Day: September 25, 2020

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Carrot Cake Muffins

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
Facebook: A Healthy Life
Email: designedforyou@me.com

Ingredients:

  • 10 Dates, pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups Oat Milk (substitute any other plant based milk)
  • 3 ripe bananas, smashed
  • 2 tbsp. Vanilla
  • 1 tbsp + 1tsp Coconut Balsamic
  • 2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 2 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats, processed to oat flour in a blender or grinder)
  • 1 1/2 cups Carrots, grated
  • 1 cup Coconut, unsweetened
  • 1 cup Walnuts, chopped (keep some extra for topping)

Directions:

  1. Soak dates in milk for about 10 mins while you prep the next stage. Pre-heat over to 350 degrees.
  2. In a bowl combine everything but the walnuts and mix well.
  3. After the dates have soaked, blend in blender or food processor then add to the bowl. stir well.
  4. Fold in Walnuts, drop into paper-lined cupcake tins. Top with more chopped walnuts.
  5. Bake for 20 mins, checking center with a toothpick. Adjust baking time as needed.
  6. Enjoy! While serving, drizzle with Coconut White Balsamic. Do not do this early to keep them from getting soggy.
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Best Marinara Sauce Ever

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
Facebook: A Healthy Life
Email: designedforyou@me.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Cup Artichoke Hearts, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp. Minced Garlic (optional: two cloves chopped fresh garlic)
  • 1 tsp. Persian Lime Pepper from Nick at localspicery
  • 2 tsp Sun-Dried Tomato Powder
  • 1 tbsp. Italian Herb Blend
  • 1 tbsp. 7-Herb Italian Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Ruby Red Onion Balsamic
  • 1 tbsp. Gilroy Garlic Balsamic
  • 25.5oz jar of your favorite pasta sauce

Directions:

  1. In 1/2 cup water saute all ingredients except the pasta sauce until veggies are tender.
  2. Add pasta sauce can, stir well and simmer to desired thickness.
  3. Enjoy! Best when served over pasta, baked potato, rice, or zucchini. We used an air fried cubed zucchini in the photo.
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Sweet Apple Pinto Beans

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
Facebook: A Healthy Life
Email: designedforyou@me.com

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. in 1/2 cup water saute Onion, peppers, and apple with spices until veggies and apple are tender. Add Water as needed.
  2. Add beans and balsamic, simmer more until beans are warmed through. Serve and Enjoy!
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Air Fried Pineapple Mushrooms

Recipe by: Rita Rosenlieb
Facebook: A Healthy Life
Email: designedforyou@me.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 Red Onion, sliced
  • 1 package mushrooms, 8oz sliced
  • 1/2 Yellow Bell Pepper, cut into strips
  • 3 tbsp. Island Pineapple Balsamic
  • 1 1/2 tsp Persian Lime Pepper from Nick at localspicery
  • 2 tbsp. Pineapple Juice
  • 1 cup pineapple, frozen or thawed in chunks

Directions:

  1. In a bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
  2. Air Fry at 400 degrees for 15 mins on until desired tenderness, stirring halfway thorough.
  3. Enjoy! Great as a side dish, or as a topper over rice or a baked potato.