Spring Recipe: Blueberry Zucchini Muffins

5 月 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 蓝莓西葫芦松饼 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.

蓝莓西葫芦松饼

份数：16                                
总时间：40分钟

原料：

Tasty blueberry muffins on old baking tray sitting on rustic wooden table, text space
  • 1个大西葫芦，磨碎，挤出多余的水
  • 1/2杯苹果酱
  • 1/4 杯脱脂牛奶
  • 3/4杯蜂蜜
  • 2汤匙橄榄油
  • 1茶匙香草精
  • 2杯全麦面粉
  • 1茶匙小苏打
  • 2茶匙发酵粉
  • 2茶匙肉桂
  • 1/8茶匙盐
  • 不粘烹饪喷雾（橄榄或油菜籽）
  • 1/2 杯蓝莓

路线：

  1. 将烤箱预热至 350°F。
  2. 在一个大碗里，加入西葫芦、苹果酱、牛奶、蜂蜜、橄榄油和香草。混合均匀直到混合。
  3. 在同一个碗中，加入面粉、小苏打和粉末、肉桂和盐。混合均匀直到混合。
  4. 用烹饪喷雾轻轻涂抹松饼锅。用松饼混合物填满杯子的一半。
  5. 在每个松饼混合物的顶部加入蓝莓。
  6. 烘烤 20-30 分钟，或直到顶部变成褐色。检查松饼，在中间插入一把刀，如果准备好，它就会干净。
  7. 让松饼冷却变硬或享受柔软和温暖。  

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

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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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