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Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Pancake Recipe

March 23, 2013 By 7 Comments

easy three ingredient health pancake recipe

In a recent health and fitness post I mention joining an online “get fit” program called Revolt Now. Revolt Now has weekly healthy meal plans and daily workouts, visit there website for more information on how to become a member. It’s been extremely helpful to me in my journey to a healthier, more fit me. I wanted to share this recipe that was inspired by this program. The original recipe called for just oats and egg whites, but I like to add banana.

Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Pancake Recipe

This is a super simple, 3 ingredient recipe for healthy pancakes. I have to be honest, before making these I had never made pancakes before in my life… nope, sure hadn’t. I had no idea how easy and healthy they could be!

Items needed:
Oats
Egg Whites
Banana
Blender

Recipe:
1/2 cup of Oats
3 Egg Whites
1 Banana (as I mentioned above this is actually optional, you can leave this out and have an easy 2 ingredient recipe)

Optional: You can also add cinnamon and/or vanilla extract.

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Combine items in a blender (I use a Ninja) and blend until smooth. You may need to add water (or more oats) to get the blend to a pancake batter consistency. Coat your pan with coconut oil, cook over medium heat.

oatmeal banana pancakes
oatmeal banana pancakes

Top with syrup or fruit!

easy healthy pancake recipe

What are your favorite 2 or 3 ingredient recipes?

I linked up with The Newlywed Table Recipe Link Up, check it out for more great recipe ideas!

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Ranch Chicken Nuggets And Hidden Valley’s Lunch Break For Kids

October 24, 2012 By 18 Comments

 

 

Lunch Break For Kids

The Chef & Child Foundation (CCF) and the makers of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressings & dips are partnering to host the Lunch Break For Kids fundraiser to showcase how simple, good food can make healthier bodies and stronger family connections, as well as support CCF’s national Childhood Nutrition Day in its mission to promote healthier eating to kids and their families through community-based initiatives.

 

It seems like only yesterday that my kids were little. Little feet and little hands, and all throughout the house it seems that everything we owned had a tiny counterpart. We had a big couch… the kids had a little one. I had a rocking chair, they had a little rocking chair. We had a big bed, the kids’ were small. Big car, little car. We had grown up dishes, the kids had cute little plates, cups and silverware that worked with small hands. The same thing was true with food. Big food and little people versions. As a home school mom, I was very blessed to be able to spend lunchtime with my kids nearly every day, and both of them liked helping me get things ready. One of their favorite lunches was a little kid version of my Ranch Chicken. For them… Ranch Chicken Nuggets with finger veggies.

Because it is such an easy recipe, is healthy, features Ranch seasonings and is fun for kids to help make, I thought this would be perfect to share with you, while highlighting Hidden Valley’s Lunch Break For Kids program. Helping kids learn that healthy food is good food doesn’t have to be hard. And it’s one of the things you can do as a parent that can have a lasting impact with your kids- both my teens love broccoli, request my veggie soup all the time, and have been known to order the steamed veggies when we go out to eat. I’m calling that success.

So. Here is the recipe for my kid friendly version of Ranch Chicken–Ranch Chicken Nuggets.

Enjoy!!

You will need a cookie sheet/baking pan, spatula, gallon sized zip baggie, measuring cups and spoons.

1 lb. chicken, cut into bite size pieces.

* Tip- if you are using frozen chicken, only let it thaw partway, so it’s easier to cut. On the other hand, if your chicken is thawed/fresh, just throw it in the freezer for 30 minutes. Slightly frozen is much easier to handle*

2/3 cup bread crumbs (regular plain or panko)

1/3 cup fine shredded cheese (I prefer Italian blend, but whatever suits your fancy will work)

1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp. milk (I like skim- use whatever you like) 

2 full tbsp. Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (I used Fiesta Ranch for a kick, but Original is delicious)

Salt/pepper to taste

Assorted veggies, cut into finger-food-sized pieces

2-3 Romaine lettuce leaves

Hidden Valley Ranch Single Serve cups (or just pour your Hidden Valley Ranch into little cups for dipping)

 

*When cooking with the kids, I would pre-cut the chicken and put it in a bowl, and then let them measure the other ingredients into bowls. So, in the instructions, I’m assuming you have done that, too.*

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. 

