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If you’ve stepped foot in a grocery store recently you may have noticed the explosion of products in the yogurt section. Some stores even have an entire aisle dedicated to yogurt! A lot of this growth can be contributed to Greek yogurt. What makes Greek yogurt different from regular yogurt you might ask? Greek yogurt is made simply by straining the yogurt to remove the whey (the liquid you find remaining after the milk has curdled). This results in a more solid yogurt that has less sugar, fewer carbohydrates, and more protein compared to regular yogurt. However, like regular yogurt, Greek yogurt is a natural source of probiotics which are healthy bacteria that help regulate your digestive system. Greek yogurt …

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Try this tasty snack for a power boost the next time you’re out and about! Serves 32 Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups miniature marshmallows or 20 large marshmallows, snipped 2 tablespoons peanut butter 4 cups high-protein cereal 8oz chopped dates 16oz peanuts (salted okay, but avoid dry roast) 8oz sunflower seeds 5oz pecan halves 6oz milk chocolate pieces 6oz peanut butter pieces 15oz raisins Directions Step 1 In a heavy skillet, melt butter. Add marshmallows; heat and stir until mixture is melted and syrupy. Step 2 Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Add cereal and mix until coated. Step 3 Press into an 8″x8″x2″ square on a sheet of heavy foil. Cool until firm enough to cut into …

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Tasty trail mix for a power boost the next time you’re out and about. Serves 32 Ingredients 8oz chopped dates 16oz peanuts ((salted okay, but avoid dry roast)) 8oz sunflower seeds 5oz pecan halves 6oz milk chocolate pieces 6oz peanut butter pieces 15oz raisins Directions Place in tupperware container and shake to mix.

Serves 24 (2 inch) bars Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cups raisins or dried mixed berries (optional) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup ground flaxseed 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg (beaten) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and generously coat a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Stir together oats, flour, dried fruit, brown sugar, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. 3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well using your hands. 4. Press mixture evenly into prepared …

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A delicious, moist and dense pumpkin quick bread. Great for breakfast, snacks or even Thanksgiving. [gmc_recipe 578] Ingredients 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 6 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1/2 cup applesauce 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Directions Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9×5 inch loaf pan. Step 2 – Whisk together flax seed meal and water. Mix in sugar, pumpkin and apple sauce. Step 3 – In a large bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, …

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