Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 3 cups water 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 11⁄3 cups regular rolled oats 1 small apple or pear, chopped 1⁄4 cup snipped pitted whole dates (optional) 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted 1 tablespoon...

Tortillas Filled with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Fresh Mozzarella

Tortillas Filled with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Fresh Mozzarella

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 11⁄2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms (such as stemmed shiitake, oyster, cremini, and/or button) 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cups...

Peanut Butter–Pear Sandwiches

Peanut Butter–Pear Sandwiches

START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 11⁄2 cups granola with oats and honey, coarsely crushed 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 slices crusty country bread 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 cup smooth peanut butter 1...

Grilled Peanut Butter, Banana, and Berry Sandwiches

Grilled Peanut Butter, Banana, and Berry Sandwiches

START TO FINISH: 20 minutes MAKES 4 sandwiches 1⁄4 cup peanut butter 8 slices whole grain cinnamon-raisin bread 1 medium banana, cut into 16 slices 4 fresh strawberries, each cut into 4 slices (16 slices total) 4 teaspoons grated bittersweet or semisweet chocolate 1...

Blueberry-Oat Scones with Flaxseeds

Blueberry-Oat Scones with Flaxseeds

PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 16 minutes OVEN: 400°F MAKES 12 scones 2 tablespoons flaxseeds, toasted* 11⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup rolled oats 1⁄4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup butter 1 egg white 2⁄3 cup plain fat-free or low-fat...

Banana-Oat Breakfast Cookies

Banana-Oat Breakfast Cookies

PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 14 minutes per batch OVEN: 350°F MAKES 12 breakfast cookies 1⁄2 cup mashed banana 1⁄2 cup low-salt and low-sugar chunky peanut butter or regular chunky peanut butter 1⁄2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup rolled oats 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour...

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars

Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars

PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 28 minutes OVEN: 325°F MAKES 16 bars Nonstick cooking spray 4 cups sweetened oat cereal flakes with raisins 3⁄4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup snipped dried apples 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1⁄2 cup honey 1⁄2 cup...

Double Pumpkin Bars

Double Pumpkin Bars

PREP: 15 minutes BAKE: 20 minutes OVEN: 350ºF MAKES 8 bars 1 cup rolled oats 1⁄2 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin...

Fluffy Oat Bran Pancakes

Fluffy Oat Bran Pancakes

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄3 cup oat bran 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 1 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 egg whites 1⁄2 cup sugar-free pancake syrup 1 teaspoon...

Pear-Ginger Pancakes

Pear-Ginger Pancakes

START TO FINISH: 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 3⁄4 cup fat-free milk 1⁄4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product,...

Breakfast Pita Pizza

Breakfast Pita Pizza

PREP: 20 minutes BAKE: 8 minutes OVEN: 375°F MAKES 2 servings 1⁄2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1⁄2 cup chopped red or green sweet pepper (1 small) 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 ounces firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd), drained and crumbled (about 1⁄2 cup) 2 tablespoons...

Poblano-Tofu Scramble

Poblano-Tofu Scramble

START TO FINISH: 35 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1 16- to 18-ounce package extra-firm tub-style tofu (fresh bean curd) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 to 2 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped* 1⁄2 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili...