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Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda are a delicious appetizer perfect for a crowd made with crescent roll dough, cocktail sausages, Gouda cheese and poppy seeds paired with a honey mustard dipping sauce.

The holidays are HERE and that means there are many gatherings with friends, family and coworkers right around the corner. I’m not sure if any gathering is complete without some delicious Pigs in a Blanket as a simple appetizer that everyone loves. These Pigs in a Blanket are just like the original but we added in some Gouda cheese for extra flavor and sprinkled some poppy seeds to the top.

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

I usually don’t get excited over sausage links (there are a few exceptions) but there is just something about Pigs in a Blanket. They are additive and it is that dish you will see me hovering over at parties.

 

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Unroll the the sheets of crescent and cut along the perforated edges. Cut each of those 8 sections in half.
  3. Roll a mini sausage and a small slice of Gouda in each of those triangular sections and place onto a baking sheet. Your slice of Goua should be thin and the same length as the cocktail wiener.
  4. Melt some butter and brush onto the top of each roll.
  5. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes of until golden brown.

 

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  1. As the Pigs in a Blanket bake, make the dipping sauce using 1/4 cup of both Dijon and mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons honey. Mix well.
  2. Serve the Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda as an appetizer warm out of the oven with honey mustard sauce on the side.

Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda

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Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda are a delicious appetizer perfect for a crowd made with crescent roll dough, cocktail sausages, Gouda cheese and poppy seeds paired with a honey mustard dipping sauce. 

Yields: 32

  • Pigs in a Blanket with Gouda
  • 2 crescent rolls containers
  • 12 once package mini sausages (cocktail wieners)
  • 8 ounce block smoked Gouda cheese (you only need about half the block)
  • poppy seeds
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Unroll the the sheets of crescent and cut along the perforated edges. Cut each of those in half to make 32 triangles among the 2 containers.
  3. Roll a mini sausage and a small slice of Gouda in each of those triangles and place onto a baking sheet.
  4. Melt the butter and brush onto each roll.
  5. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes of until golden brown.
  7. As the Pigs in a Blanket bake, make the dipping sauce using 1/4 cup of both Dijon and mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons honey. Mix well.
  8. Serve as an appetizer warm out of the oven with honey mustard sauce on the side.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes

Are Pigs in a Blanket one your go-to appetizers also? Have you ever tried them Gouda or do you have another way you like to bake yours? Let me know in the comments below.

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

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Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is made with Velveeta, pepper jack cheese, ground beef with extra taco seasoning, black beans, Rotel and beer for the perfect game day snack.

You are going to LOVE this dip! The Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is always a big hit among friends and family and is crazy easy to make. The only item you need to cook is the ground beef before tossing all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a few hours. Cook on the low setting, stir and then place on warm so everyone can snack and watch the game.

This recipe makes a big batch of dip so make sure to invite your friends over to share the goods.

Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip

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Crock-Pot Taco Queso Dip is made with Velveeta, pepper jack cheese, ground beef with extra taco seasoning, black beans, Rotel and beer for the perfect game day snack. 

  • 32 ounces Velveeta original, cubed
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese block, cubed
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained
  • 10 ounces mild Rotel, drained
  • 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef, lean
  • 1 cup beer
  • Tortilla chips
  1. Place the crockpot on low setting.
  2. Cube the Velveeta and pepper jack cheese. Place into crockpot.
  3. Drain the Rotel and black beans. Place into crockpot.
  4. On the stovetop, brown the ground beef and drain fat. Add taco seasoning packets and a few tablespoons water. Simmer until seasoning has thickened.
  5. Place ground beef into crockpot with 1 cup of any beer.
  6. Cook for 2-3 hours. Stir well. Serve with tortilla chips.


Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

amazonThe airy fryer is making egg cooking way easier and more convenient than traditional methods. These Air Fryer “Hard Boiled” Eggs take only 20 minutes without any water to boil or pan to clean.

There can be some adjustment needed on the time and temperature depending on what air fryer you have. I use the Midea Air Fryer. Here are some other options below if you are in the market to purchase one.


Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are a go-to food for me and my kids in the morning to get some protein without eating too much. We all have a hard time eating in the mornings so eggs are perfect. Eat after a workout or put on salad for lunch. Lot’s of possibilities.

Place 4-6 eggs into the air fryer basket. Close and put temperature to 275 degrees. Place the timer on 20 minutes and let cook. If you like the eggs less done,  reduce time by 2 minutes.

