Recipes

For many families, back-to-school means getting back into the habit of eating a healthy morning breakfast to start the day off right. Yet research shows that teens (and their parents and siblings) don't always eat breakfast regularly. And skipping breakfast can lead to lower performance when it comes to hitting the books.

Mom's Best® Naturals do not contain any artificial colors, flavors, artificial preservatives, partially hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup. The cereals are also affordable, with suggested retail prices 20-50 percent less per ounce than other natural and organic cereals on the market today. Stay tuned for some NEW RECIPES!

Cheesy Black Bean Burgers  

Recipe courtesy of the Meal Makeover Moms, Liz Weiss M.S., R.D. and Janice Bissex, M.S., R.D.

Ingredients:

  • 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent or higher)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup pre-shredded reduced fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 hamburger buns

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat the grill to medium. Place the black beans in a large bowl and mash with the back of a large spoon until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the beef, egg, cheese, bread crumbs and garlic powder and mix until well combined. Divide the beef mixture and shape into 8 patties. Place the patties on the grill and cook until no longer pink inside and an instant-read thermometer registers at least 160 degrees F, about four minutes per side. Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings and condiments. Makes eight servings.

Nutritional Information per Serving: 310 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated), 510mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 28g protein

Recipe by MealMakeoverMoms.com

Apple Cinnamon Muffins Makes 12 Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon
  • ground cinnamon, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, reserve 1 tablespoon for the topping
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup 1% lowfat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Mom's Best Naturals Toasted Cinnamon Squares
  • 1 small apple, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously oil or coat 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl and stir until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the topping by placing the cereal in a plastic, zip-top bag. Crush into small pieces (about the size of lentils) with your fingers or a rolling pin. Place the cereal, apple, flaxseed, remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl and stir to combine.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Top evenly with the apple mixture, pressing down gently into the batter.
  6. Bake about 20 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes before removing.

Nutritional Information per Serving: 200 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat, 0.8g omega-3), 190mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 4g protein

Recipe by MealMakeoverMoms.com

Mom's Best Power Breakfast Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup Mom's Best Naturals® Naturals Quick Oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup 1% lowfat milk
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, optional

Directions

  1. Combine the oats, ground flaxseed, and milk in a large, microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Place in the microwave, uncovered, and heat on high for 90 seconds.
  3. Remove carefully and stir in the blueberries, maple syrup, and nuts as desired.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 180 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated, 0.5g omega-3), 65mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 8g protein, 15% calcium

Recipe by MealMakeoverMoms.com

Toasty-O-Granola Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 2 cups Mom's Best Naturals® Honey Nut Toasty O's cereal
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup apple juice
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup dried currants or raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Combine the oats, Mom's Best Naturals® Honey Nut Toasty O's, almonds, flaxseed, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk together the maple syrup, apple juice, canola oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl, then stir into the oat mixture until well coated.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. When done, cool for about 10 minutes before adding the currants.
  4. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Tip: For a fun breakfast or snack sundae, layer Toasty-O-Granola with lowfat yogurt and fresh berries in a parfait glass.

Nutrition Information per Serving (1/2 cup): 260 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated, 0.9g omega-3), 40mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 6g protein

Recipe by MealMakeoverMoms.com

Grab-and-Go Granola Bars Makes 16 Bars

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Mom's Best Naturals® Quick or Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 1½ cups dried fruit (we like a combination of dried apricots, dried plums, dried cherries, and dried cranberries)
  • ½teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or coat an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Place the Mom's Best Naturals® Quick or Old Fashioned Oats, cereal, walnuts, dried fruit, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped (the dried fruit should be the size of a dried pea or lentil).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, and vanilla. Add the oatmeal mixture and chocolate chips and stir to combine. Transfer to the baking pan and flatten down gently with the back of a spoon or spatula to spread evenly.
  4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the bars are done. Let bars cool completely in pan before slicing and serving.

TIP: These bars freeze really well. So, if you have leftovers, wrap individual portions in plastic baggies or aluminum foil and freeze.

Nutrition Information per Serving: 170 calories, 7g fat (1.5g saturated, 0.7g omega-3), 85mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 3g protein

Recipe by MealMakeoverMoms.com

Cookie in Disguise Makes about 3½ dozen cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 ½ cups Mom's Best Naturals® Honey Grahams, crushed into pea-size pieces
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dried blueberries or currants
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Lightly oil or coat two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Whisk together the oats, Honey Grahams, pecans, flours, dried blueberries, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, oil, and maple syrup until well combined.
  5. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients, and stir until just moistened.
  6. Working in batches, roll the batter into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between.
  7. Bake 12 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Information per serving (one cookie): 100 calories, 5g fat (0g saturated), 65mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 1g protein

Recipe by MealMakeoverMoms.com