Willmar MOMS

Fall Protein Bites Two Variations - Pumpkin Spice or Cinnamon Apple Pumpkin Spice Ingredients 1 1/2 cups gluten-free or regular rolled oats 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 Tbsp pumpkin spice 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Cinnamon Apple Ingredients 1 1/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1.2 cup almond butter 3/4 cup chopped fried apples  1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup honey 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt Directions 1. Add all wet ingredients to a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well-combined. 2. Add all dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well-combined and you have a "dough." 3. Place mixture in freezer for 15-20 minutes until firm. 4. Use a cookie dough scoop to scoop out the dough and use your hands to form into balls. 5. Place in an air-tight container to store. 6. Can be stored in fridge for two weeks or the freezer for a ...

 "Better Together" Mentor Mom Moment with Barb Abrams “So that by God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company.” Romans 15:32 As we gear up for another year at MOMS, I want to welcome each of you and encourage you to make our Tuesday morning gatherings a priority this year. Not because you paid the dues or signed the forms, but because we need each other. I’m doing a devotional with a couple of friends and it has been such a blessing to me. Not only being in God’s word every day, but to have the accountability, fellowship, encouragement and perspective of these dear ladies in my life. A recent entry was especially good; I’ll share a few paragraphs. “I am refreshed in Christ by fellowship with other believers – even when my prideful soul balks at showing up, when my schedule tried to convince me I’m too busy, when my shame chides me and tells me to hide my faults from others. My stubborn pride makes me try to live independently, as if I don’t need th...

Sourdough Discard Crackers Recipe submitted by Michelle Brouwer Ingredients: 1 cup sourdough discard 3/4 cup AP flour or 1 cup AP einkorn flour 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp dried herbs (basil, oregano, parsley, rosemary or thyme or a combination of any of those) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. Mix ingredients and knead the dough just until it comes together. 3. Place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll out as thin as possible 4. Remove the top piece of parchment paper and brush with butter/sprinkle with salt (optional). 5. Place the rolled out cracker dough and parchment paper onto a baking sheet. 6. Bake for 15 minutes until crispy. 7. Cut with knife or break apart and store in an air tight container.