I recommend testing out a couple batches with a single egg to get a feel for your air fryer and how you like your eggs. Note that the more eggs you put into the air fryer, the more time you will have to add for them all to cook thoroughly.

When the timer goes off, place the eggs into a bowl full of ice and water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel and eat. I like just a pinch of salt and cracked pepper on mine!

Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs

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The airy fryer is making egg cooking way easier and more convenient than traditional methods. These Air Fryer “Hard Boiled” Eggs take only 20 minutes without any water to boil or pan to clean. 

  • 6 eggs
  • water
  • ice
  1. Place 6 eggs into air fryer.
  2. Set temperature at 275 and timer for 20 minutes.
  3. Place into an ice bath when timer goes off.
  4. Peel and eat.

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins is a classic recipe to utilize those overripe bananas with basic baking ingredients and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top baked just right for a breakfast or snack the whole family is going to love.

WARNING!!!

More than one batch may be needed. I am not responsible for the family fight that may break out over last Banana Muffin. 

Sunday mornings in my household usually start with a brunch. We don’t typically do anything fancy but some scrambled eggs, mix of fruit, hash browns and homemade muffins are frequently on the Sunday brunch menu. There is just something so comforting about a muffin served hot from the oven that gives you all the good feels.

Banana Muffins

These Banana Muffins are quite delicious and incredibly easy to whip up. Just smash your overripe bananas and whisk in the remainder of the ingredients. Bake and eat. Easy peasy. I think this is a great recipe for kids to begin learning how to cook also. So get your kids in the kitchen on Sunday morning with you!

Banana Muffins

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Banana Muffins is a classic recipe to utilize those overripe bananas with basic baking ingredients and chopped walnuts sprinkled on top baked just right for a breakfast or snack the whole family is going to love. 

  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  1. Smash 3 overripe bananas in a medium sized mixing bowl. You can use a potato masher or just a fork.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  3. Add egg, melted butter, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and vanilla extract. Whisk until batter is thoroughly mixed.
  4. Line a muffin pan with cupcake wrappers or spray with nonstick oil/butter.
  5. Fill each wrapper 3/4 full of batter.
  6. Top each muffin with a few chopped walnuts. (optional)
  7. Bake for 20-24 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Serve warm.

Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn

Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn

Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn made with your favorite popcorn, smothered in white chocolate and sprinkles with festive chocolate candies mixed in.

Valentine's Day White Chocolate Popcorn I’m not going to lie– Valentine’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday. Looong wait times at restaurants, overspending on cards and candies. I prefer flowers any day of the year as a random surprise and chocolates are always welcome. What I do love about Valentine’s Day is all the gorgeous desserts and snacks with pinks and reds and heart shapes all over.

Valentine's Day White Chocolate Popcorn Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn is a treat really focused on the kiddos! They love popcorn so add some chocolate and candy and they are happy kids. The white chocolate is really hot when mixing so I don’t recommend having the kids help with that step but they can pour the sprinkles on top and mix in the M&M candies before lounging on the couch to watch a movie or whatever activity you have planned.

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Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn can be whipped up in no time at all. What you need:

  • 9 cups popped popcorn (about 1 bag)
  • 6 ounces white chocolate candy melts (1 cup)
  • .5 Valentine’s Day sprinkles (hearts, pinks, reds)
  • 3/4 cup Valentine’s Day edition M&M’s
  • Parchment paper
  • Small glass bowl for chocolate melting
  • baking sheet

Valentine's Day White Chocolate Popcorn

Valentine's Day White Chocolate Popcorn

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Valentine's Day White Chocolate Popcorn

Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Popcorn made with your favorite popcorn, smothered in white chocolate and sprinkles with festive chocolate candies mixed in. 

  • 9 cups popped popcorn (1 bag)
  • 6 ounces white chocolate candy melts
  • .5 cup sprinkles, festive Valentine's Day ones of choice
  • 3/4 cup Valentine's Day M&Ms
  1. Pop the popcorn in the microwave according to box directions.
  2. Place some parchment out on a baking sheet and spread the popcorn out. Remove any kernels.
  3. Melt the chocolate by placing in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and cook another 30 seconds. I recommend using a glass bowl.
  4. Stir the chocolate and pour over popcorn.
  5. This is hot so be careful! Mix the popcorn and chocolate together.
  6. Before the chocolate sets up, place the sprinkles on mixture and mix again.
  7. Mix in the M&M's.
  8. Let set and serve.

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips are made from russet potatoes, a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Perfectly pair these homemade chips with Dean’s Dairy Dip in one of their new bacon flavors- because everything tastes better with bacon!

