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Pecan Peanut Butter Granola

This Peacan PeaNut Butter granola is easy to make and is Delicious!

It is lightly sweet (only 3 grams of sugar per serving) and delivers protein and fiber. plus, it has fewer carbs than many types of granolas. enjoy It on its own, or as an addition with your favorite yogurt.

Pecan Peanut Butter Granola
Yield 18 servings (1/3 cup)

Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 cup pumpkin seeds (shells removed)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. In a large mixing bowl combine olive oil (or avocado oil), peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until combined.

  3. To the mixing bowl, add the oats, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. Stir until well mixed.

  4. Transfer to large baking sheet with rim. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely, then gently stir and transfer to an air-tight container.

Nutrition facts (per serving): 140 calories, 10 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 75 milligrams sodium, 9 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 3 grams protein

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Ruben Bowl

This Ruben bowl is perfect anytime of the year! Full of flavor and quick and easy. Grab the recipe below!

For a low carb or gluten-free alternate - skip the rye bread croutons and instead top the bowl with shredded or cubed Swiss cheese.

Ruben Bowl (Image: Molly Morgan)

Ruben Bowl (Image: Molly Morgan)

Ruben Bowl
Serves 6

Ingredients:
1 head of cabbage, sliced thin
8 carrots, sliced into thin strips
1/3 cup canola oil + 1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces corned beef (or meat alternate*)
4 slices rye bread
4 slices swiss cheese (1 ounce per slice)
Thousand Island Dressing

*Meat alternate tip: Sauté Quorn pieces in a skillet and finish with a drizzle of BBQ Sauce

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add one tablespoon of the canola oil. Add the carrots and cabbage. Sauté stirring frequently for about 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl stir together the remaining canola oil, sugar, and cider vinegar. Once combined, pour over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Cook down another 5 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
3. In a skillet warm the pieces of corned beef and slice into pieces. *Or prepare the meat alternate of choice.
4. In a toaster, toast the slices of rye bread and then top each slice of bread with swiss cheese. Place the toasted bread on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into cubes.
5. Divide the cabbage mixture among serving bowls, top with the corned beef, rye bread cubes, and drizzle with Thousand Island dressing. Serve!

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 430 calories, 29 grams fat, 7 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 60 milligrams cholesterol, 825 milligrams sodium, 30 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams fiber, 14 grams sugar, 16 grams protein

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