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Power Smoothies

Power Smoothies

START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 2 (about 11-ounce) servings 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh blackberries 2⁄3 cup blueberry fat-free yogurt 1⁄2 cup pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon honey Fresh blueberries and/or blackberries (optional) 1 In a blender combine 1 cup…

Peanut Butter–Berry Smoothies

Peanut Butter–Berry Smoothies

START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 4 (about 8-ounce) servings 2 cups plain fat-free yogurt 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries or frozen unsweetened whole strawberries 2 medium ripe bananas, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons peanut butter Halved fresh…

Berry-Peach Breakfast Smoothies

Berry-Peach Breakfast Smoothies

START TO FINISH: 10 minutes MAKES 2 (about 3⁄4 -cup) servings 1 cup frozen unsweetened peach slices* 2⁄3 cup plain soy yogurt 1⁄2 cup frozen mixed berries or frozen unsweetened whole strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries 1⁄3 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 In…

Spiced Irish Oatmeal

Spiced Irish Oatmeal

PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings 3 cups water 1 cup steel-cut oats 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄8 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice Dash ground cloves or nutmeg Fat-free milk (optional) 1 In a medium…

Mixed-Grain Muesli

Mixed-Grain Muesli

PREP: 30 minutes CHILL: 12 hours MAKES 4 (3⁄4 -cup) servings 11⁄4 cups water 3 tablespoons steel-cut oats 3 tablespoons quick-cooking barley 3 tablespoons cracked wheat 2⁄3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1⁄2 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon honey 1⁄4 teaspoon apple pie spice…

Pumpkin-Apple Quick Oatmeal

Pumpkin-Apple Quick Oatmeal

START TO FINISH: 15 minutes MAKES 4 servings 11⁄3 cups water 2⁄3 cup apple juice 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin 1⁄3 cup snipped dried apples 11⁄4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1⁄2 cup…

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…

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…