Football season is coming to a close and the big game is approaching. I am preparing to host the big game and making plans to feed all the guys.

The must have food- chips and Dean’s Dairy Dip. Game time isn’t complete without this pair! Try Dean’s Cheddar Bacon Dip or Bacon Ranch Dip and give the guys what they want!

I really enjoy hosting events and feeding people. Game time events call for finger foods and convenient items. When planning your event, take that into account.

What items do you need to make your game time hosting a breeze?

  • Football themed napkins.
  • Football themed cups.
  • Football themed plates.
  • Drinks – you can even have your guests bring their own.
  • Water bottles.
  • Bowls to hold all the snack foods.
  • Homemade Baked Potato Chips. Make one potato per guest and you can prepare these the day before the game.
  • Menu ideas: hotdogs, mini hamburgers, meatballs, chicken wings, personal sized pizzas or pinwheel sandwiches.
  • Just a few football themed decorations for the snack table like a table liner and a few paper footballs hanging down.
  • Dean’s Dairy Dips.

Why choose Dean’s Dairy Dip for your game time snacking?

  • Dean’s Dip is a refrigerated dip that delivers a dairy-fresh taste that guys and gals enjoy.
  • Dean’s Dip is convenient and easy to use.  Just open the container and start dipping.
  • Dean’s Dip has a cool, creamy taste and texture.

You can easily find Dean’s Dairy Dip in the dairy section of your local retailer next to sour cream. There are many delicious flavors available but I recommend the new Dean’s Cheddar Bacon Dip because it is creamy, cheesy and loaded with that yummy bacon.

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips

Homemade Baked Potato Chips are easy to make with only 3 ingredients! Also, feel free to add in your own mixture of seasoning for an extra punch of flavor. Add some parmesan cheese, garlic, peppercorn, herbs… whatever you can think of!

These baked potato chips took some trial and error. I tested out high temperatures, low temperatures, pre cooking the potatoes or not, ice baths, different slicing thickness and even multiple types of potatoes. The instructions below share my best found cooking method for the crispest, most consistent Homemade Baked Potato Chips for a game time snack that will surely be a hit.

Begin by peeling the russet potatoes and slicing them 1/8 inch thick with a mandoline. I recommend using a mandoline for this specific recipe to ensure even thickness and consistent cooking. Too thick will just make a scalloped potato (delicious but not what we want for today) and too thin will be hard to work with.

Once sliced, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 3 minutes. Set your timer because you don’t want to overcook the potatoes at this step because they could start falling apart. Drain and set onto a towel to dry off.

Dump the potato slices into a bowl, add a bit of olive oil and mix together making sure to cover each potato evenly. I do not give an exact amount of olive oil for this recipe. Just a small drizzle will work great. Place each potato slice onto a parchment covered baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the potatoes from oven to flip and then rotate the baking sheet. Bake another 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a cooling rack. At this point, there may be some potatoes left that need a bit more cooking so place those back in oven at 5 minute intervals until browned and crispy. Sprinkle a generous amount of Sea Salt over top as the chips are cooling.

Homemade Baked Potato Chips

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Homemade Baked Potato Chips are made from russet potatoes, a bit of olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Perfectly pair these homemade chips with Dean’s Dairy Dip

  • 4 russet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Peel potatoes.
  3. Using a mandoline, slice your potatoes at 1/8 inch thickness.
  4. Bring a pot of water on the stovetop to a boil.
  5. Drop the potatoes into boiling water for 3 minutes, remove and place onto a towel to dry.
  6. Place potato slices into a bowl with a bit of olive oil and mix until olive oil is covering evenly.
  7. Spread the potatoes onto two parchment covered baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  8. Flip potatoes and rotate pan as then cook another 15 minutes. Some potatoes may need to go in a bit longer if they are not yet browned.
  9. Place on cooling rack, generously salt and let cool. The potatoes will get crispier as they cool.

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Cranberry Poblano Relish and Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Poblano Relish and Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Poblano Relish and Cream Cheese Dip made with fresh, uncooked cranberries, poblano pepper, brown sugar, cumin, coriander and brown sugar placed on top of cream cheese for a simple and flavorful dip.

It is time for Recipe Swap Club again and this month I was tasked with Fix Me A Little Lunch with Ali. Ali lives in Oregon, where I was raised, and she is a member of the Community Supported Agriculture where she gets to visit local farms and learn more about local produce. A lot of Ali’s recipe are based on local fruits and vegetables and there are drink recipes galore!

