Creamy Chipotle Butternut Squash Hummus

Creamy Chipotle Butternut Squash Hummus

Hummus is absolutely my favorite veggie dip.  This hummus is creamy, spicy, and just perfect.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: ½ butternut squash cut vertically seeds removed Olive oil spray 1 15.5 ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained ¼ cup tahini 2 tablespoons canned 

Orange Currant Energy Balls

Orange Currant Energy Balls

I was in the mood for something different to start my mornings off with.  After looking around my kitchen and pantry I concocted the recipe for these tasty orange currant energy balls. Ingredients: Zest of 1 orange 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 scoops vanilla 

Butternut Squash Hummus

Butternut Squash Hummus

In the summer I try to get as much of my produce as I can from local produce stands (and my garden when it cooperates).  I saw butternut squashes this week so of course I bought 2 and went straight home to start looking for 

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

I eat hummus with fresh vegetables just about every day.  To keep life interesting, I like experimenting with different types of hummus and I prefer to make it myself when I have time so I can control the ingredients.  This low carb hummus tastes just 

Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters

Zucchini and Squash Pizza Fritters

My sons said these tasted like pizza but better!  I air fried these to help keep them light and healthy.  The basil and thyme mixed with oregano and Italian cheeses really made the flavors pop.  Ingredients: 1 yellow squash 1 zucchini ½ cup fresh basil 

Chocolate Almonds and Raisin Espresso Energy Balls

Chocolate Almonds and Raisin Espresso Energy Balls

I had some leftover chocolate covered almonds and raisins so I decided to use those in energy balls.  Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon flax seeds 1 teaspoon espresso powder ½ cup peanut butter (I used BetterNButter only 

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

I had a plethora of basil growing in my herb garden, so I decided to make some fresh pesto.  Pesto is so easy to make and tastes amazing on meat, sandwich wraps, as a veggie dip and so much more. Ingredients: 3 cups fresh basil 

Spicy Eggplant Dip

Spicy Eggplant Dip

Roasted eggplant mixed with yogurt, lemon, mint, and a little spice makes for a refreshing and tasty dip.  I use this for dipping veggies.  It would also taste fabulous on a wrap. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 6-8 small white and green eggplants ¼ 

Eggplant Hummus

Eggplant Hummus

I eat fresh veggies with hummus almost every day.  This eggplant hummus is light, delicious, and easy to prepare. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 6-8 white and/or green eggplant 1 ½ cups cannellini beans 3 tablespoons tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh 

Peanut Butter and Espresso Energy Balls

Peanut Butter and Espresso Energy Balls

One morning I was craving peanut butter and really needed an energy boost, so I decided to make two mixes for energy balls and then smash them together into one delicious bite. Ingredients: Peanut Butter Half- 1 cup old fashioned oats 2 tablespoons powdered peanut