Breakfast
Breakfast
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| Breakfast Bars | |
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| 2 c. oatmeal | 1 Tbsp. peanut oil |
| 1 c. flour | 1 tsp. salt |
| 10 dates | 1 c. water |
| 1 Tbsp. sesame seed | 1 c. walnuts, chopped |
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1 c. coconut |
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Combine ingredients. Press into a Pam-sprayed 10 x 15-inch baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Cut into squares and chill. |
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| Early Morning Pancakes | |
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| 5 - 7 unpeeled potatoes, steamed until tender | 1 tsp. salt or to taste |
| 1/2 c. soy or cashew milk | 2 - 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil |
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1 1/2 tsp. onion powder |
3 - 4 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley ( 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp. dried) |
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Mash the potatoes until smooth with remaining ingredients. Should be moist enough to form into patties. Place on a well-oiled baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 to 40 minutes, turning once. Pancakes should form a brown crust. Serve with fresh parsley and tomatoes. A complement to tofu. Yields 1 dozen. |
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| Fruit Burritos | |
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| 20 oz. crushed, unsweetened pineapple | 3/4 c. raisons |
| 1 1/2 c. grated pear or apple | cornmeal tortilla shells |
| Topping | |
| 2 c. apple juice | 1/4 tsp. cinnamon substitute |
| 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder | |
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Cook topping on a low heat until clear and thick. stir often with a wire whip. To assemble burritos: Mix pineapple, grated fruit, and raisons together. Fill each tortilla shell with the fruit filling; roll up and secure with a toothpick. Line burritos in a 9 x 12-inch casserole dish. Pour apple topping over the top of all the burritos. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold. |
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| Granola, Breakfast | |
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| 2 lb 10 oz quick oats | 1/2 c. brown sugar |
| 2 c. shredded coconut | 3/4 c. oil |
| 2 c. wheat germ | 1 c. honey |
| 1 c. whole wheat flour | 3/4 c. water |
| 1 Tbsp. salt | 1 Tbsp. vanilla |
| 1 c. raw cashews or almonds, chopped | |
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Mix together oats, coconut, wheat germ, flour, salt, and nuts. Add sugar, oil, honey, water, and vanilla. Mix with blender. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Yields 24 cups. |
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| Granola, Honey | |
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| 3 1/2 c. honey * | 2 tsp. vanilla |
| 1 tsp. cinnamon | 8 c. oatmeal |
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*if you desire peanut butter, maple, or anything else, divide the measure in half, i.e., 1 2/3 c. peanut butter & 1 2/3 c. honey, etc. Combine honey (and any other ingredient) with cinnamon and vanilla in a large bowl (may be heated to mix thoroughly). Slowly add 1 - 2 c. of oatmeal, mixing well. Add another 1 - 2 c. of oatmeal. Spread mixture onto 2 cookie sheets and place into preheated oven at 275° for 20 to 25 minutes. Variations: add seeds with the honey, cinnamon and vanilla; add raisons or dried fruit after granola is out of the oven |
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| Heavenly Rice | |
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| 2 c. cooked rice (follow directions on package) | 20 oz. crushed, unsweetened pineapple |
| 1/2 c. raisons | 2 sliced bananas |
| 1 c. apple juice | |
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Mix all ingredients together. |
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| Strawberry Cream | |
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| 2 1/2 c. cold water | 2 - 3 oz. frozen strawberries |
| 1/2 c. rinsed cashews | 2 sliced bananas |
| 1/2 c. cooked rice (cold) | 1 c. soft tofu |
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Blend all ingredients . Chill and serve. For different variations, try other frozen fruit in place of strawberries. |
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| Sweet Cashew Milk | |
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| 4 c. water | 1/2 c. pitted dates |
| 1 c. rinsed cashews | 2 tsp. vanilla |
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Blend 1 cup of water and cashews; add 3 cups water, dates, and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Makes 1 quart. |
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Last Updated: December 30, 2001