Feeling Good Through Food

 This year is the first year we've ever attempted a garden. I had no idea I would end up with at least 2 zucchinis a day! I've been trying to find a good zucchini bread recipe to help use up some of our harvest, this one is our favorite so far. It's from the king aurthur flour website , and I modified it just a little. In a mixing bowl combine: -2 large organic egg -1/3 cup honey -1/2 cup grapeseed oil -1/3 cup coconut palm sugar -1 teaspoon vanilla Add and mix: -2 cups whole white wheat flour -1 teaspoon sea salt -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1/2 teaspoon baking powder -1 teaspoon cinnamon Add and mix: -2 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini -1 cup good ingredient chocolate chips Pour batter into lightly greased bread pan, bake at 350 for 55-60 min or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack before eating. 

This recipe came from one of my favorite Vegan websites Oh She Glows, we modified it just a tiny bit to our liking! They are sooooo delicious and make a great family night treat! -1 cup large flake oatmeal -1/2 cup + 1/3 cup whole wheat flour -1/3 cup raw cacao powder -1/2 cup coconut palm sugar -1/4 teaspoon baking powder -1/4 teaspoon baking soda -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/3 cup almond or rice milk (or a tiny bit more if batter is dry) -2 tablespoon pure maple syrup -1 tablespoon flaxmeal -1/3 cup coconut oil, softened -1  teaspoon pure vanilla extract -1/4 teaspoon almond extract -1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut -1/4 cup dark chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl mix dry ingredients together (oats, flour, cacao powder, coconut palm sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt), set aside. In a medium bowl whisk together maple syrup, ground flax, non dairy milk, oil, and vanilla. Add wet to dr...

I knew I wanted to try this recipe out when I saw it contained no flour! I used the recipe from fit and healthy with debbie  and made it vegan by making just a few changes. My whole family loved these muffins and I love that they are so healthy with lots of flax. It's also nice to take a break from flour sometimes! -2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats -1 cup unsweetened applesauce -4 tablespoons flax meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water -1/2 cup honey -2 teaspoons baking powder -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 teaspoon vanilla -2 ripe bananas -any add ins you'd love like chocolate chips, starwberry pieces, walnuts, coconut etc... Preheat oven to 400. Line a muffin pan with muffin liners, I always grease mine with a little coconut oil but i'm not sure if thats necessary. Put the oats in a food processor or high power blender and process/pulse until you have oat flour. Add remaining ingredients (except add ins) and blend/process until mixed well and smoothed. Add and desired...

  This used to be our go to recipe for cookies before changing our diets. Since it's always been a favorite, we decided it was time to make it a little healthier. I love how simple it is to heathify sweets, I really can't tell the difference between these and the old version.  -1/2 cup coconut oil -1/2 cup earths balance or organic butter -1/2 cup evaporated cane juice crystals -1/2 cup sucanat -2 organic eggs -1 teaspoon vanilla -1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -3 cups oatmeal -1 cup chocolate chips (we use the vegan kind from Costco) Preheat the oven to 350. Beat the oil/butter and sugars together until creamy, add the eggs and vanilla, beat well. In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, stir then add to mixture. Stir in oats and chocolate chips. Drop on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 min.

I'm so excited about this recipe, it's divine! So yummy and chocolatey and leaves you with no guilt! Don't expect it to taste like snack pack though, it's far better in every way! I modified the recipe from keeper of the home, I like her idea to blend the chia seeds up since I am not a fan of the texture of soaked chia seeds. If you hate the mild taste of chia seeds, you may not love this recipe. -2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, or other non dairy milk -1/4 cup raw cacao powder -1/4 cup good ingredient natural peanut butter -1/3 cup chia seeds (if you want it really thick use 1/2 cup) -2 teaspoons vanilla -1/2 cup honey (I garnished with 100% cacao bar  shavings but that's not necessary) Blend in a high power blender until smooth, or you can use a food processor. Cover and chill in the fridge for a few hours to let it thicken up.

This is one of our favorite things to eat for lunch. Lately I've been eating this without the bread, it's so delicious either way! I prefer this to chicken salad any day! Recipe modified from simple healthy tasty .  -1 can garbanzo beans/chickpeas drained and rinsed -1/4 cup soy-free veganaise or organic mayo -1-2 pickles chopped (we get our pickles from Costco with no food dyes) -1/2 teaspoon pickle juice -1/4 cup cashews -1 tablespoon mustard -1 teaspoon dried parsley -1/2 teaspoon dill -1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -1/4 teaspoon onion powder -dash of salt and pepper Add the chickpeas to a bowl and mash them a bit with a potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve by itself or like a sandwich with lettuce and tomato if desired.

