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Janine's Recipes

A collection of tried and true recipes

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Category: Breakfast

Kodiak Protein Banana Muffins

- November 20, 2025 | November 21, 2025 - janine

Adapted from Power Cakes Muffins recipe on the box

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Pumpkin Oat Pancakes (Gluten Free)

- April 2, 2024 | June 25, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Onelovelylife.com

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Fava Beans with Lemon Juice and Garlic (Foul Mudammas)

- February 29, 2024 | August 12, 2025 - janine

1 can fava beans, drained 1 can garbanzo beans, drained (or additional can fava beans) 1 large garlic clove, smashed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste Juice of 1 …

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Zucchini Muffins

- December 9, 2023 | August 19, 2025 - janine

Adapted from cookieandkate.com

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Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal

- June 8, 2023 | December 30, 2023 - janine

Adapted from thenaturalnurterer.com 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (I like One Degree Sprouted) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup (130g) pumpkin puree  130 g ripe banana (about …

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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

- February 10, 2023 | February 10, 2025 - janine

Adapted from displacedhousewife.com

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Banana Stuffed Pancakes

- January 21, 2023 | October 8, 2023 - janine

1 recipe pancake batter (a thicker pancake batter works best for these – hold back a little of the liquid when making the batter) Perfectly ripe bananas, slices into 1/2 …

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Frozen Banana Custard

- January 7, 2023 | May 18, 2023 - janine

Adapted from food network.com 2 cups milk 4 large eggs 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 large, ripe bananas In a cold saucepan, combine milk, eggs, and …

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Mini Black Bean Breakfast Muffins (GF)

- November 15, 2022 | January 14, 2025 - janine

Inspired by theleangreenbean.com

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Chocolate Banana Baked Oats

- September 11, 2022 | May 18, 2024 - janine

Makes 2 servings 2/3 cup rolled oats 1 large banana 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons cacao powder 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon ground …

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Morning Glory Muffins (King Arthur)

- September 1, 2022 | October 26, 2024 - janine

Adapted from King Arthur Flour

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Peanut Butter Oat Breakfast Cookie (Gluten Free/Grain Free)

- August 24, 2022 | May 18, 2023 - janine

Adapted from freshfoodbites.com 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/8 …

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Perfect Smoothie

- August 21, 2022 | June 7, 2025 - janine

1 Serving Depending on protein powder used, this should be about 30 g of protein, 31 g of carbs, 258 calories

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Overnight Breakfast Oat Cake

- August 13, 2022 | May 18, 2023 - janine

Inspired by barbarabakes.com and sallysbakingaddition.com 1 banana, mashed 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 scoop unflavored whey protein powder 2 large eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 …

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Gluten Free Whole Grain Waffles

- July 1, 2022 | November 1, 2025 - janine

Delicious, high fiber, whole grain waffles. I also use them to make gluten free peanut butter and Nutella sandwiches. Adapted from How Can it be Gluten Free, by America’s Test …

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Sourdough Japanese Souffle Pancakes

- June 30, 2022 | May 18, 2023 - janine

1 lb 2 oz sourdough starter, fed the night before (active and fed at a 60% water/40% flour by weight) 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons oil 2 eggs, whites …

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49’er Flap Jacks with Sourdough Starter

- May 5, 2022 | May 5, 2023 - janine

The night before: 3/4 cup half and half  1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup sourdough starter  1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 1-1gluten free flour blend 3 tablespoons granulated …

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Kaiserschmarren (Austrian Pancakes)

- May 3, 2022 | May 23, 2023 - janine

Adapted from Wolfgang Puck (untested recipe) 8 large eggs, separated ½ cup dark raisins 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons rum 2 cups crème fraîche 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (GF flour …

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Sheet Pan French Toast

- April 21, 2022 | May 23, 2023 - janine

Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen Untested Recipe Serves 4 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons melted …

