PROTEIN BITES

ALMOND COCONUT PROTEIN BITES

1/2 cup almond butter
1/2 c honey
2 T coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
1 cup oat flour
1/3 c cocoa powder
1 serving protein powder
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 tsp salt

Mix ingredients together.  Scoop onto cookie sheets and chill.  Store in fridge or freezer.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BITES

1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 T honey
1 T peanut butter
1/2 T unsweetened coconut flakes
add water as needed, will vary depending on protein powder used

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.  Use a fork to smoosh it together. Add just a little bit of water at a time until mixture is moist enough to form a ball.  Divide 1 serving into 3 balls and roll in coconut flakes.

BATH BOMBS

BATH BOMBS

We liked these.  Next time I would do about 20 drops of essential oil.  Also push down the stuff as you go.  It started puffing up as it sat.

1 cup baking soda
1/3 c citric acid
3 T corn starch
1 T melted coconut oil
15 - 20 drops essential oil (we did lemon)
water soluble food coloring, optional 

Combine baking soda, corn starch and food coloring if using.  In a separate bowl combine melted coconut oil and essential oil.  Then mix it all together.  Add acid.  It should go together like wet sand.  If too dry spray on some water until it is wet enough.  Add to mold a little at a time and pat down.  Let dry then put in an air tight container.

PAIN

PAIN
I saw this recipe online where you whip 1/2 cup coconut oil and then add oils.  I like the salve a lot better.  Would probably do something like that next time.  Or maybe I just didn't whip it long enough.  It was too grainy.

I added 10 drops of:
copaiba
clove
helichrysum
wintergreen
peppermint

COULD ALSO ADD BLACK PEPPER

4/2019 UPDATE: I have been putting this mixture and a drop of Copaiba on my knee.  It has really been helping.  Just saw this already has copaiba in it.  Probably don't need that extra drop.

3/16/20 UPDATE: I like this mixture a lot and have used it lots.  It doesn't seem as grainy anymore like at the beginning.  I would put a little bit in my hand then do a drop of Tumeric rub in knee then a drop of copaiba and rub on knee.  I feel like it helped a lot.  Gave some to Lisa and she has been putting on her vericose veins. She feels like it has been helping.

Mixture I made in a rollerball and gave to my Mom.  She has made it for other people as well and it has helped them.

2 drops each:
peppermint
wild orange
lemon grass
cassia
eucalyptus
copaiba 
deep blue
Fill rest of rollerball with fractionated coconut oil.

DEODRANT

Scott has been using Piper Wei deodrant for a while now.  He was using the kind you need to scoop and not having a problem.  Then he tried the stick and it broke him out in a rash.  He is now going to try this and see it if works:

melt in a double broiler:
1 tsp beeswax

Then add:
1 1/2 T coconut oil
1 1/2 T shea butter

Take off heat and add oils
2/25/18  
3 lemongrass
3 lavendar
9 purify

NEXT TIME I COULD TRY ADDING:
Wild Orange
Vetiver
Young Living Purification

ACNE TREATMENT

ACNE TREATMENT
Abagail has started having break outs.  This helps really well and keeps things under control.  I have used it as well.  I had a pimple and put this on and it was gone in a couple of days.

http://www.intoxicatedonlife.com/2016/03/25/diy-homemade-essential-oil-acne-treatment/

Coconut oil
Lemon essential oil
Lavender essential oil
Tea Tree oil
4 oz Mason jars

Directions:

Choose an airtight container—preferably a glass jar. These 4 oz Mason jars work perfect.
Soften ¼ cup of coconut oil for about 10-15 seconds in the microwave until it turns into a liquid form.
Stir in 10 drops each of Lemon, Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils (do not use a metal spoon as it will react with the oils reducing the strength).
Place your mixture in the refrigerator to it to set until firm.
Use by simply dabbing a small amount on acne in the morning and evening after washing and drying your face well.

