Author: healthbyhayl

Summer Zucchini Corn Fritters

by healthbyhayl, posted in Seasonal Delights, Side Dishes

Yield: 10-12 fritters

 

Ingredients:

2 cups zucchini, shredded

1 cup corn kernels, cooked or canned

2 eggs

1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp mustard powder

2-3 Tbsp olive oil

Optional for topping: plain Greek yogurt, fresh basil

 

Directions:

  1. Mix together all ingredients except olive oil and toppings until fully incorporated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place 1/4 cup sized scoops into the oil about 2 inches apart.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes before flipping. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes before removing from the pan. The fritters should be golden brown and crispy.
  4. Serve with plain Greek yogurt and fresh herbs!

 

 

Chocolate Cookie Dough Bites

by healthbyhayl, posted in Sweet Treats

Yield: 8-10 balls

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chocolate nut butter (Or combine 1/2 cup nut butter and 2-3 Tbsp cocoa powder)

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup almond flour

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

 

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients together until a dough forms and ingredients are well combined.
  2. Scoop into 1-2 Tbsp sized balls and roll in the palm of your hand to smooth the edges.
  3. Place on baking sheet lined with parchment/wax paper and freeze for 20-30 minutes. Store in refrigerator or freezer!

Blackberry Frozen Yogurt Bars

by healthbyhayl, posted in Seasonal Delights, Sweet Treats

Yield: 10-12 servings

 

Ingredients:

8 graham cracker sheets

1/4 cup almonds (or any other nut)

1/3 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)

2 Tbsp butter, melted

2 cups Greek yogurt

1/3 cup honey

1 tsp lemon zest, optional

1 cup blackberries (or other berry of choice)

 

Directions:

  1. Pulse together the graham crackers, almonds, peanut butter and butter in a food processor until a crumble forms. Press into a loaf pan.
  2. Mix together the yogurt, honey and lemon zest. Pour over crust and spread evenly.
  3. Sprinkle blackberries over the yogurt layer and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  4. Cut into squares and enjoy!

 

 

S’mores Cookies (Gluten Free)

by healthbyhayl, posted in Sweet Treats

Yield: 12-16 cookies

 

Ingredients:

6 Tbsp coconut oil, melted

2 eggs

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 Tbsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

3 1/2 cup almond flour

1 cup chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bar)

1/2 cup mini marshmallows

1/2 cup graham crackers, crushed

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the salt, baking soda and almond flour.
  4. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.
  6. Scoop 2 Tbsp sized balls onto a greased sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

 

Almond Joy Granola

by healthbyhayl, posted in Breakfast, Sweet Treats

Yield: 3-4 cups

 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp almond extract

1 1/2 cup oats

1/3 cup shredded coconut

1/3 cup almonds, chopped

1/3 cup chocolate chips

 

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, cocoa powder, salt and almond extract until smooth.
  2. Add in the oats, coconut, and almonds and toss to coat evenly.
  3. Spread onto a greased baking sheet and bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, stirring half way through.
  4. Once granola is slightly cooled, sprinkle over the chocolate chips and mix. Allow the granola to cool before storing in an air tight container.

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

by healthbyhayl, posted in Sweet Treats

Yield: 6-8 servings

 

Ingredients:

1 can chick peas, drained + rinsed

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup oats

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 Tbsp vanilla

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips

 

Directions:

  1. Pulse all ingredients besides the chocolate chips in a food processor or blender until smooth.
  2. Stir in chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.
  3. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving with fruit, graham crackers or by the spoonful!

Italian Pasta Salad

by healthbyhayl, posted in Side Dishes

Yield: 8-10 servings

 

Ingredients:

2 boxes pasta, cooked, drained and cooled

1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup pesto

1/2 sliced pepperoni or salami

1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

1/2 cup mini mozzarella balls

1/4 cup basil, fresh

 

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until fully combined and all ingredients are coated in the pesto evenly.
  2.  Refrigerate before serving!

Blueberry Crumble Bars

by healthbyhayl, posted in Sweet Treats

Yield: 10-12 bars

 

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

1 1/2 cup oats

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

6 Tbsp butter

1 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

2 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp cornstarch

 

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Cut the butter into small cubes and incorporate into the flour mixture until a crumble begins to form.
  2. In a small sauce pan, heat the blueberries, honey and cornstarch over low heat for 8-10 minutes or until the blueberries have burst and the mixture thickens.
  3. Press 2/3 of the crumble mixture into an 8×8 pan or a loaf pan. Spread the blueberry mixture evenly over the crust layer. Top with the remaining crumble mix and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. Cool completely before cutting into squares!

 

Lemon Poppy Seed Bites

by healthbyhayl, posted in Snacks, Sweet Treats

Yield: 8-10 balls

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup oats

1/2 cup raw cashews (or almonds)

1/4 cup almond butter (or other nut butter)

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tsp lemon extract

Zest of 1 lemon

2 Tbsp poppy seeds

 

Directions:

  1. Place the oats and almonds into a food processor or blender. Pulse for 1-2 minutes or until a flour-like consistency is reached.
  2. Pour the flour mixture into a bowl and add the almond butter, honey, extract, lemon zest and poppy seeds. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Scoop 1-2 Tbsp sized balls onto a lined baking pan and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm!