Category: Recipes

Repurposed Apple Recipes: A Delicious Way to Reduce Food Waste

August 16, 2024

Should you toss or repurpose old apples that are either bruised or mushy? And how do you know that they’re safe to eat?

I discovered an article that offers creative and delicious recipes for repurposing old apples. A few suggestions are turning them into baked goods, dehydrating them, and making cider or applesauce.

We all know that apples are healthy, but what is the shelf life of raw apples and how do you know whether they’re safe to eat?

If you’re planning on repurposing old apples read the information in this helpful guide, How Long Do Apples Last from Healthline.com. The link is listed below.

Read about repurposed apple recipes at OutrageousCookieDough.com.

Read the Healthline.com article How Long Do Apples Last?

Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipe

August 5, 2024

Quick Banana Smoothie

The perfect no added sugar, easy solution to satisfy a sweet tooth. A healthy and nutritious snack for all ages.

Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 ripe medium size banana chilled
  • 1 cup cold reduced fat milk

Instructions

  • Peel banana. Discard skin.
  • Cut banana into small rounds.
  • Place banana into either a food processor or blender.
  • Add a small amount of milk to begin processing.
  • Slowly add remainder of milk.
  • Continue to process until mixture is thick and creamy.
  • Pour into tall glass or cup.

Calories

There are about 105 calories in 1 medium banana and 130 calories in 1 cup reduced fat milk. Total calories is approximately 235.

Note

For extra thickness add another banana. Be sure to use a ripe banana. If not, the smoothie will taste starchy instead of sweet. To lower the calorie count use nonfat milk instead. Vegan milk is also suitable.

Cooking With Cast Iron Recipe Book, Published by Lodge

March 22, 2023

Lodge is an American company located in Tennessee. It was founded in 1877 by Joseph Lodge. The company manufactures cast iron cookware and accessories. Cast iron cookware is highly durable, inexpensive, long-lasting, eco friendly, versatile and healthy. Lodge Cast Iron Nation: Great American Cooking From Coast To Coast features recipes for stews, casseroles, soups, and desserts. The book is available at Whole Foods Market, Amazon, JC Penney, and Sur La Table.

Oat Flour Pie Crust Recipe

December 2, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 9″ Pie Pan, Medium Size Mixing Bowl, Wax Paper

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 oil
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix salt and flour in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a fork, blend in the oil, until mixture resembles crumbs.
  • Add some water to moisten the crumb mixture.
  • Form dough into a ball. Place dough into a pie dish and pat with a large spoon until dish is filled with dough, or roll dough between two pieces of wax paper and transfer to pie pan.
  • Fill with favorite pie filling.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

December 2, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: Standard Size Loaf Pan, Large Mixing Bowl, Small Mixing Bowl, Whisk

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup date sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Oil a standard loaf pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flours, date sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, syrup, and water.
  • Pour liquid mixture into a large bowl. Combine until just moistened. Batter will be very thick.
  • Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour mixture into oiled loaf pan.
  • Bake loaf 45-50 minutes or until top is browned.
  • Remove loaf from oven. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Toppings: soy whipped cream, vanilla flavor vegan ice cream