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<channel><title><![CDATA[McGannon Fitness - Recipes]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recipes]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 01:28:49 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Amazing Healthy Brownies]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/amazing-healthy-brownies]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/amazing-healthy-brownies#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:30:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/amazing-healthy-brownies</guid><description><![CDATA[       Preheat oven to 350Ingredients:1 cup mashed sweet potato2 eggs1/2 cup raw honey2 TBS butter2 TBS coconut oil1 tsp vanilla1/3 cup almond flour1/3 cup quinoa flakes1/2 cup dark cocoa powder1/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt&nbsp;1/2 cup dark chocolate bits1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)Directions:Combine wet ingredients.&nbsp; Mix dry ingredients together separately and then add to wet mixture.&nbsp; Mix well and add all to a greased 8X8 baking dish.&nbsp; Press 1/2 cup of chocolate chips [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/brownie_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Preheat oven to 350<br /><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />1 cup mashed sweet potato<br />2 eggs<br />1/2 cup raw honey<br />2 TBS butter<br />2 TBS coconut oil<br />1 tsp vanilla<br /><br />1/3 cup almond flour<br />1/3 cup quinoa flakes<br />1/2 cup dark cocoa powder<br />1/4 tsp baking powder<br />1/4 tsp salt&nbsp;<br /><br />1/2 cup dark chocolate bits<br />1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)<br /><br /><strong>Directions:<br /></strong>Combine wet ingredients.&nbsp; Mix dry ingredients together separately and then add to wet mixture.&nbsp; Mix well and add all to a greased 8X8 baking dish.&nbsp; Press 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and walnuts onto the top and bake for 30 minutes.&nbsp; Brownies will be super fudgy but still firm to the touch when done.&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight Oatmeal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/overnight-oatmeal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/overnight-oatmeal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2015 23:12:08 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/overnight-oatmeal</guid><description><![CDATA[ Ingredients:1/4 c Steel cut oats1/3 c unsweetened Almond milk1/4 c nonfat Greek yogurt1 1/4 tsp Chia seeds1/4 c any fresh or frozen fruit (optional)2-3 Tbs chopped almonds (optional)Directions:&#8203;Put all ingredients in 1/2 pint canning jar with lid shake up and place in fridge overnight. Can use sweetener packet, maple syrup, cinnamon etc... To add sweetness. You can also wait and add fresh fruit and nuts before eating.You can omit yogurt if you don't care for it.  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:338px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/6636808.jpg?320" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;display:block;"><span>Ingredients:<br /><br />1/4 c Steel cut oats</span><br /><span>1/3 c unsweetened Almond milk</span><br /><span>1/4 c nonfat Greek yogurt</span><br /><span>1 1/4 tsp Chia seeds</span><br /><span>1/4 c any fresh or frozen fruit (optional)</span><br /><span>2-3 Tbs chopped almonds (optional)</span><br /><br /><span>Directions:<br />&#8203;<br />Put all ingredients in 1/2 pint canning jar with lid shake up and place in fridge overnight. Can use sweetener packet, maple syrup, cinnamon etc... To add sweetness. You can also wait and add fresh fruit and nuts before eating.</span><br /><br /><span>You can omit yogurt if you don't care for it.</span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crustless Veggie Quiche (Missi)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/crustless-quiche-missi]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/crustless-quiche-missi#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:49:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Breakfast]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/crustless-quiche-missi</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						                 					 								 					 						  Ingredients:&#8203;5 eggs1 cup milk1 bunch scallions diced&nbsp;1 red pepper diced1 1/2 cups spinach chopped3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped2 cups&nbsp;liquid egg whites1 pie dish-greased&nbsp;Combine whisked eggs and milk in a large bowlAdd scallions, peppers, spinach and sun dried tomatoes and stir into egg mixturePour liquid egg whites into mixture and stirOnce combined carefully pour into pie dish (if pie dish is not  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/9201075.jpg?1444406014" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/800894.jpg?297" alt="Picture" style="width:297;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Ingredients:</span><br /><br />&#8203;5 eggs<br />1 cup milk<br />1 bunch scallions diced&nbsp;<br />1 red pepper diced<br /><span>1 1/2 cups spinach chopped</span><br />3/4 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped<br />2 cups&nbsp;liquid egg whites<br />1 pie dish-greased<br />&nbsp;<br />Combine whisked eggs and milk in a large bowl<br /><span>Add scallions, peppers, spinach and sun dried tomatoes and stir into egg mixture</span><br />Pour liquid egg whites into mixture and stir<br /><span>Once combined carefully pour into pie dish (if pie dish is not filled almost to top add more liquid egg whites and stir in gently)</span><br /><br /><br />Place in oven preheated to 350 degrees.