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Beaming Cafe Açaí Bowl

- April 8, 2022 | April 8, 2022 - janine

Adapted from livebeaming.com

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Grain Free Pumpkin Banana Bread

- April 7, 2022 | December 3, 2024 - janine

Adapted from wholesomelicious.com Note: This bread is perfectly sweet with exceptional flavor. The only problem is the lack of structure, which is common for gluten free recipes. Maybe try incorporating …

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Apple Slices+Peanut Butter+Granola

- February 19, 2022 | August 20, 2023 - janine

The perfect after school, pre, or post-workout snack. Ingredients Apples Peanut butter Granola Core an apple and cut into wedges, or slice the apple horizontally into rings. Press a paper …

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Gluten Free Pancakes & Crepes

- December 13, 2021 | March 10, 2023 - janine

Adapted from Flavor Flours By Alice Medrich Basic Crepes (makes 18 crepes) 1 1/4 cups white or brown rice, oat, corn, buckwheat, chestnut, teff, or sorghum flour. 1 1/4 cups …

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No Bake Peanut Butter-Oat & Chia Energy Balls

- November 9, 2021 | March 3, 2024 - janine

Adapted from eatingwell.com 6 large Medjool dates 2 1/2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter  1/2 cup rolled oats 2 …

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Teff Crepes

- November 6, 2021 | May 5, 2023 - janine

Teff flour makes delicious crepes. They are very hearty, reminiscent of buckwheat galettes. I serve them sweet with Nutella and whipped cream or savory with melted jack cheese. Recipe adapted …

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Veggie Chickpea Breakfast Muffins

- October 20, 2021 | May 19, 2024 - janine

1 small zucchini (3/4 cup squeezed and packed) 1 small/medium carrot (1/2 cup shredded carrots) 1/2 cup chickpeas 2 large eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup (this alone gives a mild …

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Swiss Bircher Muesli (Overnight Oats)

- October 7, 2021 | August 9, 2023 - janine

Bircher Muesli was developed in the early 1900’s by Swiss doctor Maximilian Oskar Bircher-Benner. Read more here. This recipe was inspired by Pret a Manger 2 cups rolled oats2 cups …

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Vegan Yeast Waffles

- October 1, 2021 | October 1, 2023 - janine

https://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/gluten-free-vegan-yeast-waffles/ I used butter flavored coconut oil and ATK flour blend.

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Lemon Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes (Ina Garten)

- September 3, 2021 | February 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Ina Garten 1 cup fresh whole milk ricotta 1 cup buttermilk, shaken  3 extra-large eggs  1/4 cup sugar  1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 1/4 cup freshly squeezed …

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Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding

- August 19, 2021 | September 25, 2023 - janine
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Pumpkin Mochi Pancakes

- July 30, 2021 | July 30, 2023 - janine

Untested recipe 1 cup sweet rice flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons tapioca starch 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 large …

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Carrot Oat Pancakes

- July 30, 2021 | November 1, 2025 - janine

I made these for the first time when my son was 6 years old. He asked why we were having dessert for breakfast.

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Almond Flour Chocolate Tahini Breakfast Muffins

- June 25, 2021 | May 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com This is the perfect breakfast muffin – low in sugar (no processed sugar), high in fiber (5 g) and full of nutritious ingredients. They are relatively high …

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Easy German Pancake with Cinnamon Maple Butter

- May 23, 2021 | October 10, 2021 - janine

Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen (Original recipe withApple Topping at bottom of page). German Apple Pancake with Apple Topping 1 ¾ cups (8 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour¼ cup sugar1 tablespoon …

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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

- May 13, 2021 | May 13, 2025 - janine

Adapted from monicanedeff.com Protein 7, Calories: 133, Fat 6, Carbohydrate 13, Sugars 2, Dietary Fiber 3

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Sweet Potato Waffles (GF)

- May 6, 2021 | August 8, 2025 - janine

Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com Recipe yields about 2-3 waffles.

