Sausage and Squash

 

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     Nothing represents the taste of Fall more than my Sausage and Squash recipe.  It has everything that represents cooling temperatures!  And this was so wonderful (even my husband gave it an A+), that I made a double batch and popped a few in the freezer for later…I was not sorry!  Each of these 12 servings are only 269 calories, 13g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 9.5g net carbs, 12g protein and 19g fat.  These macros do not include the Goat Cheese, Walnuts or Squash as there are several to choose from.  My new favorite is Buttercup Squash and Honey Nut Squash, and as an added bonus, you can eat the skins of each.  This is definitely one to try, it will carry you away to colors of bright oranges, reds and yellows.🍁

Ingredients for Twelve 3/4 cup servings~

2 pounds Sausage (check label for ingredients)

1 chopped Onion

2 large cleaned, trimmed and diced fresh Carrots

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

1 chopped Apple (I love Cosmic Crisp)

5oz bag chopped Kale

15oz drained can Cannellini Beans

Goat Cheese for garnish if desired (not included in macros)

Chopped Walnuts for garnish if desired (not included in macros)

Baked Squash as desired (I like Delicata, Kabocha, Buttercup, Honey Nut, or Acorn~note:  the skin on the Acorn is not edible, but the others are)

     Add Sausage, Onion, Carrots and Garlic to skillet til cooked thru and Onions have softened, drain any fat.  Add in Apple and Kale til softened, then stir in Beans.  During this process, cut your Squash in half, remove the seeds, spritz with Olive Oil and season with Salt, Pepper and Cinnamon as desired, bake face down on parchment lined cookie sheet at 400 for 30-40 minutes, or til fork tender, start checking at the 25 minute mark.  When Squash is done, fill each well with 3/4 cup of Sausage mixture and top with Goat Cheese and Walnuts if desired.  Please enjoy 😉 

Maple Syrup Banana Cake

 

     For people like my husband who do not fall on the food addiction spectrum, this is a recipe for them.  I created this for him in hopes that he would choose this over a highly processed store bought dessert.  This is definitely not something I could eat because it would be too triggering, and not recommended for those that suffer from the effects of sugar.  But if this gets you out of the grips of the processed junk, this is the lesser of two evils.  I call it choosing between good, better, best.  Something for you to experiment with and see how you respond.  Again, I created this solely for my husband, and he is completely satisfied with a piece and able to walk away.  Wishing you success on your personal journey!

Ingredients for a 8X11 pan~

3 cups Oats

1/2 stick (4 Tablespoons) of softened Butter (you can substitute with 1/2 cup Applesauce, or Yogurt)

3 ripe Bananas

2 extra large Eggs

1/3 cup pure Maple Syrup

1/2 cup Just Dates Chocolate Chips (sub with Lily's Chocolate Chips)

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

     Add Oats to blender and blend til flour like consistency, set aside.  In mixing bowl, beat Butter til smooth, add in Bananas and continue to blend til fully incorporated, then add remaining ingredients and mix completely.  Pour into a parchment lined 8X11 and bake at 375 for 25 minutes, or til set in the middle.  Enjoy 😋