Zucchini Overnight Oats (Mama & Baby Style)
Everyone who tried this recipe is shocked by how you can’t taste the zucchini at all! I actually prefer this version of overnight oats to my regular overnight oats since it is so voluminous! But why add zucchini to oats anyways? Well, it adds a bunch of nutrients (vitamins and minerals), it bulks up the oats so you are eating a bigger volume of food that is more filling without adding many additional calories (so you get more bang for your buck), it adds extra fiber and of course why not get as many veggies as possible? Another bonus is it’s a great way to sneak in veggies for little ones! This is why I’ve done a mama and baby version. I make a slightly different version for Beau for baby led weaning. The baby recipe can be adjusted upwards for older children who eat larger portions.
Zucchini Basil Veggie Cakes
These are a great plant-based protein to add to any meal that happens to sneak in veggies AND has the most delicious, refreshing flavor with the basil. I used kaniwa, which, is actually a seed (not technically a grain) to make mine but I think you could easily sub quinoa since I know that is more commonly found. I get my organic kaniwa from Suncore Foods, you can use code PRESSSTART15 if you want to save $$ on anything from them too! (I love all their products). Another thing I love about this recipe is that it’s a great one for meal prep. These cakes are easy to make and can be served all week as a main dish or an easy pop-in-your mouth snack!
Bakery Style Choco-Chip Zucchini Muffins (paleo friendly)
I don’t have kids yet (at least not kids that are outside of my stomach and that I have to feed separately from feeding myself) but I will very soon. And from what I’ve been told, lots of kids don’t love veggies. And let’s be honest, I meet lots of adults who don’t love them either. This is the perfect recipe for those people because the veggies are completely disguised in chocolate chip muffin form. And even if you LOVE veggies, this is a great way to get even more into your day. In my opinion, there is rarely such a thing as too many veggies. Anyways, this easy muffin recipe is paleo-friendly and free of all the usual suspects (grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free) but it’s SUPER fluffy and satisfying. I hope you try them!