Pour bread crumbs, cheese, and Hidden Valley Ranch seasonings into gallon sized baggie. Shake to mix well. My kids liked dumping everything in the bag, then jumping up and down to “mix.”

Pour egg mixture over chicken pieces. Little ones think it’s fun to get their hands all slimy while making sure the chicken is evenly coated with egg mixture. Take a break to wash hands.

Place coated chicken in gallon baggie and let your kids shake, squeeze and mush until well coated with breadcrumb mixture.

Place on cookie sheet lightly sprayed with oil.

Place in 400 degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.

Arrange on plate. Add veggies on a lettuce leaf along with dip. Tell your kids what fantastic helpers and incredible cooks they are, and eat up!!

Click on the location tab here  for a local Lunch Break for Kids fundraiser or a Childhood Nutrition Day volunteer location in your area to join, or start one of your own.

The Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®, dressings & dips has provided me with free product to help with my review, but anything I receive from Hidden Valley does not affect my thoughts on its company or their product.

 

 

 

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Fast and Fluffy Summer Lime Pie

June 24, 2012 By 17 Comments

Hi guys. I just HAD to share this with you all. I got to taste this fab pie the other night and when I asked for the recipe I was amazed at how easy it was. I haven’t made it yet myself but plan on it this week. I’m gonna tweak it with truvia sweetened yogurt, my homemade stevia “gello”, low fat whipped cream and a flax and wheat germ infused crust… so we’ll see how that works. In the meantime here is the “original” recipe. Enjoy!!

1 Package lime gelatin- 3oz
2 cartons of key lime yogurt-6oz each
1 carton frozen whipped topping- thawed out OR 1 carton cool whip
1 graham cracker crust
Lemon, orange or lime zest *optional*

In a mixing bowl combine lime gelatin with yogurt, fold in whipped topping or cool whip. Spread in graham cracker crust and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add zest to top of pie id desired.

EASY and it was soooo good!

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No Bread BLT’s: Bacon Lettuce Tomato Appetizer Recipe

April 30, 2012 By 15 Comments

No Bread BLT's: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Recipe

Here we have a recipe for a Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato appetizer with  step by step instructions written up by the man of the house. This is his first ever blog post, I hope you all enjoy it.

Bacon Lettuce in Tomato

Ingredients:

6 Roma Tomatoes

12 oz. Package of Bacon, Cooked**

Iceberg Lettuce

Cheese

Mayo or Miracle Whip

Dill Weed


Step 1:

   Cut Tomatoes in half

        Use a spoon to remove the seeds


Step 2:

   Chop your cooked bacon, this can be done as fine or as thick as you prefer

Step 3:

Add Mayo or Miracle Whip to the chopped bacon

This can be done to taste!

Only add as much as you like!

 

Step 4:

Lay the lettuce in the tomato halves

 

Step 5:

Spoon bacon mixture into tomatoes on top of the lettuce

Step 6:

Cut the cheese! LOL

Here we used cheddar and baby gouda.


Step 7:

Add cheese and sprinkle with dill.

Salt and Pepper to taste.

 

Finished BLT’s

Makes for a great appetizer or just a new twist on the old sandwich!

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Chicken and Carrot Pilaf Recipe

April 3, 2012 By 16 Comments

Chicken and Carrot Pilaf Recipe

 

1lb pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup of butter
1 1/2 cup uncooked rice
5 carrots, sliced
1 chopped onion
1/2 green pepper
4 cups chicken broth
green onion
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Cooking with Kids + a Kid Friendly Recipe: Guest Post

March 26, 2012 By 24 Comments

I love cooking with my kids. It is a fun activity that supports fine motor skills, creativity and counting. I am a proud mom when my 4 year old princess differentiates flour and sugar. I am proud when she learns how to beat the eggs.

