Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Power Bars



  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (I used the quick ones)
  • 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts (I got mine at CVS- this week a large can is 5.99)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup honey (or that nectar stuff you use)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

Place the oats and nuts into a food processor. Pulse until finely ground; pour into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the dry milk, cranberries, raisins, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.

Beat the egg whites until frothy in a small bowl; stir in the canola oil, honey, and vanilla extract and pour into the dry mixture. Stir until evenly moistened and press into the prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture is browned all over, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the power bar mixture by lifting the foil out of the pan. Allow to cool slightly; remove the foil and cut into bars while still warm. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Store in airtight container, or freeze in plastic snack bags

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Scrambled Egg Muffins





Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage
  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook the turkey sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add onion, green pepper, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in sausage and cheese.
  2. Spoon by 1/3 cupfuls into greased muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Beer Pancakes (or Waffles)


  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup beer
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the egg, beer and melted butter; stir with a whisk just until blended - a few lumps are okay.
  2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake. When bubbles appear on top of the pancakes, flip, and cook until browned on the other side.For waffles, just prepare batter and cook as usual.