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Grandma’s Molasses Cookies
These cookies have been passed down for generations and they are sure to make you smile. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 24 Cookies Time: 1.5 hours Level: Medium I love this cookie recipe because it really brings up a lot of cherished memories. My grandma would always make a big batch for our family vacations, or other family members would bring them as a sweet treat to gatherings. I once spent a summer day with my grandma where she taught me how to make them myself, and she mixed the whole batch by hand. I have since tried to re-create, but I am simply not strong enough – it takes some serious…
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Your New Favorite Kale Salad
I promise you’ll like it – the magic is in the kale massage! This salad is the perfect salad for summer. The kale, quinoa, and nuts add heartiness to keep you full, while the citrus dressing gives the dish a light and fresh feel. I love making this salad as a lunch meal prep, in fact I think it was the dish that originally inspired my meal prepping in the first place! The story behind this salad always makes me smile. There is a grocery store located on my college campus that sells a similar type salad, and it sells out multiple times a day. I used to purchase a…
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Garlicy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
All I’m saying is I hope one day I experience a brussel sprouts-level glow-up. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 35 mins Level: Easy Brussel sprouts used to be the vegetable that no one would eat, but in recent years they have had a total re-vamp. I, for one, am living for it! This recipe is very easy, super quick, and combines two of the best ingredients – cheese and garlic. Give this savory and spicy side a try, and let me know what you think! 1 lb Brussel Sprouts3 Cloves Garlic3 Tbsp Olive Oil1/2 tsp Red Pepper FlakesSalt & Pepper to taste1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese To start, preheat your oven…
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Banana Oat Pancakes
Quick, easy, delicious, AND nutritious Recipe Snapshot Serves: 2 Time: 15 mins Level: Easy I know this is in the breakfast category – which yes, pancakes are generally eaten for breakfast – but I am a strong believer in breakfast for all meals of the day. I love breakfast. These banana oat pancakes were one of my staples in college. You know how people always joke that poor college students survive on ramen? Well, this was my ramen. I always had the ingredients on hand to make these delicious pancakes, and they are so much more nutritious than a bag of ramen. 1 Ripe Banana 2-3 Eggs (see note) ⅓…
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Five Ingredient Banana Bread
Five Ingredient Banana Bread – aka not as good as regular banana bread (as my dad would say). It’s not quite the same, but you will love it, I promise. I know it is weird to market my own recipe as not as good as the real thing, but to be honest I think it’s better to be self aware in this situation. When comparing a sugary, floury classic to a healthier version – there’s really no comparison. BUT this five ingredient banana bread will be your next go-to for make ahead breakfast. It’s really dense, really gooey, and really good. 1 lb ripe bananas 2 Cups oats 1 Cup…