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Gluten Free Sourdough Pancakes

- April 23, 2021 | August 8, 2025 - janine

Adapted from fermentingforfoodies.com

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Overnight Sourdough Oat Pancakes or Waffles

- April 16, 2021 | May 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from vanillaandbean.com 1 1/2 cups (155g) rolled oats or oat flour 1 cup (250g) sourdough discard (regular or GF) 3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons (190g) whole milk 1/4 cup (60g) maple syrup 1 …

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Tasty Oat Bran Muffins

- March 29, 2021 | February 3, 2022 - janine

Adapted from the recipe found on the package of Bob’s Red Mill’s Oat Bran

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Quinoa Banana Muffins

- February 21, 2021 | May 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Recipesworthrepeating.com

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Skinny Kugel

- February 13, 2021 | November 4, 2024 - janine

Pre-heat oven to 350-F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Boil noodles until al dente; drain and return to the pot. In a large bowl, mix the eggs and sugar. Add …

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Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

- December 25, 2020 | December 25, 2022 - janine

Recipe Sources: pauladeen.com, jocooks.com, spendwithpennies.com Alternate, untested recipe at bottom of page. Recipe from Ohio State Fair Dough 2 ½ cups bread flour 2 1⁄4 tsp. rapid rise yeast 3 …

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Whole Grain Pumpkin Muffins (low-fat/low sugar)

- December 3, 2020 | December 3, 2024 - janine

This is adapted from the Pumpkin Bread recipe. It has low sugar and low fat.

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Chia Pudding Variations

- November 8, 2020 | June 2, 2022 - janine

[Untested] recipes from How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, by Mark Bittman Piña Colada Chia Pudding 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/3 cup chia seeds 1 cup chopped …

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Peanut Butter Chickpea Muffins

- October 24, 2020 | June 17, 2023 - janine

Adapted from ambitiouskitchen.com These don’t really have the texture of regular muffins, but they are yummy nonetheless. They certainly hit the spot when you want a sweet treat, and they’re …

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Popovers – Basic

- October 19, 2020 | August 6, 2025 - janine

Adapted from bluejeanchef.com

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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

- October 12, 2020 | November 23, 2022 - janine

Here’s a good recipe from fitfoodiefinds.com. Just needs a bit more liquid.

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Pumpkin Oat Muffins with Streusel Topping

- October 11, 2020 | October 26, 2024 - janine

Adapted fromTasteofhome.com

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Whole Grain Squash Pancakes

- October 11, 2020 | June 25, 2022 - janine

Adapted from twopeasandtheirpod.com Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat or 1-1 GF flour). 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt …

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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins

- September 25, 2020 | October 26, 2024 - janine

Adapted from NY Times Cooking

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Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins

- September 24, 2020 | September 24, 2024 - janine

Adapted from www.ambitiouskitchen.com

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Overnight Sourdough Buttermilk Pancakes or Waffles

- September 1, 2020 | October 28, 2024 - janine

Adapted from NY Times Cooking

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Crepes (Gluten Free)

- August 21, 2020 | August 23, 2024 - janine

Adapted from How Can it be Gluten Free by Americas Test Kitchen

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Simple Granola

- August 20, 2020 | December 27, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Alton Brown

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Baguette French Toast

- August 20, 2020 | May 6, 2023 - janine
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Zucchini Kodiak Muffins (low-fat)

- August 20, 2020 | August 20, 2025 - janine
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Overnight French Toast Casserole

- August 20, 2020 | May 6, 2023 - janine

Adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything

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Banana Oat Pancakes

- August 17, 2020 | May 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from meaningfuleats.com

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Beaming Cafe Smoothies

- August 14, 2020 | December 19, 2022 - janine

Some of these recipes were found at LiveBeaming.com. The others, I received during a demonstration at Beaming Cafe. Liquid amounts seem high to me. Most recipes are untested. Rockstar Smoothie …

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Sourdough Pancakes

- August 14, 2020 | August 13, 2021 - janine

Timeline to make pancakes Saturday morning. Take the starter out of the fridge on Friday morning (around 7 or 8am). Measure out 75 grams of starter. Add 45 grams water …

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Lemon Ricotta Whipped Pancakes (ATK)

- August 14, 2020 | January 9, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Americas Test Kitchen My go-to Lemon Ricotta Pancakes recipe is Ina’s Lemon Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes. They aren’t as puffy as this recipe, but they’re easier to make.

