Healthy Butternut Squash Recipe
Hey guys, butternut squash soup is a common soup served around the thanksgiving season that many enjoy however, it is often full of heavy and fattening creams that leave you guilty the next morning. Here is a recipe for a butternut squash soup that still has the sae great taste however, it isn't even made with cream!
Ingredients:
Directions:
Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve.
Got any Leftovers?
Hey guys, thanksgiving is over and I'm sure your fridge is full of leftover turkey that will probably end up being thrown out. Here's a recipe that uses leftover turkey in a nice light snack that many will enjoy
Turkey Spring Rolls:
Ingredients:
Turkey Spring Rolls
- Total:
- 30 min
- Active:
- 30 min
- Yield:
- 8 spring rolls
- Level:
- Easy
Nutrition Info
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Pumpkin Smoothie
Hey guys, did you make or buy too much pumpkin pie filling and don't know what to do with the rest? Try this pumpkin smoothie recipe that uses leftover pumpkin pie filling and doesn't include any extra cream or sugar!
Ingredients:
Directions:
Spoon the pumpkin pie filling into muffin cups, then cover with aluminum foil and freeze.
When you're ready to make the smoothies, add the milk and yogurt to a blender. Pop 4 pieces of frozen pumpkin pie filling out of the pan and add them to the blender. (Save the rest of the pie filling for another time, or for a second batch of smoothies if one isn't enough to calm the hungry beasts.) Add the cinnamon and blend until the mixture is totally smooth.
Pour into glasses and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
Healthy Pumpkin Pie Squares
Hey guys, thanksgiving means all things pumpkin! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced lattes, etc. Here's a healthy pumpkin pie square recipe that contains much less sugar then the traditional pumpkin pie that usually contains one cup of sugar.
Ingredients for filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin filling)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp. coconut flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
Ingredients for crust:
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp. coconut flour
- 2 tbsp. melted coconut oil (at room temperature)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
- 1 egg
- Pre heat oven to 350F.
- To make the crust simply mix together the dry ingredients first then mix in wet and knead until you form a dough. You can use a spatula or your hands (or both) for this process.
- Next, transfer dough into a 8x8 inch deep baking tray lined with parchment paper hanging over the edges to allow for easy...
Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Hey guys, ever wonder what spaghetti would taste like if you were to replace the noodles with shredded squash? If you are up to trying something new and healthy during the fall season, try this parmesan spaghetti squash with tomato sauce recipe.
Ingredients:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange broccoli florets on baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly, then roast for 20 minutes or until brown.
- Meanwhile, in large pot, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and cook for...
Blueberry Cranberry Smoothie
Hey guys, try this healthy and refreshing blueberry cranberry smoothie that uses low fat yogurt!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup frozen cranberries
- 1 cup low-fat plain kefir
Directions:
- Combine banana, blueberries, cranberries and kefir in a blender. Puree until smooth.
Cranberry Oatmeal Blender Pancakes
Hey guys, during thanksgiving we always eat seasonal foods only during dinner time, however what happened to enjoying a nice thanksgiving breakfast? Here's a thanksgiving twist on pancakes that will start off your holiday season just right!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (60g)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose or Bob’s gluten-free) (125g)
- (CCK Note: Vitamix’s recipe does not call for this, but I’d recommend adding a pinch stevia or 2 tbsp sugar of choice)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (360ml)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (30g)
- 2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (15g)
Directions:
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl, and stir. (A trick for even fluffier pancakes: combine the first 5 ingredients in a Vitamix or blender instead of a mixing bowl, and blend for 20 seconds.) Stir in remaining ingredients to form a pancake batter. While waiting 5-10 minutes for the batter to set, lightly grease a medium skillet....
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars
Hey guys, are you tired of the same old pumpkin pie at every thanksgiving dinner. Try this healthy dessert that doesn't use pumpkin at your next dinner.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded very finely (I used a food processor) (120g)
- 1 cup almond butter OR allergy-friendly sub
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp flour (I had success with spelt, white, sorghum, almond, and ww pastry)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar of choice or xylitol
- 1/4 cup or more chocolate chips
Directions:
Zucchini Bars Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, gently heat the nut butter if it is not already stir-able, then stir in the zucchini and vanilla. Set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt, baking soda, sugar of choice, and chocolate chips. Pour dry ingredients into wet and keep stirring—it may seem dry at first, so be sure to break up the nut butter and stop...
Healthy Pecan Pie
Hey guys, I don't know about you but pecan pie is way to sweet and full of sugar. While it is a good treat to have during thanksgiving, it has way too much sugar in it making it very unhealthy. Here is a healthy recipe for pecan pie that doesn't have as much sugar but the same great taste.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw pecans, plus extras for garnish
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, honey, or agave
- pinch uncut stevia OR 1 tbsp sugar
- 12.3 oz silken-firm tofu OR raw cashew butter
- 2 tbsp molasses (can sub additional maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Directions:
Blend all ingredients, except pecans, in a food processor until very smooth. Then add the pecans and pulse a few times until they’re chopped. Pour into a prepared pie crust, and top with additional pecans if desired. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees, for 45 minutes. If you serve the pie immediately, it’ll be very gooey (not necessarily a bad...
Mashed Cauliflower
Hey guys, want to try a new twist on mashed potatoes? If you are tired of the same old mashed potatoes and the unnecessary carbs, try this mashed cauliflower recipe.
Ingredients:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until tender, 10 minutes. Drain well, pressing with paper towels or a clean dish towel to remove as much excess water as possible.
- Return to pot and mash cauliflower with a potato masher until smooth and no large chunks remain.
- Stir in cream cheese and milk and season with salt and pepper and mash until completely combined and creamy. (Add a couple tablespoons more milk until you reach desired consistency.)
- Garnish with chives, season with more pepper, and top with a pat of butter.
