Trail Mix Breakfast Thumbprint Bites with Nutella®
INGREDIENTS for 8 portions
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1 cup (250 mL) mashed bananas
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1/3 cup (75 mL) unsweetened applesauce
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1/3 cup (75 mL) brown sugar
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1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (175 mL) whole-wheat flour
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1/2 cup (125 mL) large flake oats
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1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
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1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
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Pinch salt
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1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins
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1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped natural almonds
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1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped pecans
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3 tbsp (45 mL) pumpkin seeds
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1/3 cup (75 mL) Nutella®
To prepare this delicious recipe, 1 tbsp of Nutella® per person is enough to enjoy!
STEPS
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Heat oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Stir together mashed bananas, applesauce, brown sugar and vanilla.
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Whisk together whole-wheat flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
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Stir into banana mixture until combined; stir in raisins, almonds, pecans and pumpkin seeds.
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Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper–lined baking sheet to make 16 bites. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand on baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Using handle end of wooden spoon, press indentation into each bite. (Alternatively, let cool until you can use a thumb to make indentation). Let cool completely on rack.
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Spoon about 1 tsp (5 mL) Nutella® into centre of each bite.
Tip: Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) flax seeds to batter if desired.
