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Inspired by "Banana Oatmeal Cookies" on Blue Zones. Ingredients 2 cups oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 4 ripe midsize bananas 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350˚. Line a baking sheet with parchment or spray with non-stick spray. 2. Use a high power blender to process oats to the consistency of flour. Pour into mixing bowl and add baking soda and spices. 3. Blend bananas until completely smooth. 4. Add the bananas and the nuts to oatmeal mixture and mix until combined. 5. Drop...

Inspired by "No-Bake Cranberry Nut Energy Bites" on Blue Zones. Ingredients 9 Medjool dates, pitted and cut into quarters 1/3 cup agave 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 1/4 cup whole-grain oats 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled 1/3 cup sliced almonds 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup white chocolate chips Directions 1. In a food processor with a metal blade, add dates, agave, almond butter, chia seeds, oats, pistachios, almonds, cranberries, and vanilla. Pulse until roughly chopped, but not pulverized. 2. Place oat mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add white chocolate chips and stir...

Inspired by "Balsamic Goji Berry Oats" on Blue Zones. Ingredients 1 cup steel-cut oats 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons hempseeds 1/4 cup dried cherries Directions 1. Place oats and 4 cups water in slow cooker, cover, and cook on high setting for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until oats are tender. 2. Stir in balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, seeds, and cherries. 3. Spoon into bowls and enjoy. Serves 4.

Inspired by "Pumpkin Pancakes" on Blue Zones. Ingredients 1 cup oat flour 1/4 cup vanilla nut milk 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup applesauce 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp baking powder 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tbsps honey or maple syrup Directions 1. In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together. 2. Add the wet ingredients and mix until combined. 3. Let batter sit for 3-4 minutes. 4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once pan is hot, reduce heat to medium-low. 5. Oil pan lightly and gently pour batter into the size you want. 6....

Inspired by "Easy Slow Cooker Apple Butter" on Blue Zones. Ingredients 5 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/2 cup apple cider 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon nutmeg Directions 1. Put all ingredients into a slow cooker. 2. Cook on high for 2 hours. 3. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for 6-8 hours, or until apples mash easily. 4. Let cool and then store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.