Must-Try: One Bowl Carrot Apple Muffins

Vegan and gluten-free, Minimalist Baker‘s One Bowl Carrot Apple Muffins are nothing short of yummy, healthy and delicious.

The recipe begins with natural sweeteners such as bananas, apples and carrots and ends with crushed walnuts on top of the muffins for  some added healthy fats, protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.

These fruit and veggie-packed muffins are perfect as a healthy breakfast snack or as a healthy snack throughout the day.

Therefore, below are the ingredients for this healthy recipe!

• 1.5 flax eggs (1.5 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 4 Tbsp water)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup mashed very ripe banana
• 1/4 cup agave nectar or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1 sweet apple, finely grated
• 1/2 cup brown sugar or sub muscavado
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1.5 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup plain almond milk, unsweetened
• 1 heaping cup (packed) grated carrot
• 2/3 cup gluten free rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 1 cup + 2 Tbsp gluten free flour blend (see notes)
• 1/4 cup raw walnuts (chopped) for topping

Start your morning off right with a delicious and healthy snack!

Want to see the read the instructions, additional notes and nutrition facts?

Check them out here and share with us in the comments what you think!

We guarantee you will love every bite of these muffins (PS. hashtag #MiminalistBaker on instagram if you make this recipe!)!

Happy snacking! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Must-Try: Green Powerhouse Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette

If you want your body to be a powerhouse, we recommend Averie Cooks’ Green Powerhouse Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette.

Turn your body into a powerhouse when you eat leafy greens!

Leafy vegetables contain fiber along with vitamins, minerals, and plant-based substances that may help protect you from heart disease, diabetes, and perhaps even cancer.

Hence, why we love this healthy vegan, gluten-free recipe (Plus, it’s yummy too!)

According to Averie, “There’s edamame for protein and chewy texture, while sugar snap peas add fantastic crunch and their subtle sweetness is always welcome.”

Hungry for more? Check out the ingredients below!

Ingredients:

Salad
about 3 cups mixed greens, loosely packed
1/2 cup steamed edamame
1/2 to 1 cup steamed broccoli
1/2 cup steamed peas
1/2 cup steamed sugar snap peas

Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon agave (or honey, not vegan), or to taste
1 teaspoon ground ginger, or to taste (I used 1 tablespoon, vinaigrette will be fairly spicy)
salt and pepper, to taste

Want to read the directions? Click here to learn how to make this healthy recipe!

 

Must-Try: Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt and Quinoa Parfait

It’s summer time! And with summertime, comes a healthy treat!

Our favorite?  The NY Melrose Family‘s Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt and Quinoa Parfait.

Imagine layers of naturally sweetened banana cheesecake yogurt, fresh berries, and nutty quinoa, and you’ve envisioned this yummy snack.

Notably, this snack is packed with fruit, whole grains, and tons of protein. Therefore, you can feel good about having a parfait for breakfast, or spoil yourself after a hard work out with one as well!

Jenny Melrose states: “I was able to make the Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt & Quinoa Parfaits with no added sugar because my banana was looking pretty gnarly, which also means it was naturally super sweet. Mushed up and mixed with some light cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt, it makes a fabulous banana cheesecake-flavored yogurt that I love to use as the base for parfaits.”

Thus, here’s the healthy recipe that you’ve been waiting for!

Yum! What a great snack to eat after a Pilates workout!

Ingredients

• 2 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature (I used light cream cheese)
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• one very ripe banana, mashed
• honey, stevia, or another sweetener, to taste, if needed
• ½ cup cooked and cooled quinoa, prepared as per package instructions
• 1 cup berries, chopped if they are large (I used a mixture of raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries)
• additional berries for garnish, if desired

Want the instructions to this fabulous recipe? Check it out here! Exclusively on NY Melrose Family’s blog! (Feel free to share with friends!)

We hope you enjoyed this recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Must-Try: Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

A 20 minute oven roasted zucchini meal that is low in carbs, fat and calories.

And no, today is not April Fools! We’re talking about I Food Real’s Parmesan Zucchini Sticks recipe that we just had to share!

Simply delicious, get that much closer to devouring the deliciousness of this healthy meal by rinsing the zucchini well (You can soak them in water with vinegar for a bit too!)

