zucchini

Who doesn’t love chicken pot pie? Creamy, hearty chicken soup wrapped up in a warm flaky crust…it sounds dreamy, but it’s actually a nutritional nightmare! Not only are there far too many carbs and calories in the crust, but the soup itself is often filled with heavy fats and noodles that make weight gain easy. 

Here, I have a lightened up recipe for chicken pot pie soup that gives you the same flavors and comfort of chicken pot pie, while keeping you on track with your fitness and fat loss goals. Enjoy this warming recipe on a chilly day! 

What's better than a hot breakfast? Even though I usually reach for fruit in the morning, I've gotten in the habit of considering the veggie route for my morning fuel. Veggies provide a slower energy release than fruit, which, depending on your morning activities could be a good or bad thing. If you know you're going to have a more relaxing morning, veggies are perfect for that slow burn. A veggie-fied breakfast is also good for those looking to reduce their intake of sugar.

In the Pacific Northwest, where my husband and I live, summer is winding down and fall is quickly sweeping in. Leaves that were once green and full of life now lay crumpled on the ground in hues of brown, orange, and gold. Rainy days are back to stay, and the cool, damp mornings make me long for a cup of tea and a good book.

In all honesty, September always gives me mixed emotions. Let’s face it; it’s a strange month. We’re all too focused on savoring every last bit of that familiar summer breeze before we part ways, until next year. Yet, at the same time, we’re pinning all things “pumpkin spice” on Pinterest, and already shopping for Halloween decorations.

Zucchini bread in-a-jar is one of my favorite ways to utilize and store zucchini for the winter. Not only is it delicious, but they make for cute holiday baskets.

For this recipe you will need 6 wide mouth mason jars with the lids and rings. Be sure to sterilize your jars and lids before using them to be sure there is no chance of mold or bacteria being present during the preservation process.

Makes 6

Ingredients

2 Cups Sugar or natural sweetener substitute

1 Cup Coconut Oil