Paleo Turkey Veggie Meatloaf

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Cook's Note: So, we are trying to go low-carb when we can and get healthy! I found this recipe on Pinterest and thought I'd try it. I have modified the recipe to make it my own and this version is pretty good. I used coconut flour, but you can use almond flour instead. 

You don't even miss the carbs of the usual breadcrumbs in this meatloaf. Even my toddler ate it - that is the true taste test! ENJOY!

What You Will Need: 

1 cup almond or coconut flour

1 lb ground turkey breast

1/2 cup coconut milk

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 carrots, minced

1/2 onion, minced

1 zucchini, minced

2 egg

3 tbsp Italian seasoning

Sea salt and Cracked Black pepper - to taste

Directions: 

Preheat  oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour and coconut milk in a bowl and mix.

Sauté onions, carrots, and zucchini stirring often until cooked.

During the last minute of your sautéing – add in your garlic.

Combine sautéed vegetables with the flour/milk mixture.

Add ground turkey, egg, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Using your hands or a good spoon, mix well.

Place meatloaf in a pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (I prefer Coconut Oil Spray)

Bake in the oven for 50 minutes or until temperature reaches 165 degrees internally.

This “Pinspiration” comes from Civilized Caveman Cooking

ENJOY! 

Roasted Zucchini & Yellow Squash

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Cook's Note: It's that time Squash are in abundance and what better way to celebrate this healthy harvest than roasting it in the oven for a healthy DINNER? This is super simple and easy my friend - enjoy!

What You Will Need:

1 Large Zucchini
1 Large Yellow Squash
Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper to Taste
Olive Oil
1/4 Cup of your favorite shredded cheese (I used Sharp Cheddar)

Directions:

Cut the Zucchini and Squash into chunks and place into a plastic ziplock bag. Pour in a light drizzle of olive oil and toss in salt and pepper to taste and shake well to coat.

Pour mixture into a Pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle with a handful of your favorite shredded cheese.

Bake on the top rack of your oven at 425 degrees for about 25 minutes.

This "Pinspiration" comes from Food.com

                                                                                               Enjoy!

Healthy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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Cooks Note: I know it has been a long time since I have posted, and I apologize for that. With the kids being home for Summer and going on a European Vacation I have been so super busy. But, I am back and trying to get rid of all of the "excess" from the trip (and before) so I have been looking for healthier recipes for the fam. I came across this one and figured that since it had chocolate chips, I may be able to sneak it by my monsters as something yummy. For this one I peeled the zucchini instead of grating it with the green peel (my kids would see the green and turn up their nose). The bread turned out great, the chocolate chips really make a big difference. One of my kids did say, "What is this green thing?" and I said, "I don't know, just eat it!" I played dumb and it worked out well. Enjoy!


Ingredients:

3 eggs
1 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Cups grated Zucchini
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup All Purpose White Flour
3 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions:

1, Preheat oven to 325
2. Spray 2 8x4 inch loaf pans with cooking spray
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs till light and fluffy
4. Mix in applesauce and sugar
5. Stir in zucchini and vanilla
6. Combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and chocolate chips in a seperate bowl
7. Mix flour mixture into egg mixture
8. Pour evenly into loaf pans and bake 1 hour or until done


This Pinspiration comes from Everyday Sisters

Cranberry Kale Salad

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Cook's Note: I had a craving for anything KALE and settled on a salad. I found this wonderful recipe on Pinterest via Gimme Some Oven and thought I'd give it a try on my own. I varied this recipe to make my own version (see below) - but this was a hit in my household and I will be making it again and again. You just can't get any healthier than KALE!

Thanks to Moonfire Orchards for the awesome organic KALE!!

What You Will Need: 

3 Tbsp. olive oil

1 green onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1 cup dried cranberries

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

juice and zest of half a lemon

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1 bunch kale, very thinly sliced

1/4 cup glazed pecans (such as: Emerald Pumpkin Pie Pecans)

(optional) 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 

Directions: 

Heat 2  Tbsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green onion and saute for 3- 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and continue sautéing  for 1 minute. Next add cranberries, red wine vinegar and lemon juice/zest, and stir to combine well.

Season with salt and pepper.

In a large mixing bowl, toss the kale with olive oil and an extra pinch of salt, and massage kale with your fingers for 1 minute until tender. Add in the cranberry/green onion mixture and nuts. Toss to combine. Serve topped with crumbled cheese if desired.

