These muffins are wholesome, tasty, and filling–perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack. Plus, they are an insanely delicious way to get in a veggie serving without even trying. The zucchini, dates and oats give you something to feel good about; and the chocolate chips give you something to look forward to 😉 Keep in mind that they won’t rise a ton like regular flour muffins, but they are super tender on the inside. I filled my cups almost all the way to the top, which yielded 12 hearty and beautiful muffins. One note–baking times will vary depending on how much moisture was in your grated zucchini. Be patient and…
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Gazpacho
There is truly nothing like summer vegetables, especially tomatoes. That’s why I love gazpacho–it celebrates veggies in their raw form and tastes like summer in a bowl. This recipe is absolutely delicious and pretty simple. It utilizes a food processor, which makes it super easy too. Honestly, the toughest part is waiting for it to chill. It’s also highly customizable. You can truly throw in whatever you have on hand. Tomatoes are non-negotiable, but almost everything else is. If you don’t like onion, nix it. No peppers? NBD. You can swap lime for lemon, or parsley for basil. You do you. Gazpacho Ingredients: 1 1/2 – 2 lb tomatoes (I…
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Ratatouille
In the summertime I want to eat vegetables all the time. My 5-year old self would never understand. They are delicious and absolutely everywhere! I picked up eggplant, squash, zucchini and tomatoes at the farmers market and realized I had everything I needed for Ratatouille. After that thought, nothing else would do. It’s one of those recipes, that’s barely even a recipe. It’s so fool-proof, it’s nearly impossible to mess up. The most important thing is to get veggies that are all roughly the same size, but even that is optional. My eggplant was much larger than the rest and it still looks beautiful. The spicy basil oil as a…
