TF morning snacks

Zucchini Patties

A delicious snack that you won't want to share!

Ingredients

• 1 large zucchni grated, excess water removed (Note: To do this, after you grate the zucchini, put the grated zucchini into paper towels and squeeze to release the water)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup rolled outs
• sprinkle of ground nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon (Note: If you add too much it can quickly take over the taste, less is more)
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except olive oil, in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
2. Using a heaping tablespoon form the mixture into 8 patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once heated, add patties and cook until golden brown. About 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Serve warm.

Raspberry Spelt Muffins

Branch out with these healthy muffins filled with raspberries!

Serves: 12 muffins

Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole spelt flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk PLUS 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice (let stand for 10 minutes before using in recipe)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup raspberries
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Mix the 1 cup milk PLUS 1 Tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice and let stand for 10 minutes before using in recipe
2. If using frozen raspberries, take them out of the freezer before you start mixing the ingredients.
3. Preheat the oven to 375F.
4. Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
5. In another bowl, add the milk & vinegar/lemon juice solution, maple syrup, olive oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until smooth. Make sure to not over-mix.
7. Add the raspberries to the batter and carefully fold in trying not to break them.
8. Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin pan, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until risen and golden.
9. Take the muffin pan out of the oven and let it cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, transfer the muffins to a cooling rack.

Orange Power Smoothie

A delicious snack in the morning the is vitamin-packed!

Serves: 1

Total Time: 5 min.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted apricots
• 2 mandarins, peeled
• 1 cup strawberries, stem removed
• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

1. Add ice and fruits into a blender.
2. Blend until creamy and smooth, pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!

Healthified Banana Bread

This is not only creamy, but sweet & spicy!

Serves: 1 loaf

Total Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients

• 3 bananas
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup almond (or other favorite) flour
• ½ cup oat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Blend the bananas and vanilla together either by hand, with a mixer, with a food processor, or in a blender.
2. Add in the dry ingredients : almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. Mix everything together until just combined.
4. Line or spray a bread pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter in.
5. Put the bread in the oven and bake it for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and the middle is no longer gooey.
6. Take it out, let it cool, slice, and enjoy!

Mixed Berry Fruit Leather

With a little prep, these can go a long way!

Total Time: 3 hr. 30 min.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed berries
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees. Line a jelly roll pan (a baking sheet with sides) with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet.
2. Blend ingredients together until smooth. If desired, strain to remove seeds.
3. Pour the mixture into the pan and use an offset spatula to create a thin, even layer.
4. Bake for three hours (rotate pan half-way) or until the fruit leather is no longer sticky.
5. Slice into desired size pieces (kitchen cutting shears work well)
6. Wrap in parchment or wax paper and store in an airtight container.


NOTES: This recipe easily doubles. Yield is determined by how you cut the pieces.

Healthified Banana Bread

This is not only creamy, but sweet & spicy!

Serves: 1 loaf

Total Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients

• 3 bananas
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup almond (or other favorite) flour
• ½ cup oat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Blend the bananas and vanilla together either by hand, with a mixer, with a food processor, or in a blender.
2. Add in the dry ingredients : almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
3. Mix everything together until just combined.
4. Line or spray a bread pan with cooking spray. Pour the batter in.
5. Put the bread in the oven and bake it for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden-brown and the middle is no longer gooey.
6. Take it out, let it cool, slice, and enjoy!

Oats Parfait

A delicious snack in the morning the is vitamin-packed!

Serves: 1

Total Time: 5 min.

Ingredients

• 1st Layer: ¼ cup old fashioned oats, 5 strawberries, ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 2nd Layer: 1 container (6 oz) Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3rd Layer: ¼ cup old fashioned oats, ½ cup blueberries/ ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
• 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut for topping

Directions

1. Slice strawberries in half.
2. Combine each layer's ingredients in 3 separate bowls (i.e. one red bowl, one white bowl and one blue bowl); stir.
3. Then, layer each flavor into one jar, cup or bowl.
4. Optional: top with extra coconut.
5. Enjoy!