of celery to dip into that zesty tomatoey goodness, my friends, the best Bloody Mary. Well guess what, you don't need to go out to get that amazing drink - we have it for you right here.  Wait till you see my secret ingredient to make the most delightful cocktail!

You will be hooked and your family and friends will want the recipe!

The perfect bloody mary topped with lime wedge, olives, celery in a glass rimmed with salt.

My favorite Bloody Mary with my secret ingredient that puts it over the top!

Let me set the record straight! My Mom is a hilarious, witty, and extremely serious about her Bloody Mary Recipe!  Just as my Dad is quite serious about his famous Irish Coffee Recipe.

So you can imagine, I have learned my cocktail skills from the best! Today, you are in for a treat with her epic recipe, yes my friends, epic!

You are about to learn How to Make "The Best Bloody Mary"!

A clear glass filled with a delicious Bloody Mary with a celery stick and the glass is rimmed with salt, topped with olives and limes.

You are about to learn How to Make "The Perfect Bloody Mary"!

I thought it would be fitting to start the year with my Mom's delicious recipe for How To Make The Best Bloody Mary recipe! Although my Mom's bloody marys are amazing, I always put a little spin on recipes to make them my own!

After much experimenting, I can't wait for you all to try my spin on Mom's Bloody Mary recipe! The secret is adding a hit of olive juice and guess what else, A-1 sauce! Oh my, what an amazing Bloody Mary you will enjoy! Just a little slice of heaven!

These are always a hit at celebrations! Perfect for a New Years Day brunch with the family! What I love is that you can prepare a larger amount of this every so delicious Bloody Mary Recipe the night before your party. Let the mix chill in the fridge! One less thing to worry about!

A thirst quencher of a cocktail, the perfect Bloody Mary with a twist of lime, olives and celery.

FAQs about the Bloody Mary:

Where did the Bloody Mary cocktail originate?

A drink called "The Red Snapper"  in the early 1930s created by a bartender named Petriot at the St. Regis Hotel added Tabasco Sauce to the drink. The drink eventually transformed into being called a "Bloody Mary". An interesting read on the Bloody Mary is in this Esquire article!

What is the difference between a Bloody Mary and a Caesar?

The main difference between these two cocktails is the juice. A Bloody Mary uses tomato juice and a Caesar uses Clamato juice, which is a tomato/clam juice.

Is the Michelada cocktail the same drink as a Bloody Mary?

No, but I will share that recipe with you all soon! Yum! A Michelada has the addition of beer and some different spices.

How long can Homemade Bloody Mary Mix be kept in the fridge?

Well, to be honest, this has never been an issue for mi Familia! teehee! However, the bloody mary mix can keep in the fridge well covered about 2 - 3 weeks. Let me know who doesn't drink them and can keep them in the fridge that long, impressive!

Is this a Vegan Cocktail?

Probably not Vegan.  Check the labels on your ingredients, especially the Worcheshire sauce. Worcheshire can contain anchovies.

What are the best toppings for the Best Bloody Mary Recipe?

Endless possibilities, here are some favorites of the family:

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How to Make A Perfect Bloody Mary?

  1. First, prep the glass by combining celery salt and Kosher Salt on a plate.
  2. Rub lime juice on the rim of the glass.
  3. Roll the rim of the glass in the celery salt mixture and set aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, olive juice, lime juice, A-1 sauce, celery salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and ice cubes. Shake well!
  5. Pour into the prepared cocktail glass.
  6. Garnish with your favorites and enjoy!

Having a Brunch, these are some great additions I hope you try:

Healthy Vegetable Egg Muffin Cups 

 Easy Skinny French Toast

 How to Make a Perfect Irish Coffee

I will end with a wish to you and your families to have a wonderful and Happy New Year!

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how to make a perfect bloody mary

How To Make The Best Bloody Mary

Do you want the most delicious Bloody Mary! Well, here you have it! This is such a crowd pleaser! The secret ingredient puts this over the top! These are awesome at any Holiday Brunch or family gathering! Great for a New Year's Day or Mother's Day celebration!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bloody mary
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Ingredients

To Garnish the Glass

To garnish the drink

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Use the lime wedge to moisten the glass rim.  Then roll the rim in the salt combination. Set glass aside to make your Bloody Mary cocktail.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, vodka, horseradish, olive juice, lime juice, A-1 sauce, celery salt, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and ice cubes.
  • Put shaker top on and shake about Worcestershire times to combine ingredients.
  • To prepare the glass, on a small plate, combine the celery salt and Kosher salt. 
  • Pour into glass and garnish with the celery stack, olives, and any other garnish you choose