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Poblano Cranberry Relish and Cream Cheese DipI wasn’t aware of this but a large percentage of cranberries produced are from Oregon and this time of year, cranberries are everywhere! You can’t have a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner without a cranberry dish. I chose to make this Cranberry Poblano Relish and Cream Cheese Dip using Ali’s relish recipe for the simplicity, spice and in spirit of the season.

This Cranberry Poblano Relish goes beyond a cream cheese dip. Spread it on a sandwich or place it on some crackers with brie cheese. It is really delicious and makes your mouth do that little happy food dance. Be aware that this is a bit spicy so if you are serving a group of people, think about doing a second dip for those non-spice lovers (hey, they exsist).

Poblano Cranberry Relish and Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Poblano Relish and Cream Cheese Dip

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Poblano Cranberry Relish and Cream Cheese Dip
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  1. Place cranberries, poblano, juice of 1 lime, cumin, coriander and brown sugar into food processor.
  2. Blend until all ingredients are finely chopped.
  3. Spread cream cheese into a serving bowl.
  4. Spread the cranberry poblano relish on top.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and place into fridge for 24 hours for the flavors to soak.
  6. Serve with crackers of choice or baguette slices.

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Chocolate Hummus Platter

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Chocolate Hummus Platter with pretzels, tomatoes, grapes, pistachios, strawberries, blueberries, dried bananas, pomegranate, smoked gouda cheese and a  Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus for a beautiful snack or appetizer solution while hosting.

This time of year I do a lot of hosting at the house from Sunday football with friends to big holiday events like Christmas dinner with the family. A hummus platter is a really great way to feed the masses a healthy, delicious, filling snack that is zero guilt but still full on indulgence. Plus, the platter is quite stunning with all the different textures and colors throughout.

The Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus Platter really pulls people in and is an instant invitation to eat and be merry. Place it in the room where you want people gathering and watch everyone flock to this platter as they “ooh” and “aah”. I promise every single person will ask about this Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus because it is incredible so be prepared with answers.

Boar’s Head’s has a line of nine premium hummus flavors that are available year-round, however, the dark chocolate hummus is for a limited time available October 2017 through February 2018. They could run out earlier so grab it early! Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus is made with high-quality ingredients – steamed chickpeas are blended with cocoa powder, organic sugar, and real vanilla to produce an extraordinary tasting, healthier indulgence crafted with all Non-GMO Project verified ingredients.

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Chocolate Hummus Platter

Let’s start putting together our Chocolate Hummus Platter!

Wash all your fruits well before beginning and find a platter to use. I like to utilize serving trays for my platters because it holds everything in, looks fantastic and you can move it from room to room easily. Wash the serving tray and line with parchment paper.

Creating a Chocolate Hummus Platter is really simple. Place the Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hum-mus and Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda Cheese towards the center and then grab the other larger ingredients to place around those. Think about how colors are distributed. You don’t want one side heavy on a single color or texture. For example, don’t place the strawberries next to tomatoes alongside the pomegranate because the balance will be off. Distribute all those reds throughout different sections for a more visually appealing platter.

Once the largest ingredients are placed, dice the Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda Cheese and fill in the open spaces with the remaining fruits.

The last items to place are the pistachios and sage. I added sage to complete the look of the Chocolate Hummus Platter and it gives off a nice aroma.

Don’t be afraid to make some swaps that work for you! Crackers, pita chips, oranges, kiwi, rosemary, almonds, raspberries would all be great options for your Chocolate Hummus Platter. Even try some crispy bacon!

Chocolate Hummus Platter

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Chocolate Hummus Platter with pretzels, tomatoes, grapes, pistachios, strawberries, blueberries, dried bananas, pomegranate, smoked gouda cheese and a Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus centerpiece.

  • 8 ounces Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda Cheese
  • 8 ounce container Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 cup dried banana chips
  • 1.5 cups pretzels
  • .5 cup pistachios
  • 3/4 quart strawberries
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 2 bunches grapes of choice
  • 3 sprigs basil
  1. Wash all fruits well.
  2. Clean the platter or serving tray being used and line with parchment paper at the bottom.
  3. Place the Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda Cheese and Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Hummus onto the center of the platter.
  4. Arrange the grapes, pretzels and dried banana chips in each corner.
  5. Dice the Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda Cheese and place back onto platter.
  6. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, blueberries, and strawberries on the platter in open spots.
  7. Cut the pomegranate in quarters and place 2 on the platter. Remove the arils (seeds) from the other 2 quarts and you can place them into a small bowl to the side.
  8. Fill in any open spots with the pistachios and decorate with a few sprigs of sage.

