On July 21, 2014 I was diagnosed with diabetes. I was stunned and never thought it would happen to me. Me, the food guru, baker, cake decorator, home inspired chef, food traveler, food blogger, and "I'll try any food" type of gal. So to make a long story short, my eating habits changed tremendously and as part of my journey I want to share my new and trialed recipes with those who are fighting the daily struggle of diabetes, have a loved one with diabetes, gluten allergies, and to those who just want to eat cleaner and healthier. My main goal is to still eat some of the foods I love but in a newly revised healthy way. So in the meantime please enjoy these delicious and beautiful dishes.
TURKEY MEATLOAF MUFFINS! Ingredients for muffins are 1 pound ground turkey, 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup oats, 2 egg whites, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Ingredients for topping is 1/3 cup low sugar ketchup, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon mustard. Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all the turkey ingredients together. Lightly spray the muffin pan and divide the mixture to make 12 muffins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven. While your muffins are baking, combine topping ingredients. Once the muffins are done, spread the topping over each muffin and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH ! One head of cauliflower and bring to a light boil until tender then drain well. In a food processor combine 1/4 cup organic chicken broth, 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Blend the mixture well then add in the cauliflower. Blend until smooth or to your desired texture. Sprinkle with chives.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS ! Heat oven to 350°. Clean and prep approximately 15-20 asparagus spears then towel dry. Lay your asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and spread asparagus evenly on sheet. Bake for 4 minutes then toss. Bake an additional 4 minutes. If desired you can lightly sprinkle shredded parmesan over the asparagus for a little zing.
And on a final note, the left over turkey meatloaf muffins make an exceptional meatloaf sandwich using whole wheat bread. Amazing and tasty! ♡
TURKEY MEATLOAF MUFFINS! Ingredients for muffins are 1 pound ground turkey, 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup oats, 2 egg whites, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Ingredients for topping is 1/3 cup low sugar ketchup, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon mustard. Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all the turkey ingredients together. Lightly spray the muffin pan and divide the mixture to make 12 muffins. Bake for 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven. While your muffins are baking, combine topping ingredients. Once the muffins are done, spread the topping over each muffin and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
GARLIC CAULIFLOWER MASH ! One head of cauliflower and bring to a light boil until tender then drain well. In a food processor combine 1/4 cup organic chicken broth, 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Blend the mixture well then add in the cauliflower. Blend until smooth or to your desired texture. Sprinkle with chives.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS ! Heat oven to 350°. Clean and prep approximately 15-20 asparagus spears then towel dry. Lay your asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well and spread asparagus evenly on sheet. Bake for 4 minutes then toss. Bake an additional 4 minutes. If desired you can lightly sprinkle shredded parmesan over the asparagus for a little zing.
And on a final note, the left over turkey meatloaf muffins make an exceptional meatloaf sandwich using whole wheat bread. Amazing and tasty! ♡
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