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Applesauce Nut Muffins & Fruit Salad with Yogurt and Honey

Applesauce Nut Muffins & Fruit Salad with Yogurt and Honey

Muffins are all-time favorites, but laden with fats and calories (purchased muffins contain up to 30 grams fat and more than 600 calories!) they’re true villains. Enjoy our recipe guilt-free. We’ve added walnuts, for heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. And with the fruit salad, you’ve got a winning combination for your family or guests. Makes 12 muffins; fruit salad serves 4.

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Barley and Vegetable Ragout

Barley and Vegetable Ragout

When facing a busy week, we appreciate a one-dish make-ahead option. This satisfying vegetarian meal awakens barley’s earthy overtones—a perfect backdrop for savory winter vegetables. Serves 6.

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Bountiful Barley Pilaf

Rice is nice, but barley is better! Nutty and robust, it also packs in antioxidants, selenium soluble fiber and Vitamin E to protect against heart disease. You’ll love the sweet and savory notes of juicy raisins, earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs. Pair it with protein or keep it veggie by serving alongside a substantial vegetable entrée. Serves 4.

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Chicken with Red Rice and Spice

Prepare for praise, because this dish is a crowd pleaser whether you’re serving finicky eaters or the hungriest of appetites. Using brown rice gives you vital nutrients found especially in whole grains, and along with the antioxidants in sweet peppers, this meal is packed to protect against heart disease and cancer. Serves 4.

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5 Cilantro Salsa over Shrimp Fried Rice

Cilantro Salsa over Shrimp Fried Rice

We get questions about how to use fresh herbs in place of high sodium condiments. Try this salsa with the freshness of cilantro and mint and the bite of the pepper and onion. It’s the perfect way to jazz up an old standard like shrimp fried rice. Serves 4.

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Cinnamon Maple Granola

Cinnamon Maple Granola

Wake up and taste the sweet crunch of homemade granola – guilt-free! Even the fats in this recipe are healthy, and it’s loaded with cholesterol fighting oatmeal. Just make sure to double the recipe, because this granola is a gift that says good morning! Makes 16 servings

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Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

This breakfast sticks to your ribs for hours and makes a great breakfast on the go as well as a snack for later in the day. Cover with foil and they’ll keep all week long! Serve with yogurt and fruit. Makes one dozen.

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Citrus Bulgur

Pineapple and orange team to create a just-right sweet touch to the bulgur. This processed form of cracked wheat is an excellent source of fiber and easy to cook. Consider it as a pantry staple. Great with our Blackened Salmon. Serves 4.

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Delicious Yogurt Parfait

This nutritional power house—a favorite of all ages—packs nutrients from three food groups. Don’t leave home in the morning without it! You’ll also want to make extras to keep in the refrigerator at work or home for a midday pick-up—or for the kids’ after-school snack. Serves 4.

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Easy Bulgur

An easy, fast, and healthy side dish.

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