This is a healthified version of an old family recipe. My kids LOVE these pancakes and ask for them often.You may need to double the recipe if you have a family larger than 4. -1-2 tablespoons coconut oil -1 cup rice or almond milk (unsweetened) -1 cup whole wheat flour -5 organic eggs -pinch of salt Preheat oven to 425, put the coconut oil in a 9x13 pan and place it in the oven as it's preheating. Add the remaining ingredients to your blender and blend (I used the "batters" button on my blendtec). When the oven has preheated take out the hot pan of melted coconut oil and pour the batter in. Carefully place it back into the oven for 15 min. Serve with pure maple or your favorite healthy pancake topping.

This is one of our new favorites, it's so quick, and delicious! The kids love it which means everyone's happy when this dish is served!  For the Black Beans: -2 cans black beans drained and rinsed -2 tablespoons olive oil -2 cloves garlic, diced -1/2 teaspoon chipolte chili powder -1 teaspoon salt In a large pan heat the oil then add the black beans, garlic, chipolte powder, and salt.  Saute for 5 minutes set aside. Everything Else -3-4 cups cooked brown rice -sliced avocados -your favorite salsa, we use this one -tomatoes, corn, or any other things you think would be yummy in a rice bowl.  Add the rice, beans, avocados, and salsa in a bowl and enjoy!! Seriously so easy, healthy, and yummy!

One can never have too many brownie recipes right? This one is surprisingly delicious, completely gluten free, and vegan. I am not even a huge fan of almond butter but I LOVE these brownies!  Recipe from food babe -1 cup almond butter -2 tbsp flaxseed (I use flaxmeal) + 3 tbsp water or 1 organic egg -1/2 tsp sea salt -1/2 tsp baking soda -1/2 cup coconut palm sugar -1/2 tsp vanilla -1/2 cup “Enjoy Life” mega chocolate chunks (these are vegan) Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line bottom of  a small pan (8×8 or 8×6) dish with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients except chocolate chunks until smooth Fold in chocolate chunks and pour batter into pan. Bake brownies until golden dark brown – about 20-25 mins. Careful not to over-bake, they should be slightly gooey and very moist. Cool brownies for at least 10 mins before cutting. 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I would share a recipe for my favorite Thanksgiving dessert. Yummy pumpkin pie made with Sucanat. Recipe modified from Libbys website   Crust: -1 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/3 cup coconut oil -3-4 tablespoons of cold water Mix flour and salt together; cut in coconut oil with pastry blender or fork till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water at a time over part of mixture.  Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.  Form into a ball.  Flatten on lightly floured surface by pressing with edge of hand.  Sprinkle lightly with extra flour.  Roll from center to edge between two sheets of waxed paper till 1/8 inch thick, then press into pie pan. Pie Filling: -3/4 cup Sucanat -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon ground ginger -1/4 teaspoon ground cloves -2 large organic eggs 1 can 15 oz. pumpkin puree 1 1/2...

  This recipe is modified from my blendtec recipe book. It's amazing! I've been making it a few times a week. It reminds me of the salsa you get in a restaurant. It's super delicious, even my two year old can't get enough!  -1 can diced jalapenos -1 tablespoon fresh lime juice -1 clove garlic -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon ground cumin -1 can diced tomatoes -1 chunk onion  -1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional, if you like cilantro) In your blender, add jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3-5 times. Add tomatoes, onion and cilantro and secure lid. Press "Pulse" 3-5 times and serve.

picture from fam, friends, food This is one of the best pinterest recipes I have ever tried! I've been making this at least once a week! It's really quick and filling and it taste like garlic bread in pasta form!  Recipe from my recipes -1 or 2 slices of your favorite whole wheat bread - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided   -6 garlic cloves, minced -8 ounces whole  wheat spaghetti or linguine -1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley   (or a teaspoon dried) -2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice   -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper   Preheat oven to 250. Place bread in blender until coarse crumbs. Place breadcrumbs on a baking sheet. Bake at 250° for 30 minutes or until dry. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick s...

This recipe is really delicious! I hope you try it and love it as much as we do!  -2 organic eggs -1/4 cup rice/almond milk -2 tablespoons whole wheat flour -3 tablespoons agave  -1/4 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla -6 or so thick slices of whole wheat bread (I love this recipe ) -coconut oil for pan  Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients except bread and mix well. Dip slices of bread in egg mixture and place on hot coconut oiled griddle. Cook both sides until golden brown and serve with pure maple syrup or your favorite healthy topping. Yum!

Yes, we eat meat sometimes, mainly chicken and salmon! It's expensive to buy organic so we don't eat it often but I thought it was about time to add another non-vegetarian recipe on here. When I was browsing pinterest I knew when I saw this recipe that it would be worth spending the money on, and it was! We had to make a few modifications of course but it turned out great and we will be making it again! -1 large organic preferably certified humane chicken breast, cut into pieces -1/4 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon black pepper -1 tablespoon olive oil -1/2 cup coconut aminos or good ingredient soy sauce -4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar -4 tablespoons good ingredient ketchup (whole foods has some sweetened with agave) -2 tablespoons  coconut palm sugar or Sucanat -2 garlic clove, minced -1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger -1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes -1/2 cup cashews -Cooked brown rice for serving Combine flour and pepper in large ziplock bag. Add ...

