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Sweet Potato Muffins

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Do you have leftover sweet potatoes? This is a great way to use up leftover mashed sweet potatoes!

The sweet potatoes in this recipe keep them so moist. This recipe is just a base recipe, but try mixing in diced apples or chocolate chips to really dress it up. These can be served for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.

I like sprinkling a little bit of sucunat on the tops of each muffin. This gives a little bit of crunch and extra flavor. If you don’t have sucunat, try light brown sugar instead.

Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Muffins

Moist sweet potato muffins your family will love!

Ingredients

  • Grind 1 1/4 cup of soft white wheat (about 2 cups of flour)
  • 1 TBSP baking powder
  • 2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 cup of sucunat or light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 avocado oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until it becomes a very thick batter.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

3. Scoop into muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with sucunat. Bake for 19-23 minutes.

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Cinnamon Swirl Waffles (Whole Grain Flour!)

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This recipe is made with 100% freshly ground wheat. Not only is it delicious, it is full of whole grain nutrition as it has all of the bran and germ still in it!

Now, truth be told the cinnamon swirl effect is seen much better in the actual batter than it is the cooked waffle. However, that swirl pattern isn’t just for appearances. It gives a sweet crunch throughout the waffle that is really delicious.

I enjoy topping this waffles with a pat of butter and a honey butter sauce. You can do maple syrup if you’d like, but something about that cinnamon flavor and honey all over the top….it just works!

Honey butter sauce is so easy. Just eyeball it and add about equal parts honey and butter! I like there to be a smidge more honey than butter, but some don’t. Just try it and see what you prefer!

Cinnamon Swirl Waffles

Cinnamon Swirl Waffles

Sweet, whole grain, delicious waffles!

Ingredients

  • Grind 1 1/2 cups of soft white wheat (about 3 cups of flour)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups of milk
  • For the Swirl
  • 4 TBSP butter
  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Whisk all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and milk and combine into a thick batter.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan and add brown sugar, Remove from heat and add cinnamon.
  3. Pour butter mixture into batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the butter mixture through the waffle batter.
  4. Scoop into a waffle iron and cook. Serve with butter and syrup. This recipe is especially good with a honey butter sauce. Read the post for how to make that!
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Beef & Chili Butternut Squash Egg Rolls

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What a mouth full this recipe is to say, but it’s an even better mouthful to eat! This recipe is so delicious and is kid approved! There’s not much my kids won’t try when it’s wrapped in an egg roll with a delicious sauce to dip it in on the side.

This is one of those recipes I threw together on a whim and it became a family favorite! The sweet butternut squash pairs well with the savory beef and smoky chili flavors in this recipe. The sauce is a variation of ranch (get my ranch seasoning blend here), but with chipotle purée added in.

The most time consuming part of this recipe is rolling the egg rolls. Once you get into a rhythm though, it goes quickly. Not to mention it’s a labor of love your family will be so pleased with!

Beef & Butternut Squash Egg Rolls

Beef & Butternut Squash Egg Rolls

This kid approved recipe is a savory way to use up butternut squash! Fun and filling!

Ingredients

  • 1 package of egg roll wrappers
  • 1/2 cup of shredded cheese
  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of cumin
  • 1 TBSP dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 TBSP EVOO
  • Oil for brushing egg rolls
  • 1 butternut squash, diced into small cubes
  • Salt & chili powder
  • For the dip:
  • 1/2 cup of Mayo
  • 1/2 cup of yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle purée
  • 1 TBSP ranch seasoning (check above blog post for link to my ranch seasoning blend)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Place diced squash on a baking sheet and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Roast 20-25 minutes or until tender.

2. Warm a skillet to medium heat. Add EVOO and ground beef. Cook through, being sure to bread it into small crumbles. Add garlic. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, cumin, and parsley.

3. Add cooked squash to the beef. Add cheese, mix thoroughly.

4. Get your egg roll wrappers and a small dish of water ready. Place your wrappers in front of you on a plate or cutting board with a corner at the top and bottom, centered over one another (diamond shape instead of square orientation). Use a spoon to add mixture in a line across the center of the egg roll (left to right). Do not go all the way to the sides.

5. Flip the bottom corner of the egg roll up over the mixture, tucking the filling in. Now fold in the sides. Wet the last corner (the top) with water. Roll the egg roll up until it is closed completely. Place on a baking sheet while you fill the wrappers.

6. Brush with oil (coconut oil, avocado oil, butter...your choice) and air fry at 400° F for 8-9 minutes. Alternatively you can fry in a skillet.

7. While the egg rolls are frying, make your dip by combining Mayo, yogurt, ranch, and chipotle purée. Enjoy!

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Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning

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This recipe is so simple to make, and keeps you stocked in ranch seasoning! I like this dairy free version, because the ingredients are easily accessible for everyone.


You only need 6 ingredients (1 is optional) to make this recipe! It gives you about a cup of seasoning, which lasts our family a month or two. I hope you give it a try!

Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning Blend

Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning Blend

Simple, dairy free ranch seasoning

Ingredients

  • 6 TBSP garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup dried parsley
  • 6 TBSP dried minced onion
  • 3 TBSP salt
  • 1/2 TBSP black pepper
  • 1/2 TBSP dried dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
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BB’s Brownies

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These brownies are so simple, but so good! These are my go to quick dessert to make in a pinch when we want something decadent, but not fussy. Whip them up for potlucks or hosting!


This is a great fuss free recipe. Don’t worry about creaming this or mixing that I’m a separate bowl. Throw everything in the mixer, give it a whirl, and bake them up! Yum!

BB’s Brownies

BB’s Brownies

The best brownies! Our go to recipe!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of melted butter, cooled
  • 1 cup of cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1 3/4 cup of sugar or sucanat
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp of vanilla
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Bake in a lined 9x13 inch pan at 350° for 32 minutes.
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