&nbsp; Cook approximately 1 hour 15 minutes (cook time will vary based on ovens) &nbsp;Quiche is done&nbsp;when there is no longer any liquid eggs visible.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Smoothie (Missi)]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/pumpkin-smoothie-missi]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/pumpkin-smoothie-missi#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:35:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Smoothies]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/pumpkin-smoothie-missi</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  1 cup unsweetened almond milk1/2 cup canned pumpkin3/4 cup (or 1 single serving 5.3 ounces) plain Greek yogurt1/2 frozen banana&nbsp;1/4 tsp ginger1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmegBlend and enjoy!   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/8902522_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">1 cup unsweetened almond milk<br />1/2 cup canned pumpkin<br />3/4 cup (or 1 single serving 5.3 ounces) plain Greek yogurt<br />1/2 frozen banana&nbsp;<br />1/4 tsp ginger<br />1/4 tsp cinnamon<br />1/4 tsp nutmeg<br /><br />Blend and enjoy!<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherry Almond Muffins]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/cherry-almond-muffins]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/cherry-almond-muffins#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2015 18:00:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Muffins]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/cherry-almond-muffins</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Preheat oven to 400&#8203;2 cups cherries, frozen or fresh, pitted and cut in half1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp almond extract (could also use Amaretto, bourbon, liqueur, or other alcohol, but almond extract is a nice support to the toasted almonds)&nbsp;1 &frac12; cups rolled oats (quick oats are best, instant will do)1 cup mixed flour (can use whole wheat, I use &frac12; cup of coconut flour and &frac12; cup brown rice flour)2 Tbsp [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/4298346_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><em>Preheat oven to 400</em><br /><br />&#8203;2 cups cherries, frozen or fresh, pitted and cut in half<br />1 tsp vanilla extract<br />1 tsp almond extract (could also use Amaretto, bourbon, liqueur, or other alcohol, but almond extract is a nice support to the toasted almonds)<br />&nbsp;<br />1 &frac12; cups rolled oats (quick oats are best, instant will do)<br />1 cup mixed flour (can use whole wheat, I use &frac12; cup of coconut flour and &frac12; cup brown rice flour)<br />2 Tbsp baking powder<br />1 tsp baking soda<br />&frac12; tsp salt<br />1 tsp cinnamon<br />&nbsp;<br />1/3 cup agave nectar (not syrup)<br />1/3 cup maple syrup<br />1 egg or 1/3 cup egg whites<br />1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt<br />4 Tbsp olive oil<br />&nbsp;<br />1 &frac12;-2 cups of slivered or chopped almonds, which will be toasted (see below)<br />&nbsp;<br /><ol><li>Mix together cherries and extracts, allow them to soak while doing the rest of the cooking</li><li>Mix together all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl</li><li>Mix together nectar, syrup, egg, yogurt and oil in a large bowl</li><li>Add dry into wet, mixing thoroughly, and let this sit for at least 5-10 minutes (this gives you the nice crown to the muffin, and keeps it from being either too dry or too moist)</li><li>Toast the almonds on a cookie sheet in the preheating oven, checking on them every 2 minutes or so &ndash; they go from perfect to burned very quickly. They should be lightly browned and smell toasted. Let them cool.</li><li>Once the batter has rested and the almonds are toasted and cooled a bit, add the almonds to the batter and then the cherries with the extracts and carefully fold the nuts and cherries into the batter.</li><li>Spray the muffin pans with Pam or oil them. This recipe makes 12 big or 18 medium muffins.</li><li>Spoon batter into pans, and bake for 20-25 minutes, until brown on top and cooked inside.</li><li>Let the cooked muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then take them out of the pan.</li></ol>Enjoy!<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkin Muffins]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/pumpkin-muffins]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/pumpkin-muffins#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 20:22:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Muffins]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/pumpkin-muffins</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Oven preheated to 400 degreesHands-on time = 15 minutes, Cooking time = 30-35 minutes&nbsp;Combine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 cups oats (quick cooking)1/2 cup flour (whole wheat, brown rice, quinoa or/and coconut flours)1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of baking powder1 tsp baking soda&frac12; tsp salt3 Tbsp cinnamon1 Tbsp dried ginger1 Tsp nutmeg&frac12; tsp cloves&nbsp;Combine&nbsp [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/916396625.