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Made it Monday: Banana Nut Muffins

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What makes the best breakfast-on-the-go, midday snack and sometimes even dessert? Banana nut muffins! Yep, these things are amazing and addictive and good just about any time of the day and in our case when it’s in-season, they’re a must-have, because they can soothe the hunger before it becomes the hangry. More importantly, they are super easy […]

Homemade Granola

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One of my favorite breakfast options is yogurt and granola topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey. While I don’t always have time to make my own yogurt, I have been making granola for about 3 years now. Want to make your own granola? Here’s the basic recipe, with suggestions for variations below. […]

Hot Fig Oat Bran Cereal

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Oat bran, the outer husk of the oat grain, doesn’t get enough credit as breakfast food. Did you know 1/4 cup of oat bran has about 100 calories and 12% of your daily iron needs? As someone who doesn’t eat a lot of red meat, I am always looking for other ways to get my […]