Butternut Squash Brownies Recipe Servings: 16 servings Level: Intermediate Winter squash like butternut, acorn, and kabocha is the perfect food for autumn seasons... and it dramatically helps curb sugar cravings too! Here is a great recipe to sneak some squash goodness into your kids, your own, or your picky boyfriends lives. I PROMISE you are going to love me for this one! 3/4 cup of butternut squash pureed 2 ounces of 100% cacao (cocoa) unsweetened chocolate melted (I love Dagoba brand) 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 tablespoons of coconut oil melted 2 eggs 1/2 cup of quinoa flour 1/4 cup of organic cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips 2 mixing bowls 1 whisk 1 medium wooden spoon 1 8x8 baking dish 1 food processor Amount Per Serving: Calories: Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3.4g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 97mg Total Carbs: 12.7g Dietary Fiber: 1.5g Sugars: Protein: 2.1g 3/4 cup of pureed squash is about 1/2 a medium size butternut squash.
30 Foods You'll Never Have To Buy Again Black Soya Beans May Help Prevent Weight Gain - washingtonpost.com MONDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- New research in rats suggests that black soya beans may be a wonder food of sorts, helping to prevent obesity, lower cholesterol levels and possibly even reduce risks for diabetes. In a study published in the February issue of theJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, a team of Korean researchers studied the effects of black soya in 32 rats. The researchers allowed the rodents to gorge on a fatty diet supplemented with various levels of black soya. After two weeks, the rats getting 10 percent of their energy from black soya gained half as much weight as those in the control group, and their total blood cholesterol and LDL (so-called "bad") cholesterol fell by 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively. According to David Bender, sub-dean at the Royal Free and University College Medical School in London, soya protein may reduce the production of new fatty acids and cholesterol by affecting fat metabolism in the liver and adipose tissue. The U.S.
Vegan Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies It seems ludicrous to make your favorite recipes just once, but when you’re a food blogger sometimes you don’t have time for repeats! But, after making a similar version of these black bean brownies a couple years ago I couldn’t help but try them again. They’re fudgy, sweet, and still one of the best brownies I’ve had to date. Never mind they’re loaded with fiber, omega-3s and tons of other good-for-you ingredients. Just last week I attempted a vegan gluten free brownie recipe that was a total flop. Then I thought, “Why would I make unhealthy brownies if I could make healthy ones that I know I love?” These brownies are ridiculously simple to make. They require a handful of ingredients you likely have on hand, and all you need is a food processor (or a blender) and a muffin tin. Does clean up get much easier than that? Besides being simple they’re insanely delicious. Plus, you don’t have to dirty a knife cutting into them – they’re already baked into bite-size deliciousness. Course Dessert
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade I’ve been struggling with whether I should share this drink recipe with you at the start of November. I mean, what is more befitting than a cup of hot cocoa or apple cider on a chilly, sweater-wearing day, right? But then I’m thinking, this fizzy concoction really hits the spot as you’re indulging in all of those heavy, meat-centric, butter-laden comfort foods this time of the year! Once you make a batch of this ginger-infused simple syrup, you can store it in the fridge and make yourself a glass whenever you want something cool and refreshing. Sparkling Ginger Lemonade Ingredients ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 2-in piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thinly ½ cup fresh lemon juice Sparkling water In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and ginger. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Stir in lemon juice. Pour the mixture through a sieve and store in a clean jar with a tight lid.
Barb's Easy Stove-top Beans When we started the Eat Right for Your Type Blood Type Diet , we discovered that both of us were supposed to avoid pork and kidney beans and I was supposed to avoid tomatoes. Peter D'Adamo, who wrote the book linked to above which describes the diet, does say that you can eat a "forbidden" food if it's only a small percentage of the ingredients in a given dish. I decided that I would leave out the bacon and the kidney beans (for which I substituted white beans.) I also cut out the added brown sugar, but kept the molasses to taste. If I had Type O blood, as my husband does, I probably would have added a chopped bell pepper, red or green, with the onions and apple.