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Blueberry Banana Chunk Muffins

- August 13, 2020 | September 28, 2024 - janine

Adapted from allrecipes.com Crumb Topping (optional)

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Crêpes (Buttermilk)

- August 13, 2020 | March 15, 2025 - janine

Adapted from World of Crepes For an 8-inch skillet use 1/4 cup batter. For a 10-inch skillet use 1/3 cup batter.

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Beaming Rockstar Smoothie Copycat

- August 12, 2020 | August 13, 2021 - janine
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Vanilla Custard Oatmeal

- August 12, 2020 | August 19, 2024 - janine

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats or steel cut oats1 3/4 cups water or milk1 egg, lightly beaten1 tablespoon maple syrupPinch of salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon butter …

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Charred Kale & Egg

- August 12, 2020 | December 1, 2021 - janine

Ingredients 1 bunch curly kale, torn into pieces1 tablespoon olive oil1-2 tablespoons nutritional yeastBalsamic vinegarSalt & pepper1 egg, fried or poached (optional) Instructions Remove the stems from the kale and …

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Zucchini Muffins

- August 12, 2020 | October 26, 2024 - janine

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1/3 cup oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons pumpin pie spice 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed first …

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Popovers – Sourdough

- August 12, 2020 | January 1, 2022 - janine

Adapted from King Arthur Baking 1 cup (227g) milk (full-fat, reduced-fat, or skim) 3 large eggs 1/2 cup (113g) sourdough starter, ripe (fed) or discard 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup …

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Low-Carb Greek Yogurt Pancakes

- August 12, 2020 | March 4, 2022 - janine

Adapted from Ree Drummond

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Ham & Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

- August 12, 2020 | August 14, 2021 - janine

Recipe by Delish

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Crêpes (Traditional)

- August 12, 2020 | August 4, 2025 - janine

Adapted from The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer

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Banana, Sweet Potato, Spinach Smoothie

- August 12, 2020 | July 10, 2024 - janine

Trader Joe’s carries frozen mashed sweet potatoes around Thanksgiving. Stock up and use them for various recipes throughout the year. Makes 2 servings: 100 grams frozen sweet potatoes 100 grams …

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Instant Pancake Mix

- August 11, 2020 | October 12, 2021 - janine

In a ziplock bag add: 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon bakins soda When ready to make, mix in: 2 cups …

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Overnight Sourdough Belgian Waffles

- August 11, 2020 | August 15, 2021 - janine

Adapted from Nancy Silverton

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Cornmeal Pancakes

- August 10, 2020 | August 15, 2021 - janine

Adapted from allrecipes.com

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Banana & Spinach Smoothie

- August 10, 2020 | August 15, 2021 - janine

With fresh spinach 8 oz milk 100 grams frozen banana 85 grams fresh spinach 4 ice cubes With frozen spinach 8 oz milk 75 grams frozen banana 75 grams frozen …

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Crêpes (Sourdough)

- August 10, 2020 | July 23, 2022 - janine

Adapted from butterforall.com

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Crêpes (Buckwheat/Galettes)

- August 9, 2020 | July 23, 2022 - janine

Adapted from recipe by Mark Bittman

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Smoothie in Grams

- August 9, 2020 | August 25, 2024 - janine
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Pumpkin Oat Icebox Muffins (Vegan/Gluten Free/SugarFree)

- August 8, 2020 | May 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Detoxinista 3/4 cup Medjool dates , pitted (6 ounces)1/2 cup pumpkin purée1 egg (or flax “egg” (1 tablespoon flax mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water—let sit for 3 minutes)2 …