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Oven preheated to 400 degrees<br />Hands-on time = 15 minutes, <br />Cooking time = 30-35 minutes<br />&nbsp;<br />Combine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />2 cups oats (quick cooking)<br />1/2 cup flour (whole wheat, brown rice, quinoa or/and coconut flours)<br />1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of baking powder<br />1 tsp baking soda<br />&frac12; tsp salt<br />3 Tbsp cinnamon<br />1 Tbsp dried ginger<br />1 Tsp nutmeg<br />&frac12; tsp cloves<br />&nbsp;<br />Combine<br />&nbsp;2 eggs or equivalent in egg whites<br />1 Tbsp vanilla<br />&frac14; cup olive oil<br />&frac12; cup Greek yogurt<br />&frac12; cup molasses<br />&frac12; cup agave nectar or maple syrup<br />1 large can of pumpkin puree (29 oz)<br />&nbsp;<br />1. Mix wet into dry ingredients. Let the mix sit for at least 5 minutes so oats can soak up moisture - this will produce a nice texture and a good crown to the muffins.<br /><br />2. Fold in 2 &frac12; cups chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).<br /><br />3. Spray muffin tins with oil, or butter them and spoon in batter. Makes 18-24 muffins with nuts, 15-18 without.<br /><br />4. Bake 30-35 minutes until brown on top.<br /><br />5. Let them cool in the pans 5 minutes, then remove from pans.<br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuffed Pepper Stew (Missi)                                     ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/stuffed-pepper-stew]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/stuffed-pepper-stew#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2015 14:20:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Soups]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/stuffed-pepper-stew</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Ingredients:&#8203;&#8203;14.5 ounce can of stewed tomatoes14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes2 lbs&nbsp;of ground turkey (original recipe calls for 1 lb but my family likes the meat so I double it)2 green peppers seeded and diced2 tbsp&nbsp;+ 2 tsp&nbsp;dried chopped onion (or half of a fresh onion)1 clove of garlic diced or 2 tbsp garlic powder2 tbsp of season salt3-4 cups low sodium chicken broth (as needed)1 1/2 cup cooked brown  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/6172994.jpg?321" alt="Picture" style="width:321;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ingredients:<br />&#8203;<br />&#8203;14.5 ounce can of stewed tomatoes<br />14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes<br />2 lbs&nbsp;of ground turkey (original recipe calls for 1 lb but my family likes the meat so I double it)<br />2 green peppers seeded and diced<br />2 tbsp&nbsp;+ 2 tsp&nbsp;dried chopped onion (or half of a fresh onion)<br />1 clove of garlic diced or 2 tbsp garlic powder<br />2 tbsp of season salt<br />3-4 cups low sodium chicken broth (as needed)<br />1 1/2 cup cooked brown rice<br /><span>15 ounce can of french onion soup(optional)</span><br /><span>15 ounce can of tomato soup</span><br />&nbsp;<br />Instructions:<br />&nbsp;<br />In crockpot add tomato soup, french onion soup (my family doesn't love onions so I strain out the onions in the soup and just use the broth), both cans of tomatoes, onion, garlic and season salt.&nbsp; Stir to incorporate. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Add the cooked ground turkey ( I brown in a skillet with a little bit of olive oil and drain excess fat prior to adding to crock pot) Stir to incorporate. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Add enough of chicken broth to completely cover ingredients.<br />&nbsp;<br />Put lid on and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 1/2-3 hours<br />&nbsp;<br />At the end of cook time add the cooked rice (I use instant rice but you can use whatever you like).&nbsp; Stir to incorporate.<br />&nbsp;<br />Let this cook an additional 3-4 hours on low or 2 hours on high. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />If you want this to be thinner like soup add more chicken broth when you add the rice.&nbsp; If you want it thicker omit extra chicken broth and take lid off last 30-45 minutes of cook time. &nbsp;<br /><br />Click <a href="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/stuffed_pepper_stew.pdf" target="_blank">here</a> to print recipe</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banana Muffins - healthy and moist]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/banana-muffins-healthy-and-moist]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/banana-muffins-healthy-and-moist#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 17:43:24 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Muffins]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/banana-muffins-healthy-and-moist</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Moist and delicious banana muffin recipe that has healthier fats and sweeteners and can be easily made gluten-free. Easy to make! Preheat oven to 400&deg;Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients5 ripe bananas, smashed (or use mixer)1/3 cup plain, fat free Greek yogurt1/3 cup raw honey, molasses, or pure maple syrup (molasses makes it taste differently, but good if you like molasses &ndash; my favorite is maple syrup [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-thin " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/104717574.