Butternut Squash Brownies Recipe Servings: 16 servings Level: Intermediate Winter squash like butternut, acorn, and kabocha is the perfect food for autumn seasons... and it dramatically helps curb sugar cravings too! Here is a great recipe to sneak some squash goodness into your kids, your own, or your picky boyfriends lives. I PROMISE you are going to love me for this one! 3/4 cup of butternut squash pureed 2 ounces of 100% cacao (cocoa) unsweetened chocolate melted (I love Dagoba brand) 2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 tablespoons of coconut oil melted 2 eggs 1/2 cup of quinoa flour 1/4 cup of organic cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips 2 mixing bowls 1 whisk 1 medium wooden spoon 1 8x8 baking dish 1 food processor Amount Per Serving: Calories: Total Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3.4g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 97mg Total Carbs: 12.7g Dietary Fiber: 1.5g Sugars: Protein: 2.1g 3/4 cup of pureed squash is about 1/2 a medium size butternut squash.
Black Soya Beans May Help Prevent Weight Gain - washingtonpost.com MONDAY, Feb. 26 (HealthDay News) -- New research in rats suggests that black soya beans may be a wonder food of sorts, helping to prevent obesity, lower cholesterol levels and possibly even reduce risks for diabetes. In a study published in the February issue of theJournal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, a team of Korean researchers studied the effects of black soya in 32 rats. The researchers allowed the rodents to gorge on a fatty diet supplemented with various levels of black soya. After two weeks, the rats getting 10 percent of their energy from black soya gained half as much weight as those in the control group, and their total blood cholesterol and LDL (so-called "bad") cholesterol fell by 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively. According to David Bender, sub-dean at the Royal Free and University College Medical School in London, soya protein may reduce the production of new fatty acids and cholesterol by affecting fat metabolism in the liver and adipose tissue. The U.S.
Vegan Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies It seems ludicrous to make your favorite recipes just once, but when you’re a food blogger sometimes you don’t have time for repeats! But, after making a similar version of these black bean brownies a couple years ago I couldn’t help but try them again. They’re fudgy, sweet, and still one of the best brownies I’ve had to date. Never mind they’re loaded with fiber, omega-3s and tons of other good-for-you ingredients. Just last week I attempted a vegan gluten free brownie recipe that was a total flop. Then I thought, “Why would I make unhealthy brownies if I could make healthy ones that I know I love?” These brownies are ridiculously simple to make. They require a handful of ingredients you likely have on hand, and all you need is a food processor (or a blender) and a muffin tin. Does clean up get much easier than that? Besides being simple they’re insanely delicious. Plus, you don’t have to dirty a knife cutting into them – they’re already baked into bite-size deliciousness. Course Dessert
Barb's Easy Stove-top Beans When we started the Eat Right for Your Type Blood Type Diet , we discovered that both of us were supposed to avoid pork and kidney beans and I was supposed to avoid tomatoes. Peter D'Adamo, who wrote the book linked to above which describes the diet, does say that you can eat a "forbidden" food if it's only a small percentage of the ingredients in a given dish. I decided that I would leave out the bacon and the kidney beans (for which I substituted white beans.) I also cut out the added brown sugar, but kept the molasses to taste. If I had Type O blood, as my husband does, I probably would have added a chopped bell pepper, red or green, with the onions and apple.
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Veggies in chocolate form? I'm all over it! With home gardens and farmer's markets overflowing with zucchini, this is a great time to make a batch of these zucchini brownies. They are amazingly rich and moist and will particularly satisfy those chocolate lovers out there. I knew zucchini brownies were meant to be when King-Man came home from work with a GIGANTIC homegrown zucchini brought to him by our friend, Terry. We're wondering if Terry's husband, Robert, has been feeding their zucchini steroids. Healthified! reduced the amount of sugarreduced the amount of oil used coconut oil (for it's health benefits and flavor); you can use vegetable oil or melted butter if you preferadded yogurt (replaced some oil and adds moisture and nutrients)used 100% whole grain flour (no white stuff at all)omitted eggs entirely (not that they're bad for you, but they're unecessary)used dark cocoa powder (higher in antioxidants), although you can use regular cocoa, too Vegan & Dairy-Free options. Step 1.
raspberry & goat cheese brownies This might be somewhat of a surprising thing to see here, considering I’m not a fan of goat cheese. But Jack is (that’s an understatement)… and literally this is all of his favorite things packed into one decadent dessert. Months ago, I saw this recipe on The Kitchn, and immediately knew I’d surprise him with it for his birthday. Of course I’m not going to sit by and watch him eat a pan of brownies all by himself. So I made two versions, a (non-dairy) cream cheese version for me, and this goat cheese version for him. (This was easy to split up without much extra work). I made a few other healthier alterations – I used maple syrup instead of sugar, oat flour instead of all purpose, and I used vegan versions of butter and cream cheese. adapted from The Kitchnmakes about 16 small brownie squares 1 cup raspberries (I used frozen), lightly mashed METHOD:Preheat oven to 350. Set raspberries aside (especially if they’re frozen) to thaw at room temperature while you assemble everything else.
