By Natasha Davis
The Hidden Ingredient
Adding in nutrient dense ingredients into your everyday life
Oftentimes recipes have the
same handful of ingredients. There isn’t anything wrong with those foods in moderation, but it’s important to focus on whole foods more often. We need to treat our bodies right with nutrients by eating a variety of fruits and vegetables.
I love finding ways to sneak vegetables into my favorite desserts. I like to joke with my family that I’ll be one of those moms in the future getting my kids to eat their vegetables with zucchini muffins or avocado chocolate mousse.
Sweet Potato Brownies
1. Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a eight-by-four inch loaf pan with parchment paper. 2. Mix the wet ingredients together in a large mixing bowl until fully incorporated 3. Add in the cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon. I always do a ton as my heart always wants more than what’s usual. 4. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and lick the spoon clean if you’re feeling it. 5. Bake in the preheated oven for around 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cook and cool completely for the best texture.
27 Spring 2022
Over the years I’ve cooked up some recipes that go beyond your typical banana bread and zucchini bread...
1 cup mashed sweet potato ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup choice nut butter: almond preferred 1 egg OR 1 flax or chia egg ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon A dash of salt 6. Resist the temptation to eat the entire batch in one sitting. I’ve done it before and my stomach was not happy after.