4/15/18
made a 10ml rollerbottle

15 - lavendar
10 - copaiba
5 - maleluca
2 - lemongrass
1 - rosemary
1 - oregano

5/17/18 Added a drop of Geranium

MIRACLE SALVE

NOTE: Lots of people used this at the reunion for bug bites.  Next time when going to reunion make some with purify in it (good for bites).  Make some for auction item.

Cindy (Ridgeview) has cracked fingers by the fingernail really bad. I was going to bring her my healing stick but then had the idea to make a salve and bring her some. I am hoping it helps not only will her fingers not hurt anymore but she might believe oils actually work :-)

It took forever for the beeswax to melt.  Not sure if there it a kind that melts faster?  I think next time I might soften the coconut oil in water first as well so it goes faster.  Took over an hour to make this.

http://www.primallyinspired.com/miracle-salve-recipe-free-printables/

Update: Facebook oil lady (Diane Shephard) makes a similar recipe she puts in in 1 oz tins and suggests 8-10 drops per tin.

On LOW put a little bit of water in a pan and then put in a glass bowl the following:

2 T - 3 T beeswax (I did 2)

melt - could take 15 + minutes

Then add:

1/4 c coconut oil
1/2 c olive, avocado (can get at Costco for a good price) (I added grape seed oil - also added about 1 tsp vitamin E)  Facebook oil lady uses Apricot oil.
2 T shea butter

melt - could take 15+ minutes

Cool slightly and add 20 drops of essential oil.
10 lavender
6 lemon
2 malaleluca
2 frankinsense).

Pour into jars. This makes 2 small jars.

12/20/07 UPDATE:
Made another batch to give to Lisa and Jenna for Christmas - added helichrysum

2/27/18 UPDATE:
We needed neosporin and thought this would work just as well.  Made another batch but did it like this:
6 lavender
4 lime
4 melaleuca
2 tangerine 
2 frankincense
2 helicrysum
*Scott had a blister on the bottom of his foot.  He put this on it and it was better the next day.

3/1/18 UPDATE:
Met everyone at lunch at Dickey's.  Alise had some cuts on her ankles.  It made me so sad I didn't have any of my salve to put on it.  We will be seeing them on Saturday for Forrest bday party (turning 1) so I decided to make some to give to Kambria.  I added 5 less drops since it will be for the kids.
8 lavender
2 melaleuca
2 frankincense
2 tangerine
1 helicrysum

Kambria told me one day Alise said, "Aunt Shelle made me better." (or something like that)  Every time we would meet at Dickeys she would show me her owies and I would put on some Miracle Salve (keep it in my purse now)

12/10/18
Made some to send to Jimmie & Jill's family (had their name)
6 lavendar
2 tangerine
2 lime
4 malaleluca
2 frank
2 myrrh
2 helicrysum

11/19/2019
I did geranium instead of tangerine.  Also added 4 drops of vanilla.

SALTED MAPLE ROASTED ALMOND BUTTER

http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2016/01/20/salted-maple-roasted-almond-butter/#more-37485

SALTED MAPLE ROASTED ALMOND BUTTER
The flavor was really good and I loved how it smelled when cooking the almonds.  It turned out pretty dry maybe I needed to add more oil?  I did add at least 3-4 T more oil than recipe called for.  Make sure and do in small batches when blending in vitamix.  I used some of this in homemade pop tarts..was really good.

Infused with maple flavor, roasted to perfection, creamy, sweet, and salty. It doesn't get any better than this salted maple roasted almond butter.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Diamond of California whole almonds (raw and unsalted)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not breakfast syrup, the real deal!)
• 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons melted coconut oil1
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• sea salt, to taste

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

• Quality food processor (I own and love this one, this one, and here's my Vitamix you can use too)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir the almonds, maple syrup, and 1 Tablespoon of oil together until every almond is coated well. Spread on top of prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, tossing once at the 8 minute mark.
3. Allow the almonds to cool for about 20 minutes.
4. Pour almonds into your food processor and pulse/process until the nuts go from whole to coarsely chopped to crumbly to finely ground. If they aren't coming together easily, add 2 teaspoons of oil. (I usually do.) Process again until the almonds resemble a thick and relatively smooth almond butter.
5. Pour/scoop into a bowl and stir in the vanilla extract, then sprinkle with sea salt. Add more sea salt to taste. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. But it won't last that long!

