I love zucchini bread, muffins, and waffles, but this was the first time I have made a savory zucchini bread. This bread is light, fluffy, and so delicious. Ingredients: 1 zucchini grated 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or use …
These muffins are packed with veggies and fruit and exploding with flavor. These are the perfect pre or post workout snack to start your day. Ingredients: 1 zucchini grated 1 cup carrots grated/finely chopped 1 cup cranberries (I used frozen cranberries, dried would work too) …
If you like zucchini muffins, then you will really like this version. The brown sugar and spices blend to create a pleasant flavor and the walnuts add a bit of crunch. These are muffins you will happily start your day with. Note: You can substitute the zucchini for carrot if you prefer.
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup almond flour
1 scoop protein powder
¼ cup truvia brown sugar equivalent or ½ cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons truvia or granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup old fashioned oats
3 large eggs
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini (carrot, parsnip, etc…)
½ cup chopped walnuts
1-2 tablespoons sugar in the raw
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with baking spray.
Spread walnuts on a small baking sheet and roast at 350 for 5 minutes.
Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk together.
Add applesauce, grated zucchini, eggs, and vanilla extract to a large bowl and mix to combine.
Fold in the dry ingredients scraping down the edge of the bowl. Then add the walnuts and mix gently.
Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
Top each muffin with a dash of sugar in the raw.
Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Let cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container.
These are my version of nachos. I made a variety of zachos (zucchini nachos) by using guacamole, salsa, Pepper Jack cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese. Ingredients: 1 zucchini sliced into ¼ inch slices Olive oil spray Guacamole, salsa, queso Sliced cheese (Pepper Jack …
These muffins have all the spice and warm flavors from zucchini cake without the fat and sugar. I topped these with a yogurt icing to enhance the cake like flavor. Ingredients: Muffins- 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein …
When I first saw this recipe on Food Network last year I couldn’t wait to try it. I had to order sumac and tahini on Amazon because I couldn’t find them in my local grocery store. Both were great purchases that I have used again and again. My kids have devoured this chicken every time I have made it!
Note: This tastes best when the chicken marinates overnight.
Recipe adapted from Food Network
Ingredients:
Chicken-
5 pounds skinless chicken thighs
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoons sumac
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
zest and juice from 1 lemon
Zucchini-
2 zucchini
brushing of olive oil
sprinkle of sumac
Yogurt Tahini Sauce-
1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin
juice from 1/2 lemon
Directions-
Chicken-
Prepare marinade 1 day to 30 minutes in advance. Mix olive oil, sumac, salt, garlic, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice in a bowl. Place chicken in a 9×13 dish. Pour marinade over chicken. Flip chicken a few times before serving. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or ideally overnight.
Grill chicken thighs for best flavor. I used my Ninja grill and cooked for 5-6 minutes per side. Let chicken rest before slicing. Top with yogurt tahini sauce or lemon juice.
Zucchini-
Slice zucchini in half horizontally.
Brush zucchini with olive oil. Sprinkle with sumac. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
I sautéed this on medium low heat for approximately 20 minutes rotating the zucchini every 5 minutes.
Top with yogurt tahini sauce or drizzle with lemon juice.
I served this with my arugula Christmas salad for adults and mac and cheese for the kids.
I love the cheesy and salsa flavor from nachos, but I try to limit my carbs. Zachos are a fantastic way to get a nacho flavor while filling up with vegetables. Ingredients: 2 zucchini Cheese of your choice- pepper jack, Taco mixture, Monterey jack, cheddar… …