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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Carrot Cake Overnight Oats in Jar with Spoon

These carrot cake overnight oats are quick and easy to make, and a healthier way to enjoy cake for breakfast! It may be the dietitian in me, but I LOVE carrot cake. I've grown to love a balance of flavors and textures in almost everything I eat. Sweet and salty. Soft and crunchy. Hot and cold. Carrot cake hits hard in that department, with the crunch of the carrots and pecans, and the balance of tangy and sweet with the cream cheese icing. So I'm channeling spring a little early, and bringing my obsession with carrot cake to the breakfast world. You're welcome. What makes these carrot cake overnight oats delicious and healthy rolled oatsbrown sugarcinnamonraisinschopped pecanssaltshredded carrotlow-fat milkvanillaplain low-fat Greek yogurt How to make these overnight oats To start, in a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup raisins, 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt. Mix until combined.Next, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded carrot (about 1 medium carrot), 1 cup low-fat milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt. Stir the mixture until fully combined. Transfer mixture to 2 resealable jars or containers, cover, and refrigerate overnight. When ready to enjoy, top with extra cinnamon and chopped pecans if desired. Pro Tips: You can adjust the sweetness based on your tastes, or swap out brown sugar for maple syrup or honey as well.I love ...

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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Peanut Stew in Bowl Overhead

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

This Vegetarian Sweet Potato Peanut Stew recipe is full of veggies, peanut butter, and edamame to make a hearty and satisfying soup that is both vegan-friendly and gluten-free! This recipe was originally published in 2013, but has since been updated. If you couldn't take a guess why I love this stew, I'll give you a hint & tell you ...

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter on Cooling Rack

Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter

These chocolate covered strawberries with peanut butter are an easy to make dessert or special treat for Valentine's Day, or for any peanut butter lover. This recipe was originally posted in 2017, but has since been updated. Name a more powerful couple than chocolate and peanut butter. No really, I'll wait. This might take a ...

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Easy Stuffing Biscuits Close Up on Baking Sheet

Thanksgiving Stuffing Drop Biscuits

This easy Stuffing Drop Biscuits recipe combines two holiday classic dishes into one! It takes only 6 ingredients and less than 20 minutes to make! This recipe was originally published in 2015, but has since been updated. Why make a sandwich with stuffing on it, when you can make a sandwich with it! Yes, I'm coming atcha with a ...

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Grilled Apple Cheddar Sandwich On Plate with Apples

Grilled Apple Cheddar Panini Sandwich

This grilled apple cheddar panini sandwich is a fun twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect lunch for a Fall day! This recipe was originally posted in 2013, but has since been updated. Up in these northern parts we like to pair our slice of apple pie with a slice of cheddar instead of a dollop of ice cream. I talk like this ...

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Hi there! I’m Emily, a registered dietitian, food lover, and peanut butter enthusiast. I’m here to show you that eating & living healthy doesn’t have to be boring, expensive, or difficult. I share my passion for cooking with quick & healthy recipes made with simple and affordable ingredients. Learn more!

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