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Easy Sourdough Crumpets

- August 6, 2020 | August 17, 2021 - janine

Recipe from King Arthur Flour

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Chewy Granola Bars

- August 2, 2020 | August 20, 2021 - janine

Adapted from EdiblePerspective.com

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Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

- July 31, 2020 | August 20, 2021 - janine

Recipes are from Jimbo’s Naturally 1/2 cup pumpkin purée 1/2 ripe banana 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 tbsp honey (I use maple syrup) 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or …

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Whole Grain Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (GF)

- July 29, 2020 | July 29, 2024 - janine

Makes 12 muffins 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed ¾ cup (192g) natural peanut butter 2 large eggs ¼ cup (78g) pure maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) 1 cup (92g) oat flour or gluten …

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Tommy’s Smoothie

- July 23, 2020 | July 29, 2022 - janine

6 oz coffee or milk 1/2 frozen banana Small handful (about 20 g) baby spinach 1 scoop protein powder 2 tablespoons rolled oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon cacao …

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Steel Cut Overnight Oats with Strawberry Chia Jam

- July 18, 2020 | November 1, 2025 - janine

Adapted from www.freckledfoodie.com Note, this recipe uses steel cut oats rather than the traditional rolled oats. Unless you want an extremely chewy, somewhat hard bite, switch to traditional style.

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Banana Oat Bran Muffins with Streusel Topping

- July 12, 2020 | May 5, 2025 - janine

Adapted from King Arthur Flour

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Oat Bran Ricotta Muffins (GF)

- July 12, 2020 | August 16, 2024 - janine

Adapted from cottercrunch.com 80 grams ATK Gluten Free Whole Grain Flour 80 grams ATK Gluten Free AP Flour 40 grams oat bran 14 g ground flaxseed 2 teaspoons baking powder …

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Garbanzo Beans with Browned Butter & Yogurt (Fatteh)

- July 5, 2020 | June 23, 2023 - janine

1 can garbanzo beans, drained 1 clove *garlic 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup plain yogurt 1 toasted pita bread 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoosn pine nuts Olive oil Toast …

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Greek Avocado Toast

- July 3, 2020 | August 30, 2021 - janine

Adapted from Delish

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Zaatar Flat Bread (Manakeesh)

- July 2, 2020 | November 8, 2021 - janine

My favorite brand of Zaatar is Salloum Bros (see photo below).  To make your own see recipe here. Ingredients 3 tablespoons of olive oil  1/4 cup of za’atar 12 inch bread or …

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

- July 1, 2020 | August 30, 2021 - janine

Adapted from Cookies and Kate

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Granola Green Smoothie

- June 25, 2020 | August 30, 2021 - janine
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Spanish Tortilla with Aioli

- June 25, 2020 | July 12, 2024 - janine

Adapted from Alison Roman Serves 6–8 For the tortilla:1 1/2 lb. yukon gold potatoes, peeled, sliced ¼” thick1 medium yellow onion,thinly slicedKosher salt, freshly ground black pepper2 cups olive oil6–7 …

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Breakfast Pizza

- June 19, 2020 | June 19, 2020 - janine
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Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes

- June 11, 2020 | October 29, 2022 - janine
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats

- June 8, 2020 | April 9, 2022 - janine
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Blueberry Chia Overnight Oats

- June 7, 2020 | April 10, 2022 - janine

Adapted from Elie Krieger

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Baked Oatmeal Cups

- June 7, 2020 | August 4, 2023 - janine

Adapted from elliekreiger.com 3 cups old fashioned oats (half blended into flour, if desired) 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup mashed, very ripe banana (about 2 bananas) 2 large eggs …

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Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt

- May 19, 2020 | May 19, 2024 - janine

Adapted from foodnetwork.com 1 cup vanilla-flavored unsweetened almond milk or regular flavored soy milk 1 cup plain low-fat or non-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) …

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