Additional Notes:

1. I recommend melted coconut oil, but you can use canola or vegetable oil instead.

PISTACHIO MUFFINS

MOIST PISTACHIO MUFFINS

We love the pistachio muffins from Albertsons.  I added 1 cup of milk and used coconut oil.  I sprinkled some turbinado sugar on top.  Everyone really liked them.  Made 6 regular and 12 mini.

1 egg
3/4 cup milk (add a little more if seems dry)
1/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil)
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt (didn't add)
1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
1/4-1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts, optional
turbinado sugar, optional

Preheat oven to 400.  Grease muffin tin (stuck to paper).  Beat egg with a fork.  Stir in milk and oil.  Stir in flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pudding mix, just until moist.  Batter will be lumpy.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.

CHOCOLATE CHIP APPLESAUCE SNACK CAKE

http://www.melskitchencafe.com/chocolate-chip-applesauce-snack-cake/
We really liked this.  Perfect "snack cake".

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Snack Cake

YIELD: MAKES A 9X13-INCH PAN

This recipe works great with whole wheat flour although I highly recommend using soft or hard white wheat (hard red wheat will give it a denser/coarser texture). I've used a 50% whole wheat/50% all-purpose flour mix as well as making it a couple times with 100% white whole wheat flour. Delicious either way, especially if you are used to the taste and texture of whole wheat in your baked goods.

Just like the ingredient list suggests, the topping is optional but adds a delightful texture to the top of the cake and of course, a tad more chocolate.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups no-sugar added applesauce
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) lightly packed brown sugar
• 2 cups (10 ounces) flour, all-purpose or whole wheat (see note above)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (3 ounces) chocolate chips (used butterscotch)
Optional Topping:
• 2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (3 ounces) chocolate chips
• nuts, optional (add chopped pecans to 1/2 of it)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan (preheat to 325 degrees if using a glass pan).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, coconut oil (or butter), eggs, vanilla, granulated and brown sugar.
3. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate chips (adding the chocolate chips with the dry ingredients helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom while baking). Stir until just combined. Don't overmix.
4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and chocolate chips for the topping (if using) evenly across the top.
5. Bake for 28-30 minutes until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (although a smidgeon of melted chocolate is just fine).
6. This cake keeps for several days well-covered at room temperature.

COPYCAT MUFFINS

COPYCAT MUFFINS

We have been making way too many muffins lately, but it has been fun.  They are quick to put together so if I get off work early enough I can make a batch right before the kids get home.  Great after school snack.  Need to experiment and try to hide some veggies/fruit in them.

SEE BELOW FOR DIFFERENT VARIATIONS

1 (18 oz) box cake mix (Duncan Hines is the best - usually best price at Wal-Mart) - I think they turn out better if you shift the cake mix
2 T flour
3 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable or coconut oil
1 tsp baking powder

Mix all together.  Spoon into prepared muffin cups.  Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or tops are lightly browned.

ALMOND POPPY SEED: use a white cake mix, add 2 tsp poppy seeds and 1 tsp almond extract.

CHOCOLATE MUFFINS: use a chocolate cake mix and stir in 1 1/2 cup chocolate chips. (our favorite mixture is 3/4 c cinnamon chips, 3/4 c mini chocolate chips)


Other suggestions:.

1. + French vanilla cake mix and fresh raspberries.
2. + Lemon cake mix and poppyseed.
3. + Spice cake mix with cinnamon/sugar topping.
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EASY, HEALTHIER CARAMEL CORN

EASY, HEALTHIER CARAMEL POPCORN

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/easy-healthier-caramel-corn/

Abagail didn't like this, but Jackson and I both did.  Will take to a party at Lisa's tomorrow night and see how it does.  Didn't go over too well (but maybe because we had lots of food?)  Kylan was so excited to have popcorn and then when he tried it he said, "I am never having another piece of that popcorn in my life."