This "Pinspiration" comes from: Gimme Some Oven

ENJOY! 

Weight Watchers Friendly - Apple Cheese Honey Wrap

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Cook's Note: If anyone follows our Pinterest board, then they know that one of us is doing Weight Watchers because I feel like I sit on Pinterest all day looking for healthy weight watchers recipes to make. I need variety and quick because I get bored easily! 

I ran into this GEM of a recipe and tweaked it to make it my own. This is absolutely delicious and low points (7 Point Plus per serving) - what a great lunch, appetizer or dessert. I find that many Weight Watchers recipes are actually great for people NOT doing the program - these recipes are just healthier options that are still YUMMY!

What You Will Need: 

1 Apple of your choice, thinly sliced

1 high fiber tortilla/wrap (I used LaTortilla Factory Low Carb High Fiber Wraps)

1 wedge of Laughing Cow cheese (Light Creamy Swiss)

1/8 cup of Sargento Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Reduced Fat

1 tablespoon honey

1 tsp of Cinnamon

Directions: 

Slice the apple thin and set aside. Take tortilla wrap and spread laughing cow cheese on it. Place the apple on half of the tortilla wrap and drizzle with honey and sprinkle a few dashes of cinnamon. Fold over  place in greased  pan (use non-stick cooking spray or coconut oil) and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes each side. Cut into wedges and enjoy!

SERVES: 1

7 Points Plus Per Serving

This "Pinspiration" Comes from Hungry Girl Por Vida

Devil's Food 3-2-1 Mug Cake - 4 Points Plus

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Cook's Note: I really don't have much to say here. This recipe CAN NOT be any easier! This is a Weight Watchers Recipe, however - this is a great quick dessert whenever anyone gets a craving for a cupcake and you don't have any. It takes exactly 2 minutes or less to make!

What You Will Need: 

3 TBSP Duncan Hines Devil's Food Cake Mix

2 TBSP Water

Directions: 

Mix ingredients really well in a coffee mug and microwave for 1 minute. 

You will be astonished at how good this tastes. You can top with a dollop of fat free whip cream from a can and a few chocolate sprinkles or even sprinkle in a few chocolate chips before microwaving. 

Let cool about 2-3 minutes before eating. You can eat in the mug or place it in a plate or bowl. This is similar to a cupcake and just as good.

This entire mug is 4 Points Plus (WEIGHT WATCHERS) per serving 

Weight Watchers Crockpot Chicken Tacos 2 Points + Per Serving

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Cook's Note: For anyone who is currently following me on Pinterest, they are probably sick of the amount of Weight Watchers recipes I have pinned. I have decided to give Weight Watchers a try and during this fun adventure, I plan on sharing many of the recipes I try with all of you! ENJOY! 

What You Will Need:

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 cup Frozen Bell Pepper Strips

1/2 Onion, diced or chopped

1 Package of Taco Seasoning

Toppings – such as fat free sour cream, salsa, shredded low fat Mexican cheese, diced tomatoes and lettuce.

For the Shell: Crunchy/Hard Corn Taco Shells (such as Old El Paso) or High Fiber Tortilla Wraps

Directions:

Place the peppers & onions in the slow cooker. 

Next, place chicken on top of the pepper/onion mix.

Sprinkle taco seasoning on the top of this. 

Cook on low for 6-8 hrs (or high for 3-4)

When it's done, just shred up the chicken and then mix in the juices from the bottom. Serve on crunchy corn taco shells or high fiber tortilla wraps and any low fat toppings you can!

Yields 6 Servings for the Chicken Mixture and 2 Points + per serving. 

Old El Paso Crunchy Corn Taco Shells 3 Points + for 2 Shells

Baked Ham and Cheese on Garlic Toast

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Cooks Note:  Not much to say here. Five ingredients, 30 min start to finish, super delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

3 T yellow mustard (unless you want more)

8 slices Garlic Texas Toast

1 lb Ham (thicker the better)

6 slices Swiss

1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Spread mustard in the bottom of a 10x13 inch baking dish

Place 4 toasts on top of mustard

Top each toast with Ham

Top each toast with 1 and 1/2 slices of Swiss cheese

Top each toast with second slice of toast

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over all sandwiches

Bake 350 degrees for 25 min or until hot and bubbly

Going into the oven

Feast your eyes on these babies, oozing with cheesy goodness....

This Pinspiration comes from Oh Bite It!