Then combine Parmesan cheese, dried herbs, salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle on top of each zucchini stick.

*Olena from I Food Real, recommends purchasing shredded fresh Parmesan cheese in the refrigerated section of your grocery store.

And then you bake zucchini for 15 minutes and turn on the broiler for another 4 – 5 minutes for that to-die-for Parmesan cheese crust.

Get some energy before your barre workout when you eat one of these sticks!

“You can serve zucchini sticks as a side dish or literally eat by a stick for a snack. They stay fresh and firm in the fridge for up to 3 days,” she says.

Ingredients

• 8 medium zucchini, sliced in half
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 tbsp dried thyme or oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange zucchini halves on 2 rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix to combine Parmesan cheese, oregano (thyme), salt and black pepper. Top each zucchini slice with 1 – 1.5 tbsp of cheese-herb mixture spreading evenly. Bake for 15 minutes. Then broil on High for 4 – 5 minutes or until cheese turns crispy and golden. Serve warm or cold.

Storage Instructions: Refrigerate covered for up to 2 – 3 days.

Notes: Original recipe from Nutrition Ella

We hope you enjoyed this healthy recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Must-Try: Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad

Happy Tuesday!

This week, we have  yet another healthy recipe that you must try!

Without further ado, we introduce the Food Charlatan’s Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad.

Karen from the Food Charlatan says, “This cucumber salad is light, just as you would expect anything with cucumbers to be. I added some crushed red pepper to give it a little kick, but it’s not overwhelming.”

Did you know that cucumbers are a great post-workout snack? They give you vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy!

Notably, you can serve  this salad immediately after you make it, or let it marinate in the fridge for a few hours (Karen enjoys this salad both ways!)

Thus, check out the ingredients and instructions below and savor this healthy meal!

Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cucumbers, very finely sliced (see photos)
• 4 tablespoons minced cilantro, to taste

Instructions

1. Dice the jalapeno and garlic and add to a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Use a whisk to incorporate the 3 tablespoons olive oil. Set aside.
3. Finely slice the cucumbers. Use a mandolin if you have it, but a very sharp knife will do the trick. (See photos below.) Add the cucumbers to the dressing and stir together.
4. Finely mince the cilantro and add it to the bowl. Stir to combine. You can either let it sit in the fridge to marinate for a couple hours, or serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure that you let the salad sit on the counter for a little while before serving if it’s been in the fridge; the olive oil solidifies slightly when it’s cold.

We hope you enjoyed this healthy recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Must-Try: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa

If you’re looking for a flavorful and healthy main course meal for dinner this week, The Cookie Rookie’s Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa recipe might excite your taste buds.

Made specifically for those on the Whole30 program, this recipe is a delicious selection for anyone to enjoy.

If you’d like to read more about this program, check it out here!

For now, let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs salmon, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 tbs olive oil (I used light extra virgin olive oil)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ancho chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper

Yum! This recipe is the perfect meal to eat after a yoga workout!

For the Avocado Salsa:

-1 avocado, sliced
-½ small red onion, sliced
– Juice from 2 limes
– 1-2 tbs finely chopped cilantro (depending on how big of a cilantro lover you are)
– Salt to taste

Mmmm, how yummy does this salsa sound?!

Instructions

1. Mix the salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion and black pepper together, rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and this seasoning mix
2. refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Pre-heat the grill.
4. Combine the avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl and mix well, chill until ready to use.
5. Grill the salmon to desired doneness.
6. Top with avocado salsa and enjoy!

We hope you enjoyed this recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!

Must-Try: Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

When you’re about to go out, don’t forget this healthy snack!

Heading out the door? Don’t forget this  quick and easy, portable, vegan, gluten-free, nutritious and delicious, snack!

Yes, we’re talking about Cupcake and Kale Chip’s Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

These balls are sweet, chewy, and aren’t packed with tons of added sugar. A perfect on-the-go snack, change up your daily coffee routine and opt for this yummy treat for energy that will last for hours.

Cranberry Almond Energy Balls

Ingredients

• ½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup almonds

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until it forms a thick paste.
2. Using about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll into balls. If you want the little bites, use about ¼ teaspoon for each bite.

We hope you enjoyed this healthy recipe! Sincerely, Wear Me Out!