Sweet Mustard Tahini Dressing

 

     Do you like a little something on your Salads, but want to keep it light and healthy all at the same time?    I have an option I think you might enjoy!  If you like Tahini, then this will be right up your alley.  Each of the two Tablespoon servings are only 76 calories, 4.5g carbs, 1.1g fiber, 3.4g net carbs, 2g protein and 4.8g fat.  Besides these great macros, this is very flavorful and so easy to whip together…and it lasts nicely all week!!!  I served mine over a bed of Greens, with Beans and roasted Vegetables, including diced Sweet Potatoes.  Give it a shot and see what you think!!!

Ingredients for 1 cup, or 8 two Tablespoon servings~

1/4 cup Lemon Juice

6 Dates, chopped

1/4 cup Dijon Mustard ( sub with regular~if you don’t love the strong Mustard flair, then reduce to 2 Tablespoons and increase Lemon Juice to 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup Tahini

     Soak the Dates in the Lemon Juice for at least an hour, add to Magic Bullet or food processor, blend til smooth, then continue to incorporate the Mustard and Tahini, mix til smooth.

Applesauce Muffins

     Have you tried your hand at going sugar free?  Even with desserts it is possible.  The sweet thing about giving up the white powder is that your taste buds change and adapt, fruits and vegetables become much sweeter, nice bonus eh!?  These all naturally sweetened Applesauce Muffins are only 116 calories, 14g carbs, 2.2g fiber, 11.8g net carbs, 4.2g protein and 5g fat.  These are perfect to have on hand to pass out in the morning, feel free to add a thin layer of nut butter if desired.  I prefer mine solo, but let your taste buds guide your way.♥️

Ingredients for 17 Muffins~

2 ripe medium Bananas, mashed

4 Extra Large Eggs

4oz/1/2 cup unsweetened Applesauce (grind your own or use store bought, I used Mott’s)

1/2 cup Almond Flour

2 1/2 cups Oats

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

6oz or medium chopped Apple

1/4 cup chopped Pecans

     Add mashed Banana and Eggs to mixing bowl, beat til well incorporated, then beat in Applesauce, Almond Flour, Oats, Baking Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla one at a time.  Stir in chopped Apple pieces, drop by 1/4 cup batter into 17 muffin tins, sprinkle with Pecans, bake at 350 for 25 minutes.  Enjoy 😊 

Chocolate Raspberry Torte

     Are you trying to go sugar free, but fear you will be deprived!?  Whelp, I am your girl to help you thru this transition.  There is a brand new better life on the other side of sugar, and I want to make it painless for you…and my Chocolate Raspberry Torte is just the place to start.  This super simple dessert is only 124 calories, 27.8g carbs, 6g fiber, 21.8g net carbs, 3.3g protein and 1.6g fat.  Interestingly, I have noticed as I have been off sugar, how much more sweet natural things taste, almost like your taste buds are coming back to life as Mother Nature intended.  Enjoy 

Ingredients for 6 slices~

1 cup Instant Oats

1.5 cups Water

3 smashed Bananas

1/4 cup Cocoa

6oz container of fresh Raspberries

     Add first four ingredients to saucepan, simmer for 5 minutes stirring continually as this will be very thick.  Pour into parchment lined 9” Spring Form pan and chill over night.  When ready to serve, slice into 6 pieces and add Raspberries on top.  Enjoy  ;)

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread

     If you are looking for natural, single ingredients, in a good for you loaf, …you’ve got it!  Is this a sweet bread you ask!?  Definitely not.  Can it be eaten without anything on it!?  Absolutely, and that’s how I roll.  However, if a thin layer of nut butter is your jam, then by all means be my guest…whimp.   Each of these 6 servings are only 323 calories, 43g carbs, 7g fiber, 36g net carbs, 14g protein and 8.3g fat.  But here’s the biggest bonus, know you are feeding yourself and your family all good things with each and every bite.  Enjoy  ;)

