Healthy Smash Cake

IngredientsCake:1/2 cup rolled oats, ground to flour consistency1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 heaping teaspoon baking powder1/4 heaping teaspoon cinnamonDash ground nutmegDash ground cloves1/4 cup olive oil1/4 unsweetened applesauce1 large egg, lightly beaten1 carrot, coarsely grated carrot1/2 Granny Smith Apple, coarsely grated tart applesFrosting:1/2 c. Whole milk, plain Greek yogurt4 oz. cream cheeseDash pure vanilla extractDirections:For the cake: Preheat...

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Veggie Cookies

These cookies are a great way to get your little one to eat their veggies. They look questionable, but I promise they'll gobble them up! Ingredients: 3 cups oat flour (rolled oats ground to flour consistency) 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 1/2 cups shredded veggies (I used one zucchini and one carrot) 1 apple, cored and shredded 1 cup baby spinach 1 cup steamed vegetables (I used broccoli and green beans) 1/2...

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Chicken Bacon Spaghetti Squash

This was so good! You won't even miss the pasta and heavy sauce with this dinner! Adapted from a recipe found on Buzzfeed.  Photo by Lauren Zaser from BuzzFeed INGREDIENTS 1 large spaghetti squash1 tablespoon olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 slices bacon 1-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 5-ounce bag baby spinach 2 ounces soft goat cheese,...

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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Let's get right to the recipe! If you want to read the narrative, keep on scrolling. :) Makes 12 muffins Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats 1 serving gluten-free protein powder*, vanilla or pumpkin flavored (1 serving of my protein powder is 2 scoops) 1 tsp. gluten-free baking powder (Clabber Girl is a gluten-free brand) 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 c. pure maple syrup (you can use 1/2 c. brown sugar instead...

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Pumpkin Monkey Bread with Cinnamon Glaze

It's finally fall, which means it's Pumpkin Everything season in the M&M Kitchen! The lovely Mrs. Wade and I were in the mood to bake something delicious that involved pumpkin and my new-to-me bundt pan. What evolved was this perfect treat - a combination of The Pioneer Woman's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, creativity, and our own cinnamon glaze. It looks like a lot of work, but it's really easy. Most of the work is just waiting for it to finish...

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Indian Curry with Chicken and Easy Brown Rice

Last post, I mentioned that I would be on a monthly posting schedule until life got more settled. That was in April. Now, it is almost August, and I, as always, have failed to regularly share delicious recipes from our kitchen on the blog world. The truth of the matter is that our kitchen has not produced much more than salads and sandwiches for the last several months! We took on a big adventure of making a cross-country move, which involved...

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Stovetop Pulled Pork on Homemade Buns

I'm on the monthly post schedule these days... We have several major transitions approaching, so blogging has definitely taken a back seat. I am hoping to get back into the normal groove that I attempted to revive once we get a few things settled. For now, enjoy April's monthly recipe:  Pulled Pork on Homemade Buns. I've tried my hand at several pulled pork recipes, majority of them involving my beloved slow cooker. This one takes a different...

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