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Banana Nut Muffin Tops

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Yield: 12 Muffin Tops

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

Banana Nut Muffin Tops

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup walnuts (divided)
  • 3/4 - 1 cup banana, ripe (mashed)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 - 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 1/3 cup soy or regular milk (more if needed)
  • Baking spray

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray cookie sheet or muffin top pans with baking spray.
    2: Add flour, baking powder, salt and 3/4 cup walnuts to a food processor. Process until the nuts are as fine as the flour (about 1 minute).
    3: Add the rest of the walnuts and process until they are coarsely chopped. Transfer to mixing bowl and set aside.
    4: Add mashed banana and honey to a 2 cup measuring cup. Add milk to make 1 1/2 cups total. Stir ingredients together.
    5: Add the banana mixture and dates to the flour mixture. Mix well.
    6: Scoop mounds (1/4 - 1/3 cup) of batter on the muffin pan or cookie sheet. Spread mounds into flat circles.
    7: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

I like Kosher salt but you can use any type.
I mash the bananas with a fork.
Riper bananas are sweeter.

© Karen Breyer

Try these delicious, Banana Nut Muffin Tops! This is an easy muffin recipe that is tasty and healthy. I predict they will happily satisfy your sweet tooth. These Banana Nut Muffin Tops are are crunchy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. They are perfect for breakfast and as a snack or dessert. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Banana Nut Muffin Top recipe. Watch this cooking video and make these sweet, yummy Banana Nut Muffin Tops today!

Toaster Oven French Toast

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Toaster Oven French Toast

Toaster Oven French Toast

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup soy or regular milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices bread, whole grain
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

    1 : Spray a baking pan that fits in your toaster oven with cooking spray.
    2: Whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, vanilla and salt in a shallow bowl.
    3: Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture until saturated. Turn it over and soak the other side.
    4: After the slice of bread is soaked, place it on the pan. Repeat with another slice of bread.
    5: Move toaster oven rack to the broil setting.
    6: Broil 5 - 8 minutes on the first side. Then turn the bread over and broil 5 - 8 minutes more until the French Toast is golden brown.
    7: Serve hot with desired toppings

Notes

I prefer Kosher salt.
For easy clean up, line pan with foil then spray with cooking spray.

Making French Toast in your Toaster Oven is super easy and delicious! Only a few ingredients are needed and you probably have them in your kitchen. This is an easy healthy French Toast recipe you can make for breakfast or anytime! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this yummy French Toast in your Toaster Oven.

When your French toast is finished customize it with your favorite toppings. I like almond butter and fruit sauce. My dad likes butter and Maple Syrup. What do you like? Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Toaster Oven French Toast today!

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Yield: 12 Servings

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, petite (drained)
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, ground (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Add all ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well.
    2: Chill in the refrigerator and serve.

Notes

This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is prefect as a dip for tortilla chips, spooned over burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, taco salad and more.

Adjust the ingredients to taste as desired.

You can eat if before chilling if you can’t wait 🙂

Try this tasty Black Bean and Corn Salsa! It’s an easy, healthy recipe and so quick to make! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Black Bean and Corn Salsa. The ingredients are easy to find and you may already have most or all of them. This salsa is delicious on tostadas, enchiladas, taco salads and in tacos and burritos. I think you will also love it as a dip for tortilla chips. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe today!

Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup

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Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup

Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (about 1 cup) blackeye peas, dried
  • 8 cups water (plus water for soaking)
  • 8 teaspoons chicken broth/seasoning, powdered (vegan or regular)
  • 3 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup pasta, tiny shapes
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Sort and rinse the beans. Remove any rocks or debris. Soak the beans overnight (6 - 8 hours) in about 6 cups of cold water.
    2: Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
    3: To a large pot add 8 cups water, chicken seasoning and the soaked beans. Bring to a boil.
    4: Add the onion, garlic, celery, and red bell pepper. Return to a boil.
    5: Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes or until the beans are a soft as you like them.
    6: Stir in the tomatoes, pasta, salt and pepper.
    7: Simmer the soup uncovered until the pasta is cooked to desired tenderness (see pasta package for cooking time). Stir occasionally while it is simmering.

Notes

You can use 8 cups liquid chicken broth in place of the powdered /broth/seasoning and water. I prefer using a vegan chicken broth seasoning and water for this recipe. It does not have any added preservatives or unhealthy ingredients. You can also adjust the amount of seasoning and/or water separately to your taste.
I often use Ditalini pasta for this soup. Ditalini is a very small type of tube shaped pasta. You can use any small sized pasta for this recipe.
Adjust the ingredients to your taste.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup! This is an easy, healthy soup recipe that everyone will love. It is filled with tasty, healthy ingredients that will really satisfy you. It is perfect for a main or side dish. Serve it with garlic toast and you will feel like you are eating in a fancy restaurant (without the high cost)!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup. Watch this cooking video and serve this tasty Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup recipe for dinner tonight!

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