Ingredients for 2 loafs (6 servings total)~

6oz Zucchini 

1.5 cups Pumpkin Purée

6 Extra Large Eggs

2 Large smashed Bananas

3 cups Oats

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

Dash Cinnamon

Dash Vanilla

1/4 cup crushed Walnuts

     Trim ends of Zucchini, grate into dish cloth, squeeze excess liquid, set aside.  Meanwhile, add Pumpkin, Eggs and Banana to mixing bowl, and beat til well incorporated.  Then beat in Zucchini, Oats, Baking Powder, Cinnamon and Vanilla.  Divide into two parchment lined loaf pans, sprinkle each loaf with 2 Tablespoons Walnuts, bake them at 350 for 45 minutes.  Enjoy  :)

Vegan Chickpea Patties

     Do you try to do a few meatless meals a week?  If so, or even if not, this is one to add into the rotation. And definitely serve this vegan main up with a few more vegetables for a complete meal.  Each Pattie is only 137 calories, 22.7g carbs, 4.3g carbs, 18.4g net carbs, 7.9g protein and 1.3g fat.  And, I also think, if you haven’t tried an animal free walk around the block, you just should…why not!?

Ingredients for 10 Patties~

1 cup dried Garbanzo Beans (sub with 2 cans)

1 cup/6oz diced Carrots

1 diced Red Bell Pepper

1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast

1 cup Oats

1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic

Seasoning as desired

     Add Beans to bowl, cover with water overnight, in the morning, drain, add to pot, cover with water and simmer 2 hours, or sub with 2 drained cans.  Cool, add to food processor along with remaining ingredients, grind til well blended, chill for an hour, divide into 10 equal parts, bake on parchment line cookie sheet at 400 for 45 minutes, flip half way.  Enjoy  ;)

Raspberry Oat Bars

     Do you like simple?  Do you like delicious?  Do you like lighter fare?  If so, I have some exciting news!  My Raspberry Oat Bars can be thrown together in about 10 minutes, plus baking time.  This Vegan treat is only 339 calories, 53g carbs, 14g fiber, 39g net carbs, 11.3g protein and 11.5g fat.  Did I mention these are HUGE portions, each serving is a fourth of a 7X11 pan, but feel free to make smaller servings if desired.  Also, I like to heat mine up and pour a little cold Almond Milk over the top, taking it to the next level!  Don’t let this one pass you by, you have too much to lose!  ;)

Ingredients for 4 servings~

2 medium ripe Bananas

2 cups Oats (I don’t use Quick Cooking, but feel if you wish)

2 cups 30 cal/cup Almond Milk

1/4 cup ground Flax Seed

12oz fresh Raspberries

1 Tablespoon sliced Almonds

     Add mashed Bananas, Oats, Almond Milk, and Flax to bowl, stir til well combined, then gently fold in most of Raspberries, reserve extra to sprinkle on top.  Pour mixture into parchment lined 7X11, and top with remaining Raspberries, bake at 350 for 40 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle with Almonds.  As an extra treat, add warm serving to bowl and pour a little extra Almond Milk on top (not included in macros).  Enjoy  ;)

Cauliflower Porridge

     Ok I’m about to get kinda crazy on you here…Cauliflower for dessert…how did that land on your ears!?  Simple to make, wild to eat.  In fact, it’s so weird you just have to try it…at least once.  It was definitely a unique flavor that grew on me with each bite, more like an experience than a meal.  Each of the 4 servings are only 302 calories, 56.3g carbs, 12.7g fiber, 43.6g net carbs, 9.5g protein and 8.1g fat.  So if you are feeling wacky, give this baby a try, I’d love to know what you think!!!  ;)

Ingredients for 4 large servings (each serving is 2 1/4 cups)~

2 pounds/8 cups Riced Cauliflower (I bought mine pre riced in the freezer aisle)

10oz bag shredded Carrots

4 medium ripe Bananas

32oz carton of 30 cal/cup Almond Milk

1 pound fresh Strawberries

1/4 cup chopped Walnuts

     Add Cauliflower, Carrots, Bananas, and Almond Milk to pot, bring to boil, reduce to simmer 20 minutes, longer if you like a softer Cauliflower Rice.  Divide into 4 equal portions, 2 1/4 cups each, top each serving with 4oz Strawberries and 1 Tablespoon chopped Nuts.  Enjoy  :)