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Mahi with Peach Cucumber Salsa

Mahi with Peach Cucumber Salsa

Mahi is one of my husband’s favorite types of fish.  This pan seared mahi with a simple peach cucumber salsa is made in minutes and packed with flavor.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: Mahi- 4-6 mahi filets 2 tablespoons olive oil Chipotle lime seasoning 

Banana Avocado Muffins with Cocoa Nibs

Banana Avocado Muffins with Cocoa Nibs

I love banana muffins and banana with a hint of chocolate is even better.  These healthy muffins use avocado instead of butter. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup almond flour 1 scoop vanilla protein powder1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3 ripe bananas mashed 1 ripe avocado mashed ¼ 

Cinnamon Chip Zucchini and Avocado Muffins with All Bran Crumb Topping

Cinnamon Chip Zucchini and Avocado Muffins with All Bran Crumb Topping

The cinnamon chips under the crunchy crumb topping make these muffins a lovely morning treat. 

Ingredients:

Muffins-

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup almond flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon salt

1 ripe avocado mashed

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups grated zucchini, drained

1 cup grated carrots

¼ to ½ cup cinnamon chips

Topping-

1 cup all bran cereal

¼ cup pecans

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons lite maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tins with baking spray or line with liners.
  2. Beat avocado, zucchini, carrot, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl on medium until smooth.
  3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, all spice, and salt.  Mix on medium.  Scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. Add cinnamon chips.  Mix or fold in.
  5. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.
  6. Add all bran cereal, pecans, and brown sugar to a food processor.  Drizzle the maple syrup around the processor.  Quickly pulse to chop and mix. 
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the bran mixture on the top of each muffin.
  8. Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing.
  10. Store in an air-tight container.  I usually refrigerate my muffins to keep them fresh.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

After a long day (or week) sometimes you really need chocolate to unwind.  This simple chocolate mousse was made in minutes and satisfied my craving for rich chocolate without tons of sugar. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocados 1/8 cup regular cocoa powder 1/8 cup Dutch cocoa OR melted chocolate chips 

Spicy Mango Coleslaw

Spicy Mango Coleslaw

Mango adds a sweetness that balances out the spice in this tasty slaw.  Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 bag shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) ½ cup matchstick carrots ¼ cup red onion diced 2 scallions diced 2 limes zested and juiced 1 tablespoon siracha 

Spicy Black Bean Corn Salad

Spicy Black Bean Corn Salad

I love corn in the summer, but I quickly get bored with simple corn on the cob.  This spicy salad is full of flavors and loaded with veggies and black beans to add protein to the mix.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 can 14 ounce reduced sodium black beans drained and rinsed

Corn cut off 2 cobs

1 bell pepper seeded and chopped

¼ cup red onion diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes halved

½ cup matchstick carrots

1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons hot sauce (or Buffalo sauce)

1 lime zested and juiced

Directions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.  Mix to combine.  You can let sit at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Brown Butter Blondies

Brown Butter Blondies

My kids love chocolate chip cookies, so I decided to try blondies using browned butter and a trio of chocolate chips (dark morsels, semi-sweet mini chips, and milk chocolate chips).  These are not healthy in any means, but they do taste great. Recipe adapted from 

Lemon Lime Avocado Cupcakes with Lemon Lime Glaze

Lemon Lime Avocado Cupcakes with Lemon Lime Glaze

I was craving something sweet and I was in the mood for lemon and lime.  The light cupcakes are made using stevia instead of sugar and avocado instead of butter.  They lemon and lime flavors pop and the sweet tart glaze is the perfect topping. 

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Zoodles and Italian Sausage

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Zoodles and Italian Sausage

Air fried zoodles and grilled Italian sausage topped with sun-dried tomato pesto.  This was a veggie loaded and delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

2 zucchini made into ribbons using spiralizer or cut into thin slices

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Olive oil spray

Italian chicken sausage with kale

8 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes

2 cups fresh basil

½ cup shredded parmesan

Grated parmesan cheese for topping

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.  Grill the sausage for 10 minutes rotating a few times.
  2. Spray zoodles with olive oil spray and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the zoodles. 
  3. Air fry zoodles at 360 for 8-12 minutes stirring a few times.
  4. Pesto- Add the sun dried tomatoes, basil, and parmesan to a food processor.  Pulse to chop and mix. 
  5. To serve divide zoodles among plates.  Top with pesto.  Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.  Slice Italian sausage or serve whole.
  6. Enjoy!
Grilled Tofu Parmesan with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Grilled Tofu Parmesan with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

This was a super fast weeknight meal that was packed with flavor and nutrients.  I made the pesto the night before for a different recipe, but even that only takes a few minutes to prepare. Ingredients: Tofu Parmesan- 1 block extra firm tofu 1 teaspoon