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Salsa Chicken

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In this video Karen Breyer and her dad will show you step-by-step how to make this easy, healthy delicious Salsa Chicken. This delicious Salsa Chicken recipe has only 3 ingredients and is so easy to make in your crockpot or slow cooker!

If you are looking for a new, easy, healthy crockpot or slow cooker dinner recipe, I think you will love this easy Salsa Chicken meal! This recipe is healthy and taste amazing! Everyone will love this delicious dinner recipe even your kids! Put 3 simple ingredients in your crockpot or slow cooker and when you come back later a delicious, healthy chicken dinner will be waiting for you! If you are looking for great dinner ideas, watch this cooking video and try this Salsa Chicken recipe today!

Yield: 8 servings

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 - 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halves or pieces)
  • 3 cups salsa
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
  2. Stir the brown sugar into the salsa.
  3. Place half the chicken in a layer over the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Spread half of the salsa mixture over the chicken.
  5. Lay the rest of the chicken over the salsa layer.
  6. Spread the rest of the salsa mixture over the chicken.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 6 - 8 hours until the chicken is cooked through, but not dry or mushy.

Notes

You can use mild, medium or hot salsa in this recipe. You could also try fruited salsa like peach or mango. This is a fun recipe to experiment with many different types of salsa!

This chicken is also delicious served with rice, couscous and quinoa.

© Karen Breyer

 

Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag

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Make your own healthy, delicious popcorn in a paper bag! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag. This is such a fast, easy, inexpensive way to make popcorn anytime!

This popcorn recipe has no preservatives or additives. It taste much better and is healthier than store bought popcorn. Make this easy, healthy, tasty popcorn snack for your next game night, movie night or any night! Watch this cooking video, grab a paper bag, some popping corn and pop some delicious, crispy, fresh popcorn tonight!

Yield: 7 - 10 cups

Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the popcorn kernels, oil and salt.
  2. Pour the popcorn mixture in a brown paper lunch bag.
  3. Fold over the top of the bag 2 or 3 times to seal in the ingredients. Leave plenty of room for the popped kernels.
  4. Microwave the bag at full power for 2 to 4 minutes, until you hear about 2 seconds between pops.
  5. Carefully open the bag to avoid the hot steam. Pour popcorn into a bowl and serve.

Notes

Make sure to stop the microwave right away after you hear only 2 seconds between pops as the popcorn can burn easily.

Add other seasonings to the popped corn if you would like.

You can spray the popped corn with a little olive oil to help the salt and seasonings stick.

See a cooking demonstration of this Microwave Popcorn in a Paper Bag recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel

© Karen Breyer

 

Soy Oat Waffles

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In this video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make delicious Soy Oat Waffles. Learn how to make this easy, healthy, delicious oatmeal waffle recipe! These waffles happen to be vegan too! I think this is the very best healthy waffle recipe and you will love it too!

Looking for new healthy breakfast ideas? You found a great breakfast idea here with these easy, healthy oat waffles! If you are looking for a simple healthy waffle recipe, this is it! If you are looking for a new healthy breakfast recipe, here it is! You can also eat these Soy Oat Waffles for lunch or dinner too! I make lots of these soy oatmeal waffles at once and freeze them for an easy meal anytime. I just take a couple frozen waffles out of the freezer and toast them in the toaster. You can top them with your favorite waffle toppings for a fast, easy meal or snack. I like to top my waffles with peanut butter and applesauce or fruit sauce.

Having thesehealthy waffles on hand makes a quick breakfast for your whole family. Even your kids can make their own breakfast by putting these oat waffles in the toaster and adding their favorite topping. Fast, easy, healthy, and delicious!! What more can you ask for? Make this Easy, Soy Oat Waffle Recipe today!

Yield: 6 - 8 waffles

Soy Oat Waffles

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups water (plus water for soaking the beans)
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup soybeans, soaked (about 1/2 cup dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried soybeans in water about 8 hours. Use enough water to keep the soybeans covered.
  2. Drain and rinse the soybeans.
  3. Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the batter is light and foamy.
  4. Spray the waffle iron/maker with cooking spray for the first waffle.
  5. Preheat the waffle iron to the desired setting/temperature. Give the batter a few minutes to thicken while the waffle iron is heating.
  6. Blend the batter again briefly.
  7. When the waffle iron is hot, pour batter into the center of the grid. Spread the batter with a heat-proof spatula.
  8. When the waffles are ready, open the lid and carefully remove the baked waffles.
  9. Top the waffles with your desired topping and serve.

Notes

You may not need cooking spray if your waffle iron/maker has a Teflon coating that will prevent the waffles from sticking.

Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes or so to allow the batter to thicken.

Many waffle makers have a tone that will sounds when the waffles are ready.
If the waffle iron is hard to open, let the waffles cook a little longer.

You can freeze these waffles. I stack the waffles with a piece of wax paper between them and put them in an airtight freezer bag or container. When you are ready, you can toast the frozen waffle and serve. You could also reheat them in the waffle iron or in a hot oven.

You can store the soaked beans in the refrigerator (7-10 days) or freezer (2-3 months).

You could also use dried/soaked garbanzo or pinto beans.

See a cooking demonstration of this Soy Oat Waffles recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

Coconut Banana Bars

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In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make easy, healthy Coconut Banana Bars in a crockpot or slow cooker! These bars are so easy to make and have only a few healthy ingredients. I think this is a perfect recipe to use up your ripe bananas. These Coconut Banana Bars bars are so delicious I think they taste like dessert but they are actually good for you!

If you are looking for a new healthy recipe for tasty energy or snack bars, look no more! I think you will a be amazed how easy these Coconut Banana Bars are. No need to heat up the kitchen with a hot oven when you can bake these healthy dessert bars right in the crockpot or slow cooker! These bars will make it to your best, easy, healthy, snack list! These Coconut Banana Bars are a good alternative to cookies and your kids will love them! You can also enjoy this healthy bar recipe for breakfast or dessert! Watch this video and try these Crockpot Coconut Banana Bars today!

Yield: 8 - 10 servings

Coconut Banana Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup banana, ripe, mashed
  • 2 cups dates, chopped (soaked and drained)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup coconut, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates 5 - 10 minutes in water, then drain. Soak drier dates longer and softer dates for less time.
  2. Spray a crockpot or slow cooker with cooking spray.
  3. In a bowl mix together the mashed banana, drained dates, nuts, and salt.
  4. Stir in the oats.
  5. Spread the mixture in the bottom of the crockpot.
  6. Using a fork or knife, pull the mixture about 1/4 inch away from the sides of the crockpot.
  7. Cover the crockpot with 2 layers of paper towels and cover with the lid.
  8. Bake on low for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until the edges start to brown. Cool 5 - 10 minutes.
  9. Cut into bars. Serve warm or cooled.

Notes

Instead of paper towels, you can cover the crockpot with a dish towel that has not been cleaned with a fabric softener.

Make sure to use Quick Oats and not Old Fashioned Oats.


See a cooking demonstration of this Coconut Banana Bars recipe on the Cooking Lessons for Dad YouTube channel.

© Karen Breyer

 

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