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I couldn’t decide if I wanted pancakes or muffins with so I made puffins. ★ BLUEBERRY PANCAKE MUFFINS 3/4 cup milk2 tbs butter, melted1 egg1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbs sugar1 cup flour2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup blueberriesMaple syrup, to serve ★ Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin. Whisk together milk / butter / egg / vanilla extract. Stir in sugar / flour / baking powder / salt. Fold in blueberries. Scoop batter into muffin tin, about 3/4 full. Bake for 20 mins until toothpick comes out clean. Drizzling with maple syrup to serve. ★ Adapted from OUR REDLEG FAMILY.Makes 12 muffins. 

I couldn’t decide if I wanted pancakes or muffins with so I made puffins.

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BLUEBERRY PANCAKE MUFFINS

3/4 cup milk
2 tbs butter, melted
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbs sugar
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup blueberries
Maple syrup, to serve

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a muffin tin.

Whisk together milk / butter / egg / vanilla extract.

Stir in sugar / flour / baking powder / salt.

Fold in blueberries.

Scoop batter into muffin tin, about 3/4 full.

Bake for 20 mins until toothpick comes out clean.

Drizzling with maple syrup to serve.

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Adapted from OUR REDLEG FAMILY.
Makes 12 muffins. 

PEANUT BUTTER PISTACHIO CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS

2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup peanut butter, melted
1/3 cup brown rice syrup

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 8” square pan.

Combine oatmeal / flax seeds / pistachios / cranberries in a bowl.

Stir in peanut butter / rice syrup.

Spray parchment paper with cooking spray.

Spread mixture evenly in the pan and press down firmly until packed.

Bake for 25 mins.

Let cool and cut into bars.

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Adapted from HOW SWEET IT IS.
Makes 12 bars.

My old roommate used to make amazing “Thomas Jefferson” sweet potato biscuits for the apartment. I found myself missing them so I I found a similar recipe to bake some on my own. They’re great warm and with a smidgen of butter. ★ SWEET POTATO BISCUITS 1 small sweet potato 1 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp cinnamonSprinkle of nutmegPinch of salt2 tbs butter, cut into small cubes1/4 cup almond milk ★ Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet. Poke holes in sweet potato with a fork and microwave for 5 mins. Peel, mash and set aside to cool. Combine flour / baking powder / cinnamon / nutmeg / salt in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a fork until no large chunks remain. Mix in cooled sweet potato / almond milk with your hands until dough forms. Roll into 2” balls and flatten to 1/2” thickness. Bake for 15 mins until toothpick comes out clean. ★ Adapted from ORGANIC GARDENINGMakes 10 small biscuits.

My old roommate used to make amazing “Thomas Jefferson” sweet potato biscuits for the apartment. I found myself missing them so I I found a similar recipe to bake some on my own. They’re great warm and with a smidgen of butter.

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SWEET POTATO BISCUITS

1 small sweet potato
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Sprinkle of nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 tbs butter, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup almond milk

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet.

Poke holes in sweet potato with a fork and microwave for 5 mins.

Peel, mash and set aside to cool.

Combine flour / baking powder / cinnamon / nutmeg / salt in a bowl.

Cut butter into flour mixture with a fork until no large chunks remain.

Mix in cooled sweet potato / almond milk with your hands until dough forms.

Roll into 2” balls and flatten to 1/2” thickness.

Bake for 15 mins until toothpick comes out clean.

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Adapted from ORGANIC GARDENING
Makes 10 small biscuits.

APPLE PIE OATMEAL 1 cup water1/2 cup quick cooking oats1/2 apple, diced1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmeg1 tbs brown sugar ★ Bring water to a boil. Stir in oatmeal / apple / cinnamon / nutmeg / brown sugar. Turn down heat and simmer for 2-3 mins until oatmeal thickens. ★ Adapted from FAMILY FEED BAG.

APPLE PIE OATMEAL

1 cup water
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 apple, diced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbs brown sugar

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Bring water to a boil.

Stir in oatmeal / apple / cinnamon / nutmeg / brown sugar.

Turn down heat and simmer for 2-3 mins until oatmeal thickens.

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Adapted from FAMILY FEED BAG.

I’m going hiking this weekend so I made some bars to bring as snacks.

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ALMOND CASHEW CRANBERRY BARS

1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup brown rice syrup

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a 8” square pan.

Combine almonds / cashews / chia seeds / cranberries / salt in a bowl.

Stir in brown rice syrup until mixture is coated.

Spray parchment paper with cooking spray.

Spread mixture evenly in the pan and press down firmly until packed.

Bake for 20 mins.

Let cool until syrup hardens and cut into bars.

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Adapted from LOVE U MADLY.
Makes 12 bars.

ALMOND CHIA COCONUT GRANOLA 2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup chia seeds1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup olive oil ★ Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet. Combine oatmeal / almonds / shredded coconut / cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in maple syrup / olive oil. Spread evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 15 mins, stir, and bake for another 15 mins until golden brown. ★ Adapted from ECO KAREN.Makes 3 cups granola.

ALMOND CHIA COCONUT GRANOLA

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup olive oil

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet.

Combine oatmeal / almonds / shredded coconut / cinnamon in a bowl.

Stir in maple syrup / olive oil.

Spread evenly on baking sheet.

Bake for 15 mins, stir, and bake for another 15 mins until golden brown.

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Adapted from ECO KAREN.
Makes 3 cups granola.

DARK CHOCOLATE PRETZEL LOBSTER POPS.

BANANA AGAVE CHIA PUDDING 1/2 banana, mashed1 cup unsweetened almond milk1 tsp agave nectar3 tbs chia seeds ★ Combine banana / almond milk / agave nectar in a lidded container. Add chia seeds. Shake well and refrigerate overnight.

