#applepecan

AGDQ 2025 Group

Delicious and nutritious muffins with the goodness of quinoa, apples, and pecans. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack.

Ingredients: 1 cup cooked quinoa. 1 cup diced apples. 1/2 cup chopped pecans. 1 cup whole wheat flour. 1/2 cup rolled oats. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1/4 cup melted coconut oil. 1/2 cup almond milk. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 large egg. 1/4 cup maple syrup.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C and line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, diced apples, chopped pecans, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, egg, and maple syrup. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

A delightful blend of tender chicken, crisp apple, and crunchy pecans, tossed in a creamy honey-Dijon dressing.

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded. 1/2 cup diced apple. 1/4 cup chopped pecans. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 tablespoon honey. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Lettuce leaves, for serving.

Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced apple, and chopped pecans. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well combined. Serve the chicken salad over lettuce leaves.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Top a showstopping crown of Mascarpone Frosting with swirls of Apple Cider Caramel Sauce and a scattering of salty-sweet Spiced Pecans (minus the ground red pepper). Caramel sauce, rather than frosting, sandwiches together the moist cake layers.

Ingredients

2 1/3 cups finely chopped lightly toasted pecans, divided

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons apple pie spice

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