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Apple Oatmeal Muffins

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Looking for new, healthy muffin recipes? Try this Apple Oatmeal Muffin recipe! It is so delicious and easy to make! These tasty muffins are even gluten free. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make these delicious Apple Oatmeal Muffins. Watch this cooking video and make this easy, healthy Apple Oatmeal Muffin recipe today!

Yield: 12 muffins

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple, chopped or shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 - 2 eggs (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins, chopped dates, or dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup nuts, chopped
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Spray muffin pans with cooking spray.
  3. Wash the apples. Quarter and cut out the core.
  4. Chop apples on low speed in the blender or by hand.
  5. Combine ingredients in a bowl. Let stand for a few minutes so the mixture can absorb the moisture.
  6. Mix mixture together firmly with fingers or a fork.
  7. Spoon mixture into muffin pans. Fill and round nicely.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes or until muffins start to brown.

Notes

The eggs help the ingredients stick together. You can leave the eggs out and these muffins will still be delicious!

If the raisins are extra dry, soak them in cold water for at least 10 minutes. Then drain the water and add them to the recipe as instructed.

You can add more or less nuts and dried fruit as desired.

If you don’t have cooking spray you can wipe the muffin tin with vegetable oil.
Use rolled or old fashioned oats. Do not use quick oats.

© Karen Breyer

 

Cajun Potato Wedges

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Love Potatoes? Love Cajun food? Try these easy, healthy Cajun Potato Wedges! Bake these potato wedges in the oven and make them as crispy or fork tender as you like! Dip them in ketchup, sour cream, sauce or dressing for an extra fun flavor boost! These are a perfect side dish anytime!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Cajun Potato Wedges. Watch this cooking video and learn how to make these tasty Cajun Potato Wedges today!

Yield: 1 serving per potato

Cajun Potato Wedges

Ingredients

  • Russet potatoes
  • Cooking spray
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  3. Rinse and scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under running water. Pat dry potatoes.
  4. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Then cut in 6 - 12 wedges. Thinner wedges will cook faster and be more crisp. Thicker wedges will be more fork-tender.
  5. Place potatoes on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
  6. Sprinkle potatoes evenly with Cajun seasoning and salt as desired.
  7. Turn the potatoes over. Spray and season the other side of the potatoes like the first side.
  8. Bake 20 minutes then turn the potatoes over.
  9. Bake 10 - 15 more minutes or until the potatoes are as brown and crispy as you like them.
  10. Serve.

Notes

You may like to dip these Cajun Potato Wedges in ketchup or sour cream. Try my Tofu Sour Cream and Chives recipe. It is a perfect dip for these potato wedges.

© Karen Breyer

 

Rice Cooker Coconut Rice

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Learn how to make Coconut Rice in a Rice Cooker! The easiest way to cook tasty, healthy Coconut Rice! Just add coconut milk and a few other ingredients to your rice cooker. When the rice cooker is done you will have amazing, delicious coconut rice! It is a very easy, healthy side dish.

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Coconut Rice in a Rice Cooker! Watch this cooking video and make some tasty, healthy Coconut Rice today!

Yield: 6 servings

Rice Cooker Coconut Rice

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown jasmine rice
  • 13.5 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or other granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (if desired for a garnish)

Instructions

  1. Stir together all the ingredients in a rice cooker.
  2. Select the setting for brown rice (if you have one) and cook.
  3. When the cycle is done, let the rice rest about 10 minutes before opening the rice cooker.
  4. After the rice has rested, open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork or rice cooker spoon.
  5. Garnish the rice with more shredded coconut or large toasted flakes of coconut if desired. Serve.

Notes

You can use white rice in place of brown rice if you would like. Select the setting for white rice if you have one.

If the coconut milk is clumpy, turn the rice cooker on and stir the ingredients until the clumps are gone. Then cook the rice as instructed.

A wooded spoons works well to stir the ingredients.

© Karen Breyer

 

Toasted Coconut

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Learn to Toast Coconut in a skillet on the stove and in the Oven, Microwave and Broiler! You can toast shredded coconut and flakes and chips in minutes. It is so easy! Toasted coconut adds a rich nutty flavor and crispy texture to your recipes. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make Toasted Coconut with 4 easy methods. Watch this cooking video and toast some coconut today!

Yield: Varies

Toasted Coconut

Ingredients

  • Coconut, shredded or flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)

Instructions

  1. OVEN METHOD: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Place pan on the center rack in a 325 degree oven. Bake 5 -10 minutes or until the coconut is light golden brown. Stir a couple times during baking for even browning.
  2. SKILLET METHOD: Heat skillet to medium heat. Add coconut and heat for 3 -5 minutes or until nicely browned. Stir frequently.
  3. BROILER METHOD: Preheat the broiler. Spread the coconut in thin layer on a baking sheet. Broil 4 - 5 inches from the heat until golden brown (about 1 - 4 minutes). Watch the coconut carefully as it can burn very quickly.
  4. MICROWAVE METHOD: Spread the coconut in a thin layer on a microwave safe plate. Microwave in 30 - 60 second increments. Stir after each time. Continue cooking until the coconut is to your desired level of browning.

Notes

Toasted coconut adds a rich nutty flavor and crispy texture to your recipes.

Sweetened coconut takes less time to toast because sugar speeds up the toasting process.

Cool coconut slightly before using.

© Karen Breyer

 

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