This dish was beyond delicious! I was a little worried because I had to make quite a bit of changes from the original recipes but it turned out amazing! I've already made it twice in one week! Recipes inspired by Our Best Bites cookbook and modified to our liking. Black Bean Taquitos -can black beans drained and rinsed -2 tablespoons of your favorite salsa (we love herdez) -1 garlic clove, minced -1/2 teaspoon cumin -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/4 teaspoon pepper -2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (one lime juiced) -a few handfuls fresh spinach -3/4 cup frozen corn -1 can diced green chillies -1 package of corn tortillas (check ingredients, should only be 3 simple ingredients) -olive oil Add 3/4 cup beans in blender or food processor with the salsa, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Put mixture in a medium bowl and add remaining ingredients, (except tortillas), including the rest of the beans, stir. Preheat Oven to 425. Heat corn to...

My husbands absolute favorite dessert is lemon meringue pie, since changing our diets about 10 months ago he hasn't had it! I wanted to surprise him by making a healthified version for his birthday and it turned out really good. This was my first ever attempt at making  pie crust so it's not pretty but it tasted just fine. Please know that this recipe is a treat, I don't consider it healthy really. Mainly it's just less harmful to your body than the previous version we used to make. It's fun to have a special treat on a special occasion!  Crust: -1 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1/3 cup coconut oil -3-4 tablespoons of cold water Mix flour and salt together; cut in coconut oil with pastry blender or fork till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water at a time over part of mixture.  Gently toss with fork; push to side of bowl.  Form into a ball.  Flatten on lightly floured surface by pressing with edge of hand....

Lentils are my new favorite discovery! These were so delicious, they taste just like sloppy joes and without ground beef or your favorite can of sloppy joe sauce! Sorry about the bad picture, I didn't bother to try and find good ingredient hamburger buns, I'm sure they exist but we were happy using our favorite honey whole wheat bread from Great Harvest. Recipe from simple healthy tasty -4 cups water -2 cups lentils, rinsed -1 onion, chopped -2 garlic cloves, minced -1 green bell pepper, chopped Put all the ingredients above in your crock pot and cook on high for 3 hours or until lentils are soft. Then add.... -1-2 tablespoons chili powder -2 teaspoons mustard powder -2 tablespoons molasses -4 tablespoons Sucanat -3 teaspoons sea salt -3 teaspoons vegetable broth powder  (I cut that recipe in half and it lasts a long time) -1 can diced tomatoes -1 can tomato paste -2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. With everything added, cook for at 1 more hour to let th...

This is a recipe I got my my blendtec recipe book and modified it just a little. These muffins are the perfect fall treat. My kids can't get enough of them! -1 cup rice or almond milk -1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice -2 medium apples, peeled, quartered and cored, divided -3/4 cup coconut palm sugar or sucanat for a sweeter taste -2 organic eggs -2 tablespoons coconut oil -1 teaspoon vanilla -3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -1 tablespoon alum. free baking powder -2 cups whole wheat flour divided  Preheat oven to 375°F.  Add milk, lemon juice, 1/2 an apple, coconut sugar, eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and salt to blendtec and secure lid.  Press “Batters”.  Add baking powder, 1 cup of flour, remaining apples and last cup of flour and secure lid.  Press “Pulse” 6-8 times or until dry ingredients are barely incorporated and apples are chopped in bits.  Allow batter to sit 5 minutes.  Pour b...

This is another great recipe I got from my friend Sarah. I already have a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe on here but this one is soooo tasty I had to post it as well. I love that it uses coconut sugar and maple for sweeteners, and you would never know! They are so good! -1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1 teaspoon baking powder -spices: about 1 1/2 teaspoon. cinnamon, 1 teaspoon. ginger, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/4 cup coconut palm sugar -1/2 cup pumpkin puree -1/4 cup pure maple syrup -2 teaspoons. vanilla extract -2 tablespoons coconut oil -1 organic egg (large) -3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 combine the all the dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, mixing. Slowly combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon onto a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 12-13 min.

 For my birthday this year, my husband made me this delicious chocolate cake with coconut frosting. It was really good, the frosting was a bit too sweet for me so next time we are going to use less evaporated cane juice crystals. And I can't wait to have this again!! Recipe from simple healthy tasty and modified to our liking. -1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour -3 tablespoons  cacao powder -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 cup agave or sucanat  -1/2 teaspoon sea salt -5 tablespoons coconut oil -1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar -1 tablespoon vanilla -1 cup cold water Mix the wet igredients together in one bowl and dry ingredients together in another. Then combine the wet and dry and mix until there aren't any more lumps and pour into a 9x9 inch baking pan.Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Frosting: -1/2 cup coconut oil -3/4 cup evaporated cane juice crystals (next time I'm using 1/2 cup) -1 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut -1 cup chopped pecan...