Hello everyone, and welcome to Newsletter 6 of 2025! These past few weeks have been interesting and I have enjoyed cooking a few of my recipes. I especially enjoyed making the carrot cake from scratch. I remember the days of making boxed cake, and gone are those days. Fresh and wholesome ingredients are by far so much better than that processed mix. I’m so happy to have learned a few great recipes along the way of my health journey.
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Blog Recap
Recipe Recap
Sweet Potato with Yogurt Breakfast
Ingredients
1 cup of Greek yogurt
2 tbsp brown sugar (I used truvias sugar free)
cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkles
1 tbsp sugar free maple syrup
1 sweet potato
Instructions:
1. Microwave sweet potato
2. Combine and stir all other ingredients into a bowl.
3. Top sweet potato with combined ingredients.
Healthy Carrot Cake with Zucchini & Apple
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh Add-ins:
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ½ cup grated zucchini (squeeze out excess moisture)
- ½ cup grated apple (no need to peel)
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup raisins or chopped dates
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in:
- grated carrots
- zucchini (squeezed dry)
- grated apple
- any optional add-ins
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing or frosting.
Optional Healthy Frosting
Light Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2–3 tbsp monk fruit sweetener or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla
Mix until smooth and spread on cooled cake.
Lettuce Wrap Beef Taco
I did use some grass-fed organic beef. It’s a little pricier, but much better for your body!
Ingredients:
1 small chopped onion or ½ large onion
1tbsp garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
salt and pepper
Toppings:
head of lettuce
(your own choice, but some recommended)
chopped tomatoes
chopped avocados
cilantro
shredded cheese
Chipotle Lime Sauce
juice of 1 lime
lime zest
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp chipotle seasoning
Instructions:
Sauté the onion, then add ground beef.
Add seasonings
Cook until browned
Add cooked beef in a few lettuce leaves.
Add the toppings
Add the sauce.
Product Recommendations
If you have ever missed a day of including greens in your diet, this is the perfect substitute! Goli Supergreens Gummies with Probiotics – Artichoke Leaf Extract, Spirulina, Kale, Vitamins A, B6, B12 – Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO
JoyJolt 10-Piece Glass Food Storage Container (Set of 5)
The Quinoa Kitchen 25 Nourishing Recipes
Notable Quote
“Our bodies are our gardens; our wills are our gardeners.” – William Shakespeare.
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