Persimmon and Hazelnut Brownies I love autumn! It is definitely my favourite time of the year and every week I get so excited to go to the farmers' markets just to see what is new and fresh. This past week persimmons came out to play and I just couldn't resist their sweet fragrance and orange flesh. It so happens that hazelnuts are also at their best so of course I had to combine the two autumn favourites. Not only are these brownies packed with season's best flavours, they are also vegan, gluten-free and very low in sugar. Persimmon and Hazelnut Brownies (makes 10-12 brownies) 1 large apple, peeled and finely grated (or about 125 ml unsweetened apple sauce) 2 ripe persimmons 1 ripe banana 1 heaped tablespoon rice syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure, ground vanilla beans 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 200g teff flour 25g unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda tiny pinch of good quality salt 85g hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1. 2. 3. 4.
Nigella Lawson's Lovely, Ravishing, Mesmeric Chocolate Pots Recipe Review When norcalgirl21 put in a request for a Lava Cake recipe, the first thing I thought of was Nigella Lawson's Choco-Hoto-Pots, although I like to refer to them simply as chocolate pots. This is a classic Nigella recipe: simple, quick and outrageously decadent. Warm, gooey, chocolatey heaven! I have yet to serve these and not have the conversation come to a halt, leaving only the sound of spoons scraping against porcelain and the occasional sigh of pleasure.Nigella's chocolate pots are delicious, truly greater than the sum of their parts which consist of basic pantry staples: chocolate chips, butter, eggs, sugar and flour. That's it! They take literary five minutes to put together and can even be prepped in advance and baked off at the last minute to be served warm. I love this clip from an old cooking show where Nigella is in classic form while making the chocolate pots. I do one step differently than Nigella. There are numerous recipes on the web for Choco-Hoto-Pots.
Sesame + Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Brownies - Happy Hearted Kitchen I spent a lot of time with my own thoughts this summer. Yes, of course Matt + I would bike together more often than not, sometimes we’d just pedal and enjoy the quiet, sometimes Matt would sing made up songs without end and I’d try to tune him out and – if that failed – try to sing along. Sometimes we’d slowly take our own rhythm and I’d fall behind, just lost in my own day dreams. We’d often get to chatting about our thoughts during our mornings alone, Matt would always drift towards adventures, the north, a log cabin, kayaking, dogs, and anything the like. Matt has just taken off for a winter back in Scandinavia, and here I am eating my feelings in a big pan of brownies. Sending brownies + love for your week ahead x Sesame + Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Brownies These are everything. I buy my tahini at a middle eastern supermarket in our neighborhood. Brownies will keep in an sealed container for a few days, or longer in the fridge. Makes 9 square brownies. Ingredients What to do
The Recipe That Launched A Book Deal Ella was at the University of St. Andrews when she was diagnosed with a rare illness called Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which basically breaks down the autonomic nervous system, leaving her bedridden for 95% of the time. She was just 19-years-old. After failing to find a solution through conventional medicine, and inspired by holistic approaches to healing and such figures as Kris Carr, Ella decided it was time to change her diet. She had never been a fruit and veggie lover or a cook and describes her relationship to refined sugar before her illness as an addiction. She started slowly, learning how to cook and making the same basic, healthy meals daily — porridge with berries for breakfast, buckwheat avocado toast for lunch, and brown rice pasta with veggie sauce for dinner. It happened like this: she was getting ready for a friend's dinner party one evening when she remember she was supposed to bring dessert. Ella says: Ella's Sweet Potato Brownies Ingredients Makes 10 brownies
(Paleo) Brownie Bites I made these Brownie Bites last night. Why? Because I wanted chocolate. You know those brownie bites you get in bulk at the warehouse store? These (Paleo) Brownie Bites are decadently rich and perfectly satisfying. These moisty, fudgy bites of brownie are sure to be a hit with everyone. (Paleo) Brownie BitesPrint this recipe! Vegan Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Bars I know eating a brownie as a snack is in no way a healthy decision, but sometimes the chocolate cravings are so strong that you have to give in. So why not add a little nutrition to each fudgy bite? Then you'll feel better knowing it's offering a little something besides happiness. A cross between oatmeal cookies and brownies, these chocolaty bars are so insanely delicious that you won't even guess there's protein powder added to the batter. Ingredients 2 tablespoons flax meal 6 tablespoons water 1 cup white whole wheat flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 scoops plant-based protein powder (I used pea protein, about 1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 cups oats (I used quick oats, but rolled oats works too) 2/3 cup canola oil 2/3 cup applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 cup chopped nuts 1 tablespoon mini semisweet chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli) Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Below is the nutritional info for 1 square. Information Yield