Next time try same amount of popcorn and 1/2 of the sauce. Maybe it won't be so overpowering? 

UPDATE 4/2019: Abagail is trying to eat no added sugar (honey ok) so thought I would try this again.  I did 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup coconut oil and everything else the same.  I also cooked in the oven for about 30-40 min at 250.  Then sprinkled some dark chocolate chips on top.  Was yummy!

UPDATE:
2 batches in air popper works well.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Start with the sauce first. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil and honey on a low heat until thoroughly melted. It will look nearly transparent and slightly separated. Whisk together. Remove from heat. Add salt and vanilla. Whisk again. Then set aside.
2. Pop up a bunch of plain popcorn, about 4 quarts (I did 1/3 cup yellow & 1/3 cup white). Sift the popped popcorn with your fingers, from one large bowl to another in order to lose most of the unpopped kernels.
3. The sauce is ready when it has cooled a bit. It will be thicker and have more of a milky honey appearance. Drizzle the sauce over the prepared popcorn.
4. Then fold the sauce into the popcorn until the popcorn is well coated; this will take a few minutes, then it is ready to enjoy!

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS OR BITES (BALLS)

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS
http://www.laurenslatest.com/no-bake-chocolate-chip-granola-bars-easy-healthy/
These are seriously so easy to make.  Everyone really liked them.  I read the measurement wrong the first time and put way too many chocolate chips.  Put right amount next time - liked with more - 1/4 c just about right.

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Healthier and cheaper than the store bought kind!

yield: 10 BARS

prep time: 2 HOURS INCLUDING COOLING TIME

cook time: 5 MINUTES

total time: 2 HOURS 5 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups quick cooking oats {not rolled oats!}
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, stir oats and rice cereal together. Set aside. In a small pot, melt butter, honey and brown sugar together over medium high heat until it comes to a bubble. Reduce the heat and cook 2 minutes. Pour in vanilla and stir. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well to moisten all ingredients. Pour into lightly greased small jelly roll pan {about 12x8x1} and press out to be about 3/4 inch in thickness. {If your pan isn't small enough, pack the mixture into one side. You really want to press them down so they stick together.} Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and press down lightly. Cool on a countertop to room temperature for two hours or until the chocolate chips are set before cutting into bars. Wrap in parchment or plastic wrap and store at room temperature.

Recipe Notes: If your granola bars don't seem to be staying together when you cut them, you may have not boiled the mixture long enough...you want it to make it just past the softball stage. OR you made them too thin or you didn't pack them in tight enough. Stick them in the fridge for 20 minutes and that should help keep them together. {Be sure not to keep them in there too long or else they'll become super hard!} The next time you make them, try boiling for an extra 15 seconds or so.

No-Bake Granola Bites

http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2013/08/no-bake-healthy-granola-bites.html

YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 30 BITES

Kira who sent me the recipe also includes 2 tablespoons ground chia seeds with the dry ingredients (I haven't used them when I've made them...yet!). Also, feel free to play around with the amounts, increasing or decreasing ingredients, adding dried fruit, coconut, etc. Just keep an eye on the consistency so that it still forms a mixture that sticks together when formed into balls. The coconut oil isn't absolutely necessary but I loved the smooth silkiness it gave to the granola bites plus if you use extra-virgin instead of expeller-pressed, you'll get a sweet hint of coconut.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup honey or agave nectar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all the ingredients together in a large bowl, mixing gently so the crispy rice cereal doesn't get crushed. Mix until well-combined.
2. Using a cookie scoop (or roll small amounts in your hands), drop rounded tablespoonful-sized portions onto a parchment or wax paper lined cooking sheeet. I used my cookie scoop and then rolled the scooped portion out between my palms.
3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. At this point you can serve them or combine the chilled granola bites in a large tupperware-type container or ziploc bags to freeze or refrigerate. They will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week or for a few months in the freezer.