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Cinnamon Apple Granola

Cinnamon Apple Granola

Cinnamon Apple Granola made with oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, freshly diced green apples, brown sugar, coconut oil, applesauce and cinnamon. The taste is delicious and the smell is wonderful.

Fall is officially here and the air is crispy, the leaves are changing color and my taste buds are craving… apple pie… for real. I love Apple Pie during the Fall but my waistline says NO, rather rudely I might add. Need to save those calories for the upcoming Holiday’s. This Cinnamon Apple Granola was inspired by an apple pie with cinnamon and fresh green apples.

This granola recipe is very simple to make. You will need :

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • granola ingredients in recipe below

Combine all ingredients together with a whisk and add to your parchment paper lined baking sheet and place into the oven for an hour. Your house is going to smell like a freshly baked apple pie! It is amazing.

Cinnamon Apple Granola will pair beautifully on top of your morning vanilla yogurt or for a snack during the day at work. You can even place it on some frozen yogurt for a delicious treat.

How will you use this Cinnamon Apple Granola? 

Cinnamon Apple Granola

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  • 3 cups oats
  • .5 cup almonds, sliced
  • .5 cups pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon apple spice (optional for more of an apple pie flavor)
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • .25 cup brown sugar
  • .5 cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 large green apple, diced
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Dice a fresh apple into small pieces.
  3. In your dry ingredient bowl, mix oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, apple spice, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and diced apples.
  4. Microwave your coconut oil for 30 seconds to melt.
  5. In your wet ingredient bowl, add applesauce, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Whisk ingredients together.
  6. Stir all dry and wet ingredients together.
  7. Place granola onto a parchment covered baking sheet.
  8. Place into oven for 65 minutes. Mix every 20 minutes.
  9. Let cool.
  10. Serve for snack or on top of yogurt.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 65 minutes

Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins

Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins

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Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins with oats, over-ripe banana, fresh blueberries and Sir Bananas® bananamilk. These muffins are banan-A-mazing!

The new school year has officially started and I am putting together more nutritious meals and snacks for my children….and myself!  On my weekly shopping trip to Walmart, I picked up some yummy Sir Bananas® Bananamilk and Sir Bananas® Chocolate Bananamilk for the whole family to enjoy from the dairy aisle. Not only is this bananamilk delicious on it’s own but also fabulous for baking our favorite banana filled snacks like the Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins. 

Why are we going bananas over Sir Bananas® Bananamilk?

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  • Offers 7 grams of Protein.
  • No artificial flavors, sweeteners or colors.
  • No high-fructose corn syrup.
  • Gluten-free.
  • Carrageenan-free.
  • Delicious taste!

 

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Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins

Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins are a banana filled recipe for breakfast, snack or to place in the kids lunchbox that are quick and really simple to bake in a cinch. Packed with nutritional ingredients like fresh blueberries, banana, oats and bananamilk to keep the family full and energized for the busy school days ahead.

These Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins are the type of recipe that I like to make on Sunday night to have prepared for the chaos of Monday.  Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Grab a mixing bowl and add your over-ripe banana with oil and bananamilk. Smush your banana and mix ingredients well. Mix in the vanilla extract, flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Lastly, stir in the fresh blueberries and oats.

Time to bake! Fill your muffin pan and cook for 17 minutes. Let your muffins cool and serve. Try with a glass of cold Sir Bananas® Chocolate Bananamilk on the side. Chocolate bananamilk has all the goodness of regular bananamilk, but with the added deliciousness of cocoa. So crazy good!

TIP! You can easily freeze muffins so go ahead and make a big batch. Wrap muffins in foil and freeze. Remove from freezer and cook for 15 minutes in the oven on 400 degrees.

Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins

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  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 banana, over-ripe
  • 1 cup Sir Bananas® Bananamilk
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • .5 teaspoon salt
  • .5 cup brown sugar
  1. Pre heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons oil and 1 over ripe banana. Squish the banana and mix well.
  3. Add 1 cup bananamilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix.
  4. Add in the cup of flour, teaspoon baking powder, teaspoon baking soda, .5 cup brown sugar and .5 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  5. Add in the cup of oats and blueberries. Mix.
  6. Spray your muffin pan and insert liners. You do not have to use the liners, just spray the pan well.
  7. Fill each liner 3/4 full.
  8. You can sprinkle a bit of oats on top before placing in oven.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes. 17 minutes is the magic number for my oven.
  10. Let cool.
  11. Serve with a glass of Sir Bananas® Chocolate Bananamilk or pack in the kids school lunch.

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