There are 2 tricks when cooking with kids:

  • You need to find a super easy recipe to make. You cannot ask your 4 year-old child to separate egg yolks.
  • You need to find a recipe that both kids can help you with. My 10 year-old measures the ingredients while my 4 year-old mixes them.

One of their favorite recipes is a simple cake with chocolate. It is a kid friendly recipe. It contains ingredients that we usually have on hand.  This recipe is adapted from All recipes.

easy cake recipe

Simple Cake with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of white sugar or brown sugar. I personally prefer brown sugar.
  • ½ cup of butter. I replace sometimes with vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • 1 ½ cup of flour
  • 1 ¾ of baking powder
  • ½ cup of skim milk
  • ½ cup of chocolate chips

Make it

  • Preheat oven to 350F.kid friendly recipe
  • Grease a rectangular cake pan
  • In a large bowl, mix the sugar and the butter until the mixture becomes creamy.
  • Beat the eggs, one by one
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the baking powder. Add them to the first mixture.
  • Pour in the milk and mix well.
  • You can add the chocolate chips in the mixture or leave them as decorations. The kids love to add some chips in the mixture. They like the melted chocolate in the cake.
  • Cook for the 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick becomes dry.

 

Olfa is the founder of OurFamilyWorld: a magazine for busy parents seeking family balance. She loves cooking healthy snacks for kids.

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BBQ Chicken Tacos

January 24, 2012 By 10 Comments

Hello! My name is Heather from Literary Sweet where we love to bring you good food, drinks and books. Today I have a quick and easy dinner recipe that kids and adults love. You can even cook it right up in your crock pot to save yourself some time. Apart from everyday seasonings there are only 4 ingredients in this dish.

 

I’m uncertain if I’m the first person to ever do this or not. The other day we had leftover BBQ chicken legs and on a whim I decided to use that instead of the breasts featured in the recipe. Let me tell you it was so darn toot-in good I had to make it again. It was just as good as the first time and every single one of us went back for seconds. My step-father may of even had thirds and we still have leftovers.

 

You see I’m always looking to cut our food costs but still stay as natural as possible with my cooking. I might still rely on some conveniences, but my ultimate goal is as much food from scratch as possible with little time in the kitchen. After all I have seven mouths to feed and three children to chase after. This dish can easily fill up a crowd too which makes this an all occasion main dish. It can even be spiced up for those who really enjoy spicy foods, or made spice free for the kiddos.

 

Though we’ve never had leftovers to test it out I believe this would be good for a freezer meal too. You could make up the chicken ahead of time and freeze it for a later date.

 

BBQ Chicken Tacos

generously serves 8-10 (2 tacos a piece)

 

  • 3 skinless chicken breasts or a large package of leg quarters*
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar of your favorite BBQ sauce*
  • 1-2 16 ounce package(s) of shredded cheese of choice*
  • 2 packages of 10 count tortillas
  • Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing if desired.

 

 

  1. In a crock-pot place chicken, paprika, garlic and salt.
  2. Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until tender.
  3. Remove bones if you chose a bone-in cut. Be careful there are some small ones.
  4. Move your chicken to a bowl and start to shred it up.
  5. Add BBQ sauce and work it* into the chicken.
  6. Take ½ cup of cheese and work it into the chicken.
  7. Serve on tortillas with extra cheese and dressing.

 

*Notes:

 

- Use whichever meat you prefer or is cheapest for you. Just remember to pick out the bones.

- I happen to make my own BBQ sauce which has a super spicy and mild version, but please use what you enjoy eating or preparing.

  • I used a combination of pepper jack cheese for us adults and Colby jack for the kids.
  • You could also take the dry spices and rub the chicken, but it really isn’t necessary.

 

 

For busy moms, dads, students and well everyone this dish is so easy and filling. Apart from cooking the chicken everything comes together in about 5 minutes. We ate ours with rice and corn at dinner, but for lunch they eat fine by themselves.

 

How do you like to eat left over BBQ chicken?

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