HEALTHY NO BAKE OR GRANOLA BARS

HEALTHY NO BAKE
http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/05/best-recipe-ive-ever-messed-up.html

Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Candy Bars
*it is sorta like a chocolate oatmeal no bake cookie, but extra creamy and special.  it almost reminds me of fudge, but with the added texture of the oats and occasional chewy sweetness of the dried cranberries--yum!

This is pretty tasty.  Not nearly as sweet as regular no bake, but taste very similar.  Would be good if the cranberries (I used dried blueberries) weren't in it too.  So easy to make!  Everyone liked it.  I halved the recipe and put in a 9x9.  Perfect size!  

1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives its creamy texture and flavor)
2 cups oats (not instant)
1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips - regular would work too
3/4 cup dried cranberries or dried blueberries

In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil.

Remove from heat and add oats, chocolate chips and dried cranberries.  Stir until combined and chocolate chips are melted.

Spread into a 9x13 pan.  Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour.  Store in refrigerator. 

Want to know more about coconut oil and its health benefits?  Read my post about it here.

Here is Heavenly Homemaker's 

Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup coconut oil (or another oil of your choice)
1 cup oats
1 cup TOTAL of any combination of: sesame seeds, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, mini chocolate chips

In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil.

Remove from heat and add one cup of oats.  Choose your favorite combination of coconut flakes, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and mini chocolate chips, to equal a total of ONE CUP. (She just got out her one cup measuring cup and poured in the ingredients until the cup was full.) Pour in and stir well.

Spread mixture into a 8x8 or 9 x 4 inch pan.

Chill for 2 hours, then cut into bars.

Wrap in plastic wrap for a quick grab and go snack!

I can't wait to try it again.  I tasted the mixture after adding the oats and before adding the last cup of my "combination" and it was peanut buttery goodness.  I "messed" this recipe up by adding so many chocolate chips and not enough of the other fillers.  They melted right away (even though I let the mixture cool quite awhile) and completely changed the peanut butter flavor to a rich and creamy chocolate-y flavor.  Next time if I add any chocolate chips, it will be just a few and maybe sprinkled on top so they won't melt into the batter.

ZUCCHINI CAKE

ZUCCHINI CAKE
We thought this was so yummy!
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/dark-chocolate-zucchini-cake

3 oz. dark chocolate, chopped (I got mine from WinCo bulk)
1/4 cup canola oil
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1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar (I only used 1/2 cup)
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
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1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cup grated zucchini or summer squash

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9" cake pan and dust with some unsweetened cocoa powder.

Melt chocolate along with oil in a double broiler or a saucepan over low heat - be careful not to scorch. (I used a bowl sitting inside a pan witih boiling water)

Sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then beat in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and buttermilk, beating until combined, then fold inthe chocolate and oil mixture, and the zucchini.

Put batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool the cake for about 10 minutes on a wire rack, then invert it on the rack, remove the pan and cool completely.

Can be served plain, with icing, dusted with powdered sugar or with fresh raspberries around it.

We did the following on top:4 oz. cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 stick of butter (1/4 cup)
1 tsp. vanilla

Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel

http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2013/09/chocolate-zucchini-cake-with-brown-sugar-streusel.html

This was so yummy! I read some of the comments and put the brown sugar down first.  I think next time I will try it on top see if it caramalizes more.  Put some in the freezer.  Curious how it will do.
Update: so yummy out of the freezer.  Perfect kick of chocolate :-)

YIELD: MAKES A 9X13-INCH CAKE

I've included some easy substitutions next to a few of the ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

Cake:
• 1/2 cup butter (can substitute applesauce or greek yogurt)
• 1/3 cup coconut oil (can substitue canola or vegetable oil)
• 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (here are a few easy buttermilk substitutions)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
Topping:
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer), cream together the butter, oil and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix. Add 1/2 of the buttermilk; mix. Add another 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix until combined. Add the remaining buttermilk and mix followed by the last of the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
3. Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the almonds and chocolate chips. Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of everything.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (don't overbake!).
5. Let cool completely before serving. This cake tastes best at room temperature (and is great the next day, too!).