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Veggie Chocolate Brownies

September 27, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free treat! These veggie-loaded chocolate brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with nutrients. Who knew being healthy could taste this good? Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt!


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Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup zucchini finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dates pitted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup hot water
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  1. Place the whole dates in small bowl and pour hot water over them allowing them to soak until soft (about 30 minutes)
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish with lined parchment paper.
  3. Blend soaked dates (undrained) with finely shredded zucchini, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and set aside.
  4. Combine oat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt in bowl and stir together. Add in blended date and zucchini mixture until all is moistened.
  5. Pour thick batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until brownies are no longer liquid in the middle and edges are firm.
  6. Allow to cool before eating!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, Desserts, zucchini

Matcha Pea Soup

March 12, 2020 by Dinner Tonight

It’s time to think beyond kale smoothies and matcha lattes. Here’s a new way to eat your greens, and it’s easy to make!


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  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups thawed frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup green onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 tablespoon matcha
  • 1 tablespoon light sour cream
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  1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium- low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until softened, but not browned, only for a couple of minutes.
  2. Add broth and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a small separate bowl, whisk matcha with hot water until dissolved and set aside for later.
  3. Then add frozen peas to large saucepan, let it simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in spinach, parsley, green onion, lime juice, salt, and matcha water. Blend smooth with any of our methods to puree soup.
  5. Divide soup among serving bowls and top with sour cream and garnish with parsley.
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*Adapted from Shape Magazine

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: main dish, matcha, pea, soup, Vegetarian

Rich Chocolate Cake

April 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Rich Chocolate Cake a Dinner Tonight recipeThis rich chocolate cake recipe is made healthier by replacing fat with applesauce and Greek yogurt. It also makes a 9×9 inch pan, which means you don’t have a large amount of leftovers tempting you for days! A dusting of powdered sugar replaces traditional cake icing for a lower fat and sugar option, while adding a pretty topping to the cake.

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup fat free greek yogurt
  • 1/2 Tablespoon powdered sugar
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  1. Clean your cooking area and wash your hands.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9inch square baking pan with non-stick spray.
  3. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
  4. Stir in hot water.
  5. Add applesauce, Greek yogurt, and egg. Stir gently until mixed.
  6. Pour into pan and bake 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar.
Recipe Notes

Rich Chocolate Cake Nutrition Facts Serving size (58g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 80 % Daily Value Total Fat 1 g 1 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg 5 % Sodium 150 mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 16 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 6 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 3 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 33 mg 2 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 31 mg 0 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cake, chocolate, dessert, Desserts, Heart Healthy, kid friendly

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