Juicy Pork Meatballs

 

• ▢2 lb. ground pork 
• ▢2 teaspoons salt
• ▢½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢2 teaspoons onion powder
• ▢2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ▢2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• ▢1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢1 teaspoon coriander
• ▢1 teaspoon ground cumin

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, use your clean hands to mix together all the ingredients.
• Shape the mixture into 32 meatballs, each weighing about 1 oz (30 grams). It's easier to shape the meatballs if your hands are wet.
• Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake them until browned and cooked through, for about 15 minutes.

(Source: https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/pork-meatballs/#recipe)

Crispy-Skinned Baked Chicken Drumsticks

 

• 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks 
• ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢1 teaspoon salt
• ▢½ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the parchment.
• Make the seasoning paste: In a medium bowl, use a fork or a spatula to mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, and spices.
• Using a pastry brush or your hands, coat the chicken pieces with the seasoning paste.
• Bake the drumsticks uncovered until their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 40 minutes.
• Baste the drumsticks with the pan juices using a clean pastry brush. Serve immediately.

(Source: https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/baked-drumsticks/#recipe)

Banana Berry Baked Oatmeal

 

• ▢2 1/2 cups rolled oats
• ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
• ▢1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ▢2 Tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
• ▢2 Tablespoons flax seeds (optional)
• ▢1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢2 medium bananas (mashed)
• ▢2 large eggs
• ▢1/4 cup maple syrup
• ▢1 1/2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
• ▢1 teaspoon vanilla
• ▢1 cup blueberries (frozen or fresh)

Topping (optional)

• ▢1 medium banana (sliced)
• ▢2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• ▢extra blueberries

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, chia seeds, flax seeds, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until smooth.
• Add in the eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla.
• Whisk until the liquid ingredients are smooth.
• Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until well combined.
• Add in the blueberries and mix.
• Spray a 9×9 inch or 11×7 inch casserole dish (or baking pan) with oil and pour the batter into the dish.
• Add any of the optional toppings (banana, brown sugar, walnuts, and/or extra blueberries).
• Bake for about 40-45 minutes.

(Source: https://www.jaroflemons.com/blueberry-banana-baked-oatmeal/)