Spring Recipe: Blueberry Zucchini Muffins

5월 19, 2023 | , , ,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to mental health and its critical role in our overall health and wellness. According to Mental Health America, nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. It impacts young people as well, and, like hunger, no zip code or community is immune from it.

We know that hunger and health are inextricably linked, and that includes mental health. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, one of the best things you can do for your body to limit stress is to choose a balanced, healthy eating style. Burgeoning research also shows that diets high in foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fish and seafood can have a positive impact on mood and overall mental health.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing a recipe that uses whole grains, vegetables and fruit to boost your mood and contribute to your overall wellbeing. These 블루베리 호박 머핀 are healthy and delicious – two of our favorite things at the North Texas Food Bank! And breakfast is a great way to start your day and fuel your brain!

Beyond a well-balanced diet, other ways to ease stress and bolster your mental health, adapted from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, include:

  • Relaxation activities, such as meditation, guided imagery or breathing exercises
  • Spending time with friends and loved ones for emotional support
  • Limiting caffeine
  • Seeking professional help. There is no stigma in reaching out for help and getting the treatment you need.

블루베리 호박 머핀

인분: 16                                
총 시간: 40분

재료:

Tasty blueberry muffins on old baking tray sitting on rustic wooden table, text space
  • 큰 애호박 1개, 강판에 갈아 여분의 물을 짠다
  • 1/2 컵 사과 소스
  • 무지방 우유 1/4컵
  • 꿀 3/4컵
  • 올리브 오일 2큰술
  • 바닐라 추출물 1작은술
  • 통밀가루 2컵
  • 베이킹 소다 1작은술
  • 베이킹파우더 2작은술
  • 계피 2작은술
  • 소금 1/8작은술
  • 논스틱 쿠킹 스프레이(올리브 또는 카놀라)
  • 블루베리 1/2컵

지도:

  1. 오븐을 350°F로 예열하십시오.
  2. 큰 그릇에 호박, 사과 소스, 우유, 꿀, 올리브 오일, 바닐라를 넣습니다. 결합될 때까지 잘 섞는다.
  3. 같은 그릇에 밀가루, 베이킹 소다와 파우더, 계피, 소금을 넣습니다. 결합될 때까지 잘 섞는다.
  4. 머핀팬에 쿠킹스프레이를 살짝 발라주세요. 머핀 믹스로 컵을 반쯤 채웁니다.
  5. 각 머핀 믹스의 상단에 블루베리를 추가합니다.
  6. 20~30분 또는 윗면이 갈색이 될 때까지 굽습니다. 머핀을 확인하려면 중간에 칼을 넣어 준비하면 깨끗하게 나옵니다.
  7. 머핀을 식히면 단단해지거나 부드럽고 따뜻하게 즐길 수 있습니다.  

Full nutritional information about this recipe can be found here: https://ntfb.org/blueberry-zucchini-muffins

영양 서비스는 푸드 뱅크의 전략적 계획에서 중요한 요소입니다. 오늘을 위한 음식과 내일을 위한 희망, 우리는 1996년부터 저소득층에게 무료 요리 및 영양 교육을 제공하고 있습니다. 교육 서비스.

Enjoy the rest of your spring!

Jamie Palefsky is a Nutrition Education Specialist for the North Texas Food Bank.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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