My birthday was last week and I can say that this is the first year that I have felt older. Do you know what I mean? I know that I have gotten older each year (obviously), but I never actually had that feeling that I was older. I didn’t even really feel older when I turned 30. But 32? I feel so much older now. Maybe that’s because I have so many friends who are either pregnant or are having their first or second child. And I am no where near ready for that huge life change.
So many people tell me to wait until we are ready to have kids (and we will…don’t worry), but I also feel the clock is ticking and I’m not getting any younger. But I don’t want to rush into anything. Does that make sense? It’s so scary to know that we aren’t ready to have kids, but that there is a clock ticking too.
I’m trying not to stress about it – what happens if I never feel the “baby fever” people talk about? – but it’s hard not to think about it when most of your friends have kids or are pregnant.
Over the weekend, I decided to do something to help my anxiety and get my mind off getting older. With the Super Bowl coming soon, I wanted to make another Weight Watcher friendly appetizer. And these zucchini pizza poppers are fantastic and so simple.
All you need are some zucchinis, marinara sauce, and cheese. Simply slice the zucchini to your desired size. Sprinkle a small amount of salt and pepper on each zucchini slice. Spoon on the marinara sauce on each of the slices. Sprinkle cheese and bake at 300 degrees until the cheese is melted. Enjoy these immediately – they cool off quickly.
Zucchini Pizza Poppers
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis sliced
- 1/2 cup Make-Ahead Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 cup cheese shredded.
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- On a prepared baking sheet, place the sliced zucchinis. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scoop marinara sauce and place on each of the zucchinis.
- Add cheese to each zucchini, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Kristyn says
February 15, 2016 at 6:40 pmThank you so much. They were a great addition to our Super Bowl festivities.
Rachel says
February 14, 2016 at 7:43 pmThese look delicious! I’d never think to try this combination. Am definitely going to try these out!
Kristyn says
February 4, 2016 at 6:00 pmOh goodie! I’m so glad he didn’t hate them or throw them at you and complain all night! That’s awesome. And yes, you can definitely use a photo for your blog. I’d love that!
Kalyn says
February 4, 2016 at 5:16 pmI made these last night and they were great! My husband (who hates most veggies) even said they “weren’t that bad” which I will count as a success! Would you mind if I used a (credited/linked) photo from this post on my blog? I am doing a round up of new recipes I tried in February at the end of this month.
Kristyn says
February 2, 2016 at 9:24 pmThank you! They really are so delicious – and so easy to make. Definitely make these this weekend. They are the perfect Super Bowl appetizer.
Amanda @ Anchored to Sunshine says
February 2, 2016 at 7:07 amThese things look delicious! And so simple. Now that’s my kind of recipe 🙂 Maybe I will make these this weekend!
Kristyn says
February 1, 2016 at 6:24 pmThat was a post that I might be expanding on when I start writing more posts from the heart on Saturdays. I haven’t decided when I’m going to start doing those, but I feel good about it.
Kristyn says
February 1, 2016 at 6:11 pmPizza is one of my weaknesses too. These are so easy and delicious – and such a great appetizer for the Super Bowl. I hope you guys make these and love them!
Kristyn says
February 1, 2016 at 6:08 pmThank you! They are delicious – and so easy to make. And the struggle is totally real!
Emelia says
February 1, 2016 at 4:40 pmI have a post on the very subject of having children of my own in my drafts. I hear ya! I LOOOOVE zucchini, it’s my favorite. I have had something similar pinned for a while but never made them. That needs to change!
Meagan @ All the Joys says
February 1, 2016 at 2:06 pmThank you for this. Pizza is one of my weaknesses but this looks like it could be a great substitute! Pinning this to make this weekend 🙂
Missy@My Shitty Kitchen says
February 1, 2016 at 1:26 pmThese look delicious! I hear you on the balancing the not ready and the clock, the struggle is real. Have a good week!