I used the link below for inspiration for dinner last night. We are trying to lessen our meat and dairy intake lately. So instead of using regular cheese in this, I used Daiya shredded vegan cheese. It sort of reminded me of Velveeta, which was surprising to me! But this is super simple and easy and using sliced zucchini instead of lasagna noodles is a genius idea that I wish I had thought of a long time ago! :)
My version only included:
Jarred organic marinara sauce
sliced zucchini
fresh spinach
Daiya shredded vegan cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/zucchini-lasagna.html
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Sugar and Flour Free Raw Brownies!
These were delicious!!! A GREAT way to satisfy a sweet tooth or a chocoholic, like myself! It's best if you have a food processor for this recipe. I actually used our Ninja blender but a regular blender that only has blades on the very bottom probably would not work well. (Just my 2 cents!)
The dates are the secret ingredient- they are naturally very sweet and sticky and make the dough come together- they're nature's candy!
This link also has a recipe for a peanut butter version which I haven't tried yet but probably will. :)
The recipe is below at the link, but here are my suggestions--
Obviously, make sure you get all the pits out of your dates first.
Also, the next time I make this I will probably use about 1/4 cup of cocoa powder instead of 1/3 cup. It was a little overpowering.
Make sure you add about 2-3 tablespoons of water to pull the dough together. This is very important!
Hope you enjoy these!
http://triumphwellness.com/healthy-sugar-free-cookies/
The dates are the secret ingredient- they are naturally very sweet and sticky and make the dough come together- they're nature's candy!
This link also has a recipe for a peanut butter version which I haven't tried yet but probably will. :)
The recipe is below at the link, but here are my suggestions--
Obviously, make sure you get all the pits out of your dates first.
Also, the next time I make this I will probably use about 1/4 cup of cocoa powder instead of 1/3 cup. It was a little overpowering.
Make sure you add about 2-3 tablespoons of water to pull the dough together. This is very important!
Hope you enjoy these!
http://triumphwellness.com/healthy-sugar-free-cookies/
Honey Roasted Chickpeas
These are soooo easy and a great healthy snack! I made them exactly as the recipe directs. Hope you will try them! They ended up only needing about 40 minutes in the oven and they were very crunchy! Great alternative to nuts or chips... And a little addictive :)
http://www.fitsugar.com/Roasted-Honey-Cinnamon-Chickpeas-27908653
http://www.fitsugar.com/Roasted-Honey-Cinnamon-Chickpeas-27908653
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Loaded Sweet Potato
Tonight for dinner, I used this recipe I found on Pinterest for inspiration...
http://m.pinterest.com/pin/223561568974624765/
But since the hubby and I don't do well with a lot of spice, here is a simplified version--
Bake sweet potatoes in foil in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour.
On the stovetop, combine canned or frozen corn and rinsed black beans. Heat through. Top with cilantro.
Slice avocado, sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and lime juice.
Top sweet potato with corn/black bean mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar. And voila! Simple, filling, nutritious dinner! :)
http://m.pinterest.com/pin/223561568974624765/
But since the hubby and I don't do well with a lot of spice, here is a simplified version--
Bake sweet potatoes in foil in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour.
On the stovetop, combine canned or frozen corn and rinsed black beans. Heat through. Top with cilantro.
Slice avocado, sprinkle lightly with garlic salt and lime juice.
Top sweet potato with corn/black bean mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar. And voila! Simple, filling, nutritious dinner! :)
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Healthy Pancakes
My sister, Amy gave me this idea yesterday when she and my niece came over for a playdate. I only really made one change and that was to add dry oats to the mixture. Turned out delicious! She has made them with only bananas and eggs and they enjoyed them. Will be making these again! I love that they have a fruit, grain and a protein in them :)
In a mixing bowl:
Mash two ripe bananas, scramble in two eggs, add 1/3 cup of dry quick oats and a dash of cinnamon.
Pour batter into skillet to make pancakes. I also spray mine with olive oil spray, just in case.
Serve with reduced calorie syrup and berries :)
In a mixing bowl:
Mash two ripe bananas, scramble in two eggs, add 1/3 cup of dry quick oats and a dash of cinnamon.
Pour batter into skillet to make pancakes. I also spray mine with olive oil spray, just in case.