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Veggies in chocolate form? I'm all over it! With home gardens and farmer's markets overflowing with zucchini, this is a great time to make a batch of these zucchini brownies. They are amazingly rich and moist and will particularly satisfy those chocolate lovers out there. I knew zucchini brownies were meant to be when King-Man came home from work with a GIGANTIC homegrown zucchini brought to him by our friend, Terry. We're wondering if Terry's husband, Robert, has been feeding their zucchini steroids. Healthified! reduced the amount of sugarreduced the amount of oil used coconut oil (for it's health benefits and flavor); you can use vegetable oil or melted butter if you preferadded yogurt (replaced some oil and adds moisture and nutrients)used 100% whole grain flour (no white stuff at all)omitted eggs entirely (not that they're bad for you, but they're unecessary)used dark cocoa powder (higher in antioxidants), although you can use regular cocoa, too Vegan & Dairy-Free options. Step 1.
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag: Summer Crafts for Kids: Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Prep Time 5 minutes Forget endlessly cranking the handle of an ice-cream maker. After combining the ingredients, each kid can simply shake up his or her own pouch of soft serve -- and it's done in just 5 minutes. For 30+ more treats that give Baskin-Robbins® a run for its money, visit our Best Ice Cream Recipes gallery. What you'll need Ice cubes (enough to fill each gallon-size bag about half full) 1 cup half and half 1/2 cup salt (The bigger the granules, the better. How to make it Combine the sugar, half and half, and vanilla extract in the pint-size bag and seal it tightly.
raspberry & goat cheese brownies This might be somewhat of a surprising thing to see here, considering I’m not a fan of goat cheese. But Jack is (that’s an understatement)… and literally this is all of his favorite things packed into one decadent dessert. Months ago, I saw this recipe on The Kitchn, and immediately knew I’d surprise him with it for his birthday. Of course I’m not going to sit by and watch him eat a pan of brownies all by himself. So I made two versions, a (non-dairy) cream cheese version for me, and this goat cheese version for him. (This was easy to split up without much extra work). I made a few other healthier alterations – I used maple syrup instead of sugar, oat flour instead of all purpose, and I used vegan versions of butter and cream cheese. adapted from The Kitchnmakes about 16 small brownie squares 1 cup raspberries (I used frozen), lightly mashed METHOD:Preheat oven to 350. Set raspberries aside (especially if they’re frozen) to thaw at room temperature while you assemble everything else.
Ginas Skinny Recipes For the meat and potato lover, this soup is for you. Hearty soups like this are exactly what I love about South American cuisine. A nourishing one pot meal, typically served with aji and avocado on the side. This soup uses cooked quinoa, which is a South American seed which has become very popular in North America lately. , Trader Joe's and even at your local supermarket. By now I don't think I have to tell you just how much I love Latin American cuisine. The key to making a good beef soup is letting the beef simmer until it gets soft, the longer the better so the meat is tender. , probably more than my crock pot but I wrote the directions assuming you don't own one. which is perfect for making a pot of beans.
Persimmon and Hazelnut Brownies I love autumn! It is definitely my favourite time of the year and every week I get so excited to go to the farmers' markets just to see what is new and fresh. This past week persimmons came out to play and I just couldn't resist their sweet fragrance and orange flesh. It so happens that hazelnuts are also at their best so of course I had to combine the two autumn favourites. Not only are these brownies packed with season's best flavours, they are also vegan, gluten-free and very low in sugar. Persimmon and Hazelnut Brownies (makes 10-12 brownies) 1 large apple, peeled and finely grated (or about 125 ml unsweetened apple sauce) 2 ripe persimmons 1 ripe banana 1 heaped tablespoon rice syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure, ground vanilla beans 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 200g teff flour 25g unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda tiny pinch of good quality salt 85g hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1. 2. 3. 4.
Leads to something better I am hoping that Aran won't mind me taking that liberty, as it was her that made me think of it in the first place. Throughout Small Plates and Sweet Treats she mentions substitutions, and links recipes to others, in a chatty way that shows how her recipes are not meant to stand alone. As you spend time any time with the book, Aran's overarching skill with flavour combinations is obvious, and what's more is that it is harmonious. The chapters and dishes flow together seamlessly, making it easy to pick and choose based on whim, or interest, or fickle weather. Small Plates and Sweet Treats is a gem. Hers is an inspiring voice, and one that I'm happy to have for company. Thanks for all the conversations, friend. xo From the book Small Plates and Sweet Treats: My family's journey to gluten-free cooking (Little Brown and Company, 2012) by Aran Goyaga. This soup is aromatic, supple, and mild in a way that is soothing — not at all bland. Serves 4 to 6 For the pea shoot and almond pesto Notes: