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Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups oats
1 1/4 cups applesauce
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup mix-ins of choice (raisins, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, etc)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients together.
Spoon cookies onto baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes.
This whole grain recipe can be customized with any mix-ins or seasonings you desire, using entirely shelf-stable pantry ingredients.

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Beans and Rice

Ingredients:

2 cups Rice uncooked, preferably brown
30 ounce can Dark Red Kidney Beans rinsed
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
3 stalks Celery chopped
2 Onions chopped
2 Green Bell Peppers chopped
4 cups Water
Salt, pepper, & sprinkle with hot sauce to taste

Instructions:

Rice Cooker Method:
Place all ingredients in the rice cooker. Cook for one cycle. (Cook time can vary depending on rice cooker.)
When done cooking, fluff with a fork and season to taste.
Slow Cooker Method:
Place all ingredients except rice in slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on high.
Stir. Add rice and cook for 2-1/2 hours more.
When done cooking, fluff with a fork and season to taste.

Basic Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup Greens such as spinach or kale
1/2 Banana
1 cup Apple chopped or
1 cup Strawberries fresh or frozen or
1 cup Berries fresh or frozen
1 cup Milk or milk substitute

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed.
Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little water if desired for a thinner smoothie.
Chef's TipsIf using greens in a drink sounds weird to you, try spinach. You will barely taste it once mixed with fruits.
Use frozen fruit for a thicker, colder smoothie.

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Banana Sushi

Ingredients:

1 whole wheat tortilla, 8-inch
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 banana, peeled
Cinnamon, to taste
1 tablespoon raisins, optional
1 tablespoon nuts, chopped, optional

Instructions:

Serves 2 - adjust quantity as needed
Spread peanut butter across tortilla.
Sprinkle raisins or nuts, if using, on the peanut butter.
Shake cinnamon on top of peanut butter.
Place peeled banana in middle of tortilla.
Roll the tortilla tightly.
Slice into 8 pieces and serve.

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Eggplant

Eggplants are great sources of several vitamins & minerals, as well as gut-healthy fiber!

Instructions:

Eggplant is a glossy black vegetable that has white flesh with a meaty texture.
Choose eggplants that have shiny, smooth skin without bruises or blemishes.
Eggplants are sensitive to temperature and should be stored in the refrigerator.
Do not cut an eggplant before you store it since it will go bad quickly.
For a less bitter tasting eggplant, sprinkle it with salt after cutting into pieces and let it sit for 30 minutes.
This will pull out some of the water and make it less likely to absorb a lot of oil while cooking.
Rinse the eggplant afterwards to remove most of the salt.
Eggplant can be baked, roasted, steamed, or sautéed.
If baking whole, pierce the eggplant several times with a fork.
Bake at 350˚F for 15-25 minutes.
Test for doneness by inserting a knife or fork.

Apples

Apples are great sources of: Vitamin C keeps our immune system strong and helps our bodies heal quickly. - Fiber helps with healthy digestion and keeps us feeling full. Eating enough fiber has been shown to keep our hearts healthy too.

Instructions:

How to Store:
- Apples stay fresh for 5-7 days at room temperature or 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate unwashed apples in a plastic bag with holes.
- Throw away any spoiled apples since they will cause the others to spoil too.
- Wash apples before eating.
How to Eat:
- Eat whole or cut into pieces after removing stem, core, and seeds.
- Cook and mash to make applesauce.
- Bake in oven for dessert.
- Use lemon juice to keep sliced apples from turning brown.