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Meat, Veggie and Cheese Frittata
Meat, Veggie and Cheese Frittata
Baked Oatmeal with Dried Fruit & Nuts
This cross between an oatmeal cookie and a muffin is anything but boring. Serve warm with milk for an extra hearty start to the day.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups quick-cooling oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mixed dried fruit bits or raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat over to 350 degrees.
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Lightly coat a 9 inch round cake pan or quiche pan with nonstick spray. Stir together the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
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In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
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Pour over the oat mixture, add the dried fruit and walnuts and stir until well blended.
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Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set.
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Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
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Pour additional milk over oatmeal if desired.
- Makes 8-10 servings
Granola
INGREDIENTS
4 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1/2 cup each of chopped pecans and whole cashews
1/2 cup brown sugar or less
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or sprinkle over whole pan)
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 cut ground flax seed (whole flax seed does not digest well)
AFTER COOLING: 1 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit
DIRECTIONS
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Mix 1st 5 ingredients.
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Warm oil and honey in microwave.
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Whisk vanilla.
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Pour liquid over oats.
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Spray 11x14 or bigger pan with nonstick spray.
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Spread granola in pan with edges and bake 40 minutes at 325 degrees stirring every 10 minutes. Cool and add raisins and other dried fruit.
- Makes 24 4 oz. servings
Meat, Veggie and Cheese Frittata
Great breakfast or dinner menu item that makes “eating in 3’s” simple and delicious.
INGREDIENTS
3 Large eggs
3 Large egg whites
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 cups (4 oz) frozen broccoli florets, thawed (you can also use spinach, mushrooms, tomato, etc.)
6 oz smoked ham, or diced or shredded chicken or turkey
1/3 cup drained bottled roasted red bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
1 Tbsp butter
½ cup (2 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat broiler with rack about 5 inches from heat.
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Beat together eggs, egg whites, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add broccoli, meat, and pepper strips; mix well.
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Melt butter over medium heat in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet with sloped sides. Add egg mixture to skillet; cover. Cook under broiler 5 to 6 minutes or until eggs are set around the edges (center will be wet).
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Uncover; sprinkle cheese over frittata. Transfer to the broiler and broil 2 more minutes or until eggs are set in center and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into wedges.
-Makes 4 servings
Tam's Morning Constitutional Muffins
Start your morning on the path to regularity with these digestive delights. They work everytime! I love them hot, right out of the oven for breakfast, but they also make an excellent addition to any midday meal.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup multigrain flour
(as natural as possible0
2 cups raw bran
1 cup ground flaxseed
1 cup raw wheat germ
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
8 egg whites
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup skim, butter, soy or almond mil
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup raisins or pitted dates, chopped
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Line muffin tin with unbleached paper liners or reusable silicon liners.
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Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Don't overmix or your muffins will be flat.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Muffins are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Remove from heat and let cool. Serve or freeze individually.
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