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:100%;max-width:1024px" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><font size="4">Moist and delicious banana muffin recipe that has healthier fats and sweeteners and can be easily made gluten-free. Easy to make!</font> </span><br /><br /><font size="4"><span><font size="4">Preheat oven to 400&deg;</font></span><br /><span>Prep time: 10 minutes</span> </font><br /><span><font size="4">Cook time: 20 minutes</font> </span><br /><br /><span><font size="5">Ingredients</font></span><br /><br /><font size="4"><span>5 ripe bananas, smashed (or use mixer)</span><br /><span>1/3 cup plain, fat free Greek yogurt</span><br /><span>1/3 cup raw honey, molasses, or pure maple syrup (molasses makes it taste differently, but good if you like molasses &ndash; my favorite is maple syrup)</span><br /><span>1 egg, beaten or 3 Tablespoons egg whites</span><br /><span>1 teaspoon vanilla </span><br /><span>2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil</span><br /><span>1 tsp baking soda</span><br /><span>2 tsp baking powder</span><br /><span>&frac14; tsp dry ginger</span><br /><span>&frac14; tsp nutmeg</span><br /><span>1 TBSP cinnamon</span><br /><span>1 &frac12; cups oatmeal (&ldquo;1 minute&rdquo; is best)</span><br /><span>1 cup flour (whole wheat, or to be gluten-free, some combo of brown rice, coconut, quinoa or chick pea flours)</span><br /><span>1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)</span></font><br /><br /><span><font size="4"><font size="5">Directions</font><br /><br />1. With a wooden spoon or mixer, mix wet ingredients - mashed bananas, yogurt, sweetner, egg, oil and vanilla - in a large mixing bowl.<br /><br />2. Sprinkle the baking soda, baking powder and spices over the wet ingredients and mix in.<br /><br />3. Add the flour(s) and oatmeal, mix gently.<br /><br />4. Fold in nuts.<br /><br />5. The muffins will have a better crown to them of you let the batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking (to give the leavening time to work, and the oatmeal time to soak up the moisture).<br /><br />6. Spray muffin pans with olive oil.<br /><br />7. Spoon mixture into muffin tins.<br /><br />8. Bake for&nbsp;20 minutes on middle oven rack.<br /><br />9. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans.<br />&#8203;<br />Yield: Makes 18 muffins, 14 with no nuts.<br /><br />Revised from: Simply Recipes </font><a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com"><font size="4">http://www.simplyrecipes.com</font></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bean Soup]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/black-bean-soup]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/black-bean-soup#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:07:59 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Soups]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/black-bean-soup</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						    Ingredients:  4 cups chicken stock*3 &nbsp;28 ounce cans of black beans  2 red bell peppers 4 carrots  1 jalape&ntilde;o pepper (2 if you like really spicy soup)1 medium large Vidalia onion  1 bulb of garlic (2 &ndash; 4 cloves if you&rsquo;re not a garlic lover)1-3 TBSP cumin, depending on your taste 1 TBSP ground black pepper  &nbsp;Direct&#65279;&#65279;&#65279;ions:  &nbsp;Rinse beans under cold water and empty into a large  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-medium " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/558323266.jpg?250" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-decoration:none; font-style:normal; font-weight:400; color:rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none;">  Ingredients:<br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <font>4 cups chicken stock*<br /></font><font><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">3 &nbsp;</span>28 ounce cans of black beans</font> <br /> <font>2 red bell peppers <br /></font><font>4 carrots</font> <br /> <font>1 jalape&ntilde;o pepper (2 if you like really spicy soup)<br /></font><font>1 medium large Vidalia onion</font> <br /> <font>1 bulb of garlic (2 &ndash; 4 cloves if you&rsquo;re not a garlic lover)<br /></font><font>1-3 TBSP cumin, depending on your taste</font><br /> <font>1 TBSP ground black pepper</font><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <font>&nbsp;<br /></font>Direct<span class="rangySelectionBoundary" id="selectionBoundary_1424445318647_6290190144832936" style="line-height: 0; display: none;">&#65279;</span><span class="rangySelectionBoundary" id="selectionBoundary_1424445315926_8166794900788983" style="line-height: 0; display: none;">&#65279;</span><span class="rangySelectionBoundary" id="selectionBoundary_1424445315346_5294018313174487" style="line-height: 0; display: none;">&#65279;</span>ions:  <font>&nbsp;<br /></font><br /><font>Rinse beans under cold water and empty into a large crock pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Add chicken stock, finely <br />chopped peppers, shredded carrots, minced jalape&ntilde;o, chopped onion and garlic (use food processor for faster prep time).