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Breakfast Bars
Get a glimpse of my kitchen as I share the breakfast bars I make most often. They feature oats plus a variety of seeds and dark chocolate chips, making them a delicious morning treat. Just sweet enough, they bake up crunchy and firm. Use the video as your guide and cook along with me, or check out the written recipe, both of which you’ll find below. Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats¼ cup ground oats⅓ cup mini dark chocolate chips⅓ cup pepitas¼ cup sunflower seeds2 tablespoons sesame seeds¼ teaspoon kosher salt3 tablespoons canola oil or another neutral oil2 tablespoons brown sugar (leveled but not packed)2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons maple syrup Begin…
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Maple Sesame Brussels Sprouts and Apples
When roasted in the oven with maple syrup and sesame oil in addition to traditional olive oil, brussels sprouts become caramelized and develop a rich toasty flavor. Add wedges of caramelized apples in the mix for bits of added sweetness, and you have a side dish that makes a festive gathering or plant-based dinner all the tastier. Best of all, the entire dish comes together on a sheet pan, with the brussels sprouts and apples roasting together. Ingredients 1 pound Brussels sprouts1 baking apple such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons pure maple syrupSalt and freshly cracked black pepperOptional: Sesame seeds for topping…
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Seeded Brown Sugar Tart
Similar in flavor to pecan pie, this brown sugar tart is lighter on sweetness and completely free of nuts and corn syrup. A coating of mixed seeds gives the top a crunch and delicate, nutty flavor while creating a mosaic effect that is the only table centerpiece you need. As you sprinkle the sesame, poppy, and unshelled pumpkin seeds onto the unbaked filling, they create a pattern like leaves and light passing through them. The poppy seeds make what seem to me like shadows. For those with nut allergies who can safely consume seeds, this recipe is a great nut-free alternative to traditional pies featuring ingredients such as pecans and…
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Roasted Strawberry and Black Sesame Granola Bars
Most granola bar recipes call for dried fruit, but I prefer roasted berries as they become jam-like when baked in an oat mixture. Instead of cooking them down into a full jam, toss fresh strawberries with a small amount of sugar and allow their natural flavor to concentrate in the oven. Beyond adding flavor to the granola, the thickened berry juice partners with honey to help the ingredients stick together so that they can easily be cut into bars after baking. When strawberries are in season, this is a breakfast or snack that helps to make use of berries that are past their peak or overripe. In place of poppy…
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