Melissa Rifkin Nutrition

Dietitian, Weight Management & Expert

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Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip “Nutella” Bread

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Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip “Nutella” Bread

Course: Dessert
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Nutella or Pyure Organic hazelnut spread
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup Pyure Organic honey
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chocolate morsels

Instructions

  • By hand or with a standing mixer, mix together all ingredients except chocolate morels. Mix in half the chocolate morsels.
  • Grease a bread pan and pour in mixture. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate morsels on top.
  • Bake at 350°F for 5-40 minutes, or until cooked.

The Best Brownies I’ve Ever Made

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The Best Brownies I’ve Ever Made

Course: Dessert
Servings: 9

Ingredients

  • 1 cup NOW Real FoodⓇ OrganicCoconut Sugar
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup NOW Real FoodⓇ OrganicCocoa Powder
  • 1/3 cup nut butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • chocolate morsels to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl mash avocado. Add in sugar, eggs, cocoa, nut butter, and baking powder.
  • Fold in a handful of chocolate morsels.
  • Pour batter into a greased 8×8 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate morsels on top.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

Easy Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk

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Easy Instant Pot Carrot Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk

Course: Dinner
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs carrots about 8-10 peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup onion sliced
  • 1.5 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 cup macadamia milk unsweetened
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric ground
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except macadamia milk into an instant pot steel insert. Stir and close lid with vent in sealed position.
  • Pressure cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
  • Open the pot and blend the soup smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender. If using a regular blender, you may have to cool the ingredients before blending. Get the contents back to the instant pot.
  • Stir in macadamia milk. Top with your choice of garnishes and serve.

Pantry Mac n Cheese

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Pantry Mac n Cheese

Ingredients

  • pasta whole grain or other high fiber option
  • spinach fresh or frozen
  • egg
  • Good Foods Queso Dip to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta, add in spinach, and a generous amount of Good Foods Queso.
  • Top with poached egg.

Quick Wrap

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Quick Wrap

Course: Lunch
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cheese of choice shredded
  • spinach to taste
  • tomatoes to taste
  • 1/2 avocado sliced
  • 1 whole wheat tortilla

Instructions

  • Heat skillet. Place tortilla down, then greens, cheese, and tomatoes.
  • Keep on heat until the cheese is melted. Top with avocado and enjoy.

3 Ingredient Bagels

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3 Ingredient Bagels

Course: Breakfast
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup self rising flour
  • Everything But the Bagel Seasoning to taste
  • 1 egg whisked for egg wash

Instructions

  • Combine flour and yogurt in a stand mixture. Knead for 5 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet.
  • Divide dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a ball and poke your thumb through the dough. Stretch to form a ring. Repeat with all parts.
  • Brush each bagel with egg wash and sprinkle with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning.
  • Bake for 20 minutes and enjoy!