Tag: zucchini

<strong>Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Cookies</strong>

Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Cookies

If you are craving something sweet, tart, with a hint of spice that won’t break the scale then you should try these light cookies. These combine shredded zucchini and carrots with coconut and dried cranberries. Mixed with oats these are delicious and healthy! Ingredients: 1 cup 

<strong>Cheddar and Chives Zucchini Bread</strong>

Cheddar and Chives Zucchini Bread

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 

<strong>Zucchini Carrot Apple Cranberry Pecan Muffins</strong>

Zucchini Carrot Apple Cranberry Pecan Muffins

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)

1 apple peeled and diced

1 cup pecans chopped and toasted

1 cup almond flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

½ cup truiva or granulated sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

¼ cup orange juice

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tins with baking spray.
  2. Spread pecans on a small baking sheet and roast at 350 for 5 minutes.
  3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar to a medium bowl and whisk together.
  4. Add zucchini, carrots, apples, cranberries, applesauce, vanilla extract, orange juice, and eggs to a large bowl and mix to combine. 
  5. Fold in the dry ingredients scraping down the edge of the bowl.  Then add the pecans and mix gently.
  6. Use a large cookie scooper to fill the muffin tins.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in the muffin tin for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  9. Let cool completely on a wire rack before transferring to an airtight container. 
  10. Enjoy!
<strong>Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins</strong>

Brown Sugar Zucchini Muffins

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 

Zachos

Zachos

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 

Zucchini Cake Muffins

Zucchini Cake Muffins

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 powder

½ cup chopped pecans

½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

6 packets stevia

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups grated zucchini patted dry with a paper towel

1 cup grated carrot

2 tablespoons almond milk

Icing-

3 tablespoons nonfat vanilla yogurt

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray muffin tins with baking spray or line with muffin tins.
  2. Add flours, protein powder, baking soda, salt, stevia, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to a large bowl.  Whisk to combine.
  3. Add coconut, pecans, grated zucchini and carrots and mix in.  Use a spatulate to scrape the sides of the bowl.
  4. Add applesauce, vanilla extract, milk, and eggs and mix in. 
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.
  6. Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before removing from muffin tins.
  8. Mix yogurt and powdered sugar in a small bowl. 
  9. Use a spoon or icing tool to drizzle frosting over the cooled muffins.
  10. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken and Zucchini with Tahini Yogurt Sauce

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 

Zachos (Zucchini Nachos)

Zachos (Zucchini Nachos)

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…