Toasted Quinoa Granola Bars

Toasted granola bars with quinoa, chia seeds, and flax seeds that are sweetened with honey or maple syrup. A healthy snack that will fill you up at any time of the day!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup flax seeds
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dried fruit e
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• 1/2 cup nuts e
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Instructions:

Warm the oven up to 175F 350C

Put quinoa, rolled oats, chia seeds, flax seeds, dried fruit, and nuts in a large bowl

To make the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, mix them in a different bowl

Add the wet mixture to the dry ones and mix them together until they are well blended

Press the mixture into a baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper

Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake it for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown

Let the granola bars cool all the way down before you cut them into bars

Keep in a container that won't let air in to keep it fresh

K.C.'s Award Winning Turkey Bacon Explosion

A tasty variation on the traditional bacon explosion recipe is K.C.'s Award Winning Turkey Bacon Explosion. It's made with turkey bacon, ground turkey, and a delectable spice mixture that's all expertly rolled up and smoked. Ideal for bacon lovers and barbecue enthusiasts!

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 pound turkey bacon
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced jalapeno pepper optional
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Toothpicks for securing bacon

Instructions:

Set the temperature of your smoker or grill to 250F 121C

Ground turkey, diced onion, diced bell pepper, diced jalapeo pepper if using, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt should all be combined in a mixing bowl

Blend thoroughly

To make a bacon mat, spread out a piece of aluminum foil and weave the turkey bacon into a lattice pattern

Spread out evenly half of the spiced ground turkey mixture onto the bacon mat

Over the turkey mixture, drizzle half of the barbecue sauce and half of the shredded cheddar cheese

Using the foil to help shape it, carefully roll the ground turkey mixture and turkey bacon into a log

Using toothpicks, fasten the ends to keep it from unraveling

To make the second log, repeat the process with the remaining ground turkey mixture, barbecue sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese

After covering both turkey logs with bacon, place them on the grill or smoker and cook for two to three hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F 74C

Baste every thirty minutes with additional barbecue sauce

When cooked, take the turkey bacon explosions off the smoker or grill and allow to cool slightly before slicing into thick rounds

If desired, top hot dish with additional barbecue sauce

Savor your Turkey Bacon Explosion, Winner of the K

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Garlic Butter Pasta with Herbed Pork Bolognese

This dish, Garlic Butter Pasta with Herbed Pork Bolognese, is comforting and tasty. It combines the richness of garlic butter with the salty goodness of pork and the fragrant herbs. This dish is great for a cozy night in.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta of your choice
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon

Stir in diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together

Toss cooked pasta with the pork Bolognese sauce until well combined

Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley

Enjoy!

Watermelon Popsicles

Easy to make watermelon popsicles with only two things: watermelon and honey. This is great for hot summer days!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups diced watermelon
• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

In a blender, mix honey and diced watermelon

Mix until it's smooth

Place the mix into popsicle molds

Put the sticks into the molds

Put it in the freezer for at least four hours, or until it's solid

Have fun!

Egg and Spinach Breakfast Wrap

A delicious and filling breakfast wrap with eggs, spinach, and whole-grain tortilla to kickstart your day while working towards your weight loss goals.

Ingredients:

• 2 whole eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1 whole-grain tortilla or wrap
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• Hot sauce optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Add salt and pepper to a bowl and beat the eggs

Put a nonstick skillet on medium heat and spray it with cooking spray or drizzle it with olive oil

Toss the diced tomatoes and red onion in the pan and cook for two to three minutes, until the onions are soft

It will take another minute or two of cooking after adding the fresh spinach leaves for them to wilt

Add the eggs that have been beaten to the vegetables in the pan

For about 3 to 4 minutes, scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked

Warm up the whole-grain tortilla in the oven or in the microwave

In the middle of the tortilla, put the scrambled eggs and vegetable mix

If you want, add hot sauce

Make a wrap by folding the tortilla's sides in and rolling it up

Enjoy your egg and spinach breakfast wrap while it's still hot

Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes

You can still enjoy fluffy, tasty pancakes without gluten. For a healthy breakfast or brunch, these banana pancakes are great.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: maple syrup, fresh berries for serving

Instructions:

Mix eggs and mashed bananas together in a bowl until everything is well mixed

Put in the baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and almond flour

Mix until it's smooth

Set a skillet that doesn't stick on medium heat

Small amounts of the batter should be poured onto the pan

It should be cooked for two to three minutes on each side until it turns golden brown

If you want, you can serve it warm with maple syrup and fresh berries

Vegan Berry Bliss Fro-Yo

Enjoy our Vegan Berry Bliss Fro-Yo, which is both delicious and guilt-free. Mixing frozen mixed berries with creamy coconut yogurt makes this soft-serve treat just right. It's sweet and sour at the same time. For fro-yo fans, this is a great dairy-free and vegan option!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen mixed berries
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Put frozen mixed berries, unsweetened coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a blender

Blend until smooth

If you need to, scrape down the sides of the blender to make sure everything is well mixed

Blend until smooth and creamy

If you want to change how sweet or sour the mixture is, you can add more maple syrup or lemon zest

Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the machine's instructions until it's the consistency of soft serve

In bowls or cones, serve right away

Top with your favorite vegan toppings, like chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or chopped nuts

Have fun with your Vegan Berry Bliss Fro-Yo!