Try this recipe for a deliciously seasonal twist on the classic family favorite: Ingredients: 1 pound elbow or shell multigrain pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups preferred milk 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs Directions: 1. Continue…

This kid approved, 3 ingredient recipe is sure to be ghoulishly delicious! 👻 Ingredients: 2 bananas 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt Chocolate chips Popsicle sticks Directions: 1. Cut bananas in half through the middle, then again in half lengthwise. 2. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the cut side of each banana piece. 3. Place Continue…

This is an easy and healthy after-school snack or a simple dessert that isn’t full of refined sugar. Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk of your choice 1 cup ice 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/3 ripe banana (frozen, if possible) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Serves 12 Ingredients: Nonstick spray 5 cups rolled oats 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 5 cups whole milk 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Frosting 1/2 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 to 4 tablespoons milk, as Continue…

Serves 4 to 6   Ingredients:  3 cups cherries, pitted 2 limes, quartered (peel on) 2 cups cold water ½ cup sugar, honey or pure maple syrup, plus additional as needed 4 cups ice   Directions: Combine the cherries and limes in the blender with sweetener and 2 cups cold water. Blend until all the Continue…

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: ½ pound ground turkey 1 cup whole grain elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1 large green bell pepper, diced 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced 1 (10-oz) can tomato sauce 1 package of prepared taco seasoning mix 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels 3/4 Continue…

Ingredients: 1 can white cannellini beans, drained 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 small lime, juiced Salt, to taste Pita chips, for serving Carrots, celery sticks, peppers, and any other veggies desired – for serving Directions: 1.) Combine beans, avocado, garlic powder, Continue…

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti, uncooked 1 small onion, halved and sliced thinly 1 pound broccoli crowns, cut into large florets (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 4 ounces sliced white button mushrooms (about 1 cup) ½ cup Continue…

This mousse gets its fluff from an unexpected ingredient—the liquid reserved from canned chickpeas, called aquafaba. (Serves 4) 1 (14-oz) can of chickpeas 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup good-quality dark chocolate chips 1.Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Set chickpeas aside for another use. 2.Measure 2/3 cup of the aquafaba Continue…

Makes 2 Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup green grapes 1 kiwi, peeled, chopped 1 banana, peeled, broken into pieces 1 green apple, quartered, stem and core removed and discarded 1/2 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup kale, stems discarded, leaves chopped 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional) Ice cubes (optional) Continue…