How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
These are easy to prepare with your favorite taco style meat. I was making tacos with ground beef for my children and wanted a lower carb meal. Feel free to customize the meat, level of spice, and toppings. I enjoyed these zucchini boats over a …
This is a super easy and delicious side dish that takes only minutes to prepare. I baked my zucchini, but you could grill to enhance the flavor if you wanted to. Ingredients: 2 large zucchini sliced in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon hamburger (or other seasoning) …
This “pasta” dish is packed with roasted broccoli and cauliflower over a layer of zucchini noodles with Italian meatballs and a ricotta cheese filling mixed throughout. If you are trying to eat more vegetables then this is the dinner for you.
Ingredients:
1 head broccoli cut into bite size florets
1 head cauliflower cut into bite size florets
1 zucchini spiralized into noodles
1 teaspoon garlic powder
30 ounces Marinara sauce
1/2 bag Italian meatballs
4 cups Italian cheese blend
16 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon Basil paste or fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Every time I make this lasagna I change up the recipe a little. I have made this with only zucchini noodles and I have made it using a layer or two of no-boil lasagna noodles to add structure. I often use fresh meatballs with Italian …
It is amazing how zucchini absolutely disappears in these muffins! If you need an energy boost first thing in the morning then these muffins are perfect for you. I used dark chocolate cocoa powder, dark chocolate covered espresso beans, espresso chips, and a chocolate protein …
This cake was so moist and delicious you would never know it was made with finely shredded zucchini and applesauce. The hot fudge filling made this so decadent it was irresistible to anyone who passed by. The aroma from the combined cake and chocolate buttercream filled the house with the delectable scent of rich chocolate.
Ingredients:
Cake-
1 Devil’s food chocolate cake mix
1 finely shredded zucchini (do not drain any liquid)
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 large eggs
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Filling-
1 jar hot fudge heated
Chocolate Buttercream-
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
1 cup cocoa powder
3 cups confectioners sugar
1 cup nonfat milk
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions:
This is my favorite Christmas appetizer/side dish. We usually have stuffed shells and Italian sausage and this pairs wonderfully. Ingredients: 2 zucchini sliced into ¼ inch slices 12-16 cherry tomatoes halved 24 basil leaves ½ cup pesto (I make a spinach pistachio pesto I love) …
These are sure to wake you up and satisfy your morning chocolate cravings at the same time!
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchinis grated
1 smashed avocado
1 egg at room temperature
2 tablespoons applesauce
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose or whole wheat flour
½ cup Hershey’s dark chocolate cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon espresso powder
¼ cup dark chocolate chips, plus 2 per muffin for topping
¼ cup espresso chips, plus 2 per muffin for topping
Directions:
I threw this recipe together on a whim and let me tell you it was amazing. This cake was perfect and a dessert I will be making again. The zucchini adds moisture to the cake and the lemon flavor from the cake, pudding, and frosting pop …
