Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Makes: 12 bars
Serving Size 1 bar

Ingredients

CRUST AND TOPPING
1⁄2 cup flour
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1 cup quick oats
3 Tablespoons butter or margarine
2 Tablespoons applesauce
1 Tablespoon orange juice

FILLING
1 Tablespoon flour
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1 1⁄2 teaspoons orange juice
2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray or lightly oil an 8”x 8” baking pan.
  2. Crust and topping: Mix flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut butter into mixture until crumbly. Mix in oats. Set half aside for topping.
  3. To remaining mixture, stir in applesauce and orange juice. Press in bottom of baking pan.
  4. Filling: Combine flour, sugar, juice and raspberries. Mix well.
  5. Spread filling on crust. Sprinkle with topping.
  6. Bake 40-45 minutes. Cool. Cut into 12 bars.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/raspberry-oatm...

Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Makes: 9 squares (2.5 inches x 2.5 inches)
Serving Size 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten
1⁄2 cup applesauce
1 1⁄2 cups non-fat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons oil
1 apple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

TOPPING
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoons chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil or spray an 8" x 8" baking pan.
  2. Combine the egg, applesauce, milk, vanilla and oil in a bowl. Add the apple.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to the liquid Ingredients and mix well.
  4. Pour mixture into baking dish, and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
  6. Return to oven and broil for 3 to 4 minutes until top is browned and the sugar bubbles.
  7. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Substitute other fruit for the apple. Try bananas, pears, blueberries or a mixture
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/apple-spice-ba...

Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies

Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 48 cookies
Serving Size 2 cookies

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 cup oil
1⁄2 cup applesauce or fruit puree
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (raw)
1 1⁄2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 large carrots)
1 cup raisins or golden raisins

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sugars, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir dry Ingredients together.
  4. Blend dry Ingredients into wet mixture. Stir in raisins and carrots.
  5. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet.
  6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Store in airtight container.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/healthy-carrot...

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
Serving Size 1 muffin

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
3⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
1⁄3 cup nonfat or 1% milk
1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat the bottom of 12 muffin cups with oil or baking spray.
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend vegetable oil, egg, milk and applesauce until smooth. Stir the liquid Ingredients into the flour mixture until just moistened. Lightly stir in the blueberries.
  4. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake about 20 minutes, or until the muffin tops are golden brown.  A toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin should come out moist but without batter.

Notes

  • To avoid rancid whole wheat flour, store it in a container or bag that keeps the air sealed out. Keep in a cool dark area for up to 3 months or in the freezer for up to 6 months.  Buy amounts that you can use within those lengths of time.
  • To use sweetened applesauce, remove about 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar from the measured amount
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/whole-wheat-bl...

Rice Salad

Rice Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 2/3 cup

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1⁄4 cup chopped celery
1 apple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1⁄4 cup raisins
2 Tablespoons chopped almonds
1⁄2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

  1. Combine rice, celery, apple, raisins, and almonds in a medium bowl and mix well.
  2. Combine yogurt, orange juice, and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture over the rice mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Add any of your favorite fruits for variety.
  • Make this a whole grain recipe by using brown rice instead of white rice
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/rice-salad

Microwave Applesauce

Microwave Applesauce

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 7 servings
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Ingredients

6 apples, peeled, cored and quartered
1⁄4 cup water
1⁄3 cup sugar
1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place apples and water in a 2 quart microwave safe dish.
  2. Cover apples with microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap and cook on high for 6 to 8 minutes or until apples are easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Add sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Use a potato masher or fork to make smooth or chunky applesauce.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Frozen apple slices work great in this recipe.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/microwave-appl...

Applesauce French Toast

Applesauce French Toast

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size 1 slice

Ingredients
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons white sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
6 slices whole wheat bread

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla and applesauce. Mix well.
  2. Soak bread one slice at a time until mixture is slightly absorbed.
  3. Lightly spray or oil a skillet or griddle. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Serve hot.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • To use sweetened applesauce, remove about 3/4 teaspoon of sugar from the measured amount.
  • Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt.
Source: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/applesauc...