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We love these little quinoa patties! They are perfect for lunch or together with a side of veggies. The best part is, you can be creative and use whatever toppings you prefer. Enjoy! Ingredients: - 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature - 3 eggs, beaten - 1/2 tsp salt (or more depending on taste) - 1 tsp pepper - 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives (or cilantro) - 1 onion, finely chopped - 1/3 cup cheddar cheese (you can experiment with different types of cheese) - 4 large garlic cloves, crushed - 1 cup panko break crumbs (plus more if needed) - water, if needed - olive oil 1.  Combine cooked quinoa , eggs, and salt in a medium bowl.  Stir in chives, onion, cheese, and garlic.  Add the bread crumbs and allow to sit for a minute, to absorb some of the moisture. Err on the moist side, so you don't get an overly dry patty.  Add more bread crumbs or water at this point as needed.   2.  Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cooking patties 7-10 minutes. Gently  flatten

Our family loves these delicious banana chocolate chip muffins! I recently revised this recipe to make it healthier yet still taste good :) Enjoy!   Ingredients:  - 1 cup unbleached flour - 1/2 cup Shaklee Instant Protein (all natural & non-GMO)* - 1 cup oats - 2 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. baking soda - 1/2 tsp. salt - 1/4 cup organic ground flaxseed - 1 egg - 2 Tbsp. oil - 2 Tbsp. organic cane sugar - 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. milk - 4 ripe bananas, mashed - dark chocolate chips (optional) Combine flour, protein, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flaxseed.  In a large bowl, beat egg, oil, sugar, milk and mashed bananas. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until just blended. Mix in desired amount of dark chocolate chips.  Line muffin tins with large baking cups. I use "If you Care" unbleached, chorine & toxin free baking cups. I found them at my local Whole Foods and Sprouts supermarket and they are amazing! You don't need to use any extra oil and the muff