Notes

Note1: The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Note2: If I make this ahead of time for a party, I quadruple the recipe. I omit ice cubes and make in a pitcher and keep in the refrigerator until time to serve.
Note 3: We love a Spicy Bloody Mary, adjust spices according to your spice preference!
  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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Classic Holiday Spritz Cookies

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Who doesn't love a decorative and delicious Christmas cookie! One of my favorites is Easy Classic Holiday Spritz Cookies! These are so festive and a great cookie to have the kids help decorate!

classic holiday spritz cookie

I really do love any Holiday celebration!  Christmas is a favorite! Baking for Christmas is a family tradition! This is one area where I really don't worry too much about calories.  I do make some lower fat cookies! Generally, I bake our favorites and advocate moderation and exercise!  This cookie is the bomb..but I don't eat all 50 cookies! Okay, I could, but I don't! Share these Classic Holiday Spritz Cookies with family and friends! You will receive lots of hugs!!

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Cleansing Cranberry Tea

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How about a warm cup of fresh cleansing cranberry tea. Easy to prepare either on the stove or in the slow cooker. Add this to your weekly roster to protect your immune system. The cranberries are full of antioxidants that boost your immune system and improve your cardiovascular health. Along with many other healthy benefits.

cleansing cranberry tea

During football season,  the hubs travels every week to tape  NFL football games for one of the TV networks So between drastic changes in climate, long days, hard work...he is fighting off a really bad cold! He loves my Detox Lemon Ginger Green Tea, which is quite popular with my family and Pinterest! However, I am always looking for new ways to add deliciousness and nutrition into our diet!

cleansing cranberry tea

I never stop researching the nutritional and health benefits of the food my family eats! Cranberries are full of antioxidants. They do wonders for your immune system and help with lowering and maintaining your cholesterol levels! My family loves cranberries! For my Thanksgiving cooking,  I had an abundance of cranberry in the fridge! Based on my research of the wonderful benefits of cranberry, I thought why not make a tea! It becomes a cleansing tea because of all the health benefits from the cranberries!  Perfect for the hubs welcome home/feel better drink!

cleansing cranberry tea

As always, this is an easy recipe!  It takes about less than 5 minutes to put the ingredients into the pot.  This recipe works for both the stove top and slow cooker!  I combine fresh cranberries, orange juice, lime juice, turbinado sugar, cinnamon sticks, mint, and whole cloves.  It simmer for about an hour and then you have the most delicious and healthy tea!

Everyday Tip: Once the tea has simmered for about an hour. Strain the cranberry mixture through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth.  The extra cranberry is great added to a smoothie like Cranberry Orange Smoothie!  Add the cranberry to a muffin or bread recipe!  I am not a fan of wasting food!

cleansing cranberry tea

What are your favorite tea combos?

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cleansing cranberry tea

Cleansing Cranberry Tea

Cleansing Cranberry Tea is a delicious blend of ingredients! The mixture simmers for about an hour. Besides your house smelling amazing, you also have a nutricious tea. The nutritional value of cranberry is amazing! This is awesome when you are feeling well! If you have a cold, this tea will warm you up! Cranberries are an easy way to bring nutrition into your diet!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Drink
Cuisine: Beverages
Keyword: cranberry tea
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the cold water, cranberries, turbinado sugar, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • In a swatch of cheesecloth, add the whole cloves, mint sprigs, orange rind, and lime rind. Tie the cheesecloth closed with butcher twine and place in the cranberry water.
  • Bring the cranberry mixture to a boil, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and simmer cranberry mix for about 30 minutes. You will hear the cranberries pop as it simmers.
  • Remove and discard the citrus/spice bag.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and strain the cranberry mixture through a sieve, reserve your liquid for tea.
  • Adjust sweetness to your families preference.
  • *Cranberry mixture can be used for addition to breads, muffins, or smoothies.
  • Serve the tea warm with either a slice of orange, cinnamon stick, slice of ginger.
  • Keep tea in a plastic container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Reheat a cup when ready for a hot cup of tea!

