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Healthy Recipes

These recipes were demonstrated on Aug. 5, 2008. To view the video, visit KGMB’s web site or watch it on HMSA Now, digital cable channel 344. For more recipes, visit Island Scene Online.

Sunrise Multi-grain Mix

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat or spelt flour
2 cups oat flour
1/2 cup barley flour
1/2 cup chickpea or fava bean flour
1/2 cup amaranth, soy or corn flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup sugar

Combine all ingredients; mix well and sift. Store in an airtight container in a cool place for up to three months. Makes about 8 cups. This recipe is easily doubled. Use large paper bags for mixing and sifting if you don’t have an extra-large mixing bowl.

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Multi-grain Fruit Muffins

1/2 tsp. cinnamon or 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 cups Sunrise multi-grain mix
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. agave syrup
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. oil, such as extra-light olive, grape seed or macadamia nut
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk or milk
1 cup diced (1/4-inch) banana, mango or apple, or whole blueberries

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, mix cinnamon into multi-grain mix. In another bowl, combine wet ingredients except fruit. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Reserve 1/4 cup fruit. Gently fold in remaining fruit; fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter. Evenly distribute reserved 1/4 cup fruit on top of muffins. Bake about 25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. Makes 6 muffins.

For heartier muffins, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup nuts (unsalted, chopped and toasted).

Per serving: Calories 260, protein 7 g., carbohydrates 39 g., total fat 8 g., saturated fat 1 g., cholesterol 70 mg., sodium 470 mg., fiber 3 g., Weight Watchers POINTS value: 5.

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Multi-grain Biscuits

2 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups Sunrise multi-grain mix
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut butter into multi-grain mix until mixture resembles coarse meal and butter pieces are about pea-sized. Add ricotta cheese and buttermilk; mix just until dough comes together. (Do not over mix.) Between two sheets of plastic wrap, roll dough out 1-inch thick. Remove top layer of plastic wrap and cut into six 2 1/2-inch rounds with a biscuit cutter. (Dip biscuit cutter into flour before each cut to prevent sticking.) Place on baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 6 biscuits.

Per serving: Calories 180, protein 6 g., carbohydrates 27 g., total fat 5 g., saturated fat 3 g., cholesterol 10 mg., sodium 460 mg., fiber 2 g., Weight Watchers POINTS value: 4.

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Quick Multi-grain Cinnamon Rolls

1 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. sucanat
2 tsp. agave syrup or honey
2 cups Sunrise multi-grain mix
2 Tbsp. oil, such as macadamia nut or extra-light olive oil
2/3 cup low-fat milk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a cast-iron skillet or small baking pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, sucanat and agave syrup. Set aside. Combine multi-grain mix with oil and milk. Roll out between two sheets of plastic wrap to a 10-by-6-inch rectangle. Remove top layer of plastic wrap and spread with cinnamon filling, leaving 1/2-inch on one short side. Gently pat filling into dough. Begin rolling from the opposite short side by pulling the plastic wrap up and over. Gently cut roll into four pieces with a wet serrated knife. Place cut-side-up in skillet or baking pan. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown and slightly puffed in center. Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: Calories 310, protein 8 g., carbohydrates 46 g., total fat 9 g., saturated fat 1 g., cholesterol 2 mg., sodium 660 mg., fiber 4 g., Weight Watchers POINTS value: 6.

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Multi-grain Pancakes

2 cups Sunrise multi-grain mix
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups low-fat buttermilk or milk

Preheat nonstick griddle or pan over medium heat to 300 degrees. Combine all ingredients, stirring just until incorporated. Portion batter into 1/2 cup pancakes, cooking until golden brown on both sides. Makes about 8 pancakes.

Per serving (2 pancakes): Calories 320, protein 14 g., carbohydrates 45 g., total fat 9 g., saturated fat 2 g., cholesterol 110 mg., sodium 800 mg., fiber 4 g.

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Egg White Frittata

1 1/2 cups egg substitute or egg whites
2 turkey breakfast sausage patties, crumbled and browned
1/3 cup minced chives
12 cherry tomatoes, halved (or 6 regular tomatoes, quartered)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Liberally spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray or use a silicon muffin pan. (Do not spray silicon bake ware.) Combine all ingredients except cheese. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add mixture to pan and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat and quickly stir in cheese. Immediately portion into muffin cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly puffed and mixture pulls away from edges of the muffin tin. Makes 6 servings.

Note: This is an easy filling for the biscuits.

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