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Add cumin and black pepper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Mix all ingredients together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Cover and cook on high for 4 &ndash; 6 hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Uncover and mix with immersion blender to desired consistency.</font><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <font>&nbsp;</font><font>Crock pot temperatures vary so I would try the soup after 4 hours, before using the immersion blender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>If you are satisfied with the texture, blend and enjoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>You can also leave the soup on &ldquo;warm&rdquo; in the crockpot once it is done until you are ready to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span></font><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <font>&nbsp;</font><font>Black bean soup freezes really well so I often make this large batch and freeze some so I don&rsquo;t have to make it the next time I want it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>If you&rsquo;re not interested in freezing soup, cut the recipe in half.</font><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <font>&nbsp;</font><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  <font>*See homemade chicken stock recipe to make your own or choose a low sodium store made version but read labels carefully and avoid any that contain MSG.</font><br /><span></span><br /><span></span>  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeade Chicken Stock]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/chicken-stock]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/chicken-stock#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2015 18:28:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Soups]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/recipes/chicken-stock</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						       					 								 					 						  Ingredients:1 whole cooked chicken carcass with the meat removed1 large onion&nbsp;1 bulb of garlic (2-3 cloves if you&rsquo;re not a fan of garlic)3 stalks of celery&nbsp;2 carrots1 TBSP each: parsley, oregano, basil&nbsp;2 bay leavesSalt &amp; pepper to tasteDirections:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fill medium large stock pot with water and add chicken carcass.&nbsp;&nbsp;2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Wash onion, ga [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.mcgannonfitness.com/uploads/3/9/7/6/39766464/433007.jpg?250" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:right;display:block;"><br /><span style=""></span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="">Ingredients:</span><br /><span style=""></span><br /><span style=""></span><span style="">1 whole cooked chicken carcass with the meat removed</span><br /><span style="">1 large onion&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">1 bulb of garlic (2-3 cloves if you&rsquo;re not a fan of garlic)</span><br /><span style="">3 stalks of celery&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">2 carrots</span><br /><span style="">1 TBSP each: parsley, oregano, basil&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">2 bay leaves</span><br /><span style="">Salt &amp; pepper to taste</span><br /><span style=""></span><br /><span style=""></span><span style="">Directions:</span><br /><span style=""></span><br /><span style=""></span><span style="">1.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Fill medium large stock pot with water and add chicken carcass.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">2.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Wash onion, garlic, celery, and carrots with the skins on.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">3.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Cut onion into quarters.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">4.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Cut the end off the garlic bulb and cut the rest of the bulb in half.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">5.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Cut celery into thirds (including the leafy stems at the ends) and cut the carrots into 2&rdquo; pieces approximately.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">6.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Add all vegetables and seasoning into the water.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">7.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Cover and boil on bring to a boil.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">8.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Reduce heat and boil on low heat for approximately 12 hours.&nbsp; (Make sure it is a very gentle boil or too much of your stock will evaporate.)&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="">9.</span><span style="">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="">Drain soup through a colander into a new pot and you have an amazingly healthy chicken stock that tastes delicious.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /><span style=""></span><br /><span style=""></span><span style="">You can use the stock immediately of freeze for later use.&nbsp; I typically store in 3 cup containers (about the size of a large yogurt container) and will put a sticky note on top with the date I made the soup.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>