Breakfast Cantaloupe & Raspberry Smoothie

Prep this one the night before for a fast and delicious breakfast start. Also makes a gourmet dessert. 4 cups cantaloupe or honeydew melon (peeled, seeded, diced) 3 cups raspberries 1/2 cup honey 1 cup milk 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 cup Longmont Dairy Milk Stir the honey into the raspberries. Cover and refrigerate 1 […]

Bacon and Egg Pita Pockets

2 pita bread rounds (white or whole wheat) 4 slices bacon 4 eggs 1 tablespoon LDF milk Salt and pepper to taste Shredded LDF Cheddar cheese Cut pitas in half. Wrap in paper towel and warm in microwave. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Pour off all grease except […]

Avocado Omelet

Makes 2 large Omelets (4 servings) 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped green onions 5 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 ripe tomato, peeked, seeded and chopped 1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning mix 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large avocado 1 tablespoon lemon juice 8 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup milk […]

Apple Muffins

1/2 cup + 1 Tablespoon Sugar 4 Tablespoons Butter 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Grated rind of 1 lemon 1 1/2 cups grated apple 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cream 1/2 cup sugar with butter. Add the […]

Apple Oatmeal

1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/3 cup water 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 firm apple, pared and finely sliced 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Place juice, water, apple, and seasonings in microwave proof measuring cup. Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Place oatmeal in microwave proof serving bowl. Add microwaved apple mixture to oatmeal. Microwave […]

Apple Crunch Muselix

2 cups oatmeal, dry  1/2 cup frozen concentrated apple juice 1/2 cup LDF fat free or LDF half and half milk 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed 1 1/3 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins 2 Tbsp. flax seed 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 large Granny Smith apple, sliced 3 Tbsp. lemon juice Serve with […]

Almond Maple Granola

3 cups rolled oats 1 cup blanched slivered almonds 1/4 cup wheat germ 1 (14 oz.) package flaked coconut 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower seeds 6 Tbsp. pure maple syrup 6 Tbsp. dark brown sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 Tbsp. warm water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup raisins Preheat the oven to 250º (120º C). […]