Author: sweetnutritionnyc

Crunchy Tahini Granola

Crunchy Tahini Granola

I love how the little bit of saltiness in this granola brings out the flavor of my yogurt! Definitely a Good Morning Ingredients: 1 cup millet (toasted) 1/2 cup pinenuts (toasted) 2 cups oats 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp oil (olive, almond or coconut 

Quick Tomato Soup

Quick Tomato Soup

Quicker than opening a can of campbells and heating it in the microwave…. Delicious warming creamy everything a soup should be!

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

If you love carrots (like me) and you love soup (also me) you’ll appreciate this quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

If you love carrots (like me) and you love soup (also me) you’ll appreciate this quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe
Course Sides, Soup
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tsp oil
  • 2 Lbs carrots Peeled and broken in half
  • 1/2 Cube Bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger root Grated
  • 1 Clove garlic Chopped
  • 2 Cups water
  • 1 Large onion Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
  • Line a baking sheet with tin foil, add carrots and cooking spray. Sprinkle salt toss and bake for 40 Minutes (turn once)
  • Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until soft
  • In a blender add the roasted carrots, water, onions and ginger, garlic, butter and bouillon. Blend at high speed for 7 minutes (if you have a soup blender)
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Quinoa Muffins

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Quinoa Muffins

Believe it or not, one of these chocolatey delicious muffins is half the sugar of non sugary cereal with some added protein as a complete meal/breakfast! 🙂 Because sometimes we want chocolate for breakfast

White Bean and Escarole Soup

White Bean and Escarole Soup

Giada’s recipe! I was inspired when I heard that Escarole made her “feel healthy”. I’m all about that Tastes so healthy 🙂

Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

This is my favorite dressing for quesadilla and fajita night

Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing

Great compliment to a fajita salad with corn, avocado, peppers, lettuce and tomato!
Course Sides, Spreads
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Avocado
  • 1 Tbsp Light mayo
  • 3 Tbsp Sour cream
  • Dash Salt, pepper, dill weed, garlic and onion
  • 1/2 Cup milk
  • 1/2 Tsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Add all to A Bullet and blend well! If you’re using a food processor double this recipe

Notes

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

They’re so delicious and take a minute to assemble My kids just love when they think they’re eating cupcakes for breakfast….

Zucchini French Fries

Zucchini French Fries

It’s not REALLY french fries but it’s delicious and great with marinara sauce! 🙂 Looking for more creative ways to eat veggies as a snack? Here’s one

Veggie muffins

Veggie muffins

This recipe has 4 cups of shredded vegetables and fruit. Just bragging

Veggie muffins

A great way to get your five a day!
Course Breakfast, Something Sweet
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Apple, zucchini. Carrot Shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Raisins
  • 2 Cups flour
  • 2 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 Tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 Cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 4 Tbsp oil I used almond oil coconut oil or plain vegetable oil works well too!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F coat your muffin tin with baking spray
  • Combine all dry ingredients together. Mix the flour baking soda salt and cinnamon well. Set aside.
  • Mix the wet ingredients together. Mix the oil, eggs milk and sugar and whisk it until well combined
  • Add wet and dry mixture together and stir until just combined. Add the shredded veggies, apple and raisins
  • Add mixture to each cup and fill up to the brim. Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry!

Notes

Nutrition facts
158kcal 3g protein 27g Carbs 1g fiber
Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

There are so many ways to make this, however, this is my favorite! Basic and simple