Thursday, January 25, 2024

Cinnamon-Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Makes: 4 servings

Active time: 10 minutes

Total time: 20 minutes

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

1 cup quinoa

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 medium bananas, sliced

1/4 cup almond butter

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1. Combine almond milk, quinoa, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls; top each evenly with banana slices, almond butter and sliced almonds. Sprinkle each with a little cinnamon, if desired.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 382 calories, total fat: 16 g, saturated fat: 2 g, cholesterol: 0 mg, carbohydrates: 53 g, fiber: 7 g, total sugars: 16 g, protein: 12 g, sodium: 256 mg, potassium: 689 mg, phosphorus: 327 mg, iron: 3 mg, folate: 102 mcg, calcium: 297 mg, vitamin A: 185 IU

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Frozen Ice Cream Dessert

Recipe from Berlin High School foods class (1998??)

1 stick of butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups crushed riced chexs
1 pkg (3 1/2 oz) Angel flake coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2 quarts vanilla ice cream

Stir all ingredients EXCEPT ice cream together in medium sized bowl.  Spread half of the mixture in a 9x13 pan.  Cover with 2 quarts of softened ice cream.  Spread the remaining crumbs on top and freeze.  Cut into squares to serve.