BANANA AGAVE CHIA PUDDING

1/2 banana, mashed
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp agave nectar
3 tbs chia seeds

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Combine banana / almond milk / agave nectar in a lidded container.

Add chia seeds.

Shake well and refrigerate overnight.

MATCHA COCONUT PANCAKES

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp matcha powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tbs shredded coconut

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Whisk together egg / milk.

Stir in flour / matcha powder / baking powder / shredded coconut.

Cook for 2 mins on each side on heated and buttered pan.

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Makes 2 medium pancakes.

MATCHA SHORTBREAD1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup icing sugar1/4 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp matcha powder1 cup flourPinch salt ★Cream together butter / icing sugar / vanilla extract / matcha powder. Stir in flour / salt. Gather dough and roll into a log, 1.5” in diametre. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet. Slice log into 1/4” thick rounds. Bake for 15 mins. ★ Adapted from last year’s PEPPERMINT BARK SHORTBREAD.Makes 1 dozen cookies.

MATCHA SHORTBREAD

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp matcha powder
1 cup flour
Pinch salt

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Cream together butter / icing sugar / vanilla extract / matcha powder.

Stir in flour / salt.

Gather dough and roll into a log, 1.5” in diametre.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet.

Slice log into 1/4” thick rounds.

Bake for 15 mins.

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Adapted from last year’s PEPPERMINT BARK SHORTBREAD.
Makes 1 dozen cookies.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BAKED BANANA

Banana
Dark chocolate, chopped
Sliced almonds

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Shape foil around banana so it sits flat.

Slit the banana lengthwise.

Fill crevice with chocolate / almonds.

Bake for 12-15 mins until chocolate melts and skin turns brown.

BANANA BLUEBERRY YOGURT MUFFINS 1/2 cup Greek yogurt1 egg1 banana, mashed1 tsp vanilla extract1/3 cup sugar1 cup quick cooking oats1/3 cup flour (or 1/2 cup more oats, but I ran out)1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 cup blueberries ★ Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a muffin tin. Blend together Greek yogurt / egg / banana / vanilla / sugar. Stir in oats / flour / baking powder. Scoop batter into muffin tin, about 2/3 full. Bake for 18 mins. ★ Adapted from C & E.Makes 1 dozen muffins.

BANANA BLUEBERRY YOGURT MUFFINS

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 egg
1 banana, mashed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/3 cup flour (or 1/2 cup more oats, but I ran out)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup blueberries

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a muffin tin.

Blend together Greek yogurt / egg / banana / vanilla / sugar.

Stir in oats / flour / baking powder.

Scoop batter into muffin tin, about 2/3 full.

Bake for 18 mins.

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Adapted from C & E.
Makes 1 dozen muffins.

I made pancakes for mom and dad. ★ STRAWBERRY GREEK YOGURT PANCAKES10 oz strawberry Greek yogurt2 eggs1 cup flour2 tsp baking sodaSplash of milk1 cup strawberries, diced ★ Stir together yogurt  / eggs until smooth. Stir in flour / baking soda. Add milk to thin out batter just a tad. Fold in strawberries. Cook 1/2 cup batter on heated and buttered pan for 2 mins on each side. ★ Adapted from RECIPE GIRL.Makes 5 medium pancakes.

I made pancakes for mom and dad.

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STRAWBERRY GREEK YOGURT PANCAKES

10 oz strawberry Greek yogurt
2 eggs
1 cup flour
2 tsp baking soda
Splash of milk
1 cup strawberries, diced

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Stir together yogurt  / eggs until smooth.

Stir in flour / baking soda.

Add milk to thin out batter just a tad.

Fold in strawberries.

Cook 1/2 cup batter on heated and buttered pan for 2 mins on each side.

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Adapted from RECIPE GIRL.
Makes 5 medium pancakes.

REINDEER BROWNIES brownies made from BASIC BROWNIE recipe1 bag M&MsChocolate chipsPretzels ★ While the brownies are still hot, press M&M on to brownie to make the nose. Add 2 chocolate chips for eyes. Break pretzels to make antlers and stick into brownie.  ★ Makes 12 brownies.

REINDEER BROWNIES

brownies made from BASIC BROWNIE recipe
1 bag M&Ms
Chocolate chips
Pretzels

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While the brownies are still hot, press M&M on to brownie to make the nose.

Add 2 chocolate chips for eyes.

Break pretzels to make antlers and stick into brownie. 

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Makes 12 brownies.

I like shortbread. It’s short. I’m short. It’s easy going and easy to make. Since shortbread so basic, it’s very versatile. You can throw in whatever you’re in the mood for to dress it up. I made some with peppermint bark for the holidays. ★ PEPPERMINT BARK SHORTBREAD 1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup icing sugar1 tsp vanilla extract2 cups flour1/4 tsp salt 1 cup peppermint bark bits ★ Cream together butter / icing sugar / vanilla. Stir in flour / salt. Fold in peppermint bark bits. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet. Roll dough into balls and flatten into 2” circles. Bake for 15 mins until edges are golden brown. ★ Adapted from FARM GIRL FARE.Makes 20 cookies.

I like shortbread. It’s short. I’m short. It’s easy going and easy to make. Since shortbread so basic, it’s very versatile. You can throw in whatever you’re in the mood for to dress it up. I made some with peppermint bark for the holidays.

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PEPPERMINT BARK SHORTBREAD

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup peppermint bark bits

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Cream together butter / icing sugar / vanilla.

Stir in flour / salt.

Fold in peppermint bark bits.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hr.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet.

Roll dough into balls and flatten into 2” circles.

Bake for 15 mins until edges are golden brown.

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Adapted from FARM GIRL FARE.
Makes 20 cookies.