Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats

Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats is a great way to start the day! This easy recipe combines oats, peanut butter, banana, cinnamon, and maple syrup into the most delicious meal. Can be eaten at any time of the day too!!  Get creative and add extra ingredients if you like; nuts, berries, hazelnut spread.  Yummy!!!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon whole flax seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana (add when ready to eat)

Instructions

  1. Mix the oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon in a mason jar or a bowl.
  2. Add the milk and maple syrup and stir well.
  3. Drop in the peanut butter and mix it around.
  4. Place the lid on the jar or cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  5. When ready to eat, top with the banana slices or add any ingredients you like.
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Vermicelli Pudding

It is the time of the year when the heart is merry and the spirits are high. Time to eat a hearty meal and spread the good cheer. One of my favorite childhood memories was hanging the Christmas stocking every Christmas Eve and as expected Santa always delivered. Those where the times when the little pleasures of life, gave immense fulfillment.

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Easy Dump Corn Casserole

This quick and easy Dump Corn Casserole is awesome. Made with only 7 simple ingredients.  It is gooey, fluffy, scrumptious. Makes a wonderful side dish for your Thanksgiving meal to share with friends or family. 

This Corn Casserole can be placed in the freezer for easy access later to enjoy. This can be a great solution to reduce prep time and have ready to go when you need a side dish.

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Irish Potato Candy – Recipe of the Month

This month’s recipe comes from MSAA Staffer, Emily O.

Growing up, I spent most of my time after school at my grandparents’ house until one of my parents would be done with work.  One of my favorite traditions from this time of year was helping my grandmother make her own homemade Irish Potato Candy as a St. Patrick’s Day treat.  My mother loved Irish Potato Candy and, though we made the candy every year, my grandmother and I loved making it as a surprise for my mother.  Years later, I still make the candy as a way of honoring both my mother and grandmother.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz. regular cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 16 oz. confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter.
  2. Add in the vanilla.
  3. Add in confectioners’ sugar a bit at a time until the mixture forms a ball.
  4. Stir in the coconut flakes with a (sturdy!) spoon.
  5. Spread ground cinnamon in a shallow dish or on a plate. You may need to repeat this process a few times depending on how coated you like your potatoes.
  6. Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
  7. Grab a small piece of the cream cheese and coconut mixture and roll in your hands to form a small ball (I usually make mine about the size of a quarter) and roll the ball in the ground cinnamon until the ball is coated.
  8. Place the balls on the cookie sheet and let them chill for about an hour or so, until they are firmer.

*We hope you enjoy our Recipe of the Month selections on MS Conversations. Just remember: these entries may not necessarily be a part of an MS-specific diet; these are simply recipes compiled from MSAA staff and friends either from their own family recipe collection or based on recipes we think you might enjoy. As always, make sure to consult your doctor about any food or nutrition questions as they relate to your MS.

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Recipe of the Month-Broccoli and Stuffing Casserole

MS Conversations Recipe of the Month

So, it looks like we’re now in full swing of the fall season everyone! And with the holidays quickly approaching it’s that time of year for some tasty food concoctions. Below is a recipe that is sure to fill a hearty appetite and make them ask for seconds. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 pounds fresh broccoli florets
2 eggs, beaten
1 onion, chopped (optional)
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (or you can use cream of broccoli/cream of celery soup)
½ cup mayonnaise
10 ounces dry bread stuffing mix
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 dish.
  2. Cook broccoli in a large pot of salted boiling water until just slightly tender. Drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, onion, mushroom soup and mayonnaise.
  4. Place a layer of broccoli in the prepared baking dish. Pour mayonnaise sauce over broccoli. Spread stuffing mix over the sauce. Drizzle butter or margarine over all and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 12 people.

Happy Eating!

*We hope you enjoy our Recipe of the Month selections on MS Conversations. Just remember: these entries may not necessarily be a part of an MS-specific diet; these are simply recipes compiled from MSAA staff and friends either from their own family recipe collection or based on recipes we think you might enjoy. As always, make sure to consult your doctor about any food or nutrition questions as they relate to your MS.

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