Showing posts with label green food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label green food. Show all posts

Paleo Zucchini Chocolatte Muffins

Sneaking veggies into all my desserts is my thing! Healthy is also my thing and these are great alternatives to crazy sugar packed muffins! Chocolate, healthy, decadent dessert (or breakfast!) what more could you want?


What you need:
  • 1 medium sized zucchini, shredded
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 3/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup roasted carob powder, can also use cacao or unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin spice seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup dairy, gf chocolate chips
What you need to do:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Line a muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray
  3. Shred your zucchini, then squeeze out all excess liquids. Set aside
  4. Add everything else in a bowl, minus chocolate chips and stir together. 
  5. Fold in zucchini
  6. Fold in chocolate chips
  7. Bake in oven for 25-28 minutes
  8. Let cool for 15 minutes
  9. Eaaaat them suckers cause they're good

Baked St. Patrick's Day Paleo Gluten Free Donuts

Happy almost St. Patrick's day! Even though I really don't care about this holiday, I had to make some green donuts! These have 2 cups of spinach packed into them too, so they're a healthy dessert. 

Serving size: 12 normal sized donuts

What you need:
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup cassava flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup 
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • *Extras* I topped mine with Enjoy Life's mini (dairy, gluten, soy, everything free) chocolate chips and unsweetened coconut flakes. can also make a frosting with powdered sugar and water!

What you need to do:
  1. Preheat over to 375
  2. Grease a donut or muffin tray
  3. Add your flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar to a large bowl
  4. In a blender, blend spinach, almond milk, maple syrup, eggs, coconut oil and vanilla on a low speed
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well
  6. Scoop your batter into the greased tray, filling only halfway
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until tops start to brown slightly
  8. Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool
  9. Enjoy! These make your house smell AMAZING

Lemon Chia Collagen Overnight Oats

I love all things lemon flavored but hate water with a lemon? Weird, right? Anyways, these are delicious, a perfect summer-y overnight oat r...