Serve with reduced calorie syrup and berries :)
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Simple Roasted Veggies
I get bored pretty easily with plain, steamed veggies so my favorite way to make them is roasting them. It actually makes them more flavorful too! Last night, here is what I made for our side dish:
1 large zucchini, chopped into one inch pieces
1.5 cups baby carrots, chopped in half
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Turn veggies on a cookie tray to coat with olive oil and spices. I also put foil underneath so that there is less clean up. But I'm super lazy - ha! :)
Roast at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Change it up by using other veggies like broccoli, red onion, sugar snap peas, red potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc! :)
1 large zucchini, chopped into one inch pieces
1.5 cups baby carrots, chopped in half
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Turn veggies on a cookie tray to coat with olive oil and spices. I also put foil underneath so that there is less clean up. But I'm super lazy - ha! :)
Roast at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Change it up by using other veggies like broccoli, red onion, sugar snap peas, red potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc! :)
Monday, February 4, 2013
Cornmeal Crusted Cod Fillets
Made this super simple fish on Sunday night and it was really fast and delicious! I just bought frozen cod fillets that are individually wrapped and frozen. Very easy to take out the number you need a couple hours before dinner!
2 cod fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Dip each fillet in egg and then cornmeal mixture. Place in skillet and cook 5-6 minutes per side.
I served these with oven roasted red potatoes and a green salad. :)
2 cod fillets, rinsed and patted dry
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Dip each fillet in egg and then cornmeal mixture. Place in skillet and cook 5-6 minutes per side.
I served these with oven roasted red potatoes and a green salad. :)
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Fast & Filling Homemade Oatmeal
Personally, I don't really like instant oatmeal packets. They never really fill me up and have a lot of added sugar. So, I have been making my own using quick oats on the stove. And it's so fast!
Here's what I usually do, but of course it can be changed up to suit your tastes.
In a saucepan, combine:
1/2 cup Quaker quick oats
1 cup almond milk
1/8 cup raisins
1 packet Turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
1 small banana, sliced
Stir and heat on high for 2-3 minutes or so to thicken while breaking down the bananas. This always really fills me up and it's good to get a hearty breakfast in the morning to help you not snack as much during the day. With this breakfast, you get a whole grain, dairy (if you use real milk), and a fruit.
Here's what I usually do, but of course it can be changed up to suit your tastes.
In a saucepan, combine:
1/2 cup Quaker quick oats
1 cup almond milk
1/8 cup raisins
1 packet Turbinado sugar (Sugar in the Raw)
1 small banana, sliced
Stir and heat on high for 2-3 minutes or so to thicken while breaking down the bananas. This always really fills me up and it's good to get a hearty breakfast in the morning to help you not snack as much during the day. With this breakfast, you get a whole grain, dairy (if you use real milk), and a fruit.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Muffins
These were very good, filling and easy! And it can be switched up many different ways! Here are my changes to the original recipe.
Added:
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup fresh blueberries - yum! :)
Substituted:
Agave nectar for the honey
Other things you could add:
Walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, strawberries
http://fitandhealthywithdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/10/banana-oatmeal-breakfast-muffins.html
Added:
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup fresh blueberries - yum! :)
Substituted:
Agave nectar for the honey
Other things you could add:
Walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, strawberries
http://fitandhealthywithdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/10/banana-oatmeal-breakfast-muffins.html
BBQ Chicken Topped Sweet Potatoes
Made this for dinner and we both enjoyed it! I have been trying to find dairy free recipes for Chris because his system does not tolerate it well at all. This was super simple!
In the crockpot:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
Cook on low 4-5 hours. Shred chicken and add to baked sweet potatoes.
In the oven:
Preheat to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork several times and wrap in foil. Place in oven inside a dish for about an hour, depending on size.
Optional- add shredded cheddar and/or low fat sour cream on top. Could use pork tenderloin in place of chicken also.
In the crockpot:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
Cook on low 4-5 hours. Shred chicken and add to baked sweet potatoes.
In the oven:
Preheat to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork several times and wrap in foil. Place in oven inside a dish for about an hour, depending on size.
Optional- add shredded cheddar and/or low fat sour cream on top. Could use pork tenderloin in place of chicken also.
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