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Homemade Multigrain Cereal

Did you know that what you eat for breakfast can significantly impact your focus, energy, and even your heart health for the entire day? While many cereals offer empty calories, multi-grain varieties provide a nutritious blend of fiber, vitamins, and minerals that can reduce cholesterol and manage blood sugar. Further, it's yummy to eat, and on a cold fall or winter morning, there is nothing more comforting than a hot bowl of homemade multigrain cereal, topped with your favorite fruit, nuts, and milk. Ingredients for a homemade mix: 4 cups steel-cut oats  2 cups millet  2 cups brown rice  2 cups wheat berries  2 cups farro  2 cups white quinoa  1 cup red quinoa  1 cup buckwheat  1 cup flax meal  Instructions: Mix it all together and then use as needed. Store in an airtight container. You can mix and match whatever grains you like. Stove Top Instructions: Bring water to a boil. Use a ratio of about 3 parts water to 1 part multi-grain cereal. Y...

Applesauce Muffins

Applesauce and cinnamon.  Soft and moist. Yummy and easy.  When you combine the ease, the texture, and the taste of these applesauce muffins, there is nothing not to love! Ingredients: 3/4 C unbleached flour  3/4 C whole wheat flour  1 tsp baking powder  1/2 tsp baking soda  1 tsp cinnamon  6 T cane sugar  1/2 tsp salt  6 T oil  1 1/2 C applesauce (can be chunky) Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12 muffin tins with cooking spray. Combine all wet ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix together well. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until combined. Spoon into muffin tins. Bake 20-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

"Caramel" Dip

This homemade caramel apple dip comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients you likely already have. Creamy and utterly delicious, it's the perfect solution for a last-minute party treat or a fast dessert that will impress everyone with minimal effort. Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut butter  1/4 cup pure maple syrup  1/4 tsp and vanilla extract Instructions: Simply mix well and enjoy!

Gluten

Here is a meatless main dish that’s hearty enough to take center stage! Made from simple wheat gluten, these “steaks” have a satisfying chew and a rich, savory flavor. They are so versatile—you can grill them, pan-fry them, bake them, or use them in other main dishes like stroganoff or pot pie. I hope you enjoy this warm, comforting dish! Ingredients: Gluten: 2 C vital wheat gluten flour  2 T all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder  3 T nutritional yeast flakes  2 C water Broth: 12 C water 1/2 C Braggs 1/3 C nutritional yeast 1T+1 tsp onion powder 1T+1 tsp garlic powder 2T chicken seasoning 2T beef seasoning Instructions: Combine all gluten ingredients and mix well. Let's sit for 30 minutes. Shape into a log and slice. Combine all broth ingredients and bring to a boil. Add sliced gluten and allow to cook for 30-40 minutes until it looks done.