Notes

*If you do not have a cheesecloth, use ½ teaspoon ground cloves.
* I have made this with frozen cranberries and results are just perfect
*If using a slow-cooker, cook on low for 4 hours!
*Please note, nutritional values are an estimate. Indiviual ingredients may vary and any adjustments can affect the nutritional count.
*Some of my adults relatives,add a little whiskey to their cranberry tea for a festive libation.(wink, wink)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 125 g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.1g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 118mg3%
Total Carbohydrates 12.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugars 10.3g
Protein 0.2g
Vitamin A 1% • Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 1% • Iron 3%
Nutrition Grade A
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.8g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 10.3g

 

Pumpkin Granola

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A quick and easy recipe for Healthy Pumpkin Granola! This granola is delicious as a snack on its own, as a topping on morning oats, or any way you enjoy granola!

healthy-pumpkin-granola

We had an amazing Thanksgiving celebration with our family! I am recovering from my food coma and my cheeks are no longer numb from laughing at all the fun stories! However, I need to regroup and get back on track with nutrition and exercise!

healthy-pumpkin-granola

I love pumpkin. I made some pumpkin muffins to bring to our Thanksgiving celebration and had some leftover pumpkin puree. What is better than making a yummy pumpkin granola with the remaining pumpkin puree.

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If you check out my Cherry Coconut Granola, I review some of my favorite things about making homemade granola! Besides being economical, granola is delicious and healthy! The flavor possibilities are endless!

What are some of your favorite granola flavors? Do you snack on granola or add to Acai Bowls?

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homemade healthy pumpkin granola

Healthy Pumpkin Granola

Healthy Pumpkin Granola is not only gluten-free, it is delicious! An easy recipe to prepare and is delicious on top of yogurt, added to an acai bowl, as a snack.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Snack/Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: granola
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine steel cut oats, flax/chia seeds, chopped walnuts, quinoa, and pepitas.
  • In a small bowl, combine pumpkin puree, coconut oil, pure maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, almond extract, and salt.
  • Add the pumpkin puree to the steel cut oat combo and combine well.
  • Spread mixture on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, stir the granola well.
  • Place back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Store in an air tight container or mason jar.

Notes

  • Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is easy to prepare, gluten-free, and low in calories. Great to serve on Thanksgiving and a great any-day side dish.

healthy sweet-potato-casserole

 This casserole has a perfect blend of sweet and savory. It's so easy to prepare.

This sweet potato casserole is delicious, better for you, and a crowd pleaser.

healthy sweet-potato-casserole

The filling is made with boiled sweet potatoes that is mashed with flax milk or use unsweetened coconut milk, an egg, and pure vanilla extract.

I sweeten the sweet potato casserole with agave and blackstrap molasses.  

healthy sweet-potato-casserole

To make the nut topping, I combine chopped pecans, gluten-free brown rice flour. Bob's Red Mill is a favorite of mine. 

healthy sweet potato casserole
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sweet potato casserole with brown rice flour

Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole

A healthy side dish that is perfect for not only any Holiday meal, any night of the week! This is an easy dish to prepare! It is gluten-free and low-fat.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Ingredients

Prepare the sweet potatoes

  • 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • enough water to cover sweet potatoes

Prepare the sweet potato casserole

Nut Topping

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Prepare the sweet potatoes

  • In a medium-sized pot, over medium/high heat,add 4 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes) and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add enough water to cover sweet potatoes.
  • Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Sweet potatoes should be fork-tender.
  • Use a colander to drain sweet potatoes of all water.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes with a potato masher until well blended.
  • To Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, ¼ cup soy milk , 2 Tablespoons raw honey, 2 Tablespoons blackstrap molasses, 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  • Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared casserole dish. Set aside.
  • To make the nut topping:
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine ¾ cup chopped pecans, ⅓ cup brown rice flour, 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar, and 2 teaspoons melted salted butter.
  • Sprinkle the nut topping on top of the sweet potato casserole.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes. The sweet potatoes will be hot and the topping slightly browned.
  • Ready to serve.

Notes

  • Any nutritional value used is an estimate. These figures can change based on ingredients and portion size

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 9310IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.1mg

 

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Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider

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Slow cooker apple cider is delicious and always a crowd pleaser! This is great served warm or cold. Perfect for your Holiday parties or any day of the week!  We drink this all winter long! Family and friends are always requesting the recipe! This is an easy apple cider recipe to prepare and your home smells fantastic!

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I just love the fall weather and I am a huge fan of those fall apples! As they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Well, I follow that rule!

Years ago, I was overzealous on my apple picking and  I had to make a good use of all the apples! 

I decided to make Slow Cooker Apple Cider and I have not stopped making it since! My family loves this recipe.

 The possibilities are endless with what can be made with homemade apple cider. My favorites are Baked Apple Cider Donuts and Caramel Apple Cider Vodka Slush!

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